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Satthi Mutram is one of the Shivasthalam situated near
Patteeswaram ('Pazhayarai'), which was the capital of the Cholas. The
place became popular as Satthi Mutrattu Pulavar (famous Tamil Poet) of
'Naarai Naarai' hailed from this town.
Darasuram is situated very close to Satthi Mutram, which houses a
veritable art gallery of Chola architecture and sculpture. The entire
Pazhaiyaarai region abounds in remains of ancient temples.
The Legend
According to a legend Goddess Parvati, Lord Shiva's consort meditated
upon him here and Lord Shiva appeared as a huge column of light ("Jyotiswaroopam")
in front of Parvati, and she embraced him; hence the name "Shivakkozhundeeswara"
and "Sakthi Mutham".
About The Temple
This temple has 2 Prakarams and a majestic Rajagopuram, which crowns its
entrance, although the glorious days of the temple are now mere history.
An image of Lord Shiva and Parvati in embrace associated with the legend
is enshrined in the temple. The Nataraja shrine and the Sarabeswara shrine
are of importance here.
The temple was reconstructed in stone during the period of Sembiyan
Mahadevi and the early years of Raja Raja Chola I. Inscriptions from the
period of Rajadiraja Chola II, Kulottunga Chola III, and the Vijayanagar
Emperors are seen here.
Services And Festivities
Four worship services are offered each day in the temple. The annual
Bhramotsavam falls in the month of Chithirai (April-May). Other festivals
celebrated here are Navaratri and Rathasaptami.
Air: The nearest airport is at
Trichy.
Rail: The nearest railway station is in
Kumbakonam. There are
frequent trains from Mayiladuturai, Kumbakonam and Ariyalur.
Road: Satthi Mutram can be accessed from
Kumbakonam. Regular buses are
also available from Kumbakonam.
Accommodation is available at the economy hotels and choultries in Kumbakonam.
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