Sri Melmaruvathur Adhi Parasakthi Temple, Kancheepuram

Address

Sri Melmaruvathur Adhi Parasakthi Temple, Kancheepuram

Melmaruvathur,

Kancheepuram District – 603319.

Phone: +91 – 44 – 27529217

Amman

Adhi Parasakthi

Introduction

1. Location: Melmaruvathur, 92 km from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
2. Unique Feature: The temple is associated with 21 Siddhars (men and women from different religions) who attained Jeeva Samadhi here.
3. Women Priests: Women perform pujas and archanas in the sanctum sanctorum.

Puranic Significance

4. Swayambu Form: Features a naturally formed Swayambu, symbolizing the presence of Adhi Parasakthi.
5. Historical Neem Tree: A neem tree once stood at the temple site, secreting sweet nectar believed to have healing properties.
6. 1966 Discovery: A storm uprooted the neem tree, revealing the Swayambu underneath.
7. Sanctum Sanctorum: The idol of Adhi Parasakthi was installed on November 25, 1977.

Beliefs and Worship

8. Devotee Practices: Devotees offer Shakti Mala garlands, carry Irumudi, and perform Anga Pradakshina.
9. Planetary Lord Belief: The temple emphasizes surrender to Adhi Parasakthi over planetary worship.

Special Features

10. Adhi Parasakthi Idol:
    • Seated on a lotus with a folded right leg and a lowered left leg.
    • Holds a lotus bud in the right hand and displays Chin Mudra in the left hand.
    • Sculpted by Sri Ganapathi Sthapathi.
11. Inclusivity: No restrictions for women during their monthly cycles.
12. Om Sakthi Podium: Believed to nullify planetary ill-effects.
13. Putrumandapam: The Mother appears as a cobra, blessing devotees.
14. Saptha Kanniyar: Open-roof shrine dedicated to the seven virgin mothers (Saptha Matrikas).
15. Naga Peedam: Offers benefits akin to worshipping Kanchi Kamakshi, Kasi Visalakshi, and Madurai Meenakshi.

Additional Structures

16. Arut Koodam: Devotees perform Paadha Pooja to seek divine blessings.
17. Atharvana Badrakali Temple: Cures devotees affected by witchcraft and black magic.

Festivals

18. Major Celebrations:
    • Thaipoosam (January)
    • His Holiness’ Birthday (March)
    • Tamil and Telugu New Year’s Days (April)
    • Chitra Pournami (April)
    • Adi Pooram (August)
    • Navaratri (October)
19. Full Moon and New Moon Days: Celebrated throughout the year.

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Century/Period

500-1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Melmaruvathur

Nearest Railway Station

Melmaruvathur

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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