Golwarpatti Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Virudhunagar
Address
Golwarpatti Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, Golwarpatti, Sattur taluk, Virudhunagar district – 626203. Phone: +91 94429 98277
Diety
Sundareswarar Amman: Meenakshi
Introduction
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Located in the Golwarpatti town, Sattur taluk of Virudhunagar district of Tamilnadu. Here the presiding deity is called as Sundareswarar. And Mother is called as Meenakshi. Nandi who is supposed to be in front of Swami is a bit away. It is customary for the head of Murugan’s peacock vehicle and Bhairav’s dog vehicle to be to Swami’s right, but here, turning left is the specialty of Sthalam. Here are the sculptures of Ganesha, Murugan, Byravar, Chandikeswarar, Daksinamoorthy, Karuppannasamy, Kandappa Nayakkar, Dwarapalakar, Thunil Ramar and Hanuman.
Puranic Significance
Ettayapuram was ruled by the Kandappa Nayak a few hundred years ago. Due to some Dosha, he lost the battles that took place. Then he went to various temples for relief. He built this Shiva temple to removed Dosha from him. He also set up a hundred-foot hall. Veerapandiya Kattabomman has been maintained this temple.
Beliefs
If you worship Meenakshi Goddess here for 11 weeks, you will have the privilege of living a life of relief. Conducting lamp puja on Povurnami, There is also the hope that children will be born who are intelligent and courageous.
Special Features
The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Artful statues can be seen here, especially the statues of Rama, Sita and Hanuman carved in the same stone. Meenakshi goddess standing on the east side. Bless her with a lotus flower without a parrot in her hand. Rahu, Ganesha who bestows blessings with Ketu is blessed with the power to ward off nagatosha. It is hoped that Nagatosham will get rid of him if he is anointed on the days of Sangadahara Chaturthi, put on new clothes and ordained.
Century/Period/Age
1000 Years old
Managed By
Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)
Nearest Bus Station
Golwarpatti
Nearest Railway Station
Virudhunagar Station
Nearest Airport
Madurai