Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar temple – Theeyathur
Star - Uthiratathi
Temple timings : 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon
Phone
: 04371-239 212, 99652 11768, 97861 57348
Location : Theeyathur
49 kms
Nearest town : Nattanipurasakudi 7 kms Avudayarkoil 15
kms
Important days : Star day
Other temple/s : Panchanatheswarar Temple Thiruvaiyaru.
Mahalakshmi worshipped Lord Shiva in this temple and therefore prayers here bring prosperity to the devotee.
People perform special abishek, archanas and Homas and offer Sweet Pudding with cashews, grapes, honey and Badam as nivedhana to Lord and Mother and distribute it to poor.
Sages Agir Budhan, Angirasa, Agni Purandhaka and divine sculptor Viswakarama are born in uthiratathi star. Its believed that they come here on all monthly star days to worship Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar and to perform pujas in their invisible form. Hence its advised for those born in this star to visit the temple at least on their annual star day, perform Homas with a nivedhana of sweet pudding made with cashews, ghee, badam, grapes and honey for relief from problems such as debt burden and poor progress in endeavours.
As Fire God and Sun also known as Ayan worshipped here, the place is named Theeyathur. As hot Agni worshipped here, those suffering from heat related diseases worship here and get relief.
When Lord Vishnu was performing Shiva Puja each day with 1000 lotus flowers, he notice that the number was short by one. To make up the shortage Lord tried to pluck one of his eyes to offer it Lord Shiva but was prevented by Lord Shiva with a darshan. Sri Mahalakshmi also followed Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva granted Darshan to Mahalakshmi who worshipped Him with 1000 flowers, He is named Sahasra Lakshmeeswarar. Sahasram means 1000.
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