2014

Nava Kailasam

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NAVA KAILASAM IN THIRUNELVELI DISTRICT.
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Contents

1-Nava Kailasam ................................................................................... 2
1.1-Sage Agasthiyar and Pothigai hill ................................................ 2
1.2-Pabanasam Sooriyan ................................................................ 3
1.3-Cheranmahadevi Chandran ....................................................... 4
1.4-Kodaganallur Chevvai ............................................................... 5
1.5-Kunnathur Rahu ....................................................................... 6
1.6-Murappanadu Viyalan ............................................................... 7
1.7-Srivaikundam Sani .................................................................... 8
1.8-Thenthiruperai Bhuthan ............................................................ 8
1.9-Rajapadhi Kethu ....................................................................... 9
1.10-Serntha Poo Mangalam Sukkiran .......................................... 10
1.11-Photo link. ............................................................................... 10





1-Nava Kailasam

1.1-Sage Agasthiyar and Pothigai hill


The Pothigai hill is almost synonymous with Sage Agasthiar. Per Legend, on
the occasion of Lord Shivas marriage to Goddess Parvati at KAilayam, the
whole of celestal world had assembled there and so the equilibrium of the
earth got affected. So Lord Shiva sent Sage Agasthya to this region to
balance the earth and showed His marriage dharshan in many temples in
Tamilnadu. So almost all the temples in this region were worshipped by
Agasthiyar and he can be seen in all those templesSage Agasthiyar was
doing penance in the Podhikai hills and Uromasa rishi was his prime disciple.
Uromasar wanted to get liberation and he prayed to Lord Shiva. The Lord
wanted to bless through his Guru Sage Agasthiar who put nine flowers in the
Thamirabarani river and asked Uromasar to install a Shiva lingam and pray
at places wherever these flowers dock on the banks. Also he was advised to
take bath in the place where the river confluence with the sea. Uromasar
did the same and got liberated. These nine abodes are called Nava
Kailasam. Most of the temples look very beautiful, though small in size.

Nava Kailasam:
They are considered as the Navagraha parihara sthalams. Whereas in
Kumbakonam we worship the actual (Nava) grahas for the pariharams, here
we can worship their bosses Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu themselves as the
(Nava) Graha Gods for pariharams.

1.2-Pabanasam Sooriyan



The Papanasar temple the famous shrine in Papanasam which lies+ in the
bank of Thambaraparani river where the main deity is Lord Shiva in the name
of Papanasar (Destroyer of Sins). The name of the Goddess is Lord
Loganayaki who is also known as Ulagambigai.
This Papanasar temple is first among the NavaKailayams where the
Navagraha known for this temple is Surya (The Sun). Papanasar is mainly
known for his healing powers where he seems to be the medicine for any
diseases in the world. He has the power to cure any diseases for his disciples
who really have the love and affection on him.

1.3-Cheranmahadevi Chandran



The main Raja Gopuram is of five storeys as seen on below image. Main
Deity: Swayambu Lingam known as Ammai nathar, Kailasanathar and his
consort Avudai Nayaki or Oppilla Nayagi Amman Romasa Maharishi (Munivar
- Saint) was one of the disciples of Sage Agasthiar. He is the grand son of
Lord Brahma, the Creator. He decided to go for penance in order to get
Liberation. So he went to his Guru Agasthiar and told him about his wish and
asked him, how to do the tapas(means penance). His Guru Agasthiar
adviced him to pluck nine flowers and makes them to float on River
Tamiraparani so that each flower will get dock at various places. He advised
him to install shiva linga on those places and asked him to worship there to
get liberation.

1.4-Kodaganallur Chevvai





God, Sri Kailasanathar. Goddess, Sri Sivagami Ammal. Planet, Sevvai
(Mars). Kailasam, Mela Kailasam ...

Kodaganallur is justly famous for its scenic beauty that is an inspiration for
those inclined to lead a spiritual life. This is why the legendary Sankaracharya
of Sringeri, His Holiness Abhinava Narasimha Bharati who visited the village in
the first decade of the twentieth century called it the Dakshina Sringeri. Under
his auspices a Sankara Matam was established. The village gets its name from
the legend that the great snake Karkotaka (who had been saved by King Nala)
received a vision of Narayana in this place.




1.5-Kunnathur Rahu





This place is considered as Rahu Sthalam

Presiding Deity at Kunnathur Temple: Deity in the name of
Kodhaparameshwarar

Goddess at Kunnathur Temple: Sivagami Ambal



1.6-Murappanadu Viyalan





This place is considered as Guru Sthalam (Jupiter)

Presiding Deity at Murappanaadu Temple: Lord Siva as Kailasanathar

Goddes at Murappanaadu Temple: Sivami Ambal





1.7-Srivaikundam Sani



Navakailasam Sri Vaikundam or Thiruvaikundam Navagraha Temple:
This place is considered as Sani Sthalam (Saturn)

Presiding Deity at Sri Vaigundam Temple: Deity as Kailasanathar

Goddess at Sri Vaikundam or Thiruvaikundam: Ponnammal or Sivagami
Ambal.

1.8-Thenthiruperai Bhuthan



Navakailasam Thenthirupperai Navagraha Temple: This place is
considered as Budan Sthalam (Mercury)

Presiding Deity at Thenthirupperai Temple: Kailasanathar

Goddess at Thenthirupperai Temple: Azhagiya Ponnammal


1.9-Rajapadhi Kethu




Navakailasam Raajapathy Navagraha Temple: This place is considered
as Kethu Sthalam

Presiding Deity at Raajapathy Temple: Lord Kailasanathar

Goddess at Raajapathy Temple: Sivami Ambal

1.10-Serntha Poo Mangalam Sukkiran



Navakailasam Sernthapoomangalam Navagraha Temple: This place is
considered as Sukra Sthalam.

Presiding Deity at Poomangalam Navagraha Temple: Lord
Kailasanathar

Goddess at Saendha Poomangalam Temple: Sivagami Ambal

1.11-Photo link.

Nava Kailasam more photos can be seen in this link:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/rajushanthi/collections/7215763145
9067912/