https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?action=history&feed=atom&title=Muthumariamman_Temple%2C_NarthamalaiMuthumariamman Temple, Narthamalai - Revision history2026-08-17T11:59:47ZRevision history for this page on the wikiMediaWiki 1.43.6https://en.bharatpedia.org/w/index.php?title=Muthumariamman_Temple,_Narthamalai&diff=519328&oldid=prevIvyB800566150: creating location2024-08-16T17:57:23Z<p>creating location</p>
<p><b>New page</b></p><div>{{Short description|Hindu temple in Tamil Nadu, India}}<br />
'''Muthumariamman Temple''' is situated at [[Narthamalai]] in [[Pudukkottai district]] in [[Tamil Nadu]], India.<ref>[https://pudukkottai.nic.in/ta/tourist-place/%E0%AE%A8%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%B0%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AF%8D%E0%AE%A4%E0%AE%BE%E0%AE%AE%E0%AE%B2%E0%AF%88/ புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டம், சுற்றுலாத்தலங்கள், நார்த்தாமலை]</ref><br />
<br />
==Presiding deity==<br />
The Muthumariamman is the presiding deity. As the name of the place is Narthamalai, the Goddess is known as Narthamalai Muthumariamman.<ref name=fmt>[http://www.findmytemple.com/en/pudukkottai/t54-narthamalai-muthu-mariamman Arulmigu Muthu Mariamman Temple, Narthamalai, Pudukottai]</ref><br />
<br />
==Structure==<br />
The temple has a five tier [[gopura]], facing east. After crossing the maha [[mandapa]] and the artha mandapa the [[Garbhagriha]] can be reached. The deity is found in seated position in a calm and composed manner. She has four hands, each having a Kadgam, [[Kapala|Kabaalam]], [[Damaru]]gam and Shakthi Hastam. In the shrine of the presiding deity this temple, a Murugan [[Yantra|yendiram]] made of stone on the right side wall is placed.<ref name=fmt/><br />
<br />
==Specialities==<br />
The presiding deity, Muthumariamman, is having the qualities of [[Muruga]]. Devotees in order to fulfil their vows take [[Kavadi Aattam|kavadi]] and 'alaku kuthukuthal' known as piercing the skin, tongue or cheeks.<ref name=pdk>புதுக்கோட்டைக் கோயில்கள், புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டத் திருக்கோயில்கள் பயணியர் கையேடு, இந்து சமய அறநிலைய ஆட்சித்துறை, 2003</ref> [[Narada]] did penance on this hill. So, this place is also called as Naradagiri Malai, referring to the hill of Narada. This hill is found among nine hills known as Mela Malai, Kottai Malai, Kadambar Malai, Parayar Malai, Uvakkan Malai, Alurutti Malai, Bommadi Malai, Man Malai and Pon Malai. In order to give life to those were killed during the [[Rama]]-[[Ravana]] fight, [[Hanuman]] lifted the [[Sanjeevi|Sanjeevi Parvatham]] and was flying with it over the sky. At that time some part felt down and became these hills. They are in the shape of [[Om|'Onkara']].<ref name=dinamalar>[https://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=656 Muthu Mari Amman Temple, Dinamalar Temples]</ref><br />
<br />
==Festivals==<br />
During the second Sunday of [[Tamil calendar|Tamil]] month of Panguni, [[Poochoriyal]] sprinkling of flowers, is done. During the third Sunday a 10-day festival festival is held. On the ninth day car festival is conducted. [[Pujas]] are held four times daily at Kalasanthi (8.00 a.m.), Uttchikkalam (noon 12.00), Sayaratchai (6.00 p.m.) and arthajamam (8.30 p.m.).<ref name=pdk/> On the first day of New year, [[Vijayadashami]], [[Diwali|Deepavali]] and [[Pongal (festival)|Pongal]] the processional deity would around the temple. More number of devotees would participate during these festivals. On Tuesdays and Fridays devotees in large numbers visit the temple.<ref name=dinamalar/><br />
<br />
==Worship time==<br />
The temple is opened for worship from 6.00 to 12.00 noon and 4.00 to 8.00 p.m.<ref name=pdk/><br />
<br />
==References==<br />
{{reflist}}<br />
<br />
{{Hindu temples in Pudukkottai district}}<br />
{{Authority control}}<br />
<br />
{{coord missing|Tamil Nadu}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Hindu temples in Pudukkottai district]]</div>IvyB800566150