SANGAMESA
Siva puranam says
Tila bhāṇḍeśvara ścaiva daśā śvamedha eva ca |
gaṃgā sāgara saṃyoge saṃgameśa iti smṛtaḥ || 3 ||
3. Tilabhāṇḍeśvara is in Daśāśvamedha. Saṅgameśa is at the place where the
Gaṅgā meets the sea.
gopeśvaraḥ samākhyātaḥ raṃgeśvara iti smṛtaḥ |
vāmeśvaraśca nāgeśaḥ kājeśo vimaleśvaraḥ || 8 ||
vyāseśvaraśca vikhyātaḥ sukeśaśca tathaiva hi |
bhāṇḍeśvarāśca vikhyāto huṃkāreśastathaiva ca || 9 ||
surocanaśca vikhyāto bhūteśvara iti svayam |
saṃgameśastathā prokto mahāpātakanāśanaḥ || 10 ||
How many Easa?
4. What is called as Bhūteśvara is the bestower of all to the devotees.
What is famous as Nārīśvara stands near the Kauśikī river.
5. Vaṭukeśvara is on the bank of the Gaṇḍakī river. Pūreśvara stands on the
bank of the Phalgu river and is the bestower of happiness.
6. Siddhanātheśvara is the bestower of Siddhi at the very sight. What is
famous as Dūreśvara is in the northern Patan.
7. Śṛṅgeśvara as also Vaidyanātha are famous. What is famous as Japyeśvara
stands at the battle-ground of Dadhīci.
8-10. Gopeśvara, Raṅgeśvara, Vāmeśvara, Nāgeśa, Kāmeśa, Vimaleśvara,
Vyāseśvara, Sukeśa, Bhāṇḍeśvara, Huṃkāreśa, Surocana-Bhūteśvara and
Saṅgameśa are the destroyers of great sins.
11. Kumāreśvara is on the banks of the Taptakā river. Siddheśvara and
Seneśa are famous.
12. Rāmeśvara, Kumbheśa, Nandīśvara, Puñjeśa and Pūrṇaka in the city of
Pūrṇā, (are all great shrines).
13. Brahmeśvara was formerly installed at the holy centre of Daśāśvamedha
at Prayāga by Brahmā. It is the bestower of the fourfold aims of life.
14. Someśvara wards off all adversities. Bhāradvājeśvara increases
Brahmacarya.
Śrī Mahādeva said: (PADMA PURANA)
1-16. Then (a man) should go to the great, excellent holy place called
Saṅgameśvara, where the auspicious Hastimatī has joined Sābhramatī. Having
received a curse from the sage Kauṇḍinya, the river became dry and came to
be known in the world as Bahiścaryā. I shall describe to you that
auspicious holy place, well-known in the world. It is auspicious, removes
all sins, and is well-known in the three worlds. Having bathed at that holy
place, and having seen Maheśvara, a man being free from all sins, goes to
Rudra’s heaven. O goddess, listen. I shall tell you the reason for this
curse, due to which curse she became dry. At that place where that
auspicious, great river Sābhramatī, named Gaṅgā (also) is, Hastimatī joined
Gaṅgā. There the sage commenced a very severe penance. When so much time
passed like this, the noble sage worshipped Nārāyaṇa Nirañjana (i.e.
Viṣṇu). On her bank, O chief goddess, the sage particularly passed many
years. O Pārvatī, sometime by chance the rainy season arrived. In course of
time, O you of a good vow, the river was full (of water). Then at night the
sage Kauṇḍinya abandoned that place. At night, he was very unhappy, and
crying ‘Hā, Hā’, he wept piteously. Thinking what to do, he was very much
anxious. The very divine hermitage with (i.e. occupied by) the sage, went
(i.e. collapsed) into Sābhramatī, due to the flood, O best goddess. O
beautiful lady, many fruits, roots, and even books, went (i.e. fell) into
the river, due to the flood. That best sage Kauṇḍinya cursed the river: “In
the Kali-age you will be without water.” Having thus given a curse to
Hastimatī, O great goddess, the best brāhmaṇa went to the ancient heaven of
Viṣṇu. Even today that holy place called Saṅgameśvara exists. Seeing that a
sinner is freed from such sins as the murder of a brāhmaṇa.
