12th January 2020.
The Visit to this temple was a part of Goddess of Mylapore Heritage Walk, curated by Mrs Padmapriya Baskaran on 12th January 2020, in Connection with Mylapore festival. Mylapore is a part of Chennai, one of the oldest and has most historic places. The Historical places which includes, Sapta sthana Shiva temples, Vishnu and Village Deities. Greco-Roman, a famous geographer of the 2nd Century CE, mentions Mylapore as Mylarphan. From ancient times Mylapore was called as Mayilarpil, Mayilai, Tirumayilai, Mahilup, Mirapolis, Mirapor and Malepur. During Chozha period Mylapore was under Jayankonda Chozha mandalathu Puliyur Kottam. During Pallava period Nandhivarman-III, assumed the title of “Mayilai Kavalan” ie guardian or protector of Mayilapore.
Mylapore is also known for many Village deities and this Sri Angala Parameswari Amman Temple is on Munda kanni Amman Koil street, Mylapore.
The presiding Deity: Sri Angala Parameswari Amman
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch next to Draupadi Amman & Dharmaraja Temple. In Sanctum Angala Parameswari is in sitting Posture with a calm face. On both sides are Vinayagar and Murugan. Behind Lord Murugan is Anjaneyar. Chitraguptar, Nagar, Naga Subramanian. This is a rare place where Chitragupta is installed in an Amman Temple. Also Muneeswarar and Pavadai Rayan, who are the guarding deities are also in the sanctum. On the opposite are the Simha vahana and a Trisoolam.
HISTORY
From the British records, the temple exists more than 100 years. This place was once with fishermen huts and the sea shore is about 1 KM. An epidemic broke out and many people died. When the fishermen prayed, Sri Angala Parameswari came in a devotee’s dream and asked to construct a temple for her. Soon, the temple was built and people too were rid of the disease.
LEGEND & FESTIVALS
Mayanakollai Thiruvizha is a special festival conducted every year on Tamil Month Masi new moon day ie next day of Maha Shivarathri. The urchava deity will be taken to Mylapore cemetery where Mayana kollai Thiruvizha will be celebrated from 19.00 hrs to Mid night. After the Mayana Kollai pooja, oonjal Vizha will be performed followed by annadhanam will be distributed to all the devotees. The special poojas will also be conducted in the temple also. The 100th annual Mayana Kollai Thiruvizha was celebrated on 6th March, 2019.
As per the Legend Lord Shiva and Brahma has 5 heads and most of the time Parvati gets confused to identify Lord Shiva. To end the confusion, Lord Shiva cuts one head of Brahma. Brahma’s wife Saraswati got angry and Cursed Lord Shiva to roam with the head to stuck with his right hand. Lord Shiva also got the Brahmahathi dosha. As per the advice of Vishnu, Parvati made rice balls mixed with agathi keerai ( humming bird tree leaves ) & Blood and sprayed on the floor. The Brahma’s 5th head that stuck Lord Shiva’s right hand detached and fallen down to eat the rice balls. Immediately Lord Shiva took bath in temple tank and rid of the dosha/ curse. Parvati took the form of Angara Rubam ( Angala Parameswari ) crushed and destroyed the Brahma’s 5th head.
To mark this event, during mayana kollai Thiruvizha, the devotees dressed themselves as fierce look Goddess Angala Parameswari with protruding tongue, carries a trident and go to Grave yard where a mud Statue was made ( Vegetables and some times meat also hid in side the statue ). The devotees offer cattle, goat, cock, etc, and the rice will be mixed with blood and throw in to the crowd.
Navarathri will be celebrated in a grand manner. Different decorations are done on all the 9 days. During the month Aadi. Palkudam ( Milk Pot ) will be taken in procession and abhishekam will be done. During Aadi Pooram, valaikappu vizha for Amman will takes place. During Masi Maham, the processional deity will be carried to the sea for theerthavari,
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 6.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 21.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
Since those who are doing Pooja for Draupadi Amman Temple is doing Pooja for this temple also, Poojari Suresh Kumar may be contacted on his mobile +91 8754544856, for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
This temple is on the on the Munda kanni Amman Koil Street Mylapore, Chennai.
The temple is 500 meters from Mundaka kanni Amman Koil MRTS Railway Station, 1 KM from Thirumaylai MRTS Railway Station and 8 KM from Chennai Central Railway Station.
Nearest Railway Junction is Chennai Central Railway Station.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
A Sample Picture PC: DC
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