Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Mundaka
Kanni Amman Temple is a Hindu
Temple located at Mylapore in Chennai City in
Tamilnadu. It is dedicated to Mariamman and used to be famous for animal
sacrifices. The temple is one of the
most famous shrines dedicated to Mariamman. The Temple is believed to be about 1300
years old. The original name was Mandhakini Amman which has been tamilised to Mundaka
Kanni Amman. Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple is situated towards the north side of
Mylapore Kapaleeshwarar Temple and near to Madhava Perumal Temple.
Though
the temple is small, the miracles of the Amman are countless. In the month of
Aadi, the temple is busy throughout that month, as people, from
far and near come to worship the Amman and to perform special prayers
rituals to her. This is the holy place where Vayilar, one of the Nayanmar and
Peyalvar, one of the Aalvaars were born. The Temple is Administrated by
Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 noon and in the evening from 4.00 to 9.00.
Pooja
Timings
The six
Kaala Pooja are conducted according to the Karana Nagama Pooja system.
S. No
|
Pooja
|
Timings
|
1
|
Kalasanthi Pooja
|
06.00 A.M
|
2
|
Uchikala Abishekam
|
12:00 P.M
|
3
|
Sayaratchai Pooja
|
06:00 P.M
|
4
|
Ardhajama Pooja
|
09:00 P.M
|
Festivals
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Prayers
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Contact
Mundaka
Kanni Amman Temple,
Mylapore,
Chennai – 600004
Phone: +91 44 2498 1893 / 2498 6583
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