Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava Kailasam
Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Murappanadu in
Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Guru (Jupiter
or Brihaspati), among the Navgrahas. The shrine is around 17 km from
Tirunelveli Town.
This is the fifth among the nine Nava Kailasam temples.
The shrine is also known as Nadu or Middle Kailasam Temple.
At Murappanadu, Thamiraparani River flows from north to
south.
Story of Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple
Story of Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple
Legend has it that a king had a daughter with the face of a
horse. He offered prayers to Shiva to find a relief. Shiva one day appeared in
the dream of the king and asked him to take a holy dip in Thamiraparani River
at Murappanadu and offer prayers to the Shivling there.
The king soon performed all that Shiva told in the dream.
Soon the princess got back the human face. Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple was
built by the king.
Murtis worshipped in the Temple
Murtis worshipped in the Temple
Subsidiary deities include Ganesha, Subramanian, Guru,
Navgrahas, Nataraja, other forms of Shiva and Shakti.
The Nandi worshipped in the temple has the face of a horse.
It is believed that Shiva asked Nandi to take the face of a horse to cure the
princess.
Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple Timings
Morning Pooja and Darshan Time: 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Evening Pooja and Darshan Time: 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Shivratri and Guru Peyarachi are the important dates at the shrine.