The visit to this Sri Veera Panchamukha Anjaneyar and Kanniamman Temples at Kumizhi Madura Mettupalayam/ Melakottaiyur was a part of “Shiva and Vishnu Temples Visit at Urapakkam, Arungal, Kannivakkam, Kumuzhi and Melakottaiyur”, on 19th February 2022.
Main Deity : Sri Panchamukha Anjaneyar
Some of the salient features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing east with about 20 feet tall stucco image of Anjaneyar at the middle of the Steps ( Pancha Mukhas are. Hanuman, Hayagreeva, Narasimha, Garuda and Varaha ). Patala Vinayagar is on the left side after the entrance. On the right side is the Murugan Sannidhi and Navagrahas. Behind Anjaneyar Stucco image is the Kannaiamman Shrine ( Sri Vaishnavi Kanni, Sri Subathrakanni, Sri Kaumarikanni, Sri Nagarajakanni, Sri Maheswarikanni, Sri Sumati Kanni and Sri Pattarika Kanni ), on the left and steps leading Panchamukha Anajaneyar Shrine is on the right side.
The Main sanctum sanctorum for Panchamukha Anjaneyar is on the middle level of the Hill. The idol is made of flat stone like bass-relief. Bunch of Coconuts are tied on both sides of Mukha mandapam for prayers, by the devotees.
HISTORY
The original temple is of 100 to 200 years old and reconstructed during recent years.
A Ramar padam installation is in progress. And also it is proposed to Shift the Shiva Linga at Kanniamman Temple and built a separate Temple on the top of the Hill.
Ramar Pada
LEGENDS
It is believed that this Panchamukha Anjaneyar will fulfil the wishes, by tying Coconuts at this temple and pray for consecutive nine weeks.
The significance of Pancha Mukhas are, 1. The face towards the East is Sri Anjaneyar, who removes all scars of sin and gives the purity of mind, 2. The South facing mukha is the Sri Narasimhar, who removes fear of enemies and gives victory, 3. The West facing mukha is the Sri Garuda, who drives away evil spells, black magic influences and removes all poisonous effects in one’s body, 4. The North facing mukha is the Varahar, to wards off the troubles caused by bad influences of the planets and shower all prosperity and Ashta Aishwarya and the last 5. The face looking upwards of Sri Hayagreeva is for the knowledge, victory, progeny and mukthi.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular Poojas special Poojas are conducted on Hanuman Jayanthi, Rama Navami, Maha Shivaratri, Etc,.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The temple is being managed by Mr C. Adhikesavan. He may be contacted on mobile numbers +91 9710229549 and +91 9840341438 for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
The temple is on Nellikuppam Road, about 1 KM from Kumizhi Bus stop, 2.5 KM from Sri Vedagiriswarar Temple at Kumizhi, 5 KM from Melakottaiyur, 15 KM from Vandalur, 19.2 KM from Tambaram, 30 KM from Chengalpattu and 50 KM from Chennai.
Alternatively Kumizhi can be accessed through Melakottaiyur /Kandigai on the Vandalur to Kelambakkam Road Via Nellikuppm Road
Nearest Railway station is Vandalur and bigger station is Tambaram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Kanniamman Temple
Steps to Panchamukha anjaneyar temple
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