Locality : Thirumullaivoyal State : Tamil Nadu Country : India Nearest City : Chennai Best Season To Visit : All Languages : Tamil& English Temple Timings : open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Photography : Not Allowed
Locality : Thirumullaivoyal State : Tamil Nadu Country : India Nearest City : Chennai Best Season To Visit : All Languages : Tamil& English Temple Timings : open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. Photography : Not Allowed
The Masilamaneeswarar Temple is praised in the Thevaram hymns of Sundarar. Addressing the Lord “PasupadaParanchudar” having His home in Tirumullaivayil, surrounded by fragrant gardens, Sundarar, in his hymn, says that Lord Shiva’s Lotus Feet are his wealth and wisdom and he does not care for men of material thinking. He seeks Lord’s grace for relief from certain problems he was facing then. This is the 22nd temple in Thondai Nadu region (places covering Chennai, and adjoining areas as Kancheepuram, Chinglepet etc.) praised in Thevaram hymns.
There is a scar on the head of the Swayambulinga in the temple. As if to heal the wound, sandal paste is applied on the Linga throughout the year except two days in the month of Chithirai (April-May) covering the Sadayam star day. Lord appears in His true form these days. It is firmly believed that worshipping Lord Shiva during this time frees his devotees from all the sins. As no abishek is performed to the Linga, A PadarasaLinga (Mercury Linga) is placed in a separate shrine for Pujas. The Vimana (tower above the sanctum sanctorum) is of Gajabrushta – back side of an elephant – design.
Devotees offer Sandal paste Alankara to the Lord on realizing their wishes.