Nochikkattu Valasu Muniappa Swamy Temple, Erode

Address

Nochikkattu Valasu Muniappa Swamy Temple, Erode

Nochikkadu Valasu,

Erode District,

Tamil Nadu – 638002.

Moolavar

Muniappa Swamy

Introduction

• Location: Nochikkattu Valasu Village, Erode District, Tamil Nadu.
• Primary Deity: Muniyappaswamy.
• The temple is 500 years old and is situated about 6 km from Erode.
• The village name Nochikkattu Valasu is derived from the Nochi trees that were originally found in the area.
• The temple was built on a site previously covered with white rocks, and thus the deity is referred to as White Muniyappa Swamy.

Puranic Significance:

• The eastern wall of the temple features carvings, and the gate inscription invites devotees to visit and have the darshan of the deity while in traditional attire.
• Inside the temple:
  • Five stone swings and vels (sacred symbols) are present, where devotees pray for childbirth.
  • On the right side, there are three horse-drawn carriages approximately 30 feet high, with figures of children to adults beneath them. These offerings are made by devotees seeking relief from grievances.
  • On the left side, there are statues of two horses and two cows, which are also offerings to the deity.

Beliefs:

• Muniyappaswamy is worshipped for various purposes:
  • Childbirth.
  • House and vehicle construction.
  • Health improvement and career development.
  • Removal of obstacles in work and life.
• A red rope is tied on the right hand of devotees, especially for those suffering from illness, as a sign of invoking blessings for better health.
• Accomplished devotees perform Abhisheka worship (ritual bath) to Swayambu Muniyappa Swamy and express gratitude by offering goat and chicken to the deity.

Special Features:

• The temple has three central figures of Muniyappaswamy:
  • The main deity, Swayambu Muniyappa Swamy, with Ondiveeran and Kannimar on the left, and Karupparayan on the right.
  • All abhisheka prayers are performed to Swayambu Muniyappa Swamy.
• There is a separate shrine for Karpaka Ganesha located in the south-west corner.
• In the north-west corner, there is a type of tree called the Ancient Ayam Tree.

Festivals:

• Special worship services are held on Friday Amavasya (new moon day) and on other special days for Muniyappaswamy.

Century/Period

500 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Nochikkattu Valasu

Nearest Railway Station

Erode

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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