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Sri Achala Deepeswarar temple

The Achala Deepeswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Deepeswarar and is located in Mohanur, in Namakkal, in Tamil Nadu. After losing a competition for a Mango that Lord Indira conducted, Lord Muruga left Mount Kailash in protest. He didn't listen to his parents' explanations. His mother followed him to take him back and Lord Shiva followed them both. Responding to his mother's call to stop, Lord Muruga halted here. Lord Shiva appeared as Achala Deepeswarar. Ambica called Lord Muruga as Mahan here. The place was named Mahanur, but changed to Mohanur, later. Lord Muruga's temple, where he stopped is located on a hill close to this place. Lord Shiva appears to be facing the west and the Goddess faces the east. The shrines in the temple are designed as such that the Lord and Goddess appear right to each. Ambica called Her son (Mahan) here. Hence the place was named Mahanur but changed as Mohanur later. Lord Muruga temple, where He stopped to the call of Ambica is on a hill just a little away. The temple is linked with other Shiva temples praised in Thevaram hymns. That Lord Muruga left His parents in Mount Kailash showing His protest against the Mango event is popular among devotees. He did not listen to the explanations of the parents. Ambica chased the son to take Him back home. Shiva too followed Ambica. When Ambica asked Muruga to stop, He stood in this place respecting Mother. Moolavar In this temple is Achala Deepeswarar(Kumareeswarar) Urchavar is known as Chandrasekhara, Somaskandha, Amman thayar Madukaraveni Ambikai, The temple tree is the Vilwa, and it is about 500-1000 years old.

Significance

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

  • Cleanse sins of previous births
  • Longevity of life
Shlokas

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.

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.

Timings

6:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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