Īśvara said: skanda puranam 249 chap
1-3. Thereafter, O great goddess, a pilgrim should go to the shrine of Lord
Saṅgameśvara well-known as Golakṣa and destructive of all sins.
It is situated there itself on the western side. It bestows all desired
benefits. There was formerly a sage of great austerity named Uddālaka, O
great goddess of Suras. Once, formerly, he went to the confluence of
Sarasvatī and Piṅgā and performed a penance. That confluence is destructive
of all sins.
4. O beautiful lady, the noble soul was performing a severe penance with
great devotion. At that time, a Liṅga rose in front of him.
5-7. At that very time, an unembodied voice said: “O Uddālaka of powerful
arms, listen to my words:
>From now onwards, I will stay here permanently. Since the excellent Liṅga
rose up in the Saṅgama (confluence) its name shall be Saṅgameśvara. Those
men who take their bath at the confluence well-known throughout the world
and view Lord Saṅgameśvara attain the greatest goal.”
Īśvara said:8. Then he adored the deity day and night without lassitude.
When the body came to an end he went to the place where Maheśvara is
present.
Īśvara said: SKANDA PURANAM 328
1-4. A sin-destroying holy spot and shrine named Saṅgameśvara is situated
in the north-western direction therof (i.e. Mahodaya). Sages used to
assemble here.
To the east thereof is the sin-destroying Kuṇḍikā where Sarasvatī flowed in
along with the Baḍavānala (submarine fire). A man should bathe in the
Kuṇḍikā and worship Saṅgameśvara. O great goddess, he will never be
separated from Lakṣmī (prosperity, fortune) in the course of thousands of
births along with sons and grandsons.
He will get rid of all sins committed ever since his birth till death.
Chapter 69 - Saṅgameśvara (saṅgama-īśvara-liṅga)
Note: The Liṅga is situated at the confluence of Śiprā with other two
rivulets and hence is called Sangameśvara. But the story of King Subāhu and
Queen Viśālākṣī shows that the god brought about their union in two births
and hence came to be known as the ‘union-making god’ (Saṅgameśvara).
Īśvara said:
1. O Devī Pārvatī, listen attentively to the (story of the) sixty-ninth
deity. Merely by seeing it, one can always have reunion.
2-8. In the realm of Kaliṅga, O goddess, there was a king named Subāhu. He
was well-known all over the world as a highly pious person and a performer
of Yajñas. His wife Viśālākṣī (‘one of wide eyes’) was the daughter of
Dṛḍhadhanvan, a resident of Kāñcīpura, devoted to the duties and vows of a
Kṣatriya. They had ardent mutual love. At midday the king used to have a
headache. O my beloved, the medicinal concoctions prepared by physicians,
and even the chief of those well-versed in the science of medicine, were of
no avail. The pain increased day by day. When much time had elapsed in this
manner, O goddess, Viśālākṣī who was greatly afflicted by the misery of her
husband, said to the king:
“O Lord of the earth, old age befalls you with this headache. O Lord, the
physicians are many. They are all experts in the different branches of the
science. They endeavour to cure it. Still it is not subdued.”
On being asked thus, King Subāhu replied lovingly to his loving wife:
9-16. “O fair lady, the body of every embodied one undergoes both happiness
and misery. It is in accordance with the previous Karmas that one gets
happiness or misery.” Though she was thus enlightened by that king, O lady
of excellent countenance, the queen continued to be deeply grieved for him
out of her affection. She put the same question once again. The king very
much tried to dissuade her. Yet she continued to ask him again and again.
Thereupon the king laughed and said to the queen: “If you do desire to hear
about the origin of this ailment, O fair lady, I will not narrate the real
cause at this place. After going to Mahākālavana, resorted to by Siddhas
and Gandharvas, I shall tell you if you still continue to have the
curiosity. Tomorrow morning, I shall go there along with you, O lady of
pure smiles.” On hearing his words thus the queen stood surprised and
became eager to go to the auspicious Mahākālavana.
