22-1-2014: This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva who is known as Prananatheswarar. His consort here Mangalambikai. The main deity is in the form of a Swayambhu(or self formed) Lingam.The unique feature of this temple is that all the presiding deities are named Mangalam indicating prosperity.
Legend: The temple is glorified by Thevaram hymns
The temple is believed to have been built by a minister of Kulothunga
Chola I with the tax money amassed. This invited the wrath of the king
and he
ordered punishment to the minister. The minister's wife worshiped
Mangalambigai of this temple to save her Mangalyam (holy thread worn by
married woman). The minister was punished and his
corpse was brought to Tirumangalakudi. The moment it reached the place,
he came back to life due to the effect of the presiding deity. From then
on, the place is believed to provide aegis to Mangalyam.
Also when Navagrahas were cursed to have leprosy by Brahma for
relieving a saint from leprosy as they do not have authority to change
destiny, Brahma asked them to go to Thirumangalakkudi and pray Kol Vinai
Theertha Vinayagar (Ganesh who absolved sins of planets) to be absolved
from their sins.
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| The entrance gopuram |
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| The Mangala Theertham |
again, amazing sculptures and detail!
ReplyDeleteYou live in a country steeped so richly in culture and history Ram, thank you so much for sharing it with us. The temple details are truly exquisite, so much work involved I can only imagine how long they took to construct.
ReplyDeleteWhat is the writing on the red and blue signs at The Mangala Theertham. Are they entrance fees or costs of refreshment? It all looks very commercial around the water.
ReplyDeleteThe Blue sign: They have stated the parking fees for car/scooter etc. :) The red Sign: They are welcoming devotees to the temple :)
DeleteAmazing detail
ReplyDeleteNice post!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this fascinating information about the temple with all its intriguing details with us. It's always instructive to visit your blog...
ReplyDeleteSo colourful and intrincate. Fabulous!
ReplyDeleteMagnificent temple, beautiful sculptures and blue colored details!
ReplyDeleteWonderful shots of the temple.
ReplyDeleteThe marvelous,beautiful entrance. It's symmetry so stable and carvings,color is wonderful. It has unique atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteHave a nice day!
Great info and beautiful photos gopuram and theertham
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It's interesting that in times past most impressive and important buildings were erected in the name of religion. Now it's banks and insurance companies!
ReplyDeleteSo much of India's heritage is still in such good shape!
ReplyDeletekeep visiting and sharing RK!
ReplyDeleteExotic temple!
ReplyDeleteWow what detail is in the temple...and still around
ReplyDeleteNice temple entrance, pond walls have been badly misused for advertisements.
ReplyDeleteThat is one beautiful temple .. thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteBikram
Great series of photos. I haven't seen you around in quite some time, I hope all is well.
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