Thirumanancheri Kalyana Sundareshwarar Temple — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

Sri Kalyanasundareshwarar Temple – Thirumanancheri Another important temple for removing the obstacles of marriage is the Shri Kokilambika Sametha Sri Kalyanasundareshwarar temple located at the place called Thirumananchery in Nagapattinam District. Thirumancheri – ‘Thirumana’ means Marriage, ‘Cheri’ means Village.

feature 4 thiruAs the name suggests, it’s the place where Lord Shiva married Parvathi. The Sthala Purana says that Goddess Parvathi was once cursed and so took the form of a normal person on Earth. She lived in the ashram of the sage Bharata Muni as his daughter. Later Bharata Muni approached Lord Shiva to marry his daughter and his wish was fulfilled in this sthala.

Another Sthala Purana says, once Lord took the form of Dakshina Murthy (i.e) in the form of deep meditation. That time, Manmadan, the Lord of Love shot an arrow of garland on Lord Shiva. Shiva got angry, opened his 3rd Eye and made Manmadan to ashes. Later Rathi Devi, wife of Manmadan prayed to Lord to get back his husband and she got him back in this sthala.

tirumananchery-perumalThe special attraction of this temple is that the Lord showers his blessings by standing in a beautiful marriage pose along with Parvathi (Hand in Hand!!). Lord Kalyanasundarar stands as the bridegroom and the Goddess is seen standing next to him looking at his feet (Bowing her head in shyness !!). This is the only temple where you can witness such a glorious sight.

People who seek the blessings for their marriage can visit this place and offer special pooja for the God and the Goddess. For performing pooja, we need to get 2 garlands, 2 coconuts, turmeric, kumkum, banana, lemon, Camphor, ghee, Betel leaf and Betel nuts. On entering the temple we need to light 5 ghee deepam in the Deepa mandapam while the priest will perform the special pooja for Shri Kokilambika sametha Kalyanasundareshwarar. At the end of pooja, prasadam will be given. It includes the lemon and the garland. Lemon should be made as juice and it should be consumed without adding sugar or salt. The garland should be kept safely in the pooja room. Once the marriage is fixed, the couple should visit the temple again and offer that garland in the...

Temple is really good and parking space is sufficient enough and charged Rs.40. But since people started visiting this temple a lot in the recent days, this temple has become a commercial place... Even though notice board outside d temple says don't giv extra money apart from 150rs charged as per govt for darshan, person in the counter asked us for 500rs for vip darshan when he was standing outside the counter before the ticket counter opens... But luckily we din pay any extra amount.. but d same person who asked for 500 gave d tickets for 150 when the counter opened. You can find all d needed items in the bag which u need for Pooja inside the temple..

Once after u buy d ticket, there wil b a guy next to the counter and block ur way and offer u saffron powder nd turmeric powder without sayin anytin... But once u get it by thinking that it is also part of the 150rs which u paid, he will ask you to pay 50rs which is absolutely not needed... This is just a trick to sell his products. then once when u enter into the temple, they will take u to the hall nd collect the Pooja bag which u got for payin 150rs... There will be 2 iyers, one wil collect the Pooja bags and another person will prepare for Pooja.. once after collecting the Pooja bags from everyone, he will say us to keep 101rs ready as kaanikai which is absolutely not needed.. you can give them as much as u wish and as much as u can... This is not mandatory as well...

After the Pooja, when u step out of the hall, there will be another gang standing outside the hall and come and get u the prasadham.. once after u get the bag in hands, they wil ask for 100rs as it is chargeable and also say u that it s mandatory to buy that and do Pooja in home in d name of neivedhyam.. but it's not at al needed.. it's completely upto ur wish to buy or not. You can find beggers outside the temple... So, be cautious... Just 150rs is the only amount which is mandatory for Pooja inside the temple.. other things that they ask for is not mandatory... It's upto the devotees to pay...

Thirumanancheri is a village located near the Kaveri river in Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu.

Normally a very crowded place and poojas will be conducted in a batch wise

Buy only ticket inside the temple cost 150/- only - it consist of a flower malai two coconut and other things.

Note: Kind awareness "Don't buy any other products from outside of the temple and Kuthalam."

For travel purpose kindly use govt bus from kuthalam to temple.

Here is timings: There are buses from Kutthalam to temple (20 mins ride). Mini bus is available and have provided the schedule below.

Starting from Kutthalam (to Temple)

8:10 AM

9:15 AM

11:15 AM

12:30 PM

1:30 PM

3:30 PM

5:15 PM

7:15 PM

From Temple (to Kutthalam)

8:30 AM

10:00 AM

12:00 PM

12:45 PM

1:50 PM

3:50 PM

5:50 PM

7:45 PM

For emergency purpose of your travel use Ambassador Car it cost Rs.50/- per head from Kuthalam. Other than amount don't pay.

Normally they sell many unwanted things outside and inside the temple in the name of pooja things don't buy it. For pooja things all inside in Rs.150/- bag.

Kind request to hear clearly while poojai Gurukaal telling..

Other district buses, it available in kuthalam change over. Nearby district Chidambaram, Mayiladuturai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur.

Many temple has available in nearby districts. Plan and come.

Thirumanancheri temple is known for its powers to remove obstructions in the path of delayed marriage and also reunite separated couples

Lord Udhvaganathar (Lord Shiva) and Gokhila Amman (Parvathi) Remove Obstructions and Delays in Marriage and Reunite Separated Couples…

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