Nallandavar Temple, Manaparai, Trichy
Nallandavar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Village Deity Nallandavar located at Manaparai in Trichy District of Tamilnadu.
Legends
Maan
Poondi:
The place where Lord Sri Rama killed the magic deer
(Poonduthal or Saithal in Tamil means killing) came to be known as Maan (deer)
Poondi. Later, it changed as Mamundi according the history of the place.
Mamundi:
There is also the story linking the place with a king
named Mamundi Vallal who was both a powerful warrior and generously charitable.
He also had some super powers. As he protected the people from robbers and gave
good governance, the place is named after him as Mamundi.
Nallandavar:
While the Saptha Kannikas, Brahmi, Maheswari, Goumari,
Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indirani and Chamundi were bathing in the tank in the
northern side of the place, some rowdies came there and harassed them. They
cried for help. Nallandavar King Mamundi rushed immediately and drove them away
and protected the Kannikas. Thanking Mamundi for his prompt and timely help,
they said that as their elder brother, he would be respected by as Nallannan,
Nallandavar, Nalliah and Mamundi.
The
Temple
The temple has a long compound wall. Presiding Deity is
called as Nallandavar / Mamundi. Elephant is the vehicle of Lord Nallandavar
with Puli Karuppannasami as guardian deity with horse as his vehicle. There are
individual shrines for God Anumadhi Vinayaka, Madurai Veeran, Parikarar, Ezhu
Karuppanaswami, Omkara Vinayaka, Pechiamman, Pattathu Yanai, Nallandavar Yanai,
Teppakulam Murugan and Sri Anjaneya.
Saptha Kannikas are respected as the sisters of
Nallandavar and are installed nearby in a separate shrine. Pujas are performed
first only to Saptha Kannikas. An ascetic from North named Lada Sanyasi was
asked by Nallandavar to stay here itself to help the devotees and bless them.
Accordingly, the saint is here in a separate shrine with his legs tied. Second
Puja is offered to him. The third puja goes to God Nallandavar. Sthala Vriksham
is Kattu Minnai tree.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.45 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and
from 3.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Pooja
Timings
·
Kaala Santhi (08.45 AM. to
09.00 AM.)
·
Uchikalam (12.45 PM. to
01.00 PM.)
·
Sayaratchai (05.45 PM. to
06.00 PM.)
·
Arthajamam (07.45 PM. to
08.00 PM.)
·
Dhanur Month Special Pooja
(05.00 AM. to 06.00 AM.)
Festivals
Chithirai Tamil New Year day falling almost on April 14
or a day before or after occasionally in some years, Aadi Fridays in
July-August, Avani Uriyadi, Purattasi Saturdays and Bow festival in
September-October, Karthikai Deepam in November-December, Thai Pongal falling
almost on January 14, Maha Shivarathri in February-March and Panguni Uthiram in
March-April are the important festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees pray to Lord Nallandavar seeking solutions for
problems in families, brothers, problems between husband and wife, remedy for
poisonous bites for psychological problems in women etc. It is firmly believed
that Lord Nallandavar blesses the devotees as their own brother with solutions.
Devotees offer dhoti, upper cloth, Parivattam (turban) and perform archanas to
Lord Nallandavar.
Contact
Nallandavar Temple,
Manaparai – 621 306
Trichy District
Phone: +91 4332 267 586
Mobile: +91 98658 55061 /
95784 24680
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Manapparai, 4
Kms from Manapparai Bus Station, 4 Kms from Manapparai Railway Station, 12 Kms
from Thogaimalai, 41 Kms from Trichy and 42 Kms from Trichy Airport.