Ammai Nathar Temple, Cheranmahadevi, Thirunelveli
Ammai
Nathar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Shiva located at Cheranmahadevi in
Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. It is one of the most sought Lord Shiva
temples in this district. People from far and near visit this particular temple
for fulfilling their wish and dreams by praying to this Lord. Special pujas are
conducted on the day of Shivaratri at this temple with great devotion and
dedication.
Ammai
Nathar Temple is one of the Nava
Kailasam temples. This is the
2nd Nava Kailasam temple which is dedicated to the God Chandran (Planet Moon).
The popular legend of Nandanar is associated with this temple. Among the Nava
Kailasam, it lies in the upper Kailasam. Bhairava in this temple doesn't have
dog with him. It is a special temple for Kadaga Rasi.
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
History
The
Temple is believed to be built in 12th century by Pandyas (probably
who were under the Cholas). The devotees are allowed to worship on the day
called Vidhivadha. Chadurvethimangalam is the historical name of Cheranmahadevi
in that Mangalam means "a place donated by a king to a
priest". The proof of this name was located on 4 inscriptions and then
another inscription says “சேரவன்மாதேவி இராசராச பாண்டிய நாட்டு உத்தம சோழ வளநாட்டு முள்ளி நாட்டு பிரம்மநேயம் நிலகரி சோழ சதுர்வேதிமங்கலம்”. This is known after “பிராந்தக வீரநாராயணனின்” wife “வானமன்மதேவி “who ruled from the year 885 – 903 AD. This
information was provided by “Neelakanda Shastri”.
The
Temple
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brief details, please refer below link;
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 7 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 6:00 PM.
Pooja
Timings
S.No
|
Pooja
|
Timings
|
1)
|
Thiruvanathal
|
7:00 A.M
|
2)
|
Kalasanthi
|
8:00 A.M
|
3)
|
Uchikalam
|
10:00 A.M
|
4)
|
Sayaratchai
|
5:00 P.M
|
5)
|
Arthajamam
|
6:00 P.M
|
Festivals
10 day
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam in May-June, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Maha Shivaratri
in February-March, Mrigaseersham star day, Chithirai Brahmmotsavam in
April-May, Vinayaka Chaturthi, Vaikasi Thiruvadirai in May-June, Panguni
Uthiram in March-April, Margazhi Thiruvadirai in December-January, Aadi
Kruthikai in June-July, Aipasi Annabishekam in October-November, Tamil New Year
day falling almost on April 14 each year, Navarathri during September-October
and are observed in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees
pray here for Domestic Issues, Fulfilling Wishes, Unfavorable Influence
(Dosha).
Contact
Ammai
Nathar Temple,
Cheranmahadevi,
Thirunelveli
District - 627 414
Phone: +91 4634 265111
Mobile: +91 94422 26511
Connectivity
The
temple is close to Cheranmahadevi bus stand and near Cheranmahadevi Railway
Bridge. Cheranmahadevi is located at about 50 Kms from Tenkasi, 17 Kms from
Ambasamudram, 6 Kms from Veeravanallur, 30 Kms from Thirunelveli, 190 Kms from
Madurai & 155 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses are available every 15
minutes from Thirunelveli to Cheranmahadevi.
The
temple is 30 kms from Nambi Divyadesam at Thiru Kurungudi and 20 kms from
Kulasekara Azhwar Rajagopalaswamy temple in Mannarkoil (Ambai). Nearest Railway
Station is located at Cheranmahadevi and Nearest Airport is located at Madurai
and Thiruvananthapuram.
