Home

3. Sri Chokkanathar Temple, Thirumangaicheri Village.
(3 Kilo Metres from Pandanallur - on the Sirkazhi Road)
Near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

KUMBABHISHEKAM was performed on 10-2-2006.
(Previous Kumbabhishekam was celebrated nearly 120 years ago)
Temple Renovation Pictures & Temple History (below):
BEFORE RENOVATION
(Dilapidated condition of the Temple)
AFTER RENOVATION
(Same Temple with Architectural Beauty)
1. Sri Swami Main Vimaanam (Eastern Side)
(Pictures: 1 & 2)
1. Before Renovation



Heavy Growth of Bushes & Deep Roots penetrated upto the Ground Level through Temple Walls, Badly Damaged & Collapsed the East Side Main Vimaanam.
2. After Renovation



Agricultural Experts helped to clear Bushes / Deep Roots. Latest Building Technology used to Renovate Vimaanam and the Temple Structure.

Temple History: This has been historically associated with the Saivaite Queen Mangaiyar-karasi of Madurai, who at the rejuvenation of her husband - hunch-backed - Pandiya King (Koon Pandiyan) with the Blessings of Poet Divine Sri Sambandamurthy, got a series of Temples for Sri Meenakshi and Sri Sundareswarar / Sri Chokka-nathar in her birth place, Chozha Domain.

Many rare / invaluable vigrahas and icons of Chola King days, in this Temple, continue to represent the rich Cultural Heritage handed down to us.		 Renovation Activities: The rare Brick Arch Roof and Vimanam (built even before Cement was known to us) were in a ruined condition. Renovation work in the entire structure of this ruined Big Temple was carried out utilising the latest Building Technology.

A sum of Rupees Five Lakhs, received from a Number of Devotees, has been spent to renovate this Temple. On completion of Renovation, this very Ancient Temple regained its own good old Sculptural and Architectural Beauty.
2. Front Entrance & Compound Wall
(Pictures: 3 & 4)
3. Before Renovation

Front Walls and Outer Space
with a lot of Encroachments.
4. After Renovation

Encroachments Removed and
Front Madhil Wall Renovated.
3. Sri Ambal Main Vimaanam & Outer Praaharam
(Pictures: 5 to 8)
5 & 6. Before Renovation


Ruined due to heavy growth of Bushes and also
in view of furious Natural Calamities.
7 & 8. After Renovation

Bushes / Roots Removed.
Sannidhi / Vimaanam Renovated Beautifully
4. Temple Main Entrance
(Pictures: 9 & 10)
9. Before Renovation


Rare Brick-Arches / Pillars Collapsed,
due to natural calamities.
10. After Renovation

Main Entrance Restored to its
original Sculptural Beauty.
5. Temple South Side And Praaharam
(Pictures: 11,12,13 & 14)
11. Before Renovation

Centuries Old Dilapidated Vimaanam / Praaharam.

13. During Renovation

Walls & Dilapidated Vimaanam along with
Praakar Fully Renovated.
12. During Renovation

Vimaanam / Praaharam / Rare Brick-Arches
and Outer Walls are being Renovated.

14. After Renovation


Vimaanam / Praaharam / Rare Brick-Arches
and Outer Walls Renovated.
6. Temple North Side and Praakar
(Pictures: 15 & 16 –17 &18)
15 & 16. Before Renovation
Bushes & Roots Grown into the Structures,
being Removed with the advice of Experts.
17 & 18. After Renovation

Outer Walls and Main Temple Renovated
with Ancient Beauty & Modern Technology.
7. West Side & Praakar
(Pictures: 19 & 20)
19. Before Renovation

Badly ruined Madhil Walls, Prakar
and West Side Vimaanam.
20. After Renovation

Sri Ambal Vimaanam (West Side) & Prakar
were renovated with the help of Technical Experts
8. Sri Swami Main Vimaanam (Southern Side)
(Pictures: 21 & 22)
21. Before Renovation


Bushes on Temple Roof and Praakar.
Strong Roots penetrated into Temple Structures.
22. After Renovation


Trees / Roots eliminated using "Tree Killer".
Renovated Temple with its own Beauty.
9. Close View of Sri Swami Main Vimaanam (Northern Side)
(Pictures: 23 & 24)
23. Before Renovation


Bushes on Temple Roof and Praakar.
Strong Roots penetrated into Structures.
24. After Renovation


Trees / Roots Eliminated using "Tree Killer".
Renovated Vimaanam with its own Beauty.
10. Over View of the Temple after Kumbabhishekam


KUMBABHISHEKAM was performed on 10-2-2006.
(Previous Kumbabhishekam was celebrated nearly 120 years ago)


The Local Residents involved in the Renovation, offered their Free Physical Labour / Materials.

Kindly CLICK The Following Temple-Links To View The Renovation Pictures Of
Other Two Ancient Temples

  • (BEFORE & AFTER Renovation)
    and
  • Sthala Puranam.

    • TEMPLE-LINKS:

    1. Sri Sundareswarar Temple,
    Neikuppai Village, near Kumbakonam.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON 02-07-2006.

    Built / Consecrated by Chola Kings 900 years ago. The Sun rays fall on
    Sri Sivalingam of this Temple
    3 DAYS every year (even now).


    2. Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple,
    Thirumangaicheri Village, near Kumbakonam.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON 04-05-2007.

    Built and Consecrated 1300 years ago.
    Saint Thirumangai Azhwar visited this Temple, which was once a famous
    Raghu Dosha Parihaara Sthalam.


    4. Sri Kailasanathar Temple,
    Mullangudi Village.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON the 09-02-2007.

    Sri Navukkarasar visited this Temple also
    and made a Poem on Sri Kailasanathar.
    Previous Kumbabhishekam was performed
    nearly 167 years ago.

    5. Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple,
    Thirumangaicheri Village, near Kumbakonam

    Kumbabhishekam was celebrated on 20-01-2002.

    This Temple was built and consecrated
    nearly 400 years ago
    by a Saint from a nearby Village.
    The Presiding Deity is nowadays called
    "VARAM ARULUM MURUGAN".
    We have now undertaken the RENOVATION WORK for the EIGHTH Temple.
    Contributions are solicited through Cheques / DD
    (in any currency)
    in favour of any one of the following Names:

    "R. CHOKALINGAM"
    mailing address:
    Sri Sundareswarar Narpani Manram,
    NEIKUPPAI VILLAGE,
    PANDANALLUR POST - 609807
    THANJAVUR DISTRICT,
    TAMIL NADU, INDIA.


    "S.CHANDRAMOULI"
    mailing address:
    B-14/1, 22nd CROSS STREET,
    BESANT NAGAR, CHENNAI-600090, INDIA.
    Ph.: 44-24466744
    Home
    1