Karpaga Vinayagar
Pillayarpatti

Presiding Deity:
Karpaga Vinayagar

This familiar image of Ganesha is an image of the rock cut Karpaka Vinayakar Shrine at Pillayarpatti near Karaikkudi at one of the oldest Cave Temples of Tamilnadu, which houses rock cut images of Shiva, Lingodbhavar and others as well as several other shrines. 

Karpaka Vinayakar or Desi Vinayaka Pillaiyar is the presiding deity depicted with two arms and a trunk curled towards his right (valampuri).There is no sacred thread on this Ganesha sculpture.

Over 15 inscriptions help establish the age of the temple. The growth of this temple is classified into three distinct stages.The first stage goes back in time by about 1600 years. A number of inscriptions can be traced to Mahendravarman I (615 - 630 AD) and Narasimhavarman I (630 - 668 AD). However, some inscriptions date further back to the 4th century AD. 

Several inscriptions date back to the period between 1091 AD and 1238 AD believed to be during the second growth phase of this temple, when Vimanams and Rajagopurams were built.

The third phase of growth is much more recent and it involved the repair, rebuilding and refurbishment of the entire temple complex, including the renovation of the temple tank. 

Devotees worshipping Valamburi Vinayagar seated facing towards north, will be blessed with all kinds of wealth. Kubera, the Lord of Wealth is said to have worshipped at this temple. Goddess Laxmi, Saraswathy and Durga are found together in this temple.

The three Lingams - Thiruveeswarar, Marudheeswarar and Senchadeswarar and the three Goddesses - Sivagami amman, Vadamalar Mangaiamman and Soundara Nayaga Amman all appear together at the same place and bless the devotees. 

It is believed that by worshipping Kathyayini Amman at this temple women get relived of  Sevva Dosham which causes delay in marriage.  

 

 

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