Aadhi Chokkanathar Temple, Simmakkal, Madurai
Aadhi Chokkanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Simmakkal to the North of Meenakshi Amman Temple
in Madurai City in Madurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Aadhi Chokkanathar and Mother is
called as Meenakshi. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Of the 64
divine events (Tiruvilayadal) described in the sacred epic Tiruvilayadal
Puranam by Saint Paranjothi Munivar, this temple is about marking the boundaries
of Madurai.
The
place is also called as Vada Thiru
Aalavai. Pancha Bhoota Sthalams of Madurai refers to five temples
dedicated to Shiva, each representing a manifestation of the five prime
elements of nature: land, water, air, sky, and fire. Pancha indicates
five, Bhoota means elements, and Sthalam means place. Of the Pancha
Bhootha Sthalams in Madurai, this temple represents Agayam-Sky. Pancha Bhoota
Sthalams of Madurai are as follows;
·
Sellur Aappudayar Temple
(Water)
·
Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar
Temple, West Masi Street (Land)
·
Theppakulam Muktheeswarar
Temple (Air)
·
Simmakkal Chokkanathar
Temple (Sky)
·
Then Thiru Aalavai Temple
South Masi Street (Fire)
Legends
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The
Temple
Presiding
Deity is called as Aadhi Chokkanathar and
Mother is called as Meenakshi. Sthala Vriksham is Kadamba Tree. Theertham
associated with this Temple is Pottramarai Kulam.
Temple
Opening Time
The Temple
remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Festivals
Aipasi
Poornima-full moon day in October-November; Aadi Pooram in July-August; Navarathri
in September-October and Poornima-full moon day Santhabishekam and special
pujas are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
It is
the firm belief of the devotees that their prayers for wedding and child boon would
be responded by Lord within 48 days – a Mandalam. Those seeking relief from
Budha planet adverse aspects, offer a preparation made of green corn – Pasi
Payaru in Tamil – as Nivedhana, green clothing and Marikozhundhu garland – all
green.
Contact
Adhi
Chokkanathar Temple,
Simmakkal,
Madurai
Madurai
District – 625 001
Phone: +91 452 234 4360
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 100 meters from Simmakkal Bus Stop, 600 meters from
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, 2 Kms from Koodal Azhagar Temple, 2 Kms from Periyar
Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus, 2 Kms from Madurai
Railway Junction, 9 Kms from Thiruparankundram and 12 Kms from Madurai
International Airport. Town buses are available from Periyar Bus Stand and from
Mattuthavani Bus Stand.
Location
