Thirumannancheri Sri Udhwahanatha Swamy Devasthanam, Nagapattinam

Address

Thirumannancheri Sri Udhwahanatha Swamy Devasthanam Kuttalam, Nagai, Thirumannancheri, Tamil Nadu 609801 PH:04364-235487

Diety

Arulvallalnathar, Udhwahanatha Swamy Amman: Kokilambigai

Introduction

The east facing temple has 5 levels of royal tower. If you cross the Raja Tower and enter inside, you will see the flagpole Ganapati. Next are the flagpole, the altar and the Nandi Mandapam respectively. Then after crossing the 3rd level 2nd tower and entering inside, Lord Itvalath Udvaganathar gives a beautiful view towards the east of the sanctum sanctorum. In the front hall of the sanctum sanctorum, to the right and to the south, Goddess Ithalattu Kokilampal is seated and looks like a bride. Thala Virutcham : Karu Oomathai Theertham : Saptha Sagaram

Puranic Significance

Another legend associated with this temple is that of the cupid Manmathan. It is believed that once Manmathan disturbed Lord Shiva when he was meditating. Angered by this distraction, Lord Shiva opened his third eye and burnt Manmathan by unleashing a torrent of fire. This incident happened at a nearby place called Thiru Kurukkai (another Devara Paadal Petra Sthalam). Rathi Devi, Manmathan’s wife, pleaded to Lord Shiva to pardon him. Manmathan was restored back to life and united with Rathi Devi by the grace of the lord of this temple.

Beliefs

Those who are not allowed to get married will get married soon if they pay obeisance to Sri Kokilampal Sameda Sri Kalyana Sundarar Swami in the evening. After receiving the pooja items, Neydeepam and Archana tickets in the temple and worshiping Sri Selva Ganapati, one should light 5 lamps on the Neydeepa platform and worship in the wedding prayer hall opposite. Those who pray for marriage should go home every morning, take a bath, squeeze the lemon fruit offered in the temple, mix it with water without adding salt and sugar, light a lamp and wear a garland around the neck to worship the Lord. Then secure the garland in a cloth bag. Bipudi, turmeric and saffron should be used daily from the next day.

Special Features

One of the most famous of the glories of Ithalat is that those who are unable to get married will soon get married if they pay obeisance to Lord Kalyanasundara in Thirumanancheri in the evening. And this is a very special place to deal with Iraq. It is an empirical fact that a couple who have been afflicted with Iraqi doshas and have not received the blessings of the Buddha will bathe in the Sapta Sagara Theertham at Italam and have milk anointing and milk Pongal offerings to the Lord of Iraq who has a temple here.

Festivals

Chithirai Month – Tirukkalyana Festival – Every year in the month of Chithirai, the Eesan Tirukkalyana festival is celebrated for three days under the star Pooja. These days Uray will be on display with the bride. Adippuram, Thiruvathirai and Thirukarthikai are specially held at this place. Devotees through the temple during the monthly Pradosa days. Special anointing ceremonies are held at the temple during the special days of the year, Deepavali Pongal and Tamil and English New Year.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thirumannancheri

Nearest Railway Station

Kuttalam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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