Top 4 Must Visit temples in Tamilnadu for Marriage Boon
India being a traditional country, parents believe that their children’s marriage is their own responsibility. So they take a lot of effort to accomplish their task at right time by finding a perfect match for them. Now, one of the most common problems that are faced in these marriages is actually not being able to find the right match and getting delayed for marriage. A person’s horoscope can tell the problem based on the positions of the planets. But when it comes to the solution, the only way is to visit the temples and seek the blessings of the Supreme Power.
Here are the Top 4 Must Visit temples for Marriage Boon!!
Sri Mangaleeshwarar Temple – Idaiyatrumangalam
First in the list is Mangalambikai Sametha Sri Mangaleeshwarar Temple. As the name suggests, “Mangalyam” means Thali and so it’s clearly the apt temple for marriage boon.
The temple is near a place called Lalgudi that is around 22Kms from Trichy bus stand. Unmarried women born in Uthira Nakshathiram visit this temple to clear away the hurdles causing the delay in marriage. Here, we have a deity of one of the divine rishi named “Maangalya Maharishi” who was born on Uthira Nakshatram. He is considered to be the guru of all Devas and the one who blesses them on their wedding with Akshathai (Turmeric coated rice). It is also told that he is the person who decides the auspicious time for their marriage. He offers his prayers to Lord Maangaleeswarar every day to strengthen his power.
Women who seek the blessings for their marriage will have to light Ghee lamp in front of Maangalya Maharishi. Once the marriage is fixed, the first marriage invitation will be kept at the divine feet of Mangalya Maharishi in order invite him to grace their marriage. So, it is so clear that one, who seeks to get married, must visit this sthalam.
Sri Vedapureeshwarar Temple – Thiruvedhikudi
Next is the Mangaiyarkarasi sametha Sri Vedapureeshwarar Temple in a place called Thiruvedhikudi near Tiruvaiyaru. The main god is Lord Shiva and is called by the name Vedapureeshwarar or Vazhaimadunathar (Vazhai – Banana. Lord appearing from plantain field).
The Sthala Purana says that an Asuran grabbed the Vedas from Lord Brahma and went deep into the sea. Then Lord Vishnu took an Avatar and got back the Vedas from the Asuran. Since all the Vedas were with an Asura, they all got the dosham. So all the Vedas performed Tapas towards Lord Shiva in this sthalam. Since all the Vedas performed tapas, this sthalam is called as “Tiru Vedhikkudi” and lord Shiva is called as “Vedhupureeswarar”.
The Goddess her is Mangaiyarkarasi (Mangayar – Women, Arasi – Queen) meaning Queen of all Women. Women who seek good husband offer Sarees, Thali and do Sandana Kappu to the Goddess. People, whose marriage gets delayed because of Sevvai Dosham, visit the temple and do abishekam for Lord Subramanya. This will reduce the effect of their dosham.
From the hymns of Thirunavukarasar and Gnana Sambandar, it is very clear that this is one of the dosha Nivarthi sthalam for marriages. By offering prayers and Abishekam to the Lord here, devotees will surely get a good life partner. After getting married, both the bride and the groom visit this temple as a note of Thanks and do special pooja.
Sri Sishta Guru Natheshwarar Temple – Tiruthalur
The next significant temple for marriage boon is the Sivaloka Nayagi sametha Sishta Gurunathar temple. The temple is located in the place called Tiruthalur in Cuddalore district. The main deity is Lord Shiva in the form of Lingam and is known by the names Sishta Guru Natheshwarar / Thava Neri Aaludayar. The Goddess is Poongkodhai / Sivaloka Nayaki.
The Sthala Purana says when Saint Sundarar was traveling towards this place (Tiruthalur) from Thiruvennainallur, Thenpennai river was flowing in between and so he could not reach this place. So he sang Thevara Padal about Lord Shiva from the other bank of the river. Being impressed by the hymns, the God and the Goddess came in the disguise of an elderly couple and helped Sundarar to cross the river in a small boat. Once he reached the other shore, the Lord Shiva hid Himself and Sundarar could not find Him. The old man came and told Sundarar that the person whom he is searching for is right above him. As he said, Sundarar had a darshan of Lord Shiva and Goddess Ambika on Rishaba Vahana on the Gopuram of the temple. Sundarar pleaded lord Shiva to teach him the lessons on Tapas (penance). So Lord Shiva imparted his teachings at this sthala and so the Lord is known as Sishta Guru Nathar / Thava Neri Aaludayar.
Another Sthala Purana says that, when the wedding of Lord Shiva happened with Goddess Parvathi in Mt. Kailash, Lord Shiva ordered the Sage Agasthiyar to travel to the South direction in order to balance the level of the earth (Since everybody has moved to North to witness the Grand wedding !!). During this travel, the sage Agasthiyar installed Shiva lingam and Goddess Ambikai at various places throughout his route. In this sthala too, he installed Shiva Lingam facing the West direction and the Ambikai facing the North direction (Since the wedding is taking place in the North). This form of North facing Goddess is a very rare one.
This place is also a Guru sthalam and special poojas are performed for Lord Shiva and Guru Dakshina Murthy to get rid of Marriage Doshams. People who seek the blessing for their marriage, light the Ghee Deepams and do Vilva Archanai for 7 weeks. It is strongly believed that by doing so, all the doshas of marriage will get cleared and the marriage will be fixed soon.
Sri Kalyanasundareshwarar Temple – Thirumanancheri
Another important temple for removing the obstacles of marriage is the Shri Kokilambika Sametha Sri Kalyanasundareshwarar temple located at the place called Thirumananchery in Nagapattinam District. Thirumancheri – ‘Thirumana’ means Marriage, ‘Cheri’ means Village.
As the name suggests, it’s the place where Lord Shiva married Parvathi. The Sthala Purana says that Goddess Parvathi was once cursed and so took the form of a normal person on Earth. She lived in the ashram of the sage Bharata Muni as his daughter. Later Bharata Muni approached Lord Shiva to marry his daughter and his wish was fulfilled in this sthala.
Another Sthala Purana says, once Lord took the form of Dakshina Murthy (i.e) in the form of deep meditation. That time, Manmadan, the Lord of Love shot an arrow of garland on Lord Shiva. Shiva got angry, opened his 3rd Eye and made Manmadan to ashes. Later Rathi Devi, wife of Manmadan prayed to Lord to get back his husband and she got him back in this sthala.
The special attraction of this temple is that the Lord showers his blessings by standing in a beautiful marriage pose along with Parvathi (Hand in Hand!!). Lord Kalyanasundarar stands as the bridegroom and the Goddess is seen standing next to him looking at his feet (Bowing her head in shyness !!). This is the only temple where you can witness such a glorious sight.
People who seek the blessings for their marriage can visit this place and offer special pooja for the God and the Goddess. For performing pooja, we need to get 2 garlands, 2 coconuts, turmeric, kumkum, banana, lemon, Camphor, ghee, Betel leaf and Betel nuts. On entering the temple we need to light 5 ghee deepam in the Deepa mandapam while the priest will perform the special pooja for Shri Kokilambika sametha Kalyanasundareshwarar. At the end of pooja, prasadam will be given. It includes the lemon and the garland. Lemon should be made as juice and it should be consumed without adding sugar or salt. The garland should be kept safely in the pooja room. Once the marriage is fixed, the couple should visit the temple again and offer that garland in the temple tank.
Marriage is one of the special occasions that need to happen on time in the life of every Bride and Bridegroom. So do visit these temples and have a Happy married Life!!
