Irukkankudi Mari Amman Temple, Virudhunagar

Address

Irukkankudi Mari Amman Temple, Virudhunagar

Irukkankudi, Sattur, Virudhunagar district,

Tamil Nadu- 626202

 Phone: +91-4562 259 614, 259 864, 94424 24084

Amman

Mari Amman

Introduction

• Located near Sattur in Tamil Nadu, this temple attracts thousands of devotees daily.
• Devotees visit in large numbers during the Aadi month (June–July), especially on Fridays.
• On the last Friday of Aadi, the utsava murti (festival idol) is taken on Vrishaba Vahanam (bull mount) from the village to the main temple, situated between the Arjuna and Vaippar rivers.

Puranic Significance

• The two rivers, Arjuna and Vaippar, are linked to the Pandavas of Mahabharata.
• The temple deity, Mariamman, is believed to be Swayambhu (self-manifested).
• According to legend, Paripooranthammal, a villager, encountered a divine intervention when she was unable to lift her basket from the riverbed, signifying the presence of the Goddess. Villagers built a temple in her honor.

Beliefs

• Devotees seek relief from:
  • Impaired vision
  • Stomach pain
  • Smallpox
  • Pain in hands and legs
• Offerings include abishekam (ritual bathing) and aaradhanas (special worship) to express gratitude.

Special Features

• The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• Unique depiction of Goddess Mariamman:
  • Typically seen with the left leg folded and the right leg hanging.
  • Here, the right leg is folded, and the left leg hangs, while seated.
• Other deities in the temple include:
  • Nandi, Ganesha, Vazha Vandha Amman, Rakachi Amman, Pechi Amman, Muppidari Amman, Kathavarayan, Vairavamurthi, and Karuppu Swami.

Festivals

• Aadi Fridays: Most prominent, especially the last Friday of Aadi month.
• Devotees offer rituals and special prayers for health and wellbeing during this time.

Century/Period

1000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Irukkankudi

Nearest Railway Station

Sattur

Nearest Airport

Madurai

Location on Map

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