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'''Thirukutralam''' represents one of the five [[Pancha Sabhai|Pancha Sabhas]] of Nataraja - Chitra Sabhai.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Rajarajan|first=R.K.K.|year=2014|title=Pañcanṛtyasabhās: Dancing Halls Five|url=https://www.academia.edu/9571297 | '''Thirukutralam''' represents one of the five [[Pancha Sabhai|Pancha Sabhas]] of Nataraja - Chitra Sabhai.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Rajarajan|first=R.K.K.|year=2014|title=Pañcanṛtyasabhās: Dancing Halls Five|url=https://www.academia.edu/9571297|journal=Religions of South Asia|volume=8| issue=2 |pages=197–216| doi=10.1558/rosa.v8i2.197 |via=www.academia.edu}}</ref> The five dance halls of Shiva are [[Chidambaram]], [[Madurai]], [[Thiruvalangadu]], [[Tirunelveli]] and [[Kutralam]]. Kutralam is also known as Trikootaachalam. | ||
==Location== | ==Location== | ||
[[Kutralam]] is a popular tourist resort in Southern [[Tamil Nadu]] known for its waterfalls, amidst picturesque surroundings - and is a source of inspiration of many a literary work. Thousands visit this town when the waterfalls are in season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tamilnadu.com/destinations/kutralam-waterfalls.html |title=Tamil Nadu Destinations Kutralam Waterfalls|publisher= Tamilnadu.com|date=18 February 2013}}</ref> | [[Kutralam]] is a popular tourist resort in Southern [[Tamil Nadu]] known for its waterfalls, amidst picturesque surroundings - and is a source of inspiration of many a literary work. Thousands visit this town when the waterfalls are in season.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://tamilnadu.com/destinations/kutralam-waterfalls.html |title=Tamil Nadu Destinations Kutralam Waterfalls|publisher= Tamilnadu.com|date=18 February 2013}}</ref> | ||
== | ==Legend== | ||
[[File:Agastiyar with wife.jpg|200px|left|Image of sage [[Agasthya]] with his wife|thumb]] | |||
As per [[Hindu]] legend, during the divine wedding of [[Shiva]] and [[Parvathi]], there was heavy crowd at [[Kailash]], the abode of Shiva. Sage [[Agasthya]] could not view event and prayed to [[Shiva]] at this place to get him a view of the event. Pleased by his devotion, Shiva appeared to the sage and his wife Lopamundra along with Parvathi in his marriage attire. Shiva made the place his abode and came to be called Kutralanathar.<ref>{{cite book|title=Spiritual India Handbook|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=djI5mL2qeocC&dq=papanasam+temple&pg=PT342|page=342|publisher=Jaico Publishing House|year=2009|isbn=9788184950243|last=Knapp|first=Stephen}}</ref> [[Tamiraparani River]] reaches is descent in flat land at this place. As per another legend, sage Urosamar floated a set of flowers in the river and the first flower reached the shore at this place. The sage established a temple for Kutralathanathar and worshipped the deity here.<ref name="dinamalar">{{cite web|title=Sri Papansanathar temple|url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=871|year=2014|accessdate=1 November 2015|publisher=Dinamalar}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Tourism in Tamil Nadu: Growth and Development|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=jTmbDwAAQBAJ&dq=piranmalai&pg=PA106|page=24|last=Pillai|first=S. Subramania|publisher=MJP Publisher|year=2019|isbn=978-81-8094-432-1}}</ref> | |||
As per another legend, the king of celestial deities, [[Indra]] slayed a demon Dwastha, the son of [[Sukracharya]] (the Guru of [[Asura]]s, the demons) as he was performing a penance to seek superior powers against the Devas. Indra incurred ''Brahmatti Dosha'', a sin attained for slaying the [[Brahmin]]. He roamed around a lot of places for doing penance and finally on the advise of [[Brihaspathi]], he landed at Papanasam. Since his sin (''Papam'' locally) was expiated in this place, it came to be known as Papanasam.<ref name="dinamalar"/> | |||
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==Poems on this temple== | ==Poems on this temple== | ||
Tirikootaraasappa kavirayar's well known work Kutrala Kuravanji glorifies this shrine. Kurumpalaveesar, sung in Tevaram was done by [[Sambandar]]. It is one of the shrines of the 275 [[Paadal Petra Sthalams]]. | |||
==Festivals== | ==Festivals== | ||
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| Thirukutralam | |
|---|---|
Kutralanathar Temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tenkasi |
| Deity | Kutralanathar (Shiva) |
| Location | |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
  Location in Tamil Nadu | |
| Coordinates | 8°55′45″N 77°16′9″E / 8.92917°N 77.26917°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Creator | Pandyas, Cholas |
Thirukutralam represents one of the five Pancha Sabhas of Nataraja - Chitra Sabhai.[1] The five dance halls of Shiva are Chidambaram, Madurai, Thiruvalangadu, Tirunelveli and Kutralam. Kutralam is also known as Trikootaachalam.
