About:
Kattalai Shiva Temple, Kumarapuram,
Kanyakumari District, Tamil Nadu – 629189
The Temple is situated in the area of Perumchilampu, in Velimalai village, Kalkulam taluka in Kanyakumari district of South Tamil Nadu. It is situated near the historic Padmanabhapuram town and Nagercoil city, the administrative headquarters of the area.
History
The
exact origins of the temple are unknown, it is believed that during the Dwapara
era, in the Mahabharata war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, the Pandavas
had to win the war for Dharma to be established. With the blessings of Almighty Lord Krishna,
the Pandavas – according to the advice of Almighty Lord Krishna to win the War,
the ever powerful Pasupathaasthram had
to be achieved from Almighty Lord Shiva.
After their banishment to the forests of the Pandavas, deep in the
forests, at the foothills of Velimalai in the Kingdom of Kattalai – One of the
Pandavas, Arjunan did penance under rigorous circumstances to have the Pasupathaasthram from Almighty Lord Shiva. Almighty
Lord Shiva, is the one who tests
the disciples to the maximum extent for the utmost blessings is my Almighty
Lord Shiva. Once convinced with the
penance of Arjunan, the Almighty couple, Goddess Parvathi and Lord Shiva
appeared as Kattalan and Kattalathi presented the Pasupathaasthram to Arjunan.
Such blessed is the holy place of Kattalai.
The
idol at this temple is the direct descent of the lord that happened then as Kattalan. The Almighty here blesses all his disciples
in the disguise that he appeared to Arjunan to guide them on the lines of peace
and prosperity.
Present
Status
This
blessed temple is in need of renovations and there is need for Kumbhabhishekam
is the need of the disciples. On
October 18, 2013, five Deva Prashnams were performed. In the Deva Prashnams, this holy land was
said to be the best Pariharam site for mental agonies, black magic,
childlessness, griha doshams and to perform Kumbhabhishekam at the earliest. If these are done, then for the land and for
the people it would be bring health, happiness, and prosperity.
Almighty
Lord Shiva is the caretaker of the World,
known in various names the name of the Almighty prevails and will do till the
end of time. In the Kattalai land
(Kumarapuram, Mutaicaud), the Almighty graces with the name Kattalai Shiva in
the temple giving blessings to the people in and around here.
We
request all the devotees to come together with their donations to put in their
body, mind, and soul to make this Kumbhabhishekam a grand
success. For the deeds that you do for
the Almighty, there will be prosperousness
in your family and for people around you.
For the all the devotees who come
together to help out even in the tiniest bit, Almighty Lord Shiva, Kattalai
Lord Shiva will protect you in his safe hands, will show you the path, and will
protect you and your family under all circumstances and will help us to attain
the true meaning of attaining human form in the Almighty’s World.
Like
the squirrels helped out Almighty Lord Rama, it is our humble request to all
devotees that any tiniest bit of work done will be taken in as the kindest deed
you will be able to in this human life.
WE
REQUEST ALL THE DEVOTEES HUMBLY TO COME JOIN THIS RELIGIOUS PROGRAM AND MAKE IT
A GRAND SUCCESS.
-
Kattalai Shiva Temple,
Trust Members
Program
List for the Renovations:
1. Renovation
and repair for Thirukovil Moolastana Karuvarai and Vimaanam.
2. Prathishta
of Ganapathi Sannithi, Sastha Sannithi, Nager Peedam.
3. Renovation
and repairs of Temple Surroundings.
You can even donate for any of the
above renovations as a whole too. You
can donate in the form of building materials or cash to the account mentioned
below. Detailed receipts of your cash
spent will be tendered.
Contact#: 08903402938, 04651 288025, 09486551312, 08903925798
E-mail: kattalaishivan@gmail.com
BANK: STATE BANK OF
TRAVANCORE
ACCOUNT #: 67267177477
BRANCH:
70488 (Muttakad)
IFSC CODE: SBTR0000488
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| Present Photo of the Temple |
