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007. Thirukkandiyur - Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple
About the Temple & Location:
This Temple is situated in Tanjore (Thanjavur) Tamil Nadu. 6 miles away
from Tanjore, 2 miles from Tiruvayyaaru. One bus facility available and no
lodging facility.
Sthala Puranam:
The temple of this sthalam is 222 feet in length and 115 feet broad in
breadth.
Lord Shiva, who is one of the popularly called "Mummoorthy" is given the
Curse (Saapan, which is due to the bad activity when done on others) when
he pinched the head of Lord Brahma and Brahma's head got attached (stuck or
pasted) along Shivas hand. After this incident, he got the "Brahmagarthi
Thosham", he lost all his wealth and finally, he begged for food and led
his life. Since, he begged for food, he is also called as "Pikshandavar".
Piksha means begging for some need. And finally he got the Saabba
Vimochanam (getting out of the god's Curse (saabham)). This is the puranam
that is told here in this sthalam.
In Brahmanda puram, 8 songs are sung and well explained about this temple.
[image: Thiru Kandiyur temple] [image: inside anbil praharam]
Inside the temple Praharam of the temple
Emperumaan, who is giving seva in Kidantha thirukkolam facing east
direction in Utthamar Koil, he is giving seva in this sthalam in Nindra
thirukkolam facing east direction.
If anyone gets god's curse from some person, they have to tell the
Vimochanam (ie) how to get out of it. But, since Brahma deva was not there,
Lord shiva he himself felt for what he has done and since that is the
Karma, what has been written for him, he left all the things and led his
life as pikshandavar.
The pabham was done by Lord Shiva and the person on who it was done is on
Lord Brahma and the person who came to and gave dharshan at the end of the
time of the pabham is Lord Vishnu. so, at the end of the Sabha vimochanam,
are the three Murthygal, or otherwise called as "Mummoorthigal" was given
the seva. Since all the three Murthis gave the Seva at the same time, this
Shetram is called "Thirumurthy shetram". The victim who was included in the
pabham is Lord Shiva. At the end of the Shabha Vimokshanam, the Victim on
whom it is done and that is Lord Brahma, who wants them to get out of it is
Lord vishnu, who is the Victim of truth.
The moral of this after doing the crime to someone, it is not a wise thing
to go to the court and get the punishment but we can give ourselves that
and go along with that, as done by Lord Shiva. Inspite of being a God,
eventhough he did the pabham, he did not get out of it, but he really felt
for it and begged for food and for all of his needs.
Based on this story only, there were separate Sannadhis for Sriman
Narayanan and Brahma devan in Kadhambanoor, Uthamar Koil. Next to this
temple is a temple for Lord shiva which is next and opposite to this
temple. The temple is called as "Brahma Sirakandeeswarar Koil". Siram means
head.
Since, Brahma devan sabham was warned (Kandanam in Tamil) in this sthalam
this sthalam is called "Kandiyoor".
Even though it might be the God who has done the crime, they have to get
the punishment for that. That is the main moral that is told to the world.
This is the main moral which has to be rooted inside every human when going
through this sthalapuranam.
Near Kandiyoor, there is a small place called "Kalyanapuram" where some
special Utsavams are done for Kalyana Venkateswarar.
The theertham which is found in front of this temple is called "Bhali
Theertham" and theertham which is found in west is called "Kabhala
Theertham".
The Raja Gopuram is partitioned into 3 thalam.
Both Sri Lakshmi Narasimmar and Chakkratalwar are given the seva in the
same place. As in front and back. Since, Narasimmar is behind the wall, it
is not possible to worship him. Only Chakratalwar can be worshipped.
The vimaanam of this temple will be like the lotus flower. Sandhaana
Gopalan and Navaneedha krishnan are also the Ursavars found in this temple.
Kamalam means Lotus. Since, the Shetram is also called as Kamala shetram,
the pushkaraniis Kamala Pushkarani, the utsavar is Kamalanathan, and the
thaayar is Kamala valli, this temple is said to built along with Panja
Kamala way. Panja means five.
The Brahma devans sculpture is taken out and along with saraswathi devi, it
is kept inside shivas temple and Lord shiva is kept where the Brahma's
sculpture used to placed.
Since, Lord Shiva got the Brahmagarthi dosham, Lord Brahma's sculpture was
kept inside shiva's temple. Along the south side of this temple is a
sannadhi for Sri Vedantha Desikar, but not utsavar is available.
Moolavar:
The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchanapperumal. Moolavar
in Nindra (Standing) position facing East directipn. Prathyaksham for
Agathiya Munivar.
Thayaar:
Kamala valli Thaayar.
Utsavar :
Sri Kamalanathan.
Sannadhis:
1. Chakratalwar
2. Lakshmi Narasimar
3. Vedantha Desikar
Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
Total - 1
Pushkarani:
1. Kabaala Moksha Pushkarani.
2. Padma Theertham.
3. Kabaala Theertham.
4. Kudamurutti Nadhi.
Vimanam:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHw97flhURg
Kamalakkruthi Vimaanam.
Proper name Thirukandiyur Temple
State Tamil Nadu
Architectural styles Dravidian architecture
Architectural style Dravidian architecture
Country India
Location Tamilnadu, India
District Thanjavur district
[image: Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple]
Primary deity Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal (Vishnu)
Address National Highway 226 Extension, Kandiyur, Tamil Nadu 613202
Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal Temple in Thirukandiyur, a village in the
outskirts of Thiruvayaru in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is
dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of
architecture, the temple is glorified in the *Divya Prabandha*, the early
medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It
is one of the 108 *Divyadesam* dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as
Hara Saabha Vimochana and his consort Lakshmi as Kamalavalli.
