Paramakudi Sri Emaneswaramudayar Temple- Ramanathapuram

Address

Paramakudi Sri Emaneswaramudayar Temple- Emaneswaram, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu 623701 Phone: +91- 94860 13533.

Diety

Emaneswaram Udayar Amman: Swarna Gujambikai

Introduction

The Sri Emaneswaramudayar Temple is a significant Lord Shiva temple located in Emaneswaram, Paramakudi, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, India.

Deities:

Presiding Deity: Lord Shiva is worshipped as Emaneswaram Udayar.
Goddess: The consort of Lord Shiva is known as Swarna Gujambikai.

Significance:

The temple is believed to be approximately 1,000 years old and is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Lord Shiva is worshipped in this temple as Anugrahamurthy, signifying his role as the protector.
This temple is associated with the belief that worshipping here can grant longevity and provide relief from the adverse effects of the planet Saturn (Shani).
Devotees perform Ayush Homa and celebrate their 60th and 80th birthdays in the temple to seek blessings for a longer life.

Thala Virutcham (Sacred Tree): Vilwa tree. Theertham (Temple Tank): Ema Theertham.

Legend:

The legend associated with this temple relates to Lord Shiva’s role as the protector. It is said that Lord Shiva, who is the destroyer (Samharamurthy) in Tirukadayur, punished Yama, the god of death. In Emaneswaram, he graces devotees as the protector (Anugrahamurthy).
Lord Shiva’s role in saving Sage Markandeya from a premature death is also significant. When Yama attempted to take the sage’s life, Lord Shiva protected him, and the shrine is associated with this event.
On Ashtami day in December-January and Durgashtami day in Purattasi-September-October, special pujas and homas are performed for Lord Bhairava.

Worship and Festivals:

The temple hosts several festivals, including Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January, Navarathri in September-October, Skanda Sashti in October-November, Masi Magam, and Maha Shivrathri in February-March.

The Sri Emaneswaramudayar Temple is a place of worship and devotion for those seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva for longevity, relief from Saturn-related afflictions, and protection from adversity. It is a sacred site with a rich history and is an integral part of the local religious and cultural landscape.