The night passed off. At dawn, the excellent king set off with his wife and
surrounded by a great army. In due course, he arrived at the splendid
Mahākālavana. The intelligent king camped on the banks of Śiprā.
17-26. Gaṅgā flowing along the triple path appears there through the nether
worlds. The second river is Nīlagaṅgā. These two join with Śiprā. The Liṅga
that is at the confluence of those (three) rivers, is Saṅgameśvara. It was
adored by Gaṅgā along with Siprā and Nīlagaṅgā. Having arrived there, the
queen who had been wondering about Subāhu, asked him lovingly: “Let the
cause be recounted here. Earlier you had promised to me, O Lord, that the
cause would be told here.” On being told thus by his beloved, King Subāhu
said lovingly to his beloved, laughing repeatedly: “O lady of fair limbs,
sleep comfortably. O uncensured (praiseworthy) one, we are rather tired
now. I shall tell you the cause of the headache in the morning.”
That night passed off. Early in the morning, the excellent king recounted
the greatness of Parmeṣṭhin:
“I was a base Śūdra alwys despising and decrying the Vedas. I committed
breach of trust always and you too were likewise. A son was born to us. He
was habitually of bad character and used to deceive Brāhmaṇas and Devas.
Ugly and rough, the wicked fellow had the innate qualities of a sinful
person. Then there was a terrible protracted drought lasting for twelve
years. It terrified all living beings. I was separated from you as well as
from the son. That made me distressed through misery. I was disgusted to
the utmost.
I am always engaged in thinking about sinful deeds. A reunion with my son
and wife is very difficult. How can an extremely sinful person sleep in a
carefree manner after committing fearful crimes! For the sake of his
family, he commits crimes thus, but he has to extricate himself alone.
Dharma alone is the greatest kinsman. Dharma alone is the greatest goal.
Everything is achieved through Dharma. Hence one should resort to Dharma.’
Even as I was thinking thus, my life became extinct, O my beloved. Diverse
kinds of tortures were experienced by me in crores of Narakas. I had
uttered some words in praise of Dharma even at the time of death. Due to
the merit thereof, I was born as a fish in the auspicious waters of Śiprā.
You were born as a female vulture in the same excellent Vana. At the advent
of rainy season, when the sun had entered the constellation Āśleṣā, I was
carried off by the current of the three rivers and cast out of water
surface. You seized me by the head, O beautiful lady, and tore me with your
claws. O fair one, I was brought to the presence of Lord Saṅgameśvara by
you. Simultaneously, O lady of excellent countenance, you met with your
death at the hands of the fishermen (along with me). I visited thus Lord
Saṅgameśvara at the time of death. I had a perfect ablution in the waters
of Śiprā, Gaṅgā and Nīlagaṅgā. Merely by visting that Lord I was born as a
king in the realm of Kaliṅga, O fair lady. I was saluted by all the kings.
You were born as the beautiful daughter of Dṛḍhadhanvan, the king of
Kāñcīpura, who was engaged in the holy vows and observances of Kṣatriyas.
38-51. Both of us attained royal status by visiting that Liṅga. I was torn
by you with the claws and thrashed by them with sticks. At midday I
remember this sorry incident and hence my headache. Due to the vision of
this deity, I have the power to recollect previous births of mine. Thus, O
fair lady, I have recounted what you had earlier asked me. Go hence, O fair
lady, wherever you feel inclined to. I have to remain here itself. This
deity Saṅgameśvara is to be resorted to.”
Thereupon that lady of blemishless limbs, with eyes like a blue lotus,
uttered a shrill piteous cry and spoke to her husband: “O Lord, I too
recollect the activities of the previous birth though they took place in
the course of the life in a non-human womb. It is on account of the
greatness of this Liṅga that we have regained human life in the families
which are pure and devoid of impurities. Incomparable glory and prosperity
has been attained. A kingdom devoid of thorns (enemies) too has been
acquired. You gained a loving wife in me and I have got you, O king. This
deity is well-known in all the three worlds by the name Saṅgameśvara (‘god
bringing about union’). Due to the greatness of this deity there will never
be our separation as in the case of Kṛṣṇa with Lakṣmī and Śiva with
Pārvatī.”