Location[edit | edit source]
Kutralam is a popular tourist resort in Southern Tamil Nadu known for its waterfalls, amidst picturesque surroundings - and is a source of inspiration of many a literary work. Thousands visit this town when the waterfalls are in season.[2]
Legend[edit | edit source]
As per Hindu legend, during the divine wedding of Shiva and Parvathi, there was heavy crowd at Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Sage Agasthya could not view event and prayed to Shiva at this place to get him a view of the event. Pleased by his devotion, Shiva appeared to the sage and his wife Lopamundra along with Parvathi in his marriage attire. Shiva made the place his abode and came to be called Kutralanathar.[3] Tamiraparani River reaches is descent in flat land at this place. As per another legend, sage Urosamar floated a set of flowers in the river and the first flower reached the shore at this place. The sage established a temple for Kutralathanathar and worshipped the deity here.[4][5]
As per another legend, the king of celestial deities, Indra slayed a demon Dwastha, the son of Sukracharya (the Guru of Asuras, the demons) as he was performing a penance to seek superior powers against the Devas. Indra incurred Brahmatti Dosha, a sin attained for slaying the Brahmin. He roamed around a lot of places for doing penance and finally on the advise of Brihaspathi, he landed at Papanasam. Since his sin (Papam locally) was expiated in this place, it came to be known as Papanasam.[4]
Temple structure[edit | edit source]
The temple has a conch-shaped temple (prakaram (closed precincts of a temple)) plan and is referred to as Sangakkovil. In the shrine, Shiva showed himself as Bhrama and Vishnu. The presiding deity lord Shiva is called as Kuttralanathar and the Ambal his consort mother Parvathy is called as Kuzhalvoi Mozhiammai. The Tirikootamandapam here is the site of festivities here. Parvati's shrine is also of significance here and is regarded as one of the 64 Shakti Peethams. The Chitra Sabhai or the hall of pictures is located in a picturesque locale away from the main temple. Architecturally the Chitrasabha resembles that of the other Nataraja Sabhas elsewhere in Tamil Nadu, and its interior is decked with hundreds of murals, depicting images from the Indian epics. Natarajar is brought here during festivals from the Kurumpalaveesar temple. The sthala vriksham is Kurum Palaa and the Theertham is Chitranadhi. Nataraja is sported with Nritya Thandavam posture.[6]
Poems on this temple[edit | edit source]
Tirikootaraasappa kavirayar's well known work Kutrala Kuravanji glorifies this shrine. Kurumpalaveesar, sung in Tevaram was done by Sambandar. It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams.
Festivals[edit | edit source]
Arudra Darisanam is celebrated in the Chitrasabha, and the Taandava Deepa Aradhanai carried out then is of significance here. In the annual festival Shiva appears as Bhrama, Vishnu, Rudra, Eswara, Sadasiva and Subramanya. Other festivals celebrated here are Vasanta Utsavam in Chittirai, Pavitrotsavam in Kartikai, Navaratri, Skanda Sashti, Chittirai Vishu and Aippasi Vishu. The ivory chariot used in processions is of great beauty.
Location[edit | edit source]
This temple is located roughly 5 km from Tenkasi. Tenkasi is connected with other parts of Tamil Nadu both by road and Train. Tenkasi can easily be reached by bus from Madurai and Tirunelveli. Bus services from Tenkasi to Courtalam are available. From Kerala through Punalur we can reach Courtalam.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Rajarajan, R.K.K. (2014). "Pañcanṛtyasabhās: Dancing Halls Five". Religions of South Asia. 8 (2): 197–216. doi:10.1558/rosa.v8i2.197 – via www.academia.edu.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu Destinations Kutralam Waterfalls". Tamilnadu.com. 18 February 2013.
- ↑ Knapp, Stephen (2009). Spiritual India Handbook. Jaico Publishing House. p. 342. ISBN 9788184950243.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Sri Papansanathar temple". Dinamalar. 2014. Retrieved 1 November 2015.
- ↑ Pillai, S. Subramania (2019). Tourism in Tamil Nadu: Growth and Development. MJP Publisher. p. 24. ISBN 978-81-8094-432-1.
- ↑ V., Meena. Temples in South India. Kanniyakumari: Harikumar Arts. p. 9.
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