Monday Feb 10, 2025

Mathur Mahishasura Mardhini Amman Temple, Thiruvallur

Address

Mathur Mahishasura Mardhini Amman Temple, Thiruvallur

Mathur,

Thiruvallur – 631 206

Mobile: +91 94433 55835

Amman

Mahishasura Mardhini Amman

Introduction               

Location:

  • The Mahishasura Mardhini Amman Temple is situated in Mathur Village, near Thiruthani, in Thiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu.
  • The temple is connected to the famous Murugan Temple at Thiruthani through legend.

Puranic Significance:

  • The Swayambu Amman Idol was discovered in the 1960s near the railway track at a place called Sakthi Medu.
  • In 1954, during the construction of the railway track between Chennai and Tirupathi, a group of workers witnessed the appearance of the Goddess as a Swayambu (self-manifested) form at this location.
  • Enchanted by the divine sight, the workers constructed a small temple to honor the goddess. Over time, this humble shrine developed into the significant temple that stands today.
  • The temple is revered for housing the deity Mahishasura Mardhini, who is a fierce form of Goddess Shakti. This form of the goddess is associated with her triumph over the demon Mahishasura.
  • The Mathur temple is managed by the Thiruthani Temple authorities and is famous for the deity’s smiling face, even while Mahishasura lies defeated at her feet.
  • The idol of Mahishasura Mardhini is approximately 10 feet high and depicts the goddess in a benevolent form despite the violent battle she fought with the demon.

Special Features:

  • The main temple features a vast corridor adorned with colorful pillars, offering a scenic view of the Tirupathi hills.
  • The idol of Mahishasura Mardhini stands at 10 feet and showcases the goddess with eight hands (Ashtabuja), each holding a different weapon. The goddess wears a skull garland, symbolizing her power and strength.
  • A unique feature of this idol is her smiling face, even while her foot rests on Mahishasura, symbolizing her mercy and power.
  • The idol is installed under a simple roof structure.
  • At the temple entrance, there are shrines dedicated to Lord Vinayaga and Om Shakthi.
  • The Sthala Vriksham (Temple Tree) is a Neem tree, but uniquely, the leaves of this tree do not taste bitter, which is considered a divine attribute.

Festivals:

  • On New Moon and Full Moon days, the temple observes grand milk abishekam with 108 liters of milk and conducts special homams as part of the celebrations.

Century/Period

1960’s

Nearest Bus Station

Mathur

Nearest Railway Station

Ponpadi, Thiruthani

Nearest Airport

Tirupati

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