- Special Features
Foundation Year1000-2000 years oldSthala TreeVilwaTheerthamNeela PoigaiRathamArchitectureDravidian ArchitectureOther SpecialityLord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy.
- Sthala Puran
Sage Jamadhagni commanded his son Sage Parasuram to chop off the head of his mother (his wife) Renukadevi as she wondered at the handsomeness of a Gandharva in the reflection of water. Obeying father, the son did it but got back the mother through the boon from father. For committing the sin of killing the mother, he worshipped Lord Shiva here for peace. Jamadhagni too repented here for his hasty decision. Lord Shiva granted darshan to both father and son.
As Mother Mahalakshmi worshipped Lord Shiva here and was blessed, the Lord is praised as Mahalakshmeeswarar
- Architecture
The temple has a 3 tier Rajagopuram. Lord Vinayaka in the temple is praised as Selva Ganapathy gracing in the prakara. Pujas are performed to Him on Anusha star day. Those facing debt burdens pray to Vinayaka for relief. Muyalagan the symbol of ignorance under the feet of Lord Dakshinamurthy is on the left side with a serpent in his hand. There is shrine for Lord Muruga gracing with His consorts Valli and Deivanai on His peacock vehicle.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Those facing adverse planetary aspects pray here with Parihara pujas.
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform abishek to Lord and Mother offering vastras.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsAani Tirumanjanam in June-July; Shivrathri in February-March and Tirukarthikai in November-December are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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