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Aayirathu Enn Vinayaka Temple
- Arumugamangalam,Tamil Nadu
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The Aayirathu Enn Vinayaka Temple is located in Arumuga Mangalam and is dedicated to God Aayirathu Enn Vinayakar. Initially, the Brahmins of the region installed the deity on the banks of the Teppakulam or float tank and continued their worship. The Artha mandapam and sanctum sanctorum were built first and then the shrines for Kalahastheeswarar, Kalyani Amman and Mahamandap were constructed. Soon, more extensions were added. The flag post, car and procession deities were contributed by Tiruvavaduthurai Aadheenam. The roof top and other mandapams were added much later. In the fourth century, a king called Somara Vallabab gathered 1, 008 Brahmins to conduct a Yagna. However, they were short of one Brahmin. It is said that God Vinayaka appeared there in the form of a Brahmin to help in conducting the Yagna. Therefore, the Vinayaka is called Aayirathu Enn Vinayaka or the 1008th Vinayaka.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For removal of obstacles in weddings
- For progress in education
- For success in litigations
- To have safe journeys in new vehicles
- To be blessed before starting on new ventures
Shlokas
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada
Meaning -I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey
Meaning -The sun to Mother Parvati's lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.
Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam
Meaning -Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma's son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.
Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat
Meaning -We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.
Timings
6 a.m. to 11 a.m. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.