The Visit to this Sri Muthalamman temple at Valappandal was a part of “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 on the North side bank of River Cheyyar.
Moolavar : Sri Mariamman / Sri Muthalamman.
Some of the salient features of this temple are…..
The temple is facing 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 images are on both side of the mandapam. Amman, Kamakshi Amman, Vinayagar, Muthalamman, Murugan, Annapoorani and Saraswathi are on the top of the mandapam.
Sri Muthalamman is the sanctum is in sukhasana sitting posture with 4 hands. While 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 images 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 built with brick and lime mortar. The main temple sanctum sanctorum wall is supported with slanting wall. A an eka tala Vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Muthalamman, Vinayagar, Vaishnavi, Brahmi are in the greeva koshtam. In addition stucco images of Shiva & Parvati and Amman’s various form are on the parapet wall of the mandapam.
The Rajagopuram was built during recent years.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The out side road level compared to the ground level of the temple indicates the Temple may be of 300 to 400 years old. The rajagopuram was built during recent years.
LEGENDS
The Devotees from far off places visits this temple, considering as a Kula Deivam temple. Important functions like Tonsuring, ear boring ceremonies are conducted in the temple.
Devotees prays this Muthalamman to remove marriage obstacles, and Child boon.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from oru kala pooja, special poojas are conducted on Fridays, Sundays, Aadi Fridays. Annual festival will be conducted during the month of Aadi.
Nagars
Nagars
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The 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.
Nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Vinayagar Shrine with low height door
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