History and Significance of Mutharamman Temple in Kulasekharapatnam# குலசேகரப்பட்டினத்தில் உள்ள முத்தாரம்மன் கோயிலின் வரலாறு மற்றும் முக்கியத்துவம்

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The Mutharamman Temple (Kulasai Mutharamman Temple) is located in Kulasekharapatnam near Thiruchendur in the Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu. It is 300 years old. The temple is situated at a distance of 14 km. from Tiruchendur.

Presiding deity

The presiding deities are found in sitting posture. Just below them Siva in the form of a swyambu is found.The presiding deities, facing North, are Mutharamman and Gnanamoorthy. The temple tree is neem. As Meenakshi in Madurai, Mutharamaman gets a prominent place here.

Structure

The deities worshipped here is of Goddess Mutharamman and Swami Gnanamoorthiswaran. Mother and Father are worshiping together on the same stone. Mother is with Gnanamudi on her head, Kanmalar in her eyes, Veerapalla, Pullaku and nose knife in her nose, Talikkodi in her neck. He is with Chandrakalai with his right leg folded. Appan Gnanamoorthiswarar is holding a scepter (kathayutham) in one hand and a vibhuti cauldron in the other. He is with left leg folded and suryakalai. The temple consists of three mandapams namely Artha Mandapam, situated next to Garbhagriha [sanctum sanctorum], Maha Mandapam and Kodi Mandapam. Pachyamman, Karuppa Swami and Bhairava are inside the Maha Mandapam. The copper-clad flagpole is 32 feet tall.

Prayers

In order to get rid of smallpox the devotees worshipping here. If one follow vradha and worship the deity those who are affected by leprosy and mentally affected would be relieved of the disease. The devotees fulfill their vows by various means.

Major Festivals

10 days Dussehra or Dasara festival celebrated during the Avani month [August-September] are the most auspicious days of the Muthumariamman temple. Millions assemble during the festival. The last day of the festival is really exciting as the picturisation of the epic story of Magisasura Mardini [Goddess] killing Magisasura is performed on the shores of Kulasekarapattinam. Other major festivals celebrated here are the Maha Shivaratri and Raghu Pooja.

Dasara

There is a story connected with Dasara in this temple. Once Varamuni, a rishi did not give proper respect to Agastya. He cursed him to have the head of ox and human body. He would rid of from the curse through the Goddess. He, as Mahishasura went to all the places. In order to escape from him the Devas and rishis prayed Siva. Lord Siva, in turn, asked them to worship Parvati and get relieved from him. They did penance. The Goddess helped them to protect the penance. At that time, through the yaga, a baby girl namely Lalitambikai appeared. The child grew up in nine days and on the tenth day she became the Parasakthi Lalitambikai and slayed Mahishasura. The 10th day, of his killing, is celebrated as Dasara. The previous nine days are celebrated as Navaratri.Dussehra, the most famous temple after Mysore in India is held in this temple. During this festival, devotees from all over Tamil Nadu fast for 91, 48, 41, 31, 21, 11 days and take Kumbha wearing various costumes. Lakhs of people gather in this popular festival.

Temple Timings

The temple is open for worship during morning hours 6:00 am to 11:00 am, and during evening hours 4:00 pm to 11:00 pm.

POOJA DETAILS                       TIMINGS  

Kalai Santhi                                08.00 am 

Uchi Kalam                                 12.00 pm 

Sayaratchhai                                05.30 pm 

Rathiri                                         08.30 pm

How to Reach?

By Air:

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is the nearest airport 163 kms away. Flights from all the major cities in India as well as abroad is available. Get down at the airport and grab a taxi or board in a government bus to Kulasekarapattinam.

By Rail:    

Nearest railway station is Tuticorin Railway Station. Bus is available from all the major cities in Tamil Nadu. After reaching Tuticorin Railway Station, board in a bus to Kulasekarapattinam [42kms].

By Road:

Bus is available to Tuticorin from all the parts of Tamil Nadu State. From there get in a local bus to Kulasekarapattinam 42 kms away.

 

 

 

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