Melmalayanur Angala Parameswari Temple is the famous temple located in the town of Melmalayanur. This temple is for Goddess Angala Parameswari and is the protector of the universe. She is the consort of Lord Shiva
This temple is believed to be gifted with the radiance and divine presence of Goddess Parvati, the ultimate form of Goddess Angala. It takes us back to the Kali Yuga. And the Goddess is famously known to protect the universe in this particular yuga. Since then, this temple celebrates the power and protective grace of Goddess Angala Parameswari. The Melmalayanur temple was built to honour Angala Parameswari and is in Melmalayanur, Viluppuram district of Tamil Nadu. Read along to know more about the Malaiyanur temple’s history and significance.
What is the history of Melmalayanur Temple?
If we want to know how powerful and magical this temple is, we have to know Melmalayanur temple history first. The story behind this temple is a unique and peculiar one. It is believed that Goddess Saraswati cursed Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati for beheading Lord Brahma. Now, the only reason that Lord Shiva cut Lord Brahma's head was that Goddess Parvati was extremely confused about his five heads and requested her husband to cut off one of the heads of Brahma. This cut head of Lord Brahma affixed itself to Shiva's hands, and Goddess Saraswati cursed him for being hungry, sleepless and homeless.
As a result, Lord Shiva had to roam in graveyards, and whatever food he would take in his hands would be consumed by the severed head of Lord Brahma, leaving him thirsty and hungry. On the other hand Goddess Parvati was cursed to lose her beauty, and all her assistants would become demons. The only way she could avoid this was by taking birth as a serpent, and taking a dip in the water tank of the temple of Melmalayanur. Thus, Parvati Mata took a bath in the water tank and successfully saved herself and her assistants from the curse. Pleased with the outcome and the potent qualities of the temple, Goddess Parvati decided to bless the temple, its people, and her devotees who would visit this holy temple of Melmalayanur. Since then we know the place as Melamalayanur Angala Parameswari temple.
SRI ANGALAPARAMESHWARI, MELMALAYANUR
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ROUTE :
NEAREST RAILWAY STATION - THIRUVANNAMALAI
40 kms from Thiruvannamalai to Melmalayanur temple
(To temple by Public Bus or Cab)
NEAREST AIRPORT - CHENNAI AIRPORT -
120kms from Chennai to Melmalayannur
TEMPLE TIMING FOR PUBLIC DARSHAN:
07AM TO 12NOON
02PM TO 8PM
(Subject to change during festivals and celebrations)
27 май 2023
