Malai Kozhundeeswarar Temple, Thirumalai, Sivaganga
Malai
Kozhundeeswarar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Thirumalai in
Sivaganga District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is almost 500 Years Old.
The
Temple
Presiding
deity is called as Malai Kozhundeeswarar and Mother is called as Paagam
Piriyal. Mukkuruni Vinayaka in the temple has a tuft on his back. Mother Durga
graces with 8 hands with her Vahanas Lion and the Deer. Sri Kalabhairava
appears with a club in his hand but without his dog vehicle. Sthala Viruksham
is Kattathi tree. Theertham is Poigai Theertham. Agamam of this Temple is
Shivagama.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Festivals
Aipasi
Annabhishekam in October-November, Tirukarthikai and Mondays in
November-December, New Moon days in Aadi (July-August) and Thai in
January-February and the Mahalaya New moon day falling in Purattasi –
September-October are the festivals observed in the temple.
Contact
Sri
Malai Kozhundeeswarar Temple,
Thirumalai
– 630 552
Sivaganga
District
Mobile: +91 97888 43275
Connectivity
Thirumalai
is 25 km from Sivaganga. Buses are available once in two hours only. The place
is 50 km from Madurai from where the devotee can reach Alagamaneri through
Madagupatti bound buses. The temple is 1 km from Alagamaneri. No auto facility
is available. Nearest Railway Station and Airport are located at Madurai.