IMG_20171215_163709_edited, Thirumoolanathar Temple, Puzhal, Thiruvallur
IMG_20171215_163709_edited, Thirumoolanathar Temple, Puzhal, Thiruvallur

Thirumoolanathar Temple, Puzhal, Thiruvallur

Date built:–
Deity:Thirumoolanathar
Architectural style:Dravidian architecture
Major festivals
Locale:Puzhal
District::Thiruvallur
Address:Thirumoolanathar Temple,Puzhal,Thiruvallur District – 600 066
Phone+91 9566258425
 Thirumoolanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Puzhal, a Chennai Suburb in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Thirumoolanathar and Mother is called as Sornambigai. This Temple is situated in the road just opposite the Puzhal prison. This Temple is famous for cure of persons affected by mental (psychological) problems.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Sundarar, Thirumoolar worshiped Lord Shiva of this temple (Hence Lord Shiva is called as Thirumoolanathar).  Agasthiyar also had Lord Shiva’s Kalyana Kolam darshan here.

It was believed that the temple is 1300 years old and constructed during Pallava period.

The temple is facing east with Dwajasthambam, Palipeedam and Nandhi facing the sanctum. Presiding Deity is called as Thirumoolanathar. The Lingam is big and faces east. Lord is a Swayambu Moorthy looks beautiful in Nagabarana kavasam. Niruthiya Lingam, Dhakshina Moorthy, Maha Vishnu (in place of Lingothbavar), Brahma and Durgai are the Koshta Idols located around the sanctum walls. On Purnima days special abhishekam is performed for curing Mental illness.

Mother is called as Sornambigai. She is housed in a separate shrine with Mahendri Varahi, Brahmini, Maheswari and Narayani as Koshta Idols around the sanctum walls. There are shrines for Maha Ganapathy, Sri Anjaneyar, Maha Prathiyangara Devi, Sarabeswarar, Kasi Viswanathar & Visalakshi, Nagar, Navagrahas, Bairavar, Sandikeswarar in the outer prakaram.

See also  Swaminathaswamy temple, Swamimalai, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu

There are shrines for Sakthi Ganapathy, Shiva Lingam, Gajalakshmi, Veera Bhadra, Lord Murugan with his consorts Valli and Devasena, Ashtothra Lingam, Maha Saraswathy, 63 Nayanmars, Swarna Akarshana Bairavar, Chandran, Suryan and a mandapam in the inner prakaram. There is an underground passage and it is believed that it goes to Thirumullaivayil and Thiruvotriyur. There is a temple tank opposite to the temple. There is ample parking space near the tank.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Prayers

If the mentally affected people come here and offer worship they will get cured. The best time for the cure is the Pournami (full moon) day of the Mithuna masa (Gemini zodiac – normally falling in the 2nd half of May month of English calendar). On this day the idol of the deity will be having special abhisheka (sacred bathing of the idol). The Abhishek is done with a mixture of extracts (juices) of 64 medicinal plants. People with mental trouble should visit on these occasions and witness the abhisheka and take the prasad (a material substance that is first offered to a deity and then consumed). The prasad is the juice used for the abhisheka of the idol.

Photo Gallery

How to Reach:

The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Puzhal Jail Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Redhills, 10 Kms from Korattur Railway Station, 9 Kms from Villivakkam Railway Station, 14 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 15 Kms from Egmore Railway Station, 14 Kms from Koyambedu Chennai Mofussil Bus Terminus, 28 Kms from Chennai Airport, 41 Kms from Thiruvallur and 14 Kms from Chennai. Puzhal is on the way to Red hills on the Nellore route and lot of town buses are available from Koyambedu. Get down at overhead tank bus stop (opposite to Puzhal new prison) and the temple is about 700 meters off main road.

See also  Shriya Devi Temple, Thamaraipakkam, Thiruvallur

Contact Details

Thirumoolanathar Temple,
Puzhal,
Thiruvallur District – 600 066
Mobile: +91 9566258425

Browse Temples in India

Recent Posts

था आया सूं सुधरे काज पधारो कीर्तन में गणराज Lyrics, Video, Bhajan, Bhakti Songs

गणपति बप्पा के भक्तों के लिए प्रस्तुत है एक सुंदर राजस्थानी शैली में रचा गया भजन – “था आया सूं सुधरे काज पधारो कीर्तन में गणराज”। इस भजन में भक्त गणराज श्री गणेश जी से निवेदन करता है कि…

शरण में आ पड़ा तेरी प्रभु मुझको भुलाना ना Lyrics, Video, Bhajan, Bhakti Songs

“शरण में आ पड़ा तेरी प्रभु मुझको भुलाना ना” एक अत्यंत भावुक और आत्मा को छू जाने वाला भजन है, जिसे मधुर स्वर में सुधांशु जी महाराज ने प्रस्तुत किया है। यह भक्ति गीत प्रभु श्रीहरि की शरणागति, करुणा…

ओ अवसर हे राम भजन रो सुता कोई मत रिज्यो रे Lyrics, Video, Bhajan, Bhakti Songs

“ओ अवसर है राम भजन रो सुता कोई मत रिज्यो रे” एक अत्यंत प्रेरणादायक राम भजन है जिसे सुखदेव जी महाराज ने अपनी भावपूर्ण वाणी से प्रस्तुत किया है। यह भक्ति गीत जीवन की नश्वरता और राम नाम की…

ये बाबा तो मेरा रखवाला है लिरिक्स | Shyam Baba Bhajan Lyrics | Rajni Ji Bhakti Song

Ye Baba To Mera Rakhwala Hai एक भावुक और आत्मिक भजन है जो श्याम बाबा की कृपा और संरक्षण की भावना को दर्शाता है। जब जीवन में अंधेरा छा जाए, जब राह न दिखे—तब यही बाबा हमारे साथ होते…

बाबा तेरा प्यार मिला मिल गया जग सारा लिरिक्स | Baba Bhajan Lyrics Hindi | Sunanda Choubisa Bhakti Song

Baba Tera Pyar Mila Mil Gaya Jag Saara एक भावपूर्ण भक्ति गीत है जो भक्ति, आस्था और दिव्य प्रेम से ओतप्रोत है। इस सुंदर भजन को सुनंदा चौबीसा ने मधुर स्वर में गाया है और कपिल शर्मा द्वारा रचित…

गुरु सम दाता नाही जगत के माही लिरिक्स | Guru Bhajan in Hindi | Manohar Parsoya Bhakti Song

Guru Sam Data Nahi Jagat Ke Mahi एक अत्यंत प्रेरणादायक गुरु भजन है जिसे मनोहर परसोया ने स्वरबद्ध किया है। यह भजन गुरु की महिमा, उसकी कृपा, और संसार में गुरु की तुलना न होने वाले दाता के रूप…

म्हारा सतगुरु देवे उपदेश चालो सतसंग में लिरिक्स | Bhajan Lyrics in Hindi | Manohar Parsoya

Mhara Satguru Deve Updesh Chalo Satsang Mein – एक आध्यात्मिक भजन जो जीवन को सत्य और साधना की ओर प्रेरित करता है। यह भजन मनोहर परसोया द्वारा गाया गया है और सत्संग की महिमा, गुरु की कृपा और मानव…