After bowing down again, she said once more in her great excitement due to
the Lord of Love: “ appeared to drink her with his eyes. He then spoke to
the lady of tremulous eyes: “O Viśālākṣī, you have been acquired by me. You
have been endowed with congenital nobility. You are embellished with good
qualities and splendour. The benefit of my birth has been attained.”
Thereafter he held the hand of his beloved who was afraid and whose lips
were trembling and entered his Antaḥpura saying, “Fortunately I have been
bitten by the Serpent of Kandarpa (god of Love) now.” He thought within his
mind that the worldly existence was insignificant.
52-63. O beautiful lady, he sported about in my city for a long time in the
company of that queen. Thus the king got back his beloved to whom he
recounted the (life) story. He enjoyed the kingdom along with her for an
extended period of great festivities. After realizing that wealth is not
permanent, he bestowed much wealth on supplicants. On account of such an
unprecedented renunciation, all the three worlds wondered. After ruling the
kingdom for a long time and enjoying extensive pleasures, the excellent
king merged into that Liṅga along with his wife. Hence, O goddess, the
deity became well-known as Saṅgameśvara.
If a devotee visits Saṅgameśvara Liṅga with great devotion, he will never
be separated from his sons, brothers, wife and others. One who regularly
visits Saṅgameśvara Liṅga obtains a benefit more than that of a thousand
Rājasūya sacrifices. By visiting Saṅgameśvara one gets the benefit of the
holy bath in Gaṅgā, Yamunā, Narmadā and Candrabhāgā. If one visits
Saṅgameśvara Liṅga in the month of Śrāvaṇa, he will undoubtedly get the
benefit of the pilgrimage to the shrine of Kārttikasvāmin. If one visits
Saṅgameśvara Liṅga in the month of Aśvayuja (Āśvina), O lady of excellent
countenance, it is as good as if he has performed a thousand Vājapeya
sacrifices. If one visits that Saṅgameśvara Liṅga in the month of Kārttika,
it is as good as his performing a thousand Rājasūyas. There is no doubt
(about it). One who visits Saṅgameśvara during the period of the four
months of rainy season attains my region, O my beloved, much desired (by
all).
Thus the sin-destroying power of Saṅgameśvara Deva has been recounted to
you, O goddess. Listen to that of Durddharseśvara.
K RAJARAM IRS 29 8 24
On Wed, 28 Aug 2024 at 22:24, Gopala Krishnan <[email protected]> wrote:
> SANGAMESWAR TEMPLE- BHAVANI-ERODE DISTRICT
>
> TAMILNADU- COMPILED
>
> Dear friends,
>
> I had been to the temple with family during temple tours about 5 years
> back. There are a number of lodges for accommodation for devotees. It is
> preferable to take bath in Triveni and visit the temple in the morning.
>
> Nowadays, water is pumped from Triveni to large Ground level tanks and
> devotees take bath using this water. Separate tanks for men and women,
> Dress changing areas for men and women are there. There is a mandapam
> installed with Snake Gods installed. Devotes first visit the snake deities
> before going to Sangameswara. Steps in the Triveni are slippery.
>
> Pithrukarmas are conducted in a different Ghat.
>
> Proper directions boards were lagging during my visit.
>
> Hope a divine reading
>
> Gopalakrishnan 29-8-2024
>
> 1. Introduction
>
> Bhavani is 15 km from Erode, 30 km from Gobichettipalayam, 56 km from
> Salem and 106 km from Coimbatore. The temple was built at the confluence of
> rivers
> Kaveri, Bhavani and the mystic Amutha (Agaya Gangai). The temple was
> praised in old Tamil literature as Thirunana.
>
> Deities Shiva and Vishnu with consorts
>
> Location Kooduthurai, Bhavani, Erode
>
> Architecture Type South Indian, Temple
>
> Sangameswarar temple (also called Thirunana and Thirukooduthurai) is a
> temple in Bhavani, in the Erode district, of the Indian state of Tamil
> Nadu. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva.
