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Omampuliyur is situated at a distance of 18-km from Kutralam
in Tirunelveli district. There is a shrine
dedicated to Dakshinamurti and it is also one of the five Puliyurs
associated with Vyagrapadar.
The Legend
It is believed that Lord Shiva is said to have revealed the Pranva
Upadesam to Parvati here. A hunter who climbed the vilva tree as he was
pursued by a tiger attained salvation here. Vyagrapadar (the saint with
tiger's claws and feet) is said to have worshipped here.
About The Temple
The temple has inscriptions belonging to the period Pallavas, which speak
about the endowments made by Kopperunchingan. In front of the Mandapam one
can see the images illustrating the 'Stalapuranam' (origin) of this
temple. One of these depicts Lord Shiva blessing Vishnu with the
Chakrayudam while the others depict five of the Puliyurs.
An image of Nataraja made of stone is seen on the niche reserved for
Dakshinamurti in the sanctum, while Dakshinamurti occupies the grand
Sabha, usually set for Natarajar. Lord Shiva here is also known as "Pranava
Vyagrapureeswarar".
Festivities
The deity is offered four worship services each day, and Thai Poosam,
Maasi Magam, Navaratri and Shivaratri are the annual festivals celebrated
here.
Air: Madurai
is the nearest airport.
Rail: The nearest railway station is at Tenkasi.
There are regular buses to the temple from Tirunelveli
and Kutralam (also spelt as Courtallam).
Accommodation is available at the economy class hotels in Kutralam (also spelt as Courtallam).