The visit to this Sri Muthalamman temple at Valappandal was a part of the “Pallava
period Shiva, Amman, and Jain Temples Visit” in Tiruvannamalai and Ranipet
Districts on 3rd September 2023. Thanks to Mrs. Radhabalan of
Kanchipuram for taking me to these temples. This Temple is on the north bank of the River Cheyyar.
Moolavar: Sri Mariamman / Sri Muthalamman.
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…..
The
temple faces east with a three-tier Rajagopuram and 2 Kanthus with Pavadairayar’s images. Simha vahana with balipeedam is in front of the temple. Stucco
images of Vinayagar and Murugan are on both sides of the mandapam. Amman,
Kamakshi Amman, Vinayagar, Muthalamman, Murugan, Annapoorani, and Saraswati are on the top of the mandapam.
Sri
Muthalamman is in the sanctum in a sukhasana sitting posture with 4 hands. While the upper hands are holding Damaru & Trishul, the lower hands are holding a big
knife and a bowl. In koshtam Amman’s
various forms.
In
the praharam, Vinayagar sannidhi is on the left side with a small door, Nagars
(an Amman’s image and a Lady holding snakes and two snakes on the head are in
the Nagar’s Group), etc.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple is about 4 to 5 feet below the ground and road Level. The total temple may be 300 to 400 years old and built with brick and lime mortar. The main temple
sanctum sanctorum wall is supported by a slanting wall. An eka tala vesara
vimanam is over the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Muthalamman, Vinayagar,
Vaishnavi, and Brahmi are in the greeva koshtam. In addition, stucco images of Shiva
& Parvati and Amman’s various forms are on the parapet wall of the
mandapam.
The
Rajagopuram was built in recent years.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
The
outside road level compared to the ground level of the temple indicates the temple may be 300 to 400 years old.
The Rajagopuram was built in recent years.
LEGENDS
The devotees from far-off places visit this temple, considered a Kula Deivam
temple. Important functions like tonsuring and ear-boring ceremonies are conducted
in the temple.
Devotees
pray to this Muthalamman to remove marriage obstacles and Child boon.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from oru kala pooja, special poojas are conducted on Fridays, Sundays, and Aadi
Fridays. The annual festival will be conducted during the month of Aadi.
Nagars
Nagars
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open from 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs, and from 17.00 hrs to
19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Poojari’s mobile nos +91 9095882591 and +91 8124401032 may be contacted for
further details.
HOW TO REACH
This
temple is 14 km from Arani, 22 km from Cheyyar, 38 km from Arcot, 52 km from
Kanchipuram, 62 km from Vellore, 72 km from Tiruvannamalai, and 132 km from
Chennai.
The nearest
Railway Station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Vinayagar Shrine with a low-height door
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