>
> The place is also known as Dakshina Triveni Sangamam and Kooduthurai
> indicating the confluence of three rivers. Devotees perform last rites for
> ancestors on the riverbank and offer prayers at the Sangameshwarar temple.
>
> 2 Legend
>
> Kubera, son of Vishrava was gifted an aircraft to visit Shiva temples
> across the country in recognition of his devotion to Lord Shiva. While he
> was flying near the river Cauvery Kubera was surprised to see a deer,
> tiger, cow, elephant, snake, and rat drinking water near an Ilandhai tree
> on the river bank without enmity, to answer his wonder Kubera heard a
> voice from the sky saying it was a place where vedas visited, inhabited
> by Gandharvas and advised him to worship the shiva lingam under the
> iilanadhi tree.
>
> The temples Ilandhai tree gives fruit on all season and was used for
> everyday puja even today.
>
> The cow behind the Vishnu statue remains the harmony between Saivism and
> Vaishnavism. It was said that every inch under the temple has one shiva
> lingam. The presiding deity is believed to have been worshipped by Kubera
> and sages Vishvamitra and Parasara.
>
> 3. History
>
> In the year 1804, William Karo, a British Collector of Coimbatore
> district, visited Bhavani, camping in the Travellers' Bungalow. One night,
> a small girl woke him up and got him out of the Bungalow when he was
> asleep. Once they were out, the Bungalow collapsed. Shocked by this
> incident, the Collector turned to thank the girl but to find, she wasn't
> there.
>
> The next day, the priest on duty informed him that it was Bhavani
> Vedanaayaki Amman, who saved his life. He bore three holes in the temple
> wall opposite Vedanaayaki Amman shrine and torched these holes to pray the
> goddess. He offered a gold plate to the goddess with his signature dated
> 11/01/1804.
>
> The holes and the gold plate are present even now and are taken care of
> with caution.
>
> The temple is now maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and
> Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
>
> 4 About the temple
>
> The temple is constructed on a 4-acre (16,000 m2) plot. The main RajaGopuram
> with 5 tiers is located on the north side of the temple.
>
> Rock status of this temple represents the beauty of stone carving and the
> culture of the people.
>
> When water or milk poured on the two identical stone statues in front of
> ambal sannidhi- Hindu goddess, one smiles at you, while the other sheds
> tears at you.
>
> 5 Deities and sub deities
>
> The presiding deity is Lord Shiva known as Sangameswarar along with his
> consort Pannaar Mozhiyaal or Vedanayagi or Bhavani.
>
> A shrine dedicated to Kartikeya is situated between the shrines of Siva
> and Parvati.
>
> There is also separate shrine inside the temple for Lord Vishnu and his
> consort Soundaravalli Thaayar.
>
> The Erode Sangameshwarar Temple is remarkable in many ways that the entire
> site is regarded as a lingam and the sacred nandi (the gatekeeper of Lord
> Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and the vahana of Lord Shiva) is found outside
> the temple complex under a seprate mandapam, obviously facing the temple.
> This is very unique as the sacred bull is usually found outside the
> sanctum sanctorum across the Lord Shiva temples.
>
> The temple got a precious Ambal statue, a Hindu goddess donated by a
> district collector during British period for saving his life.
>
> The holy waters of Sangameswarar temple is known as Cauvery theertham,
> Surya theertham and Gayatri theertham.
>
> The Amirthalingeswarar in the temple is placed on a seat called Avudayar
> according to Saiva principles. It is a mobile one that can be removed and
> placed on the seat again.
>
> The idol of Kottai Anjaneyar (Lord Hanuman) and Kottai Vinayagar (Lord
> Ganesha) is found on the either side of the primary temple tower.
>
> Toward the rear, the idols of Muthukumaraswamy and Raja Vinayagar is found.
>
>
> As entering the temple complex, one can see the sthala puranam (history of
> the temple) written in Tamil, which help the devotees to understand the
> significance of visiting this temple.
