Home

1. SRI SUNDARESWARAR TEMPLE, NEIKUPPAI VILLAGE.
(3 Kilo Metres from Pandanallur - on the Sirkazhi Road)
 Near Kumbakonam, Tanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, INDIA

KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED ON 02-07-2006.

Heavy Bushes/Roots on the Temple Structures and Vimaanam, badly damaged the Beautiful Sculptures.
With the help of Agricultural Experts, deeply penetrated roots / bushes were removed.
The Temple was Renovated utilising the latest Building Technology at a cost of Rs.7 Lakhs.
Temple Renovation Pictures & Sthalapuram below :
BEFORE RENOVATION (Ruined Condition).
AFTER RENOVATION (With Architectural Beauty)

1. Sri Swami Main Vimaanam
(Pictures: 1 & 2)

1. Before Renovation





Heavy bushes & roots from the Vimaanam, deeply penetrated upto the ground level and damaged the Temple Structure.


(1)
2. After Renovation






‘Ttree killer' from Agri. Farm at Aduthurai, was injected and all bushes / roots cleared. Latest building technology used for renovation.
(2)

Sthalapuranam

Sri Parvathi Devi during her Avataar as a Cow, performed Pooja to Lord Shiva with Ghee from this Temple's Well, called "Neikoobam". From this, the village is called "Neikuppai".
Due to a curse to SUN GOD, HE Prayed Lord Siva here.

The Sun Rays directly fall on the Siva Lingam naturally and perform Aarthi for 3 days a year - Tamil Aavani 19, 20 & 21.

This is a "DHOSHA PARIHAARA PUNYA STHALAM". .

On verification of many rare idols of this temple, it is found that this Temple was built and consecrated by Chola Kings nearly 900 years ago. The Presiding Deity, Lord Sri Sundareswarar and His Consort Godess Sri Soundaranayaki, were adored by Religious Savants and Saints

2. Temple Main Gopuram
(Pictures: 3 & 4)
3. Before Renovation

(3)
Bushes on Gopuram and Front Praakar.
Roots Penetrated into Temple Structure.
4. After Renovation

(4)
Trees / Roots Cleared Using "Tree Killer".
Renovated Gopuram with its own Beauty.
3. Sri Ambal Vimaanam & Corridor
(Pictures: 5 & 6)
5. Before Renovation
(5)
Sri Ambal Vimanam / Ruined Bushy Corridor
Due to Nature's Fury & Lack of Maintenance.
6. After Renovation
(6)
Renovated Sri Ambal Sannidhi & Madhil Wall
Without Damage to Temple Structure.
4. Temple Front Mantapam
(Pictures: 7 & 8)
7. Before Renovation
(7)
Temple Entrance Heavily Cracked
Due to Growth of Plants on the Roof.
8. After Renovation
(8)
Modern Technics Utilised to Remove
Heavy Vegetation & Temple Renovation.
5.Southern Side Of Ruined Temple
(Pictures: 9 & 10)
9. Before Renovation
(9)
Heavy Bushes on the Brick-Arch Roof
and on the Vimaanam, Damaged the Structure.
10. After Renovation
(10)
An Elegant View of the Temple,
Based on Modern Building Technics.
6. Appearance Of Eastern Side Vimaanam / Roof
(Pictures: 11 to 14)
11. Before Renovation
(11)
Bushes / Roots from the Roof,
penetrated upto the Ground Level.

13. During Renovation
(13)
Withered Bushes (Pic.:12) (Behind Sri Sivaachariar)
& all ather Bushes from Roof Arches cleared.
12. During Renovation
(12)
Withered Bushes / Roots
After Application of 'Tree Killer'.

14. After Renovation

(14)
New Building Technology Followed
to Renovate Vimaanam / Brick-Arch Roof.
7. Temple North Side (Rare) Roof Arches / Gopuram
(Built Even Before Cement Was Known To Us).
(Pictures: 15 & 16)
15. Before Renovation
(15)
Renovated Temple Roof Arches
and Ruined Praakar.
16. After Renovation
(16)
Modern Methods utilised to Renovate
Roof Arches and Reconstruct the Praakar.
8. Rear Side Goshta Mantapam / Ancient Roof Brick-Arches
(Pictures: 17 & 18)
17. Before Renovation
(17)
Several Centuries Old Goshta Mantapam
and Dilapidated Roof Brick-Arches.
18. After Renovation
(18)
Latest Building Methods Utilised
To Renovate Roof Arches & Koshta Mantapam
9. Rear Side Goshta Mantapam / Ancient Roof Brick-Arches
(Pictures: 19 & 20)
19. Before Renovation
(19)
Dilapidated Roof Arches and
Rear Mandapam.
20. After Renovation
(20)
Renovated Rear Mandapam / Roof Arches
with Ancient Architecture.
10. North Side Praakar / Roof Brick-Arches / Vimaanam
(Pictures: 21 & 22)
21. Before Renovation
(21)
Dilapidated Roof Arches / Vimaanam
after clearance of Bushes/Roots.
22. After Renovation
(22)
Renovated Temple North Praakar
And Architectural Structures.
11. Rear Side Goshta Mantapam / Ancient Roof Brick-Arches
Constructed without any support - even before CEMENT was known to us)
(Pictures: 23 & 24)
23. Before Renovation
(23)
Overall View of Dilapidated Vimaanam /
Rare Roof Brick-Arches / Rear Mantapam
24. After Renovation
(24)
Fully Renovated Roof Arches / Vimaanam
With Ancient Beauty & Modern Technics.
12. Rear Side Goshta Mantapam / Ancient Roof Brick-Arches
(Constructed without any support - even before CEMENT was known to us)
(Pictures: 25 & 26)
25. Before Renovation
(25
Close View Of Dilapidated Vimaanam.
Brick-Arches Are Being Concretised.
26. After Renovation
(26)
Fully Renovated Roof Arches / Vimaanam
With Ancient Beauty & Modern Technics.


An Over View Of The Temple After Renovation:


(27)

KUMBABHISHEKAM Was Performed on the 2nd JULY 2006.
(Previous Kumbabhishekam was performed nearly 58 years ago).

Kindly CLICK the following Temple-Links to view the Renovation Pictures of
other Four Ancient Temples

  • (Before & After Renovation)
    and
  • Sthala Puranam.
    • TEMPLE-LINKS:

    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.


    3. Sri Chokanathar Temple,
    Thirumangaicheri Village, near Kumbakonam.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON 10-02-2006.
    .
    Built Centuries ago by Pandiya King.
    Saint Thirunavukkarasar visited this Temple,
    which has rich treasure of Rare Icons,
    particularly of the Lord of Dance, Nataraja.

    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 RENOVATION WORK for the SEVENTH Temple.

    SRI CHOLEESWARAR TEMPLE, NEIKUPPAI.
    (constructed by Raja Raja Cholan)

    Contributions are solicited through Cheques / DD
    in favour of:
    "R. CHOKALINGAM"

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

    Please visit our following web-site
    showing the dilapidated condition of Sri Choleeswarar Temple.
    web-site:
    http://www.geocities.com/soneswar


    Home
    1