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Koovam Thiripuranthakeswarar கூவம் திரிபுராந்தகேஸ்வரர்
Location
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Coovam is situated at a distance of about 20 kms from Thiruvallur via Kadampathur and Perambakkam. It is about 18 kms from Sriperumbudur, via Kadampathur and Sunguvar Chathiram.
From Koyambedu, Thiruvallur is about 40 kms.
Other Paadal Petra Shivasthalams near Thiruvirkolam are - Ilambaiyangkottur (10 kms), Thiruvenpakkam (32 kms), Thakkolam (17 kms), Thiruvalangadu (20 kms) and Thirupachur (19 kms).
• This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 14th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.
• Lord Shiva in this temple is a Swayambumurthi (self-manifested).
• This Shiva lingam is not touched by human hands, not even by the priests, as it is “Theendathirumeni”.
• The east facing temple has two corridors and its main tower (Rajagopuram) has 5-tiers.
• The vimana (roof tower) of the sanctum sanctorum is designed in a special way that is exclusive to Pallava architecture - the Gaja Brishtam, that looks like the rear of an elephant (Gaja - elephant, brishtam - rear).
• There is separate set of Pancha Bootha Sthalams around Chennai and out of that, this is the “Agni” Sthalam.
Deities in the temple
Shrines and idols of Lords Achirutha Vinayakar, Natarajar, Murugan with his consorts, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Meenakshi-Sundareswarar, Balamurugan, Durgai, Chandikeswarar, Bairavar and Navagraham can be seen in the corridors.
Outside this temple, there is a separate shrine for Lord Mahavishnu.
Salient Features
The unique feature of this temple is that Lord Shiva’s procession idol (Utsavar) can be seen holding a bow and arrow in his hands. Such an idol is very rare and cannot be seen anywhere else.
The Shiva lingam here is “Theendaa Thirumeni” and is always covered by an armour (metal cover).
A unique custom followed in this temple is that devotees are to worship Goddess Thiripurasundari before worshipping Lord Thiripuranthakar.
Another speciality of this temple is that Goddess Thiripurasundari’s shrine is situated on the right side of Lord Shiva’s shrine. This is considered to be more auspicious.
The significance of this Shiva lingam is that its colour changes to white before heavy rainfall and to red when the rain is less. This used to serve as an indication for rainfall. Saint Thiru Gnanasambandhar in his hymns on Lord Shiva of this temple has mentioned about the changes in colour of this lingam. However, now the colour of the lingam does not seem to change. Apart from this phenomenon, Saint Thiru Gnanasambanthar also talks about the Thiripura Samharam in his hymns.
It is said that the demons, Tharakatchan and Vidyunmali have become the gate keepers (Dwarapalakas) of the sanctum sanctorum.
The shrine where Lord Shiva performed the “Raksha dance” can be seen near the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum.
Every day poojas are performed four times and the Archakars perform these poojas only after taking bath in the temple tank. It is surprising to see this custom being followed even today.
It is also said that every day water is brought for abhishekam from the “Thirumanchana Kuzhi” tank. This tank is the property of this temple and is located at a distance of about 2 kms from this temple. It is believed that if water from any other source is used for abhishekam, one can see a lot of ants on the lingam.
Lord Vinayakar is said to have been the one who broke the axle of Lord Shiva’s chariot at this place. Hence, he is named “Achirutha Vinayakar” (“achu” meaning axle and “muritha” meaning break in Tamil). This temple’s tank is also called Achirutha tank.
It is said that there are no frogs in this temple’s tank and if anyone puts a frog there, it will not stay there but come out immediately. Another interesting aspect of this tank is that it never goes dry.
As per information available from the temple, the last sacred consecration ceremony (Kumbabishekam) took place on 31st August, 2007.
There is a “Rudraksha” tree near this temple.
Important Festivals
Almost all important festivals are observed in this temple. The major festivals that are celebrated in a grand manner are - Brahmotsavam in the Tamil month of Chithirai (April-May), Adipuram festival to Goddess Parvathi in the Tamil month of Adi (July-August), Thai Poosam in the Tamil month of Thai (January-February), Thiru Karthikai in the Tamil month of Karthikai (November-December), Annabishegam in the Tamil month of Aipasi (October-November), Arudra dharisanam in the Tamil month of Margazhi (December-January) and Maha Shivrathri in the Tamil month of Masi (February-March)
Monthly Pradosham is also regularly observed.
Temple Timings
06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM
Temple Address
Sri Thripuranthakeswarar Temple,
Thiruvirkolam, Coovum Post,
Perambakkam Via,
Tiruvallur District
Tamil Nadu - 631 402
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