Kasipalayam Muthu Velayuthasamy Temple, Erode

Address

Kasipalayam Muthu Velayuthasamy Temple, Erode

Kasipalayam,

Erode District,

Tamil Nadu – 638454.

Moolavar

Muthu Velayuthasamy

Amman

Valli, Deivanai

Introduction

• Location: Kasipalayam, Erode District, Tamil Nadu, 20 km from Sathyamangalam.
• Presiding Deity: Muthu Velayuthasamy (Lord Muruga) with his consorts Valli and Deivanai.

Puranic Significance

• Sundarar’s Visit:
  • Sundarar, a great devotee of Lord Shiva, once visited the area while returning from a trip.
  • Sundarar rested near a Pillaiyar temple, where Shiva sent his Bhutaganas (spirits) disguised as robbers to test Sundarar.
  • Sundarar, feeling threatened, sang a prayer, Devar Bhatikam, asking for divine protection.
  • Shiva’s servants returned Sundarar’s gifts, marking this place as spiritually significant.
  • Two sculptures in the temple depict Lord Shiva and Sundarar’s emotions during the event.
• Historical Significance:
  • Temple is over 1,500 years old, supported by ancient inscriptions.
  • The area is mentioned in ancient hymns, which declare that worshipping Muruga here cures deadly diseases.

Beliefs

• Problem-Solving:
  • Worshippers believe that Lord Muruga will solve their problems, including Naga Dosha (serpent curse) and Putra Dosha (children-related issues).
  • Participating in daily rituals is believed to remove the Dosha of Mars and bring success in endeavors.

Special Features

• Temple Structure:
  • After bowing to the Pillaiyar (Lord Ganesha) at the entrance, visitors ascend steps to reach the temple.
  • Artha Mandapam holds rare idols, including a five-headed serpent worshipping a Shivalinga, Ganesha, and Goddess Durga statues from the Konguchola dynasty.
  • Rajagopuram, flagpole, and a peacock statue are also part of the temple architecture.
  • Lord Muruga is in the sanctum sanctorum with his consorts, Valli and Deivanai.
• Superstitions and Rituals:
  • A special abhishekam (ritual bath) is performed before starting family auspicious functions.
  • If a lizard rattles to the right, the work is believed to succeed; if it rattles to the left, it is considered a hindrance.
• Sacred Trees:
  • The Vilva tree and Vanni tree are sacred to the temple.
• Other Deities:
  • Shiva-Parvati, Moola Ganapati, and Dakshinamurthy are also worshipped in separate sanctums.
  • 18 Siddha idols, 108 Shivlinga idols, and Navagrahas (Nine Planets) are installed in different shrines.

Festivals

• Murugan Festival:
  • Special decorations and rituals are performed on Murugan’s auspicious days, including Skanda Sashti, Thai Poosam, and Vaikasi Visakam.

Century/Period

1300 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Coimbatore

Nearest Railway Station

Erode

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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