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Mutharamman Temple
- Gowrivakkam,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Muttara Amman Temple is situated at Santhi Nagar, Gowrivakkam a suburban area around the city Chennai.
About The Deity
The Muttara Amman Temple at Gowrivakkam is primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva who graces here as Lord Jnana Murteeswarar while Mother Shakti is known as Goddess Muttara Amman.
How to Reach Gowrivakkam
Airport
The nearest located airport is the Chennai International Airport which lies approximately 19 km from the temple.
Railways
The Tambaram Sanatorium and the Chrompet railway stations are the nearest railway station to Gowrivakkam. Chennai Central which is the major railway station of the city, is about 24 Kms from Gowrivakkam.
Road
A number of bus routes connect Gowrivakkam with the rest of Chennai city. The S.I.V.E.T Bus Stop, Vengaivasal Rd.Jn.Bus Stop , Jayendira Nagar Bus Station , Vengaivasal P.H.Centre Bus Station , Medavakkam Bus Station are the closest located Bus Stations to reach the locality Gowrivalkam.
Temple Address
Jnana Murteeswarar - Mutharamman Temple,
Gowrivakkam,
Medavakkam, Chennai,
Tamil Nadu, Pincode - 600073.
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
The temple is open from 6AM to 9PM.