Vanmeeganathar Temple, Malaiyanur, Cuddalore
Vanmeeganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to
Lord Shiva located in Narasingamangalam Village in Thittagudi Taluk in
Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vanmeeganathar
and Mother is called as Akhilandeshwari.
Legends
Malaiyanur:
It is said that Malaimans, local chieftain during Chola
rule, had lived in this village from ancient times. Hence, the village was
called as Malaiman Oor (the abode of Malaimans). Later got corrupted to
Malaiyanur.
Vanmeeganathar:
Vanmeegam means ant hill. As Lord Shiva appeared in the
form of ant hill. He came to be called as Vanmeeganathar.
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east. Nandi and Balipeedam
can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum,
Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Vanmeeganathar and
is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Mother is
called as Akhilandeshwari. She is housed in a separate east facing shrine.
Her Shrine consists of Mukha Mandapam and Sanctum. Her
Shrine is situated to the left side of the sanctum. Nandi and Balipeedam can be
found facing her shrine. There are shrines for Vinayaga, Lord Murugan with his
consorts Valli & Devasena, Maha Lakshmi, Kasi Viswanathar, Navagrahas and
Bhairavar in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Mangalur, 18
Kms from Thozhuthur, 18 Kms from Veppur, 23 Kms from Thittagudi, 33 Kms from Koothakudi
Railway Station, 39 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station and 104 Kms from Trichy
Airport. Devotees need to travel from Veppur towards Athur, take a left turn after
crossing Rettakurichi towards Mangalur. The temple is about 2 Kms from
Mangalur.
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