Somanatha Pashana Lingeswarar Temple, Timiri, Vellore
Somanatha
Pashana Lingeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at
Timiri Village in
Vellore District of Tamilnadu. Timiri Pashana Lingeswarar became second best
Pashana structure, only next to Palani Murugan. Any known Pashana structure in
world, falls only after these two in quality.
Legends
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History
In
Timiri, there were efforts to build an Ayyappan Temple. There was not much
progress even after strenuous efforts. On this note, Mr. Radhakrishnan, who was
head of the committee constructing the temple, visited Thanjavur and got
directions in Nadi (old palm manuscripts written by Sages) regarding the
Pashana lingam hid 500 years back in temple tank in Timiri. Radhakrishnan
followed the instructions as per Nadi and searched for the Pashana lingam
concealed at the Timiri Fort Somanatha Easwara Temple tank at a depth of 32
feet. With support from his spiritual friends and public of the Timiri, Radhakrishnan
was able to retrieve the Pashana Lingam on 14 June 1985.
The bees
wax, maalpacchai and the tortoise shaped shield had kept the Pashana lingam
intact even after so many years. All the instructions on how to construct the
temple, materials that should be used for the flagpole, their significance, the
special benefits that the lingam would confer on visitors etc. were all found
in the original palm leaf manuscripts. A new temple has been built on the banks
of Timiri Fort Somanatha Easwarya Temple Tank under the Peepal tree as per the Naadi
instructions.
Thiru. A.S.
Radhakrishnan installed the Pashana lingam within a 2 ½ feet high glass box
with the help of the general public and has been performing pooja and sacred
ablutions to the Pashana lingam with utmost sincerity for the past 25 years. Kumbabishekam
of the temple was performed in September,2005. The beautiful temple turret
(gopuram) adds to its glory. The wide Mahamandapam along with its beautiful
entrance enhances the grace of the temple further.
Pashana Lingam
Timiri
Pashana lingam cannot be found anywhere else. It is not a mere lingam but one
with special radiations that can travel great distances. The medicinal property
of the water from sacred ablution (abisheka theertha) of the Pashana lingam
grants the state of makara in the heart, corrects heart’s function, kidney
diseases and grants several benefits in life. As the lingam is created using
Timiri Pashanam, it can sublime. Hence, water is trickled over it continuously
to keep it cool. Those who consume this sacred water are blessed with physical
and mental wellbeing.
The fact
that all these information about the Pashana lingam are found in the Tiruvavaduturai
Adheenam’s work, Skandar Manimaalai Sadhagam is worth mentioning. The emergence
of this lingam was predicted by not only the above-mentioned work but also by
great Saints like Vittobha Swamigal, Seshadri Swamigal and Poondi Mahaan. When
those with nervous disorders, heart problems and hypertension touch the Dwajasthambam
of this temple and worship it, it gives them a shock treatment.
The
secret behind the universal electronics store chamber form of Somanatha Pashana
Lingeswarar temple is that those who are suffering from mental diseases,
depression and loss of memory will benefit by worshiping the Dwajasthambam
through the sacred touch worship ritual. Those who doubt it will realize it
when they have first-hand experience of it. Just as how the power of the Sun
and the Moon does not decrease over time this Pashana lingam remains with its
immense power and fully completeness.
When
pure water, honey, milk, sacred ash, Bilva leaves, rock candy and other
medicinal products listed by Sage Agasthya in the Nadi leaves, are offered to
the Pashana lingam through sacred ablution and consumed with devotion, the skin
problems, mental problems, diabetes, hypertension and nervous disorders
encountered these days, will be cured.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm in the mornings and from 4.00 pm to 8.30
pm in the evenings.
Festivals
Daily
worship rituals are performed both in the morning and in the evening and the
theertha prasadam is distributed to the devotees. Special ablutions to the
Pashana lingam, such as that with honey are performed on full moon days.
Special full moon days are in the Tamil months of Chittirai, Karthigai, Thai
and Panguni. Aani Thirumanjanam and special prayer rituals on Arudra nakshatra
days are being performed. Bottle of Abhisheka Theertham is sold at Rs. 25/- and
honey is sold at Rs.150/-
Contact
Somanatha
Pashana Lingeswarar Temple,
Timiri -
632 512,
Arcot
Taluk,
Vellore
District,
Mobile: +91 93447 30899
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 500 meters from Timiri Bus Stop, 9 Kms from Arcot,
14 Kms from Walajah, 13 Kms from Ranipet, 34 Kms from Vellore, 20 Kms from Arani
and 124 Kms from Chennai. Nearest Railway Station is located at Walajah (18
Kms) and Nearest Airport is located at Chennai (113 Kms). From Arcot, take the
Arani road, and drive 9 Kms. You will reach Timiri. Continue further, till you
reach the Bazaar of Timiri on the same road. Inquire on Pashana Lingam temple /
Ayyappan temple. People will guide you.
