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Arunchunai Kaatha Ayyanar Temple
- Melaputhukudi,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Arunchunai Kaatha Ayyanar Temple is located in Ayyanarsunai River Bank which is located in Melaputhukudi at a distance of 10 kms from Thiruchendur and 40 kms from Tirunelveli. Natural water gushes out from the spring at this place. It is a good picnic / excursion centre. Close to this hamlet is a forest with sand dunes. This Temple is dedicated to Village Deity Ayyanar. Ayyanarsunai River Bank is worth visiting if you would like have a look at the famous Melaputhukudi Ayyanar Temple, which is a popular tourist destination. The temple is close to a natural spring known as ‘Sunai’, hence it is called Arunchunai Kaatha Ayyanar Swami or Ayyanar Sunai. The village has many pretty ponds and a charming thazhampoo groove.
How To Reach
Airport
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Tiruchendur. Nearest airport is Tuticorin.
Railways
Tiruchendur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Road
One can easily get regular buses to Tiruchendur from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
ArunjunaiKatha Ayyanar Temple,
Melapudukudi,Tiruchendur,
Thoothukudi District,Tamil Nadu,
Pincode - 628201.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Protection
Shlokas
Balam Balavatam Caham Kamaragavivarjitam Dharmaviruddho Bhutesu Kamo'smi Bharatarsabha
Meaning -According to this sloka, God is the isolated and aloof strength of the controlling and virtuous craving in men.
Ye Caiva Sattvika Bhava Rajasastamasasca Ye Matta Everti Tanviddhi Na Tvaham Tesu Temayi
Meaning -According to this sloka, though the only source of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obsessive and dark) elements is God, they are not present within the God or the deity.
Tribhirgunamayairbhavairebhih Sarvamidam Jagat Mohitam Nabhijanati Mamebhyah Paramavyayam
Meaning -According to this sloka, the entire world doesn't recognize the eternal God beyond them, because they are consumed by the elements of satva, rajas and tamas (good, obssessive and dark).
Daivi Hyesa Gunamayi Mama Maya Duratyaya Mameva Ye Prapadyante Mayametam Taranti Te
Meaning -According to this sloka, the heavenly maya of God is very complicated, but those who worship God will be able to overcome it.
Timings
The temple is open from 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM.