Karisulndamangalam Nathikarai Maha Ganapathi Temple – Thirunelveli

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Karisulndamangalam Nathikarai Maha Ganapathi Temple – Thirunelveli

Karisulndamangalam, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu – 627453

Moolavar

Nathikarai Maha Ganapathi

Introduction

• Location: Situated at Karisulndamangalam Village, near Cheranmahadevi, in Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
• Proximity: Located just west of Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple on the southern banks of the Thamirabarani River.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to God Ganesha (Maha Ganapathi).
• Age: The temple is believed to be 1,000 years old.

Nearby Location:

• Distance:
  • 3 km from Pattamadai.
  • 5 km from Cheranmahadevi.
• Access:
  • From Tirunelveli, buses run every 15 minutes to Pattamadai (Ambai / Papanasam).
  • Take an auto from Pattamadai to reach Karisulndamangalam (2 km).

Puranic Significance:

• Damaged Idol: The idol at the temple is damaged. During the Ashta Bandana Maha Kumbabishekam, the committee wished to consecrate a new idol.
• Divine Intervention: The presiding deity appeared in the dreams of the committee members, instructing them not to replace the idol. As a result, the damaged idol was reinstated during the Kumbabishekam.
• Kumbabishekam (2000): On 17.04.2000, praharams and a new gopuram were erected with the help of Shri N. Sundaram Iyer and family.
• Belief: Devotees strongly believe that their wishes and prayers are fulfilled by the grace of Lord Vinayagar.

Festivals:

• Chithirai Varudabhishekam
• Monthly Chaturthi
• Vinayagar Chaturthi

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/05/nathikarai-maha-ganapathi-temple.html

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Karisulntha Mangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Cheranmahadevi and Veeravanallur.

Nearest Airport

Madurai, Thoothukudi and Thiruvananthapuram.

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