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Sri Jayaveera Anjaneya Swami Temple
- Simmakkal,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
There are many temples for Lord Sri Anjaneya in the city of Madurai. Let us visit one such temple built for the Lord in a place called Simmakal, with in Madurai. Place is just two kilometers from railway station, and bus stop. The temple is called 'Lord Sri Jayaveera Anjaneya Swami Temple'. The small and beautiful temple is worth visiting.
About the Deity
The main deity had been named as Sri Jaya Veera Anjaneya and is about two and half feet in height. Lord's left hand is seen raised and holding sanjeevi parvath. His right hand is seen resting on his hip holding 'ghadha' (mace). He has a small knife tied to his waist belt. It is said that the Lord holds a small hill tied in His langoolam (tail). There is a small bell tied to the tail. One has to wonder see His charanam (lotus feet), they are in such a posture as if He is eager to jump for helping His and Sri Rama's devotees. His eyes are gracing with fondness towards His devotees with 'deerga kataksham'. Lord is seen as a virdha (aged) when abishakam (anointment) is performed.
About the Temple
here is big hall as you enter the temple, and the main Gharbhagraham is seen just seen with a broad doorway. Above the doorway one could find a large cement embossment work depicting the Sri Rama Darbar. The main sanctum sanctorum of the temple one will find a portion of the trunk of the tree, under which Lord Hanuman is installed. On to the right of Lord Anjaneya, Lord Yoga Narashimha, Sri Mahalakshmi and Sri Garuda had been established. The Two Ganapati deities found along with Lord Anjaneya had been installed just in a row along the walls of the sanctum. The three and half feet in height utsava deity (deity taken out on procession) are kept on left the main deity. Just above the sanctum a vimanam has been established. When circumfuse the main sanctum, one could see separate sannathi one for Vishnu Durga and the other Lord Sudersanam. We can also see a figure of Lord Anjaneya naturally grown in the 'sthala virsham' (sacrat tree of the temple).
Legend and Stories
Sri Kuzhantai Ananda Swami was a yogi who was living near Simmakal in Madurai. The yogi was respected by many in Madurai as son of Sri Meenakshi, hence known as 'Kuzhantai' ('Kuzhantai' in tamil means child). He lived in the banks of Krithumala River a branch of Vaigai River. He had the practice of taking bath in the Vaigai River in the early morning and sat for japa in the banks of the river. The locals use to feed the 'Kuzhantai', which he accepted as per his need and wish (eccha).
One fine day Sri Anjaneya (Hanuman) appeared in the dreams of the many of the locals and informed them to install His vigraha which is lying in the Krithumala River. The locals did not know what to do, approach Sri Kuzhantai Ananda Swami. To their surprise Swamiji welcomed them and asked them 'All of you are fortunate to have dharshan of Lord Anjaneya. Have you found out where Lord Hanuman is?' People told Swamiji that they had come to him for guidence. Swamiji asked them to follow him to the river.
Under the supervision of Swamiji a search was conducted in the Krithumala River. First the deity of Lord Sri Narashima was found, followed by Lord Sri Anjaneya, Mahalakshmi, Garuda, and Ganesha (two in number).
Under the divine direction of Lord Sri Anjaneya, all these deities were to be installed under a 'Eluppai' (இலுப்பை) tree, the place indicated to the Swami Kuzhantai Ananda. When the tree was located in the banks of the river, it was observed that the tree is very old, and almost dead. Swamiji offered prayers to Lord Anjaneya and installed the deity of Lord Anjaneya under the tree on an aspious day. Other deities found along with Lord Anjaneya were also installed in the same location. To the astonishment of the people the tree stated growing, blooming with green new leaves then after.
Festivals
Besides daily two time puja, monthly festivals are also celebrated in the temple. Vinayak Chaturthi, Tamil New Year day, Adi (July-August) Brammotsavam, Navarathri, Deepavali, Hanuman Jayanthi, Pongal are the festival days in the temple.
How To Reach Sri Jayaveera Anjaneya Swami Temple
Simmakkal is 3 kms from Madurai. The temple is in the heart of the town. Adequate bus convenience is available in short frequencies from Madurai central bus stand. The nearest railway station is Madurai. The nearest airport is Madurai.
Temple Address
Sri Jayaveera Anjaneya Swami Temple,
Ellis Nagar,
Simmakkal, Madurai,
Tamil Nadu - 625010
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- To seek relief from matrimonial problems
- To seek good education
- To seek relief from debt burdens
- To seek cure from illnesses
Shlokas
Mano Javam , Maruda Thulya Vegam, Jithendriyam Buddhi Matham Varishtam, Vatha Atmajam Vanara Yudha Mukhyam, Sree Rama Dootham Sirasa Namami
Meaning -I bow my head to salute Rama's messenger, who has won over His mind, who is as fast as the wind, who has mastered his organs, who is the most knowledgeable, who is the wind God's son, and who leads as the chief in the army of monkeys.
Anjaneya Madhi Paatalaananam, Kanjanaadri Kamaneeya Vigraham, Paarijatha Tharu Moola Vaasinam, Bhaavayami Bhava mana Nandanam
Meaning -I bow before the wind God's darling son, Anjana's son, the great killer of ogres, who is handsome and like a golden mountain, who lives near Parijatha tree's roots.
Divya Mangala Dehaaya Peethambara Dharayacha Thaptha Kanchana Varnaaya Mangalam Shri Hanumathey
Meaning -Oh Lord Hanuman who has a mystical form, who adorns a silk garment in yellow and who looks similar to molten gold, let thy be auspiciousness.
Anjana Nandanam Veeram Janaki Soka Naasanam, Kapeesa Maksha Hantharam, Vandhe Lanka Bhayankaram
Meaning -We salute Lanka's horror, Anjana's brave son, who ended Sita's sorrows, the ruler of monkeys and the one who killed Aksha, Ravana's son.
Timings
The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and in evening 4.00 p.m to 8.30 p.m. During Saturdays the temple is open till 12.00 a.m. in the first half of the day, During festival time, the temple is opened even earlier in the morning.