Needamangalam Chadurveda Vinayakar Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Needamangalam Chadurveda Vinayakar Temple, Needamangalam, Thiruvarur District Mobile: +91 99421 07699

Deity

Chadurveda Vinayakar Amman: Maha Mari Amman

Introduction

• Location: Needamangalam Town, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Presiding Deities:
  • Chadurveda Vinayakar (Lord Ganesha).
  • Maha Mari Amman.
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Tree): Vembu (Neem Tree).
• Theertham (Sacred Water): Vennaru River.
• Proximity:
  • 24 km from Kumbakonam.
  • 15 km from Mannargudi.
  • 30 km from Tiruvarur.
  • 33 km from Thanjavur.
  • 88 km from Trichy.
• Nearest Railway Station: Needamangalam.
• Nearest Airport: Trichy.

Puranic Significance

• Renovation and Growth: The temple was renovated by local residents and gained fame in subsequent years.
• Idol Discovery: The idol of Maha Mariamman was discovered in the tank during cleaning.
• Cultural Importance: Maha Mariamman is the Kuladevatha (family deity) for many families and is also revered as the Mariamman temple.
• Historical Age: Believed to be over 1,000 years old; consecrated in 2002.
• Tradition of Learning: Devotees aspiring to master the four Vedas prayed to Lord Vinayaka, leading to his name as Chaturveda Vinayaka. The name also honors the Tamil poet Avvaiyar, who offered four Nivedhanas (offerings) to achieve excellence in Tamil poetry.

Beliefs

• Devotee Prayers: People pray for marriage, child blessings, education, adoption, and prosperity.
• Ritual Practices:
  • Devotees may leave sick children at the temple and take them back when they are of marriageable age.
  • Common offerings include milk pots, tonsuring (shaving the head), cocks, goats, and grains.

Special Features

• Temple Structure: The temple is square-shaped, with Lord Vinayaka centrally located, reflecting the name Chaturveda Vinayaka (where “Chatura” means square in Tamil).
• Surrounding Rivers: The temple is bordered by three rivers: Vennaru, Korayaru, and Pamani.
• Rajagopuram: The main tower features three Kalasas (ceremonial pots).
• Sacred Elements: Balipeeta (offerings), flag post, and a trident are situated on the north side of the Mandapam.
• Maha Mandapam: Accommodates up to 100 worshippers at once.
• Deity Orientation: Deity Pechiamman faces north; Maha Mari Amman offers darshan from the Saturn corner, while Lord Kasi Viswanatha and Mother Visalakshi are enshrined in the southwest.

Festivals

• Major Celebrations:
  • Chithirai Thiruvizha (April-May).
  • Last Fridays in Aadi and Aavani months (July-September).
  • Deepa Pujas.
  • Vinayaka Chaturthi (August-September).

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Needamangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Needamangalam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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