Arulmigu Gothaparameshwarar Temple Kunnathur
| Decription | Name |
|---|---|
| God | Arulmigu gothaparameshwarar @ kailasanathar |
| Goddess | Arulmigu Sivagami amman |
| Sthala virutcham | Vilvam |
| Aagamam | Kamiga Aagamam |
History
In navakailaya’s this is the removing dhosams of raaghu in navagrahas.Kunnathur is also called as chenkaani.Kaani means land.Chenkaani meant by the land was in red soil.In ancient time kunnathur is called as keelvembunattu chenkaani alias Navaninarayana sathurvedhimangalam.From the information of this temple’s inscription this temple was built in 13th century. King veerapandian donated 4,200 value of money to this temple for daily boojas.There is a land scale in this temple. From the information of this temple inscriptions, this land scale was used to rectify the problems about lands.From the information of copper inscriptions who was preserved by the Nellaiappar temple, Tirunelveli, the temple was called by Thirunaangeesaneri and the god was called as Thirunaagessar (Similarly to Thirunaageswaram Raaghu sthalam).
Special Features
In the outer side of this temple Arumuganainar statue was formed in a single stone with thiruvachi.A serpant mark was found in the main god’s (lingam) chest.This temple was the best place for remedy to the devotees who was affected by raaghu dhosam.This temple is known as raaghu sthalam and also the 4th navakailayam.This is the best remedy place for the devotees for marital problems, infertility, kaaladhosam and nagadhosam.
Pooja timings
Two time poojas in every day.
Morning:
7.30 am to 10.45 am
Evening:
5.00 pm to 6.30 pm
Festivals
Raaghu peyarchi special pooja and Sunday raaghu kaala pooja.
Venue and travel facilities
This temple was located at 11 kms in tirunelveli junction bus stand and railway junction.This temple located at kunnathur, keelathiruvengadanathapuram was in the route of Nellai town to Melathiruvengadanathapuram.Government buses are operated in the Tirunelveli junction bus stand and mini buses are operated in Nellai town to this temple.Lot of rooms and lodge facilities are available in Tirunelveli junction.
Amsam:Raaghu
Rasi:Scorpio, Aries
Speciality
The worship of the lord of this temple is equivalent to worshiping the lord siva in Thirunaageswaram nearly kumbakonam.
Benefits
- To worship of this temple’s god, the following problems are rectified.
- Stomach problems, mental disorder, haemorrhoids, marital problems, infertility, academic hardship.
Contact address:
Executive Officer
Arulmigu Kothaparameshwar Temple
KeelaThiruvengadanathapuram
Tirunelveli-627006
Contact No: 9442018567