Offer
the tender petals of reverence
About a mile away the confluence of River Kaveri with the sea, known as
Kaveri- patnam, and two miles from Tiruvengadu, there exists an ancient
temple dedicated to Lord Siva revered as Chayavaneswarar. The place is known
as Chaikadu (Chayavanam).
Religious anchorage Much ecclesiastical adherance is anchored to this
temple and the pilgrims after sanctification at the confluence of worship of
Lord Chayavaneswara seek his blessings. According to Hindu religious rites
an ablution at the concourse of a river with the sea is considered
religiously meritorious.
The legendary saga !
The temple achieved legendary relevance for its bondage with Iyarpagai
Nayanar, one of the sixty-three Nayanmars or Saivite saints of the South.
The legend says that the Nayanar used to spend all his wealth for temples,
feeding sadhus and other virtuous entreaties.
"It so happened that once an old man approached him with the very
absurd request to send his (Nayanars) wife to him as a gift. Without
hesitation Iyarpagai Nayanar satisfied the desire of the old man. But this
created commotion among his relatives, who never appreciated such a gift.
However socially degrading it may be, he insisted upon his wife to follow
the sadhu and she did so. The old man transformed into Lord Shiva, praised
the Nayanar for his unstinted devotion towards Saivite saints and blessed
him with liberation", as the legend reveals!. Lord Shiva tests the
profoundness of devotion of his followers and rewards them when they stand
the 'test of faith'.
Connectivity.......
The nearest airport is located in Tiruchchirappalli. Railway lines easily
reach the temple from Shiyali, Vaitheeswaran Koil, Semponnar Koil and Akkur
railway stations on the Chennai- Mayavaram line. Besides this Tiruvengadu is
well connected through roads.
Reside in the world of spiritual harmory !
Accommodation is available at the choultries located near the temple
premises.
Chayavaneashwara
Temple
