The Visit to this Sri Madhagu Kaththamman Temple at Mahendradi Lake bunds was a part of Tiruvallur Heritage walk organised by Celebrate Kanchi, under the leadership of Mr Vels Kumaran. About 16 Shiva and Vishnu temples built during Pallava and Chozha Period, are covered in this 2 days Heritage walk on 22nd & 23rd April 2023. Even though visiting this Amman Temple was not in the list, had our midday meals at this temple and had the darshan of Madhgukaththamman.
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நல்ல நாளில் வந்து காப்பார் நலம் தரும் துளசி கூற்றே!!
Moolavar : Sri Madhagu kaththamman
Some of the salient features of this temple are...
This temple is facing North, on the banks of Mahendravadi Lake also called as “Mahendra Tataka” excavated by the Pallava King Mahendravarman-I. The steps are constructed from East side to reach the temple. Vinayagar, Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar and Nagaththamman are on the Ground level.
In sanctum Sanctorum Saptamatrikas are installed. Stucco Dwarapalakis are at the entrance of sanctum sanctorum and Maha mandapam.
In praharam stucco images of Madhaku kaththamman, Vinayagar, Gajalakshmi, Saraswati, Mahakali, Parameswari, Vaishnavi, Mahenthiri, Rajarajeswari, Parasakthi, Ganga, Kamakshi, Sri Muthalamman, Chamundi, Brahmi, Varahi, Vaishnavi and Kaumari.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a upanam, pada bandha adhistanam. Since stucco images of koshtas are big, installed in front of the koshtam. A single tier salakara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that this saptamatrikas temple facing north existed since Pallava period. The Saptamatrikas worship started since Pallava period in Tamil Nadu and as per the iconography, the Saptamatrikas idol belongs to Pallava period, though the present structure may be built during recent years.
LEGENDS
It is believed this Amman saved many Villages and lives due to breach of the Mahendravadi Lake, hence She is called as madhagu kaththa Amman.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted during Aadi Month, Sundays, Amavasya days and Devotees sponsored days. A Dosha nivarthi sthalam for Marriages, Puthra dosha, Rahu & Ketu dosha, Sani dosha, Kala Sarba dosha, Kaalathira dosha, Guru dosha, etc,.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.30 hrs. On Sundays the temple will be kept opened throughout the day.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Poojari of the temple Pa. Siva may be contacted on his mobile +919080566419 for further details.
HOW TO REACH
This temple is on North side of the Mahendravdai lake bund, over flow and sluice gate side. And on mid way between Banavaram to Nemili main road.
This temple is about 3 KM from Mahendravadi Monolithic Rock Cut Cave Temple, 20 KM from Kaveripakkam, 27 KM from Thakkolam and 28 KM from Arakkonam Junction.
Nearest railway Junction is Arakkonam.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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