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Various temples have set of practices that can vary a little bit. In certain cases, it can be a striking difference like in the case of Srivanchiyam Vanchinathaswamy temple. This temple has its theerthavari on the 2 nd day of the Brahmotsavam, the yearly festival. In the rest of the temples, it is the mark of the end of the celebrations. This is an ancient and huge temple, which has to be often visited and worshipped by the people born under Simha or Leo constellation. The festival happens during Maasi Tamil month, which is during mid of February to mid of March every year. The final day pujas are dedicated to Lord Muruga. The Simha or Leo natives can find their problems going off with ease, when you visit this temple.
History
The history of the temple dates back to Kretha Yuga, and the architecture confirms its existence during the Chozhas. The huge temple is between Puttar and Mudikondan rivers. This temple is a granite structure that is one of the 6 sacred Shaivaite temples. Visiting any of these is considered equivalent to visiting Kashi. In fact, Sri Vanchiyam is considered important of all. The other 5 temples are Thiruvenkadu, Thiruvayaru, Thiru Mayuram (Mayiladuthurai), Thiru Vidaimarathur and Chaaya Vanam.
Interesting Fact
The temple has separate shrines for Yama and Chitragupta. Once Yama, the God of Death was worried that he is incurring the sins because of taking care of mortality of all the human beings. When he had to take the life of Markandeya, the Siranjevee, meaning the immortal, he was defeated by Lord Shiva at Thirukadaiyur. So, he came to Srivanchiyam to do a penance. When God Shiva appeared before him, Yama asked for a boon, which is to cast off the fear of death for who visit and worship Srivanchiyam Vanchinatha Swamy temple. For such noble thoughts, Yama gets importance here. Also, Yama wanted to be the vahana of God Shiva, which the God fulfilled in Kodikkaval.
Architecture And Shrines
This occasion took place on the star of Barani in the month of Maasi. Bhairava, the who is seen with the dog always, here is in the posture of doing meditation and there is no vahana here. Mahishasura Mardini here, stands on one foot, while her other foot is rested on the shoulders of the asura. It is said that doing prayers to Mahishasura Mardini here can keep off evil eye and witchcraft issues here. Arunagirinathar too worshipped Lord Muruga here. A separate shrine for Rahu and Ketu is seen here, where these planets are carved in a single stone. The temple is considered as sacred as Kashi.
How To Reach
This temple is 16 KM far from Thiruvarur, and can be reached via the Nachiyar Koil Highway. From Kumbakonam to Nannilam highway, this temple is just 2 KM far.
Temple Timings
The temple is open from 6 AM to 10:30 AM, and 4 PM to 8 PM.
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