Edayathumangalam Sri Mangalyeswarar Temple- Uthiram Nakshatra

Address

Edayathumangalam Sri Mangalyeswarar Temple, Edayathumangalam , Lalkudi circle, Trichy District- 621 218,, Phone: +91 431-2544070, 98439 51363

Deity

Sri Mangalyeswarar, Amman: Mangalambikai.

Introduction

• Location: The Mangalyeswarar Temple is located in Edayathumangalam Village, near Lalgudi Town in Trichy District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deities:
  • Presiding deity: Lord Mangalyeswarar (facing east).
  • Goddess: Mother Mangalambikai (facing south).
• Other Shrines: Dedicated to Lord Vinayaka, Mangalya Maharshi, Dakshinamurthi, Bikshadana, Arthanareeswarar, Muruga with Valli and Deivanai, Chandikeswara, Durga, Nandhi, and the Navagrahas.
• Uthiram Star Traits:
  • Uthiram star individuals are known for their pious nature, loyalty, love for luxuries, and gratitude toward those who help them.
  • The temple holds special significance for individuals born under the Uthiram Nakshatra, who seek blessings for prosperity, longevity, and family unity.

Puranic Significance

• Mangalya Maharshi’s Role:
  • Born under the Uthiram star, Mangalya Maharshi played a significant role in solemnizing the marriages of Sage Agasthya, Sage Vasishta, and Bhairava.
  • The power of his penance resided in his fore palms, and he was an authority for the Akshada ritual performed at weddings.
  • The tradition of printing wedding invitations with images of deities is linked to his story.
• Divine Blessings:
  • Angels are believed to visit the temple during Uthiram Nakshatra days to re-energize and bless married women with long and happy lives.
  • The Kalyana Utsavam (Celestial Wedding) of Lord Mangalyeswarar and Mother Mangalambikai is celebrated on Panguni Uthiram.
• Devotional Practices:
  • Unmarried women, especially those under Uthiram Nakshatra, pray for timely marriages and removal of obstacles.
  • Devotees place the first wedding invitation at the shrine of Mangalya Maharshi to seek his blessings for a smooth ceremony.
  • Newlyweds visit the temple for thanksgiving and blessings for a prosperous married life.
  • Married women pray for the longevity of their husbands, while the elderly pray for family reconciliation.

Beliefs

• Primary Prayers:
  • Relief from adversities caused by planetary movements (especially for Uthiram starrers).
  • Blessings for timely weddings, long marital lives, and family unity.
  • Relief from leg ailments and chronic pain.
• Ritual Practices:
  • Couples facing delays in marriage visit the temple to seek divine blessings and remove obstacles.
  • Families with finalized marriage alliances pray to Mangalya Maharshi for a successful ceremony.

Special Features

• Unique Traits:
  • Lord Mangalyeswarar is a Swayambumurthy (self-manifested deity).
  • Sthala Vriksham: Pavalamalli (Red stem jasmine).
  • Utsavar: Lord Somaskandar.
• Divine Importance:
  • The temple lies in Edayathumangalam, once located between two rivers (Idai means “between,” and Aaru means “river”).
  • The temple is known for uniting estranged families and alleviating the pain of devotees.

Festivals

• Panguni Uthiram (March-April):
  • The Celestial Wedding of Lord Mangalyeswarar and Mother Mangalambikai is celebrated with grandeur.
• Other Major Festivals:
  • Chithirai Tirukalyanam: April-May.
  • Vaikasi Visakam: May-June.
  • Purattasi Navarathri: September-October.
  • Skanda Sashti and Deepavali: October-November.
  • Margazhi Tiruvadhirai and Koodaravalli Fasting: December-January.
  • Thai Poosam: January-February.
  • Masi Magam and Maha Shivratri: February-March.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Best Time

காலை 8 மணி முதல் மதியம் 12 மணி வரை, மாலை 6 மணி முதல் இரவு 8 மணி வரை திறந்திருக்கும்.

Accommodation

Lalkudi

Nearest Bus Station

Edayathumangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Lalkudi

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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