The temple is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas of the
late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Vijayanagar kings and
Madurai Nayaks. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its
shrines and its bodies of water. The temple has a 5-tiered *rajagopuram*,
the temple's gateway tower.
Hara Saabha Vimochana is believed to have appeared to Hindu gods Brahma and
Shiva, and King Mahabali. Six daily rituals and four yearly festivals are
held at the temple, of which the Panguni Brahmostavam, celebrated during
the Tamil month of *Panguni* (April–May), is the most prominent. The temple
is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board
of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Legend
As per Hindu legend, Brahma, the Hindu god of creation and Shiva, the Hindu
god of destruction, had originally five heads. Parvathi, the wife of Shiva
once got confused and performed *patha pooja* (ablution of feet, considered
an act of respect) to Brahma instead of Shiva. Shiva got enraged and cut
off one of the heads of Brahma. The cut head got stuck in his hand of Shiva
on account of a curse of Brahma. To get rid off the sin, Shiva worshipped
Vishnu at Thirukarambanur as Bhikshadana, where a part of his sin was
relieved. He got his curse fully relieved after visiting Vishnu at
Thirukandiyur and taking a holy dip in the temple tank, Kamala Pushkarani.
Since Vishnu relieved (*vimochana*) the sin (*saabha*) of Shiva (also
called Hara), the temple is called Hara Saabha Vimochana Temple. After the
incident, the tank came to be known as Kapala Theertham (*kapala* indicates
skull). Shiva was pleased and he built the Hara Sabha Vimochana temple and
also built a temple for himself near it.
As per another legend, Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu requested Shiva to
cut off one of the heads of Brahma as she felt that Vishnu would ignore her
and show all his affection towards Brahma. Sage Bhrigu, King Mahabali and
Chandra (Moon) all got their sins relieved worshipping Vishnu here in the
temple. Sage Bhrigu, once wanted to test the superior of Vishnu, Brahma and
Shiva. He kicked Vishnu in his chest in anger and got relieved of the sin
here. Chandra, who sinned by seducing the preceptor's wife, got partially
relieved of it by worshipping Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal.
Architecture
Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple is located in Thirukandiyur, a
village located between Thiruvayyaru and Thanjavur, in between the rivers
Cauvery and Kudamaurutti. The temple is believed to have been built by the
Medieval Cholas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from
Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. In modern times, the recorded temple
renovation was carried out in 1984 under the aegis of seer Sri
Thirukudanthai Vedanta Ramanuja Mahadesikan. The renovation is 2003 was
carried out by his successor Sri Rangaramanuja Mahadesikan. The works
involved renovation of the gateway tower and the shrines of Hara Saabha
Vimocahana and Kamalavalli.
The temple has a three-tiered *rajagopuram* (gateway tower) and an
adjoining granite wall that surrounds the temple. The temple occupies an
area of 1 acre (0.0040 km2) and is located in the between the rivers
Kudamurutti and Vennar. The temple is located 2 km (1.2 mi) away from
Thiruvayaru in Thanjavur district. The temple has two precincts and the
main gateway faces the east. The central shrine houses the image of Hara
Saabha Vimochana Perumal in standing posture. The sanctum is approached
through two halls, namely, the Garuda Mandapam and the Maha Mandapam.
Kapala Moksha Pushkarani, located on the west side of the temple is the
major water body associated with the temple, while the Mahabali Theertham
is located opposite to it. The shrine of the consort of Hara Saabha
Vimochana, Kamalavalli or Kamala Nachiyar, is located in the first
precinct. The second precinct houses the shrines for Narasimha, Sudarsana,
Andal, Azhwars and Desika.
Religious significance
The temple is revered in *Nalayira Divya Prabandham*, the 7th–9th century
Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in ten hymns. The temple is
classified as a *Divyadesam*, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are
mentioned in the book. The temple is one of the few historical temples in
India where the images of Hindu trimurti, Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma are
housed in the same premises. It is one of the two temples in Chola Nadu
where the trimurti can be seen in the same premises, the other being
Uttamar Kovil near Tiruchirapalli. The shrines of Brahma and his consort
Saraswati were dilapidated during the course of time. The place is called
by different names like Kandiyur, Kandana Kshetram and Pancha Kamala
Kshetram, and is believed that devotees get relieved off their Brahmahatti
Dosha after visiting the temple. The temple is considered older than
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple and believed to be in existence from the
Treta Yuga.
Festivals and religious practices
The temple priests perform the *pooja* (rituals) during festivals and on a
daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong
to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are
performed six times a day: *Ushathkalam* at 7 a.m., *Kalasanthi* at
8:00 a.m., *Uchikalam* at 12:00 p.m., *Sayarakshai* at 6:00 p.m.,
*Irandamkalam* at 7:00 p.m. and *Ardha Jamam* at 10:00 p.m. Each ritual has
three steps: *alangaram* (decoration), *neivethanam* (food offering) and *deepa
aradanai* (waving of lamps) for both Hara Saabha Vimochana and Kamalavalli.
During the last step of worship, *nagaswaram* (pipe instrument) and
*tavil* (percussion
instrument) are played, religious instructions in the *Vedas* (sacred text)
are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of
the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals
performed in the temple. Four major festivals are celebrated in the temple,
namely, the Panguni Brahmmotsavam celebrated during the Tamil month in
*Panguni* (March–April), Aipasi Pavithra Utsavam in *Aipasi*
(October–November),
Vaikunta Ekadashi in *Margazhi* (December–January) and Karthikai Deepam in
*Karthikai* (November–December).
Youtube link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZK23wlSLpM
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