>
> Sri Adikesava Perumal (Lord Vishnu) sannadhi, Goddess Soundaravalli
> Thaayar sannadhi and the Yoga Narasimhar sannadhi are some of the most
> important shrines to visit in this temple, apart from the primary deity of
> Lord Shiva.
>
> It is important to mention that this is one of the few temples where Lord
> Shiva and Lord Vishnu sannadhis are found next to one another within the
> same temple complex!
>
> Arulmigu Sri Adikesava Perumal in this temple offers his blessings from a
> majestic standing posture. A substantial element at the Adhikesava Perumal
> sannadhi is the Ranga Mandapam celebrated for the sculptures on its
> twenty-four columns in Tharamangalam Kailasanathar temple style.
>
> On the right side of the Ranga Mandapam, devotees can find the Sri
> Venugopalan sannadhi who is seen with his consorts - Rukmini and
> Sathyabama.
>
> Adjacent to the perumal sannadhi is the famous shrine of Sri Yoga
> Narasimhar along with Goddess Lakshmi. Sri Yoga Narasimhar in this temple
> is revered as a shantha moorthy.
>
> The next shrine is the Goddess Soundaravalli Thaayar sannadhi. Right in
> front of the perumal and thayar sannadhi is a mandapam which is nothing
> short of a treat for history buffs.
>
> Various deities and intricate sculptures of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, Sita
> Devi and Lord Hanuman Hanuman and many other sculptures, especially the
> Ramar Pattabhishekam (coronation of Lord Rama) will leave you awestricken!
>
> The praharam (circumambulatory path) around the sanctum sanctorum houses
> the Pancha Bhootha lingams.
>
> Likewise, the praharam also has a separate space dedicated to Sri
> Dhakshinamoorthy who is seen seated under a unique banyan tree which is
> extremely short when compared to his usual appearance. The intricately
> sculptured lotus at the crown and stone chains running around is amazing!
> The next not to be missed sannadhi is of Goddess Vedanayaki. The sannadhi
> has a mandapam right in front which is likely to make you say - heights of
> architectural marvel!
>
> The goddess sannadhi houses the Goddess Vedhanayaki who is also called by
> several other names which include Pannarmozhiammai, Sangameshwari,
> Vajreswari or simply Bhavani.
>
> The goddess here has been revered by the four Vedas themselves and that
> is why the name. The goddess has four arms, the upper arms carry lotus
> and the lower is seen in mudras. Some of the other important deities in
> this temple include Raja Ganapathi,Lord Muruga, Kasi Viswanathar and
> Visalakshi, Muthukumaraswamy, Jeshtadevi, 63 Nayanmars, Saint Veda Viyasa,
> Jwarahareswara, Saneeswarar, Dattatreya, Bairavar, Kubera Lingam,
> Navagraham and so on.
>
> Going further brings the Sahasralingam sannadhi. Another unique shrine
> that the idol here is a one single lingam that comprises of one thousand
> small lingams. According to the sthala purana, the demon king of Lanka,
> Ravana revered the Sahasralingam in this temple. Devotees believe that
> performing abhishekam to the Sahasralingeswara will help them to get rid of
> rahu
> ketu dosham.
>
> 6 Temple tree
>
> The stala vriksham is an ilandai (Zizyphus mauritiana) tree. It’s fruits
> are offered as nivedyam to Lord Siva.
>
> 7. Pooja timings
>
> Thiruppallielichi: 5:00 AM
>
> Kalasandhi: 8:00 AM
>
> Utchikalam: 12:00 PM
>
> Idaikalam: 4:00 PM
>
> Saaya Rakshai: 5:15 PM
>
> Palliarai (Artha Jama Pooja): 8:30 PM
>
> 8 Literary mention
>
> It is one of the shrines of the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams. The Nayanmars
> Thevaram pathigam is composed by Sambandar. He had composed 10 poems in
> this temple in the praise of the lord which comes under 2nd Thirumurai.
>
> Saint Arunagirinathar who visited Thirunanaa, has composed many songs
> (Thirupugazh) on Lord Subramanya.
>
> 9 Festivals in the temple
>
> The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Chitrai.
