Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple, Thirumuruganpoondi, Tiruppur

Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple, Thirumuruganpoondi, Tiruppur

Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thirumuruganpoondi Town in Avinashi Taluk in Tiruppur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Thirumuruganathaswamy / Muruganatheswarar / Avudai Nayagar and Mother is called as Aalinga Bhooshana Sthanambigai / Muyangupoon Mulaiyammai / Aavudai Nayagi / Mangalambigai. This temple is considered as one among the Pancha Thandava Sthalams.

This temple is considered as one of the shrines of the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams glorified in the early medieval Thevaram hymns. This temple is the 260^th Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalam and 2^nd Shiva Sthalam in Kongu Nadu. This temple is considered one among the Thirupugazh Sthalams. This temple is considered as parihara sthalam for Ketu and Brahmahatya doshas. This temple is situated on the northern banks of Nallaru River.

Legends

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History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.30 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. and 03.30 p.m.to 08.15 p.m.

Pooja Timings

The temple follows Saivite tradition. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis.

The temple rituals are performed four times a day: 

·      Ushakkalam - 06:00 a.m

·      Kalasanthi - 08:00 a.m

·      Uchikalam - 12:00 p.m

·      Sayaratchai - 05:00 p.m

Festivals

Chithira Tamil New Year (Apr 14), Vaikasi Visakam (May-Jun), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Annabishekam & Skanda Sashti (Oct-Nov), Thiru Karthigai (Nov-Dec), Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Thai Vedupari Utsavam, Poosam & Pongal (Jan-Feb), Masi Brahmotsavam & Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) and Panguni Uthiram (Mar-Apr) are the festivals celebrated here. Amavasya, Pournami and pradoshas are also observed here.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

This temple is considered as parihara sthalam for Ketu and Brahmahatya doshas. Devotees take a holy bath in Brahma Theertham and worship Lord Shiva sincerely for cure from mental illness. Devotees take a holy bath in Shanmuga Theertham and perform abhisheka to Lord Shiva for child boon. It is believed that devotees can recover their lost items by reciting pathigams of Sundarar sung in praise of Lord Shiva of this temple.

Contact

Thirumuruganathaswamy Temple,

Thirumuruganpoondi,

Avinashi Taluk,

Tiruppur District – 641 652

Phone: +91 4296 273 507

Mobile: +91 94437 61520 / 90032 89179 / 99444 42657

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Thirumuruganpoondi Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Avinashi, 7 Kms from Avinashi, 8 Kms from Tiruppur New Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Tiruppur, 9 Kms from Tiruppur Railway Station and 39 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The temple is situated on Avinashi to Tiruppur route.

Location