Achala Deepeshwarar Temple, Mohanur, Namakkal

Achala Deepeshwarar Temple, Mohanur, Namakkal

Achala Deepeshwarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mohanur Town in Mohanur Taluk in Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Achala Deepeshwarar / Kumareeswarar and Mother is called as Madhukara Veni / Kumarayee. The temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this temple. This temple is considered as Nakshatra Parihara Sthalam for Bharani starrers. This temple is situated on the banks of Cauvery river.

Legends

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History

The temple might have been in existence from 6^th century CE as the temple finds mention in the hymns of Appar. The current temple was built by Ramachandra Naicker, Polygar (Paalayakkarar in Tamil) of Sendamangalam during the reign of Thirumalai Naicker of Madurai (1623 – 1659 CE). Mohanur was called as Kongu Kumarithurai / Kumari Kongu / Mohur / Vilwagiri Kshetram during ancient times.

The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Festivals

Vaikasi Shivaratri (May-Jun), Aadi Perukku (Jul-Aug), Karthigai Bharani Deepam (Nov-Dec) and Margazhi Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan) are the festivals celebrated here. Bharani Deepam lit in this temple is considered equivalent to the Karthigai Deepam lit in Thiruvannamalai. Special pujas are performed to goddess Parvati on all full moon days and Aadi 18^th day (Jul-Aug).

Literary Mention

The temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar had a mention about this temple. The temple is mentioned in 6^th Thirumurai in 70^th Patikam in 9^th Song. The place was mentioned as Kumari Kongu in the Devaram hymns.

Appar (6-70-9):

திண்டீச்சரஞ் சேய்ஞலூர் செம்பொன் பள்ளி

தேவூர் சிரபுரஞ்சிற் றேமஞ் சேறை

கொண்டீச்சரங் கூந்தலூர் கூழையூர் கூடல்

குருகாவூர் வெள்ளடை குமரி கொங்கு

அண்டர் தொழுமதிகை வீரட் டானம்

ஐயா றசோகந்தி ஆமாத் தூருங்

கண்டியூர் வீரட்டங் கருகா வூருங்

கயிலாய நாதனையே காண லாமே.  9

Prayers

This temple is considered as Nakshatra Parihara Sthalam for Bharani starrers. It is believed that after taking bath in Cauvery river and worshipping Lord Shiva here would relieve him / her from the evil effects of previous births and would ensure longevity. Ayush Homas (for longevity) are often conducted in the temple. Those aged 60 and 80 celebrate their birth days in the temple. Devotees also worship goddess Parvati for child boon. Devotees pray to Sarabeswarar here to get rid of fear, child boon, cure from incurable diseases, business development, job promotions, excellence in education, to get back their lost properties and to get rid of enemies.

Contact

Achala Deepeshwarar Temple,

Mohanur, Mohanur Taluk,

Namakkal District – 637 015

Phone: +91 4286 257 018

Mobile: +91 94433 57139

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1.5 Kms from Mohanur Bus Stand, 2.5 Kms from Mohanur Railway Station, 5 Kms from Vangal, 17 Kms from Karur, 19 Kms from Paramathi Velur, 20 Kms from Namakkal and 87 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Namakkal to Karur route via Vangal.

Location