Thirupparamkunram Murugan Temple – Sri
Sakthyakireeswarar Temple
The presiding deity is Lord Shiva in the temple. He
graces from a Kundru - Mount, and is praised as Parankundranathar and the place
Parankundram. He is also praised as Sathyagirishwarar. As it is here that Lord
Muruga married Deivanai, importance is more attached to Lord Muruga and the
temple became Muruga Temple in the days that followed. On the full moon day
Poornima in Aani month (June-July) three fruits mango, plantain and jack are
offered to the Lord with special pujas.
Legends
Demon Mahishasura was harassing the Devas in many ways.
Mother Ambica took the form of Navanayakis, fought with him and destroyed him
on the ninth day. The killing of the demon brought her the Brahmmahathi dosha.
She worshipped Lord Shiva for release from the sin. Lord advised her to worship
him from here for result. Ambica followed Lords advice and worshipped
installing a Linga on the mount which itself was but a Linga. Shiva granted
darshan to Durga and relieved her of the dosha.
Supreme Lord Shiva is in the form of a hill praised as
Param Kundra Nathar and the place Parankundram. Kundram in Tamil
means hill. Lord Shiva in the temple is a swayambumurthy.
Temple Opening Time
The temple is open from 5.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from
4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
Special pujas are dedicated to Lord Shiva on Aani
Poornima day in June-July; Tirukarthikai in November-December and Margazhi
Tiruvadhirai are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Those facing problems about the welfare of the children
and in wedding proposals pray here for favourable results. It is
believed that prayer to Mother Durga at Rahukalam timing would bring in all
happy boons to the devotee. Feeding-Annadhana is the main commitment followed
by devotees in the temple.
Singers
Lord of the temple is praised by all the four Saivite
Saints, Thirugnana Sambandar, Thirunavukarasar, Sundarar and Manika
Vasagar. This is the third Shiva temple in the Pandya region praised in
Thevaram hymns.
Contact
Sri Sathya Giriswarar Temple,
Tiruparankundram – 625 005
Madurai district
Phone: +91- 452- 248
2248, 248 2648,
Mobile: 98653- 70393,
98421- 93244, 94433 - 82946.
