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Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple
- Kanadukathan,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple is a Hindu temple devoted to Lord Shiva situated at Kanadukathan in Sivaganga District of Tamilnadu. Managing god is called as Sundareswarar and Mother is called as Meenakshi.
About The Temple
Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple, The sanctuary is confronting east with a 3 level Rajagopuram and there is Rajagopuram on the south side as well. Moolavar is taller. Ambal is in a different Sannadhi confronting south. There is a different sanctuary for Sri Muthu Ganapathy on the left half of main sanctuary confronting east. Inside mandapam roof the piantings are all mad from herbs. On the south side Ambal's nine symbols (Navarathri Festival). In koshtam, Vinayagar, Dhakshinamoorthy, Lingothbhavar, Brahma and Durgai are found. In prakaram, Sannadhi for Sandikeswarar, Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniyar, Gajalakshmi, Saba mandapam, Bairavar, Navagrahas, Chandran and Suryan are found. Sanctuary lake is on the east side one of a kind development.
How To Reach
Airport
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Kanadukathan. Nearest airport is Civil Airport.
Railways
Kanadukathan is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Road
You can easily get regular buses to Kanadukathan from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple,
Kanadukathan,
Sivaganga, Tamil Nadu.
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 6AM to 9PM.