Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple, Madurai
Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple, Madurai

Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple, Madurai

Date built:–
Deity:Immayilum Nanmai, Shiva
Architectural style:Dravidian architecture
Major festivals–
Locale:Madurai
District::Madurai
Address:Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple,West Masi Street,Madurai – 625 001,
Madurai District
Phone+91 452 6522 950
 Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Madurai City in Madurai District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar and Mother is called as Naduvoor Nayaki / Mathiyapuri Nayaki. This Temple is considered as one of the Pancha Boodha Sthalams of Madurai district. The Temple is situated on West Masi Street at a walking distance from Koodal Azhagar Temple.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Lord Shiva and Mother in worshipping Posture in Sanctum:

Lord Shiva wedded Mother Meenakshi, daughter of Malayadwaja Pandya. He took charge as the king of Madurai then. As a rule, Shiva Puja should be performed before assuming any responsible and high positions. Hence, He installed a Linga and performed the puja. Based on this event, Lord Siva and Shakthi made a Linga and worshipped in this place, so we see Lord Shiva and Shakthi sculpture at the back of the Lingam in the form of worshipping, which is rare to see. Interestingly, when the coronation festival is celebrated in Sri Meenakshi Amman Temple, the Lord and Mother visit Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple first.

They are placed facing the sanctum sanctorum and pujas and Deepa Aaradhana are offered to the Lord Meenakshi Sundareswarar and Mother Meenakshi concurrently. It is believed that Lord Shiva himself is performing this puja. Though generally it is believed that reliefs for the sins committed in this birth will come only in following births, it is granted in this birth itself by Lord Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar.

See also  Agastheeswarar Temple, Pancheshti, Thiruvallur

Tiruvilayadal Puranam:

According to Lord Shiva’s “Tiruvilayadal Puranam” this is the place where Shiva played the role as a bangle merchant.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

Brahma, Thirumal, Sakthi and Devas worshipped Lord Siva of this place.

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How to Reach:

Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple is situated in the heart of the city. The Temple is located at about 200 meters from Koodal Azhagar Temple, 400 meters from Complex Bus Stand, 1 Km from Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, 300 meters from Periyar Bus Stand, 7 Kms from Mattuthavani Integrated Bus Terminus, 7 Kms from Thiruparankundram, 1 Km from Madurai Railway Junction, 20 Kms from Thirumangalam and 10 Kms from Madurai International Airport. It is very easy to reach the temple as it is situated very near to both the bus stand and the railway station. This temple is located at West Masi street at a walking distance from Koodal Azhagar Temple.

Contact Details

Immayilum Nanmai Tharuvar Temple,
West Masi Street,
Madurai – 625 001,
Madurai District
Phone: +91 452 6522 950
Mobile: +91 94434 55311 / 93451 55311 / 92446 55311

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