Kandhamalai Murugan Temple, Mohanur, Namakkal
Kandhamalai
Murugan Temple is located in Mohanur, Namakkal. It is believed that Praying to this
Lord Muruga blesses the devotee with wise children capable of doing any job
with self-confidence. As in Palani, Lord Muruga is facing west here too holding
the Danda in right hand standing on a stage called Avudaiyar.
Those
facing adverse Mars aspect (Sevvai Dosha) causing delay in marriage pray to
Lord Muruga on Tuesdays offering yellow vastras and Sevvarali – red flowers –
garlands. There are 39 steps to reach the temple representing 27 stars and 12
zodiac signs. Those with unfavorable stars pray here for relief. Step puja is
conducted on Chitra Poornima-full moon day in April-May and special pujas on
monthly Kruthika and Sashti days.
There is
a small hill outside the temple with a shrine for Idumban. He appears with a
Kavadi on the shoulders facing south. Lord Vallaba Vinayaka graces with 10
hands. There is a shrine for Saint Arunagiriar. His Jayanthi festival is very
grandly celebrated on the Moola star day in Aani month-June-July.
There is
also a shrine for Lord Kala Bhairava. 108 conch abishek is offered to Kala
Bhairava on Ashtami-8th day of the new moon fortnight. As the place belongs to
Son (Mahan) of Lord Shiva, it was named Mahanoor which later changed as
Mohanur.
