Parvathamalai Sri MallikaArjunaswamy & Sri Brammaraambigai Temple- Thiruvanamalai

Address

Parvathamalai Sri MallikaArjunaswamy & Sri Brammaraambigai Temple- Parvathiamalai R.F., Thiruvanamalai district, Tamil Nadu 606901

Deity

Sri MallikaArjuna swamy Amman: Sri Brammaraambigai

Introduction

• Location: Parvathamalai, part of Javadhi Hills, at Thenmahadevamangalam village, 20 km from Polur, Tamil Nadu.
• Deities: Lord Shiva (Mallikarjuna) and Sri Brammaraambigai.
• Temple Age: 2000 years old; worshipped for over 500 years.
• Geographical Setting: Located on the cliff of Parvathamalai mountain, accessible after a challenging trek.

Puranic Significance

• Historic Mention: Tamil literature “Malaipadukadam” mentions King Nannan worshipping here in the 3rd Century.
• Lord Shiva’s Presence: Believed to be the first place Lord Shiva set foot on in the South, after leaving Mount Kailash.
• Spiritual Experience: Devotees experience divine light and guidance even on new moon nights.
• Siddha Saints: Siddhas are believed to reside on the hill, and their presence can be felt by devotees.
• Self-service Rituals: Unlike most temples, devotees are allowed to perform abhishek and light lamps themselves.
• Equivalent to Visiting All Shiva Temples: A visit to this temple is believed to be as meritorious as visiting all Shiva temples.
• Sanjeevini Hill Connection: It is said a part of the Sanjeevini hill carried by Lord Hanuman fell here, bringing with it herbal healing properties.
• Miracles: The temple is known for miraculous events, such as fragrant flowers and divine visions of the Goddess.
• Eagle Sightings: Similar to Tirukazhukundram, eagles are seen flying around the hill, believed to be Siddhas in disguise.
• Kundalini Parallels: The seven steps to the temple are compared to the seven Chakras of the body, symbolizing spiritual awakening.

Beliefs

• Spiritual Benefits: Visiting the temple 5, 7, or 9 times is believed to bring relief from business troubles and marital obstacles.
• Lamp Lighting Ritual: Devotees light lamps for blessings and recovery from issues.
• Healing Properties: The herbs and shrubs on the hill are said to cure even the most severe diseases.

Special Features

• Herbal Hill: The hill is rich in medicinal herbs, linked to the myth of the Sanjeevini hill piece falling here.
• Siddha Saints: Belief in Siddhas’ presence, offering spiritual guidance and blessings.

Festivals

• Chitra Poornima: Celebrated in April-May with large gatherings.
• Adi 18: Celebrated in July-August.
• Adipooram Palabishekam: Special rituals in July-August.
• Purattasi 1st Day: Observed in September.
• Iypasi Annabishekam: Rituals performed in October-November.
• Karthikai Deepam: Celebrated in November-December.
• Margazhi 1st Day: Marked in December-January.
• Masi Shivrathri: Held in February-March.
• Panguni Uthiram: Celebrated in March-April.

Century/Period/Age

2000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Parvathiamalai

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvanamalai Junction

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

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