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Malai Kozhundeeshwarar Temple
- Thirumalai,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Malai Kozhundeeshwarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Thirumalai in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. It is almost 500 Years Old. The presiding God here is Malai Kozhundeeshwarar and Amman (Goddess) is Pagam Piriyal. This temple is a Shiva Temple.
Festivals
Aipasi Annabhishekam in the Tamil month of Aipasi (October-November), Tirukarthikai and Mondays in Karthigai month (November-December), New Moon days in Aadi month (July-August) and Thai in January-February and the Mahalaya ammavasai (New moon) day falling in Purattasi (September-October) are the festivals observed in the temple.
Accessibility
Airport
The nearest airport is in Madurai.
Railways
The nearest railway station is in Madurai.
Road
Thirumalai is 25 km from Sivaganga. Buses are available once in two hours. Thirumalai is 50 km from Madurai.
Temple Address
Sri Malai Kozhundeeshwarar Temple,
Thirumalai,
Sivaganga,
Pincode - 630 552.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Salvation
- Wealth
- Relief from diseases
- Purchase of vehicles
- Gain Knowledge
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.
Timings
The temple is open from 08.00 a.m. to 01.00 p.m.