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Virabadhreswarar Temple, Thirparappu, Kanyakumari

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Deity:Virabadhreswarar
Architectural style:Dravidian architecture
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Locale:Thirparappu
District::Kanyakumari
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 Virabadhreswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thirparappu in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Veerabhadrar / Jatadharar. Theertham of this Temple is River Kothaiyar. Thirparappu is the third temple for the Shivalaya Ottam. This temple is surrounded by natural beauty and spiritual richness. The temple located in the bank of Kodaiyar River and close to the famous Thirparappu water falls. The perennial river Kodayar and the waterfalls add beauty to the place. In Sanskrit, this place was called Sreevisalapuram.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

The Lord after destroying the Yagam of Dakshan as Veerabhadra has taken abode over here. It is believed Sage Vyagrapathar worshipped Lord Shiva here.

The temple has been built around 9th century though some carvings suggest it existed even before that. It is believed that Adi Shankaracharya used to visit and stay at this temple. King Sree Visakam Thirunal also used to visit this temple to offer his prayers.

The Temple is located on the left bank of the river in between the water falls and the weir. The Temple is enclosed by walls on all sides. This temple is situated in a very scenic background as the Kothaiyar river makes beautiful waterfalls near the temple. This temple is one in the Shivalaya Ottam temples. This temple is facing west. Presiding Deity is called as Veerabhadrar / Jatadharar. This Lord is very sweet for the sincere worshippers, is in a fierce form.

See also  Vana Durgai Amma Temple, Palani

The Vimana(roof) of the shrine is adorned with sculptures. A stone Mandapam and a marker for a secret passage are the other important attractions. The Nandhi, in this temple, faces the north. At the entrance, on both sides, there are sanctorums for the Ambal and Vinayagar facing the east. On the outside of the temple there are statues of Lord Krishna with ghee and Lord Murugan with Vel.

The gold statue in the temple was kept in the Adhikesava Perumal Temple. The Sanctum is round shaped at the bottom and cone shaped toward the top. There is an abode for jvaradevar in the temple. Theertham of this Temple is River Kothaiyar. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya king dated to ninth century.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 5.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM. The temple is open for a longer time during festival and other important days.

Festivals

  • Shivalaya Ottam
  • Shivaratri
  • Thiruvadirai
  • Panguni Kodiyetram – Peruvizha

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How to Reach:

The Temple is located at about 7 Kms from Thirunanthikarai, 17 Kms from Vilavancode, 9 Kms from Thiruvattaru, 7 Kms from Kulasekharam, 15 Kms from Marthandam, 15 Kms from Kuzhithurai, 30 Kms from Colachel, 22 Kms from Thuckalay, 36 Kms from Nagercoil, 60 Kms from Kanyakumari and 53 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Nearest Railway Station is located at Kuzhithurai and Nearest Airport is located at Thiruvananthapuram.

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