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Mangaleshvarar Temple
- Thirukudi,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
This temple is a Shivastalam that is located 9 km to the west of Peralam, past Tirumeeyachur and Tiruppampuram. It is considered to be the 60th in the series of Tevara Stalams in the Chola kingdom located south of the river Kaveri. The famed Shivastalam Tiruveezhimizhalai is located nearby.
About the Temple
Given the name Mangalambika, worshipping here on Tuesdays is considered auspicious.This east facing temple has a three tiered Rajagopuram. There are shrines to Mangalavinayakar and Subramanyar. Maasimagam and Arudra Darisanam are celebrated here.
About The deity
The presiding deity is Lord Shiva called as Mangalesar. He is known as Kalyanasundaresar. His consort is known as Mangala Nayaki.
Legend and Stories
Lord Shiva is portrayed as Santoshaalinganamoorthy. Legend has it that Garudan, Mars and the Gandharvas worshipped in this shrine known as Sookshmapuri. Legend has it that Parvati worshipped Shiva in the form of a Shivalingam made with a handful of earth, and hence the name siru-pidi which gradually changed to Sirukudi. The Shivalingam here is a prithvilingam to whom Abhishekam is not offered. Given the stalapuranam, the image of Santoshaalinganamurthy is of great significance.
Accessibility
The nearest International Airport from Thiruvarur is Tiruchirapalli International Airport, Tamil Nadu, roughly two and a half hour drive from Thiruvarur. It is well connected to a spectrum of cities in India and abroad such as Bangalore, Chennai, Singapore, and Malaysia etc. through Air India, Spice Jet and Jet Airways. The nearest Railway Station from Thiruvarur is Nagapattinam Railway Station, located at a distance of 24 Kms from Thiruvarur. It is also well connected to major cities like Mannargudi, Tirupati, Vailankanni and Ernakulum through Karaikal Express, Ers Karaikalexp, Ernakulam Express and Tirupati Express. One can easily get regular buses to Thiruvarur from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Sri Mangaleswarar Temple,
Sirukudi ,
Kudavasal,
Thiruvarur,
Tamil Nadu
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.