Moolavar
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Masilamani Easwarar
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Urchavar
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Amman / Thayar
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Kodi Idai Nayaki
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Thala Virutcham
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Jasmine
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Theertham
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Agni Theertham
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Agamam / Pooja
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Sivagamam
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Old year
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1000-2000 years old
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Historical Name
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Vada Tirumullaivayil
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City
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Vada Tirumullaivayil
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State
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Tamil Nadu
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Temple History
The region was once infested by
forests inhabited by two demons Vanan and Onan harassing righteous sages. A king, Thondaman, who waged a war against
them, had to return defeated. While
returning, the legs of his elephant were caught in the creepers of the
jasmine. The king cut the creepers
sitting on the elephant and found the creepers bleeding. He got down in fear and found a Shivalinga
under the soil.
Having done wrong to Lord Shiva, the
king attempted to end himself. In His
hurry to protect the king, Lord Shiva appeared before him without even inviting
Ambica with him and said that despite the injury, He would be all graceful to
all. Ambica joined the Lord Later and
now has Her shrine right of the Lord.
Lord Shiva sent Nandhi along with
the king’s army to defeat the demons. He
brought two pillars made of Vellrukku tree, placed them in the temple he built
then. These two pillars are in the
temple even today.
Greatness Of Temple
The Nandhi, bull vehicle of Lord
Shiva accompanied a king in his war against demons. Hence, the Nandhi is not facing the Lord, but
looking at the opposite direction. As
Lord is all dominant in the temple, there is no shrine for Navagrahas the nine
planets. As Ambica has a waist as thin
as the stem of a plant, She is named Kodi Idai Nayaki. Worshipping the Mother on Poornima-full moon
days and Fridays would relieve the devotee of all sins. It is also believed that very listening of
the history of this place would bring salvation to the souls.
Singers
The temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of Sundarar.
Addressing the Lord “Pasupada Paranchudar” having His home in
Tirumullaivayil, surrounded by fragrant gardens, Sundarar, in his hymn, says
that Lord Shiva’s Lotus Feet are his wealth and wisdom and he does not care for
men of material thinking. He seeks Lord’s grace for relief from certain
problems he was facing then. This is the 22nd temple in Thondai Nadu
region (places covering Chennai, and adjoining areas as Kancheepuram,
Chinglepet etc.) praised in Thevaram hymns.
Festival
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam in May-June, Masi Float Festival in
February-March and Aani Vasantha Utsav in June-July are the festivals
celebrated in the temple.
Temple's Speciality
There is a scar on the head of the Swayambulinga in the
temple. As if to heal the wound, sandal paste is applied on the Linga
throughout the year except two days in the month of Chithirai (April-May)
covering the Sadayam star day. Lord appears in His true form these days.
Worshipping Lord Shiva in this form during these days would relieve the devotee
of all sins, it is firmly believed. As no abishek is performed to the Linga, A
Padarasa Linga (Mercury Linga) is placed in a separate shrine for Pujas. The
Vimana (tower above the sanctum sanctorum) is of Gajabrushta – back side of an
elephant – design.
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from
4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Address
Sri Masilamani
Easwarar Temple, North Tirumullaivayil, Chennai.
Phone
+91-44- 2637 6151
General Information
Sri Vinayaka of the temple is revered as Valampuri Vinayaka
Prayers
The garlands offered to Nandideva during the pujas are worn
by the devotees facing wedding problems and those concerned about the health of
their children. But this practice is not
followed on the puja days on new moon, full moon, Kruthika star and pradosham
days.
Thanks giving
Devotees offer Sandal paste Alankara to the Lord on
realizing their wishes.
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