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Kailasanathar Temple
- Murappanadu,Tirunelveli
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Overview
The Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple is one of the Nava Kailasam Temples and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located at Murappanadu in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu. This temple is associated with Guru (Jupiter or Brihaspati), among the Navgrahas. This is the fifth among the nine Nava Kailasam temples. The shrine is also known as Nadu or Middle Kailasam Temple. The Thamiraparani River flows from north to south.
About The Deity
The main deity is Lord Shiva as Kailasanathar. Mother Goddess Shakti is worshipped as Sivakamiammal. Subsidiary deities include Ganesha, Subramanian, Guru, Navgrahas, Nataraja, other forms of Shiva and Shakti.
Legend and Stories
Legend has it that a king had a daughter with the face of a horse. He offered prayers to Shiva to find a relief. Shiva one day appeared in the dream of the king and asked him to take a holy dip in Thamiraparani River at Murappanadu and offer prayers to the Shivling there. The king soon performed all that Shiva told in the dream. Soon the princess got back the human face. Murappanadu Kailasanathar Temple was built by the king. The Nandi worshipped in the temple has the face of a horse. It is believed that Shiva asked Nandi to take the face of a horse to cure the princess.
Festivals
Shivratri and Guru Peyarachi are the important festivals at the shrine.
Accessibility
Tirunelveli does not have an airport. The nearest airport is in Tuticorin. One can easily get regular trains to Tirunelveli from other major cities of the country. There are regular buses from other major cities of the country to Tirunelveli.
Temple Address
Kailasanathar Temple,
Murappanadu,
Tirunelveli.
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 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM and from 4:30 PM to 7:30 PM.