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Objective of our Temples Revival Seva is for temples to be self-sustaining, rituals & poojas to be conducted without any disruption, increased devotees footfall, reviving extended ecosystem including Odhuvars, Musicians & those dependent on Temple economy. 

Under this seva, identified Temples are provided full support for Puja Kit, Oil, Flowers, Prasadam, Archakar honorarium  which reduces the burden significantly on the Archakar to run the temple & helps focus on core Temple revival activities.  

Our Temple Revival Seva has reached 5 temples thus far. List of Temples supported as below

1) Bhoomeswarar – Kunnam, Sirkazhi

2) Jambukeswarar – Vadarangam, Sirkazhi

3) Bala Ranganathar –  Vadarangam, Sirkazhi

4) Vyagrapureeswarar – Perumpuliyur, Thiruvaiyaru

5) Akashapureeswarar – Kaduveli, Thiruvaiyaru

Our goal is to extend Full Seva support to 25 Temples in 2026 and reach 100 Temples by 2030.

Bhoomeswarar – Kunnam, Sirkazhi

This temple has historical significance as this is the holy place where Goddess Bhoomadevi did penance & offered prayers to Lord Shiva for 12 years to protect Earth & bless devotees. This is also the place where Sage Parashurama got relief from Mathru Hathya Dosham. Also Lord Vinayaka blessed Lord Mahavishnu & Sri Mahalakshmi to be re-united, after their sincere penance.

For a temple with such significance, the temple lacked proper care with minimal pooja, low devotees footfall, irregular visits by the priest and lacked attention from Temple administration. On average, 2-3 people visited the temple on normal days & 5-10 people on auspicious days. Noticing this situation, we worked with the priest to understand challenges & steps needed to remediate the situation. 

As a first step towards revival, Oil package was arranged to be delivered at the temple each month starting Jan 2025 , so the lamps could be lit for the main deities and there’s adequate illumination preventing darkness.  Next, the Pradosham ritual was reinstated with adequate arrangements done for Pooja & monetary assistance to the priest.

This received good support from locals & over period of 3 months, the temple saw increased devotees footfall of ~30 people on auspicious days and ~10 people on other days. Special poojas were arranged for Kandha Sashti, Vinayaka Chaturthi & Ashtami festivals, which attracted good crowds. Prasadam was served on all auspicious days which got good response from locals. 

To further accelerate locals participation, Vilakku Pooja was arranged in Sep, which attracted 100+ devotees who actively participated & revelled in the whole experience. They’ve requested for the Vilakku Pooja to be conducted every 4-6 months, which shows high enthusiasm & voluntary interest,   

This was followed by Annabhishegam in November, which also attracted 125+ devotees & active contribution & participation from locals.

So the temple is now being revived at grassroots through right support from us and enabling locals to take better ownership of temple activities.

Vadarangam Jambukeswarar & Bala Ranganthar Temples

This temple is situated 7 kms from Kunnam Bhoomeswarar Temple and on the banks of Kollidam river.  Asura Vikraman had become unstoppable after obtaining the powers to kill all Devas. Answering the prayers of the Devas, Lord Vishnu is believed to have come here and defeated him much to the delight of the Devas. Cauvery got liberated from Agastya’s curse and re-united with her husband Samudra Raja at this place. Hence, this is said to be a prarthana Sthalam for re-union of husband-wife.

Legend has it that Sage Vashista directed Vishwakarma to visit this place and design the temple architecture.

https://prtraveller.blogspot.com/2010/10/vadarangam-ranganatha.html?m=1

Temple priest Ramesh Gurukkal has taken lot of pain & effort to revive these 2 temples, in the last 5 years. He’s gained the confidence of locals through his dedication & engaging approach, which has ensured high locals participation in the festivals. Ramesh Gurukkal has spent much of his personal money for better upkeep, temporary madapalli to prepare Neivedhyam & daily running of both temples.

Full seva was extended to the temple starting Nov 2025 & Pooja has resumed twice/day for both temples. Financial support has helped the Gurukkal focus on efficient execution, serving devotees with care & planning festivals with high vigour, without worrying about source of money.

Temple has seen increased devotees footfall during Navaratri, Marghazhi & Thai maasam festivals & locals actively volunteering in “Uzhavara Pani” for good temple upkeep. 

Vyagrapureeswarar & Akashapureeswarar Temples

Historical significance of both Temples

Akashapureeswarar – 

https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1391

Vyagrapureeswarar – 

https://shivatemples.com/nofc/nc53.html

Prior to our full seva support to both temples, these temples only had 1 kaala pooja. Now the temples have 2 kaala pooja & taken good care by 2 brothers, Suresh Gurukkal & Durai Gurukkal.

Ancestors of both Gurukkals have been supporting these 2 temples for last 100 years & they remain dedicated to the cause of serving the lord.

As both temples are situated deep inside village, there hasn’t been much tourist footfall & the locals are engaged in farming which keeps them busy. Using our seva support, Archakars are passionate about conducting pooja, serving Neivedhyam to devotees & engaging locals participation.

Devotees turnout has increased relatively, as the temple is now open for 2 Kaala pooja.

Pradosham, Chaturthi, Sashti & Varahi festivals are celebrated with footfall of ~25 ppl.