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Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple
- Vilathikulam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Sri Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple, swamy is called Sri Chokkalingam. Vilathikulam is located at a distance of 35-kms from Kovilpatti railway station. "Sithirai Thiruvizha" in Meenakshi Amman temple is the most famous festival in Vilathikulam which will last for more than 10 days. Vilathikulam owes its name to a temple pond "Vila" + "Athi" + "Kulam". The Meenakshi Amman Temple has a temple pond, which had a "Vila" tree and an "Athi" tree and hence, the name.
Festivals
Every year during Chithirai month, (same day and dates as of Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple), Chithirai Festival is celebrated and ends with a Car Festival crowded by the people from nearby villages.
Accessibility
Instead of Vilathikulam one can a get flight to Tuticorin Airport on regular basis. There are no regular trains from other major cities to Vilathikulam. Nearest train station is Kovilpatti. Vilathikulam is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses
Temple Address
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple,
Vilathikulam,
Thoothukudi.
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.
Timings
Morning 6 AM to Evening 9 PM.