Vedaranyeswarar Temple, Vedaranyam – Prayers
It is
the staunch faith of the people that hardships any nature caused due to sins
committed, adverse serpent aspects, evil spells would vanish if the devotee surrenders
to Lord in the temple. A bath in the Manikarnigai spring blesses with the
benefit of bathing in holy rivers as Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, Sindh and
Cauvery. Even sins of high severity as Brahmmahathi caused by murder will
disappear. The worship also brings them the benefit of doing charity, performing
yoga and penance for a long period.
The sea
at the eastern side of the temple is known as Aadhi Sethu. Bathing in this
sea once is considered equal to 100 baths in the sea in Rameswaram.
Thousands bathe in the Kodiakarai Aadhi Sethu and Vedaranyam sea on Thai New Moon day in January-February, Aadi New Moon day in July-August, Mahalaya New Moon day in September-October and finally at Mani Karnika and worship Lord and Mother in their wedding form seeking child boon, education and wisdom, prosperity and healthy life.
Thousands bathe in the Kodiakarai Aadhi Sethu and Vedaranyam sea on Thai New Moon day in January-February, Aadi New Moon day in July-August, Mahalaya New Moon day in September-October and finally at Mani Karnika and worship Lord and Mother in their wedding form seeking child boon, education and wisdom, prosperity and healthy life.
They are
blessed with happy mental peace, employment opportunities promotions in jobs
and progress in professions. Devotees place cradles in temple tree for
child boon. Those aspiring for marriage offer Wedding Garlands to Lord and
Mother. They perform necessary remedial pujas for various adversities they
face. Devotees offers vastras and abishekam with sandal paste, cosmetic and
turmeric powders, oil, milk, curd, rose water, green coconut, sacred ash,
panchamirtha to the Lord and Mother. Many organize feeding-Annadhana. They also
offer nivedhana to Lord and Mother and distribute to visitors. Many contribute
for the renovation of the temple.