Friday, April 13, 2018

Thirumanangeeswarar Temple (Thiruvudai Amman Temple), Melur, Minjur – The Temple

Thirumanangeeswarar Temple (Thiruvudai Amman Temple), Melur, Minjur – The Temple
This is an east facing small temple with an entrance arch. The temple complex consists of two parts; Ambal sannidhi is in front and the Shivan sannidhi is behind. One of the three important Sakthi Temples located near Chennai, it is considered auspicious to get darshan of all the three Sakthi’s one after the other on the same day, especially on a full moon day & if possible on a full moon day which falls on a Friday.





The form of the Amman in all three temples (others are Thiruvotriyur and Thirumullaivoyal) are identical and sculpted by the same sculptor. Mother is called as Thiruvudai Amman and is facing south. Amman Shrine has been recently rebuilt with cement. The Ambal is about 5 feet tall and she is in standing posture. There is a snake pit in front of the Ambal sannidhi and portrait of Iccha Shakthi can be seen below the snake pit.





Presiding Deity is called as Thirumanangeeswarar and is facing east. The lingam is a Swayambu lingam of sand putru and is being given a silver covering. It is rare to see Lord Brahma as seen here with moustache and beard. Shrines of Appar, Sundarar, Manickavasagar, Suryan, Bairavar and Veerabhadrar can be found in the prakaram. Sthala Vriksham is a Peepal tree arising from a mango tree.