Muthuthevanpatti Sri Nagakaliamman Temple, Theni.

Address

Muthuthevanpatti Sri Nagakaliamman Temple, Theni.

Muthuthevanpatty, Theni Allinagaram,

Tamil Nadu 625531

Phone: +91- 97889 31246, 96779 91616.         

Amman

Sri Nagakaliamman

Introduction

• Location: The temple is situated in Muthuvenpatti, on the western bank of the Mullai River.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to Nagakaliamman, with Mother Ambica depicted holding a trident, snake, Udukkai, and kumkum.
• Age: The temple is approximately 800 years old.
• Special Shrine: Sri Kamakshi Amman has a separate shrine with a palm roof.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple was originally an ant-hill surrounded by Sangu flower plants.
• Goddess Nagakaliamman appeared in the dream of a Shiva devotee and revealed her presence in the ant-hill. When the ant-hill was dug, her Swayambu idol (self-manifested) was found.
• The idol was installed on the ant-hill and named Swayambu Nagakaliamman.
• A Pathala Vaideeswarar Lingam is present in a pit made of herbals, believed to heal those suffering from prolonged illness.
• Shrines: There are additional shrines for Vinayaka, Gowmari, and Bhagavati Amman.

Prayer for Marriage:

• Lord Shiva is also worshiped as Ashtothara Linga, with 108 small lingas carved into a large linga.
• Marriage prayers: Those facing marriage obstacles offer turmeric garlands to Lord Shiva and Ambika.
• Horoscope rituals: Men circle a tree seven times clockwise, and women eight times, according to their horoscopes, to improve marital prospects.

Sugarcane Juice Pongal:

• Shivarathri: On Shivarathri day, Pongal (a sweet rice pudding) made from bamboo rice and sugarcane juice is offered to the goddess.
• Festivals: A three-day festival during Navaratri begins on Tuesday, with devotees carrying fire pots and milk pots as vows to the Goddess. Sweet porridge is offered as Nivedhana on Tuesdays, Fridays, and New Moon and Full Moon days.

Beliefs:

• Devotees pray here for marriage-related issues and healing from chronic illnesses.
• Devotees perform abishekam (ritual bathing) to the goddess and lord with new vastras (clothes).

Special Features:

• Pathala Vaideeswarar Lingam: Located in a pit made from herbs, this lingam is believed to cure prolonged illnesses.
• Sri Kamakshi Amman is housed in a separate shrine with a palm roof.
• Additional shrines: Include those dedicated to Vinayaka, Gowmari, and Bhagavati Amman.

Festivals:

• Mahashivaratri (February-March) and Navaratri (September-October) are celebrated with grand festivities in the temple.

Century/Period

800 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Muthuthevanpatty

Nearest Railway Station

Madurai station

Nearest Airport

Madurai

Location on Map

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