Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Mundaka Kanni amman temple , Mylapore , Chennai


Mundaka  Kanni amman temple  , Mylapore  , Chennai

Compiled by
P.R.Ramachander







   This is a famous temple in Chennai which is supposed to help us remove Naga Dosha as well as   grant women longevity  of married life.”Mundakam” in Tamil means lotus flower   and this Goddess is called  “One with the lotus eyes) .Though the  people consider  that it is an ancient temple,  no information about its history is available.Some people believe that  she is the form of Goddess  Saraswathi  and others the Goddess  Kothavai.

    In this temple  the Goddess  is Swayambhu(self made)    and the sanctum(Garbha graham)  is in in a thatched    shed. It seems devotees   several times try to move the Goddess  in to a  Building but every time , there was some problem. It is also believed that  the Goddess   has chosen to    stay in a shed so that   devotees    are saved from the heat of  summer

    Before the sanctum , there are two lady  Dwara palakis(  Guards) .The goddess is in the form of lotus   flower bud  of stone.There is a trident  in front   and back of the Goddess  and there is also  a lustrous unknown  light   behind her back,.The Goddess  is covered by silver armour .On the armour a picture of a five hooded   snake is drawn .On the back of the goddess  There is  a Kallala tree  behind her and  below it a  three feet high stone serpent.

On the left of the Goddess  Is the Ursavar( metal  idol which is   taken round during festivals)   and opposite to it is a huge neem tree  The Statue of Uthsavar is in a sitting position   having a peaceful face.  On her head there is a crown  and One hand holds a sword  , another shows   symbol of protection  and the back hands have Small drum and trident ,On the left side of the Uthsavar is the Saptha kanyas  Maheswari, Vaishnavo, Brahmi, Kaumari   , Indrani  , Chamundi    and Varahi and two sages   Parasurama  and Jamadhagni  sages made of Earth  are found sitting on their sides.

  From morning to noon   continuously Abhishekam is done to this Goddess using milk, curd , tender coconut water  , honey  , Panchamritham, lime   juices, sandal paste  , rose water   and so on .

   After this they make a ball of turmeric make it flat and paste it on the face of the goddess, on which eyes, nose mouth etc are made, dress   her  with neem leaves ,and make her wear flower garland.

  Festivals

 On Chithirai first  (April 14th or 15th)  there is a worship with 108 lamps.
On Aadi pooram day   !008 basket of flowers are   poured over the head of Goddess  and porridge  (kanji) is distributed
On aadi pooram  , Vijaya Dasami, last Friday of Thai month , Chithra pournami and Tamil new year day  , the mother sits on a silver throne and  goes round the streets
On Aippasi   POurnami day  Annabishekam is performed to Amman
On Sundays  , Tuesdays and Fridays and other festival days   they make the goddess  wear silver  face  , serpent ornaments as well   as crown.

The temple is open from
6 am to 12 non   and 4 pm to 9 pm

Contact  particulars

Arulmigu Mundagakanniamman Temple
Mylapore,Chennai-600 004.
Phone:044-24981893
E-Mail:mundagakanniamman@gmail.com

From Paris corner   the temple is near by.The place can be reached by buses/taxis/auto as well as train   from   any part of madras.
https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-Mundakakanni_Amman_Temple-Chennai-site_38417140-4612  gives various methods   to reach the temple  from various parts of the city.

No comments: