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Muthumalai Murugan Temple

Overview


The Muthu Malai Murugan Temple is located on a hillock on the Tamilnadu-Kerala border near Kinathukadavu in Coimbatore district. Adjacent to the temple, there is a Meditation Hall which is very conducive for meditation.


Legends and Stories


While Lord Muruga was going around the world in his Peacock vehicle, a pearl from his crown fell down. The Lord placed his feet on this place to pick up the gem, hence the name Muthumalai.

Lord Muruga appeared in the dream of a girl and told her that there were three Karai plants in a row and that He was under the plant in an idol form. The girl informed the villagers but there were no takers. Lord Muruga appeared repeatedly in the dream of the girl on three Kruthika star and Bharani star days and reminded her. The curious girl herself went to the place and was excited to see the plants. The villagers began to believe her. They planted the Vel weapon and began the worships on Kruthika days. A committee was then formed and the temple was built with Mandaps and the idol installed in the sanctum sanctorum.


Festivals


Kruthika star day is celebrated each month. Special pujas are performed on Thai Poosam day in January-February, car festival on Panguni Uthiram day in March-April and Kavadi Aattam and Annadhanam on Mondays and Fridays are the festivals celebrated in the temple.


Significance


Devotees benefit from their prayers to Lord Muruga in matrimonial and child boon matters.


How To Reach Sri Muthumalai Murugan Temple, Muthukavundanur

Air

The nearest air terminal is at Coimbatore Airport.


Rail

The nearest railway station are Kinathukadavu,Coimbatore Railway Station.


Road

Bus facilities are available from Kinathukadavu to Muthukavundanur where the temple is situated. Kinathukadavu is on Coimbatore-Pollachi road.


Temple Address


Sri Muthumalai Murugan Temple,
Muthukavundanur, Kinathukadavu,
Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu,
Pincode - 642109.

Significance

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

  • For matrimonial alliances
  • For the gift of childbirth
  • For peace of mind
  • For success in all endeavours
  • For relief from adverse effects
Shlokas

Jajwalyamananam Sura Brunda Vandhyam Kumaradhaara Thada Manthirastham Kandharpa Roopam Kamaneeya Gathram Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye

Meaning -I look for shelter with the God, who is Brahman, who all the devas salute, who has a temple in the Kumaradhara banks, who shines and has an attractive personality and a very beautiful body.

Shadaananam Chandana Liptha Gathram Mahorasam Divya Mayoora Vaahanam Rudrasya Soonum Suraloka Naatham Brahmanya Devam Charanam Prapadye

Meaning -I always take refuge in the 6 faced Lord Guha, who has sandal paste smeared over his body, who is broad-chested, whose vehicle is the peacock, who is Lord Shiva's son and who leads the army of the Devas.

Heyswami Natha Karunakara Dheenabandho Shree Parvatheesha Mukha Pankaja Padmabandho Shree Saadhi Devagana Poojitha Padha Padma Vallesa Nadha Mama Dehi Karaavalambham

Meaning -O! Merciful Lord Swaminatha, who cares for the poor, who is the sun to Lord Shiva's lotus face, whose lotus feet are acknowledged by Lord Vishnu and the others, Valli's Lord, please uplift me by lending me your hand.

Ariru Thadanthozh Vazhga Arumugam Vazhga Veppai Kooru Sei Thanivel Vazhga Kukkudum Vazhga Sevvel Yeriya Magnai Vazhga Aanai Thun Anangu Vazhga Maarila Valli Vazhga Vazhga Seer Adiyar Yellam

Meaning -Oh Muruga, we hail your 12 strong shoulders for they protect us from our enemies, we hail your 6 faces, we hail the Vel, your weapon that broke apart the Krounja mountain to reveal the asura in it. We hail the bird, the cock, that is part of your symbol in the flag. We hail your peacock, that takes you all over the world, we hail your consort Devyani, who was brought up by Indra's white elephant, Airavadam, we hail your other consort, the flawless Valli. And we hail your Bhaktas who worship you as a prayer.

Timings

The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 7.30 p.m.

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