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Ammainathaswami Temple
- Cheranmahadevi,Tamil Nadu
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The main deity in this temple is a Swayambu Lingam known as Ammai Nadhar and his consort Avudai Nayaki. The other deities in the temple are Vinayakar, Subramanyar, Viswanadhar, Natarajar, Nalwar, Karikal ammaiar, Nava kanniar and Navagraham. The theertham is from river Thamirabarani and the place is considered as Thingal (Moon) sthalam.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
Shlokas
Kailaasarana Shiva Chandramouli Phaneendra Maathaa Mukutee Zalaalee Kaarunya Sindhu Bhava Dukha Haaree Thujaveena Shambho Maja Kona Taaree
Meaning -Oh Lord Shiva who is seated on Mount Kailash, where the moon decorates his forehead and the king of serpents crown his head, who is merciful and removes delusion, You alone can protect me. I surrender to thee.
Aum Trayambakam Yajaamahey Sugandhim Pusti Vardhanam Urvaarukamiva Bandhanaath Mrutyor Muksheeya Maamritaat
Meaning -We worship the fragrant Lord Shiva, who has 3 eyes and who cultivates all beings. May He free me from death, for immortality, as even a cucumber is separated from its bond with the vine.