Mudhu Kundreeswarar Temple,
Mudanai, Cuddalore
Mudhu Kundreeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Mudanai Village in Virudhachalam Taluk in Cuddalore District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Mudhu Kundreeswarar / Pazha Malai Nathar and Mother is called as Periya Nayaki. The temple is situated on the banks of the lake to southwest side of the Village. Mudanai was called as Mudal Nei in ancient times.
Legends
Kachirayar:
One of the leaders of Kadava family called Kachirayars
was living in this Mudhunei village during the 12th century. He was
visiting Virudhachalam each day to worship Lord Vriddhagiriswarar. He could not
able to visit due to his older age. He was praying to Lord Shiva for his
inability to visit Virudhachalam. Pleased with his devotion, it is said that
Lord Vriddhagiriswarar granted darshan to the old man with Mother Periya Nayaki
and the devotee built the temple at the same spot where he had the darshan.
Mudanai:
It is believed that Ghee used in Karthigai Deepam in
Thiruvannamalai Annamalaiyar Temple used to be sent from this village. The
villagers used to travel to Thiruvannamalai by walk to offer the first ghee to
light lamps in Karthigai Deepam. Hence, the village came to be called as Mudhal
Nei and later got corrupted to Mudanai.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 09.00 a.m.
and from 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.
Festivals
Chitra Poornima in April-May; Vaikasi Visagam in
May-June; Aavani Vinayaka Chaturthi in August-September; Aipasi Annabishekam in
October-November; Karthika Deepam in November-December; Thai Brahmotsavam in
January-February (Vel dipping) and Masi Magam in February-March are the
festivals celebrated in the temple. Besides the above, the temple conducts Somavara
(Mondays) and Pradosha pujas regularly.
Prayers
Devotees seek boons from Lord and Mother to realize
various wishes they have in mind.
Contact
Mudhu Kundreeswarar Temple,
Mudanai, Virudhachalam Taluk
Cuddalore District – 607 804
Mobile: +91 97876 92379
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 14 Kms from Virudhachalam
Junction Railway Station, 15 Kms from Virudhachalam, 15 Kms from Virudhachalam
Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Neyveli, 56 Kms from Cuddalore and 146 Kms from Trichy
Airport. Devotees need to travel in Virudhachalam to Neyveli Route and take a
left diversion road at Arasakuzhi, then travel for about 8 Kms to reach this
Temple.