| Description:
This Shivastalam known also by the name Kadmbanturai located at Kulittalai near Tiruchirappalli, is
considered to be one of the 5 Kadamba shrines; Kovil Kadambar -
Kailasanathar/Azhagambikai, Aadikkadambar -Rajarajeswarar, Vaazhikkadambar,
Ilankadambanoor, Perunkadambanoor, all installed & worshipped by Subramanyar.
It is considered to be the 2nd in the series of Tevara Stalams in the
Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. Legends:
Bhrama is said to have conducted the chariot festival here and hence the name Bhramapuram;
Vishnu is said to have prayed to Shiva prior to recovering the Vedas from Somasuran-hence
the name Chaturvedapuri. Shiva is said to have given a vision of his marriage with
Meenakshi - to a devotee here, hence the names Sundareswarar &Meenakshi in the
Kulittalai temple.
The Temple: The Saptamatas are engraved in the sanctum behind the
Shivalingam. Muthuswamy Deekshitar's Kriti Neelakantham Bhaje, sings the glory of
this shrine.
Festivals: Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in Masi with processions on
vahanams and the temple chariot. During Thaipoosam, deities from nearby temples of
Kattupathur, Sivayam, Eengoimalai, Musiri, Vellur
and Rajendram assemble here at the Kaveri river in a grand ceremony. |
