Tirumanjana Sri Raja Durga Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Tirumanjana Sri Raja Durga Temple, Tirumanjana, Thiruvarur district – 610001.

Deity

Amman: Sri Raja Durga

Introduction

• Location: Tirumanjana Street, Thiruvarur Town, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu
• Significance: Believed to provide relief to devotees born under the Hasta Nakshatra.
• Age: Estimated to be 1,000 years old.
• Nearby Landmark: Located close to the Thyagaraja Temple.
• Major Festival: Chitra Poornima (April-May).

Puranic Significance

• Representation: Mother Raja Durga embodies the combined glory of the Trimurti—Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva—and the three powers of Icha (will), Kriya (action), and Gnana (knowledge). She symbolizes the essence of the Vedas, Agamas, and Puranas.
• Divine Grace: Known as Jaya Durga, she is praised in this temple for granting success to her devotees in all their endeavors.

Beliefs

• Relief for Devotees: It is widely believed that those born under the Hasta Nakshatra receive various forms of relief after visiting this temple. The presence of Rahu inside the Murti of Goddess Durga is a significant aspect of worship.
• Worship Practices: Devotees pray to Raja Durga for overcoming obstacles and attaining prosperity. Specific practices include:
  • Performing abishek and archanas using red flower garlands.
  • Offering saris and lighting lamps with cow ghee.
• Fortune Giver: The temple is especially favored by individuals born under the stars Pooram, Uthiram, Hastham, Chithirai, and Magam, as well as those with zodiac signs Rishaba, Simha, Kanya, Tula, Makara, and Kumba.

Special Features

• Idol Depiction: Mother Durga is placed in the north prakara of the temple, seated on her lion Vahana with a benevolent expression, facing east. She holds a conch, discus, sword, and trident in her four hands and is adorned with the crescent moon on her head.
• Cultural Reference: The renowned poet Mahakavi Kalidasa mentions in his epic Raghuvamsam that Lord Sri Rama worshipped Mother Raja Durga before embarking on his journey to rescue Mother Sita.
• Auspicious Days: Fridays in the month of Aadi (July-August) are considered particularly auspicious for worship.

Festivals

• The temple hosts special pujas every Friday during the month of Aadi, attracting a large number of devotees who come to seek blessings and perform rituals.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Tirumanjana

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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