Kodaganallur
12th Century Temple
Historic Prominence
Karkottakan was a powerful Naga king (serpent king),as per Hindu mythology he is one of the 8 Naga kings. Once upon a time a has to heed to the request of Lord Indra the king of heaven (swargaloga) to bite the famous king Nala. To wipe of the sin committed the Naga king performed pooja in this place. Lord Vishnu considered his remorse action and graced him with act of forgiveness and removed his sufferings. Even today plenty of black cobras are found around this place . The place would be cooler in summer(Kodai in Tamil) compared to other places around. That provides the name Kottaganallur.
Specialty about Temple
This place is third in the list of Navakailasam temples Lord Shiva in Tirunelveli.Here Lord shiva graces you to provide prosperity especially for those who have horoscope defect on planetary positions concerning Venus(Chevai). Marriage for Lord Nandi has performed as a daily event is a unique speciality about this temple.Great saint Athiisankara praises this place as Dakshin Sringeri. Flowing river Tamiraparni is called here as Dakshin Ganga.18th century famous Saint Sundara Swamigal lived here. The temple has stone carving inscriptions depicting the name as’ kodanur’ and ‘Kulasekara Chaturvedi Mangalam’.Those who have difficulties and hurdles in getting married can definitely get blessings from this place and resolve their problems
Temple details
Lord name – Kailasanathar
Goddess name – Sivagamiammal
Tirtham (Holy water Point) –Thamarabarani tirtham
Thala vriksham (Sacred Tree associated to the temple) – Bilvam
Agamam – Kamika agamam
Rituals for Remedies
Those who have difficulties and hurdles in getting married can definitely get blessings from this place and resolve their problems
Temple Timings
Daily 6.30am to 12.30pm and 5.30pm to 7.30pm
Location
15km from Tirunelveli 627010
Important Festival Day
Maha Sivarathiri and Markali Thiruvathirai
Amazing Facts
Dhakshina Ahobila (south Ahobila) is considered to be 1200-1500 years old.
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The Devas and the rishis (sages) came to this place, Keezhapavur and performed a rigorous penance for several years.
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People appeal to Lord Narasimha for relief from DEBT burdens and for Marriage to happen standing delayed due to some reason or other.
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Around 300 years ago, the sound of Lions roar used to come from the temple.
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Ugra Narasimha with 16 hands is seen only in very few temples
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Singirikudi, a place near Pondicherry, the Lord resides as Ugra Narasimha depicted with 16 hands as seen in Keelapavoor.
