Poolankurichi Singaravelan Temple, Sivagangai

Address

Poolankurichi Singaravelan Temple, Sivagangai

Poolankurichi village,

Sivagangai District,

Tamilnadu – 622407

Moolavar

Singaravelan (Murugan)

Amman

Valli, Deivanai

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in Poolankuruchi village, near Ponnamarathy, Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu.
• 5 km from Ponnamarathy.
• The temple is located on a mountain range to the north and west of Singaravelan.

Deity: The presiding deity is Singaravelan (Lord Murugan) with His consorts Valli and Deivanai.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• The temple features 32 pillars on the porch through the main gate and a three-tiered royal tower at the entrance.
• A sacred Tirtha pond called Shanmuganathi lies to the east of the temple.
• The temple is surrounded by a wall on all four sides.
• Shrines within the temple include:
  • Singaravelan with Valli and Deivanai.
  • Sagasralingam.
  • Meenakshi Amman.
  • Srinivasa Perumal with Sridevi and Bhudevi.
  • Shanmuga Ganesha.
  • Durga.
  • Navagraha.
  • Panchamuga Anjaneyar.
  • Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar.
  • Karutazhvar Yoga.

Special Features:

• At the entrance of the Singaravelan shrine, there are sculptures of Dwarapalakas and a peacock vehicle.
• Swarna Akarshana Bhairavar is said to bestow wealth and gold jewelry to those who worship him.
• The Durga Amman Shrine features sculptures of Duwara Shakti.
• The Navagraha shrine includes Navagraha deities seated with their wives, and it is believed that worshiping here brings early marriage to devotees.
• Devotees pray to Sagasra Lingam and Meenakshi Goddess for unity in marriage.

Festivals:

• Ippasi Annabhishekam.
• Karthika Maha Deepa.
• Thai Pongal.
• Mattupongal.
• Mahashivaratri.
• Special Worship to Murugan on the occasion of Panguni Uttara.
• Masimagam.
• Pradosham.
• Special anointing for Singaravelan on Karthika Star Day (celebrated on Tuesdays and Fridays).
• Singaravelan Tirukkalyanam and Srinivasa Perumal Thirukkalyanam are celebrated on Vaikasi Visakam Day.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Poolankurichi

Nearest Railway Station

Sivaganga

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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