>
> The third month on the Tamil Hindu calendar, Aadi (mid-July to
> mid-August) is always special to the Tamil speaking population living all
> over the world. Typically, Aadi month holds a special place for people who
> are involved in agribusiness as it is the time when farmers start seeding
> their new crops. Besides, Aadi is the time when fresh water reaches the
> Cauvery river and auspicious occasions and ceremonies (aadiperukku or
> pathinettamperu or simply aadi 18) are observed and celebrated across the
> state with fervor and gaiety.
>
> Just like the iconic Triveni Sangam at Allahabad, which is famous all
> over the world, Erode has its own version of Triveni Sangam as the
> illustrious Sri Sangameshwarar Temple was constructed at the confluence of
> Cauvery river, Bhavani river and Agaya gangai, which is an invisible
> underground water source.
>
> This confluence is widely revered as Bhavani Kooduthurai and devotees
> throng the place during Amavasya that come in the Tamil month of Aadi to
> pay homage to deceased ancestors.
>
> Other Important Festivals:
>
> 13 days car festival - Chithirai (April-May)
>
> Aadi 18 - Aadi (July-August)
>
> Vaikasi Visagam Aavani Avitam, Varalaximi Viratham, Gokulashtami
> Krishnajainthi, Navarathiri, Thaipusam Pongal Massi Magam,
>
> Panguni Uttharam, Kiruthikai etc
>
> 10 Holy Dip at the Cauvery-Bhavani Sangamam
>
> Gnanasambandar, the 7th century Saiva saint and Tamil poet refers this
> holy site as ‘Thirunana,’ which implies that those who visit the Erode
> Sri Sangameshwarar Temple will be blessed with a happy life. The
> far-famed site was also mentioned in Purananooru, Agananooru and
> Pathitrupathu.
>
> Furthermore, Tamil poet-saints Arunagirinathar and Gnanasambanda glorified
> this temple in their sacred verses.
>
> The Erode Sangameshwarar Temple ranks 3rd among the 7 specially named
> temples of Kongu Nadu - region consisting of the western part of the
> Tamil Nadu. The beautiful five-tierd rajagopuram (main temple tower) of the
> temple, which faces north, amazes the visitors, even from a long a distance!
>
> 11 Other important information
>
> A massive hall for public events, resting places, a lovely riverside
> garden, bathing area, boat ride is some of the facilities and amenities
> available in and around the temple.The Amirthalingeswarar sannadhi in
> this temple is notable that childless couples visit this shrine and offer
> prayers and perform abhishekam to the deity.
>
> They are asked to do pradakshinam (circumambulation) around the shrine for
> three times.
>
> Ilanthai maram (Jujube tree) is the sthala vriksham here. In fact, the
> fruit from the tree is offered to Lord Shiva as naivedyam and further it is
> offered to the devotees as prasadham.
>
> 12 Panchagiri madhyapradesam
>
> This temple is surrounded by Sankari, Nagagiri, Mangalagiri, Vedhagiri,
> Padhumagiri hills and is been called as Panchagiri Madhya pradesham.. This
> place is also known as TriveniSangamam of South India due to the confluence
> of rivers Kaveri, Bhavani and Amudhanathi,
>
> 13 Facilities for Devotee
>
> S.No. Facility Name Facility Location Details
>
> 1 Drinking Water R.O. Temple Piraharam & Near Parikara Mandapam
>
> 2 Accommodation Facility bhavani
>
> 4 Wheel Chair In Front Of Rajagopuram Entrance
>
> 5 Dress Change Room Koduthurai
>
> 6 River Ghat / River Banks Kooduthurai
>
> 7 Parikara Mandapam Kooduthurai
>
> 14 Temple Devotees visiting Timings:
>
> 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM
>
> 15 Entrance and Pooja Fee:
>
> Special Entrance: Rs. 20
>
> Camera Fee: Rs. 20
>
> Abishekam: Rs. 100
>
> 16 Location and Contact Details:
>
> Arulmigu Sangameswarar Temple
>
> Bhavani Kudal, Bhavani, Erode
>
> Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 638301
>
> Phone Number: (04256) 230192
>
> Email : eosangameswarar[at]gmail[dot]com
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