Ambasamudram Sri Mayileri Murugan Temple, Tirunelveli

Address

Ambasamudram Sri Mayileri Murugan Temple, Tirunelveli

Ambasamudram-Alangulam Rd, Ambasamudram, Tirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu 627401

Moolavar

Sri Mayileri Murugan

Amman

Valli, Deivanai

Introduction

Location:

• Located in Ambasamudram Circle, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu.
• The temple is situated on a hilltop, with 500 steps leading to the temple.
• At the foot of the hill is the Chinna Pillaiyar Temple.

Deity: The presiding deity is Mayileri Murugan with his consorts Valli and Deivanai.

• In the sanctum sanctorum, Murugan is depicted with a peacock vehicle at the wedding ceremony with the goddess.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple’s origin is tied to the construction of the port at Thoothukudi. Workers, engaged in cutting rocks, prayed to Lord Murugan for relief from their fatigue.
• The workers often inscribed “Om” on the rocks, and a peacock would appear daily, dancing and spreading its wings over the rock where they worshipped.
• People later discovered the rock carvings and decided to build a temple, thus giving rise to the Mayileri Murugan Temple.

Beliefs:

• The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• To the south of the temple, there is a rock sculpture made by the workers. The rock at the back resembles Nandi sitting naturally.
• A large Shiva lingam, believed to have been brought from Kasi, is worshiped near the temple.

Special Features:

• The temple is famous for the rock sculptures and the natural formation of Nandi in the rock.
• The Shiva lingam brought from Kasi adds to the temple’s sanctity.

Festivals:

• Full Moon Night: The Anointing Ceremony for Sage Agastya and Deeparadhana takes place.
• Karthika Star and Sashti Tithi: Special worship and anointing for Mayileri Murugan.
• Vaikasi Visakha: A significant annual worship celebration.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Teachers Colony

Nearest Railway Station

Tirunelveli

Nearest Airport

Thoothukudi

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