Sri Abhaya Varadeeswarar temple – Adiramapattinam
Star : Thiruvathirai
Temple timings : 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Phone : 91 99440 82313,94435 86451
Location : Pattukottai 27 kms
Nearest town : Vilangulam 23 kms
Important days : Star days
Other temple/s : Agneeswarar Temple, Thirukollikkadu near Tiruvarur
The belief is that here three eyes of Shiva grace devotees from the sanctum sanctorum.
Mother Goddess worshipped here as Sundaranayaki, faces the sea and is also known as Kadal Partha Nayaki. It is believed that the Siddhas offer prayers here invisibly. The temple is associated with Thiruvathirai birth star.
1. People born in the nakshatra facing troubles will get relief after offering prayers at Abhaya Varadeeswarar Temple.
2. Those whose horoscopes are adversely affected by Rahu and Ketu will be get relief after offering prayers in the temple.
3. Mrutyunjaya Homa and Ayush Homa are offered here for longevity of life and to drive away the fear of death.
Devas surrendered to Lord Shiva in Tiruvadhirai zone fearing the Asuras. It is believed that here Lord Shiva walks in during Pradosham days and on Tiruvadhirai star days and hence during his stay in this zone, Lord would not let down his devotees and therefore known as Abhaya Varada Easwarar.
Great Rishis Bhairava and Raivada (meaning light from three eyes of Lord Shiva) had worshipped the Lord in this temple. The Rishi ws born on a Tiruvadhirai day. There is a Tamil Verse explaining the beneficial effects of Tiruvadhirai star which is recommended for daily chanting seeking the grace of Lord and Raivada Maharshi.
The marriage of Tiruvadirai star girls stalled by any dosha would be settled to the satisfaction of both sides if prayer is submitted to the Lord in this temple.
In early days, the place was known as Tiru Adhirai Pattinam (after the name of the star), changed as Adhi Veera Raman Pattinam (after the name of the king) and came to stay now as Athirampattinam.
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