Sorimuthu Ayyanar Temple, Karaiyar, Thirunelveli
Sorimuthu
Ayyanar Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Sastha located in Karaiyar near
Papanasam in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is situated between
Papanasam and Karaiyar Dam. The temple is situated at the confluence point of
Kadana and Rama Rivers. On Panguni Uthiram day Puja is performed in grand scale
for 3 days. This beautiful Temple is situated amidst Pothigai Hills.
This is
one of the five important temples of Sastha along with Sabarimalai, Achankoil,
Aryankavu and Kulathupuzha. Of the five famous Lord Ayyappa temples, this is
considered the Mooladhara. As the temple happens to be the first Aiyappan
temple, people committing to Sabarimalai begin their undertaking by wearing the
Mala from here.
Legends
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Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
·
Morning: 05.00 AM To 12.00 PM
·
Evening: 04.30 PM To 09.00 PM
Pooja Timings
Every
day four times pooja will be conducted.
S.No
|
Name
|
Pooja Time
|
1
|
Kalasanthi
|
6.00 A.M
|
2
|
Uchikalam
|
12.00 A.M
|
3
|
Sayarakshai Pooja
|
5.00 P.M
|
4
|
Ardhajama Pooja
|
8.00 P.M
|
Festivals
·
New moon days in Aadi
(July-August) and Thai (January-February)
·
Thai & Aadi Amavasya
·
Ashada Amavasya
·
Monthly Fridays
·
Panguni Uthiram in
March-April
·
Tamil New Year
·
Month of Margazhi
·
Thai Pongal
·
Diwali
·
All Amavasya
·
Monthly Friday
Prayers
Those,
seeking child boon, relief from spells and evil effects come here. Those facing
litigations and court problems place their prayers to Sorimuthu Ayyanar. People
also pray to Sorimuthu Ayyanar to get more milk from their cows. People offer
bronze bells to Boothathar in the temple. Devotees pray for family welfare and
health. Devotees offer vastras and sweet pudding (Sarkarai Pongal) to Lord on
realizing their wishes.
Contact
Sri
Sorimuthu Aiyanar Temple,
Karaiyar
– 627 551,
Papanasam,
Thirunelveli District
Phone: +91 4634 250 209 / 291
104
Mobile: +91 984243
5896 / 98426 42050
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 12 Kms from Papanasam, 23 Kms from Ambasamudram, 45
Kms from Tenkasi, 68 Kms from Thirunelveli, 225 Kms from Madurai, 115 Kms from
Thoothukudi and 154 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Buses will be available from Papanasam
only during festival days. Nearest Railway Station is located at Ambasamudram.
Nearest Airport is located at Madurai, Thoothukudi and Thiruvananthapuram.