Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple

Mangalyeswarar Temple is a Shiva temple at Edayathumangalam, a neighbourhood situated at about 24 km from Tiruchirappalli in Tiruchirappalli district of Tamil Nadu state in India. The main deity in this temple is Mangalyeswarar and the goddess is Mangalambiga.[1][2]

Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruchirappalli
DeityMangalyeswarar
FestivalsMaha Shivaratri, Panguni Uthiram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Thiruvathira, Navaratri, Karthika Deepam
Location
LocationEdayathumangalam
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple
Mangalyeswarar Temple, Edayathumangalam, Tiruchirappalli district, Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates10°51′14″N 78°48′28″E / 10.853845°N 78.807845°E / 10.853845; 78.807845
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Completed 
Specifications
Temple(s)One
Elevation86.17 m (283 ft)

Location

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This temple is located with the coordinates of (10°51′14″N 78°48′28″E / 10.853845°N 78.807845°E / 10.853845; 78.807845) at Edayathumangalam alias Edayattrumangalam.[3] It is also near to Lalgudi.[4]

 
 
Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple
Edayathumangalam Mangalyeswarar Temple (Tamil Nadu)

Mythical importance

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The legend here is connected with Mangalya Maharishi who was born with Uthiram Natchathara. It was under his aegis, the marriages of Agastya, Vashisht and Sage Bhairava were conducted. He is supposed to have all the powers of his penance in his palms. He is the Acharya of the Angels that bless the marriages. These Angels are believed to be visiting this temple, at the auspicious times that are suitable for marriages, to pray to Mangalyeswarar and re-energise their powers to bless the married with a happy and long married life. It is observed that their blessings are at the peak during Uthiram nakshatra. The celestial wedding of God and Goddess is held during this nakshatra because of this reason.[5]

Maha Kumbhabhishekams

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Maha Kumbhabhishekams were held in this temple on 8th March 1990 and on 1st June 2006.[6]

Festivals

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Panguni Uthiram, Ganesh Chaturthi, Thiruvathira, Navaratri, Karthika Deepam and Maha Shivaratri are the important festivals celebrated in this temple.[7]

Sub deities

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Dakshinamurti, Durga, Nataraja, Ardhanarishvara, Bikshandavar, Chandikeswarar, Brahma, Vinayaka, Subramanian with His consorts Valli and Devasena, Nandi, Mangalya Maharishi, Navagraha and Bhairava are the sub deities in this temple.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Divinvite". www.divinvite.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  2. ^ S. PRAKASH (20 July 2021). Unlock Purva Punya and Paap from the Stories of 27 Nakshatras: Curses through Medical Astrology. Notion Press. ISBN 978-1-63957-558-9.
  3. ^ Anuradha Sharda (6 December 2023). Nakshatras: The Blueprint to Your Personality and Destiny - Volume 1. StoryMirror Infotech Pvt Ltd. ISBN 978-81-19445-46-2.
  4. ^ admin (5 September 2019). "Mangalyeswarar Temple - Edayathumangalam". Gosthala. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  5. ^ "Sri Mangalyeshwarar Shiva Temple". ePuja. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Home". www.bhaktikalpa.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  7. ^ "Mangalyeswarar Temple : Mangalyeswarar Temple Details". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  8. ^ Ram (6 February 2024). "Mangalyeswarar Temple History, Timings, and Darshan". Wedding Planners, Makeup Artist, Photography. Retrieved 5 October 2024.