Kutramporuthanathar Temple

Indrajit, the son of Ravana, earned his name after defeating Lord Indra in battle. One day, as he flew across the sky in his Pushpaka Vimanam, he found its flight obstructed. Realising that he was passing over a Shiva temple, Indrajit understood the reason for the impediment and, feeling remorseful, descended to worship the deity. After bathing in the temple’s sacred theertham, he attempted to transport the Lingam to Lankapuri but was unsuccessful and fainted in the process. Ravana, upon learning of this, sought forgiveness from Lord Shiva, pleading for his son's pardon. Lord Shiva, in his boundless mercy, forgave Indrajit. Hence, the presiding deity of this temple became known as Kutram Poruttha Nathar, the Lord who forgives sins.

Administration History :



1. The temple was historically managed by Chola kings, as indicated by the inscriptions from the reigns of Kulothunga Chola III and Rajaraja III. During this period, significant donations and constructions were made, including endowments for poojas and the establishment of various shrines.
2. Later, during the Vijayanagara period, under King Pratapa Krishna Devaraya, additional contributions and developments were recorded in the temple's history.
3. The temple came under the administrative control of the Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam, a prominent Saivite monastic organisation in Tamil Nadu.
4. Significant renovations were carried out under the 25th Mahasannidhanam Sri-la-Sri Subramania Desika Paramacharya Swamigal of the Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam. During his period, the Malai Koil was dismantled and reconstructed, stucco images of Uma Maheswarar and Sattainathar were reworked, and Vimanam, Rajagopuram, and other structures were maintained.
5. The temple's Ashta Bandhana Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 22nd March 1953, marking a significant phase in its upkeep and religious ceremonies.
6. The temple remains under the administrative care of Thiruvaduthurai Adheenam to this day.