Mahalingeswarar Temple, Thavasi Medai, Dindigul
Mahalingeswarar Temple is
a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Thavasi Medai Village near
Viralipatti in Dindigul District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Mahalingeswarar.
Mothers are Maragathavalli and Manikkavalli. The Temple is unique of the
presence of two Ambikas. This Temple is known for Bhairava Sthala and also one
of Star Temples for Makam Nakshatra.
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Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 12 noon and 1.00
pm to 6.00 p.m.
Festivals
Magam Star days, Panchami, Sashti, Ekadasi, Dwadasi,
Pradosham and monthly Shivarathri are the festivals celebrated here with much
fanfare.
Prayers
Naturally, Magam people worship here for relief from
adverse planetary problems. Special pujas are performed for Lord and Mother on
Masi Magam festival day. For remedy from illnesses, devotees light ghee lamps.
Those facing Vasthu problems in their houses, also worship here. Devotees
perform abishekam and offer Vastras to Lord and Mother.
Contact
Mahalingeswarar Temple,
Odukkam Thavasi Medai, Viralipatti,
Via Natham-624 304,
Dindigul District.
Mobile: +91 93624 05382 /
95782 11659
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Viralipatti,
14 Kms from Dindigul, 12 Kms from Dindigul Railway Station, 25 Kms from Natham,
62 Kms from Madurai, and 73 Kms from Madurai Airport. The Temple is situated on
Dindigul to Natham Route off the branch road in Viralipatti. The devotee has to
take a minibus to reach the temple from this branch way. Auto facility is also
available.