Mangalyeswarar Temple, Edayathumangalam, Trichy
Mangalyeswarar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Edayathumangalam
Village near Lalgudi Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is
called as Mangalyeswarar and Mother is called as Mangalambikai.
Legends
Maharshi Mangalya:
Maharshi
Mangalya, born in Uthiram star, was the Acharya in the marriage of Sage
Agasthya, Sage Vasishta and Bhairava. The whole power of his penance was in his
fore palms. He is the authority for all Akshada (rice coated with turmeric
being sprayed on couples and while blessing others) angels flying in the air
with garlands. The custom of printing wedding invitation nowadays with the
pictures of these deities came into practice based on this story. At the
auspicious time that is suitable for marriage, these Angels are believed to be
visiting this temple to pray to Mangalyeswarar and re-energize their power to
bless married women with a long & happy marital life.
Their
blessings are always at the peak during Uthira Nakshathra. It is because of
this reason that the Kalyana Utsavam or the Celestial Wedding of the God and
Goddess are held during Uthiram Nakshathra day in the Tamil month of Panguni.
Panguni Uthiram is an important part of the calendar in most temples. Young
unmarried women – especially those born under Uthiram – pray at this temple
seeking Lord’s blessing for early marriage, removal of hurdles causing delay in
marriage, long & happy marital life. Mangalya Maharishi is the First
invitee when the marriage alliance is finalized.
Devotees
place the First Invitation of the marriage at the feet of Mangalya Maharishi
and invite him to grace the marriage and bless the young couple. Mangalya
Maharishi is believed to attend the marriage and bless the newlyweds. After the
marriage the newlyweds visit this temple for thanks-giving. Married women pray
for longevity of their Husband’s life. Elderly and destitute who have been
deserted by their children are reunited with their family after worship here.
People suffering from chronic pain in their feet are relieved of their ailment
after prayers to Mangalyeswarar.
Edayathumangalam:
This
place is called Edayathumangalam (Idaiyattru Mangalam) as it was once situated
between two rivers; Aaru means, river and Idai means, in between.
The
Temple
This is
quite small Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Mangalyeswarar and is facing
east. Lord Mangalyeswarar is Swayambumurthy in the temple. Mother is called as Mangalambikai
and is facing south. Utsavar is Somaskandar. There are shrines for Lord
Vinayaka, Mangalya Maharshi, Lords Dakshinamurthy, Bikshadana,
Arthanareeswarar, Muruga with Valli and Deivanai, Chandikeswara, Mother Durga,
Nandhi and Navagrahas the nine planets. Sthala Vriksham is Pavalamalli (Red
stem jasmine).
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00
p.m.
Festivals
Panguni
Uthiram in March-April is grandly celebrated in the temple. Vinayaka Chaturthi
in August-September, Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January, Tirukarthikai
in October-November and Navarathri in September-October are other festivals of
the temple.
Prayers
Besides
Uthiram starrers worshipping for relief from adversities they face due to
planetary movements, others mainly are seeking wedding boons and family unity.
Devotees pray for relief from leg pains. Women of Uthiram star pray for the
longevity of their husbands. The aged, driven out by sons pray for safe return
to homes. Soon after a wedding alliance is settled, the parties, after praying
in their own family deity temples, come here to pray to Mangalya Maharishi,
place the invitation in his shrine and pray for his blessing for smooth
procedure of the function till the end. After marriage, the couples come and
pray to Lord gratefully. Any obstacle in the wedding proposals vanishes if the
blessing of Lord is sought, according to faith.
Contact
Mangalyeswarar
Temple,
Idaiyattru
Mangalam – 621 218,
Via
Valadi, Lalgudi,
Trichy
District
Phone: +91 431 254 4070
Mobile: +91 98439 51363
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 3.6 Kms from Lalgudi, 4 Kms from Lalgudi Bus Station,
4 Kms from Lalgudi Railway Station, 6 Kms from Mandurai, 8 Kms from Valadi, 16
Kms from Srirangam and 24 Kms from Trichy. There are a couple of buses viz
Route no’s 75 & 75 A from Trichy Chathiram Bus Stand to Lalgudi that pass
through Edayathumangalam. Nearest Railway Station is located at Lalgudi (4 Kms)
and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (28 Kms).
