The temple attracts a large crowd where my wife is a regula walker bhakthai. Hardly 100 feet away from my home. KR
On Mon, 5 Aug 2024 at 22:17, Jambunathan Iyer <[email protected]> wrote: > Temple around Chennai: Collection & count No. 90 > Muppathamman Temple, T Nagar, Chennai 600017 > > We are regular visitors to this Great Muppathamman Temple. This is located > in T Nagar Griffith Road near to Panagal Park. The temple is well > maintained. Poojas and Abishegams are being conducted regularly. Temple is > will be crowded on Tuesdays and Fridays. > > > Temple is open from 6.00 AM till 9 PM. Adi month as usual special for this > Muppathamman also. Apart from Muppathamman, You can worship Navagraha, > Vinayagar, Lord Murugan, Ayyappan and Anjaneya. > It is believed that our wish will be fulfilled, once you pray this Goddess > Mupathamman. > > I had been visiting this Great temple for the last 45 years. This is > centrally located at T Nagar Griffith Road, near to Panagal Park. The Next > Building is Sri Ramakrishna Asrama. this temple is owned by a Private > Party. Neatly maintained. All the poojas and Abishegams are being conducted > very regularly. > > According to an Elderly aged Devotee thousand years ago mabalam > particularly this area was an agricultural land in a devotee’s dream > Muppathamma appeared as a tree between arasu and neeam tree. When woke in > the early hours it was visible and immediately he started worshiping along > with few other devotees . Later Muppogam and Vilai excavated for > cultivation they found the idol of Devi from the ground. They placed the > Idol near the tree and started worshiping the same. The temple is said to > be more than 1000 Years. > > In the sanctum sanctorum, grace and mercy abound, Muppatman is seen in the > sitting posture. It is believed that if people with naga dosha come here > and worship and pray to Mupadhamman, the dosha will be removed If you light > a lamp on a lemon peel and worship for nine consecutive weeks on Tuesdays > or Fridays. > > You can see a Very Big Pambu Puthu in the temple. There the devotees pray > for getting relived of Naga dhaosham > > This temple is much crowded on Tuesdays and Fridays. You can witness good > number of people visiting this Great Temple during Adi Month. Navaratri is > being celebrated in a grand manner in this temple. They are also keeping > very big "Golu" during Navaratri days. Once you pray this Goddess, all your > worries get vanished. By visiting this temple, you can also worship Lord > Vinayaga, Muruga, Ayyappa, Anjaneya and Navagraham. > > Please do visit this temple once to see the difference and get > Muppathamman"s blessings. > > Nearest Bus Station: T. Nagar & Bus stop : Pangal Park > Nearest Railway Station: Mambalam (T. Nagar) well connected with EMU and > soon will be connected with Metro Trains and the Station is Panagal Park. > > Story of Muppathamman Temple: > > The Divine Appearance > Many years ago, in a small village that is now part of modern Chennai, the > residents were plagued by various misfortunes. They faced natural > calamities, illnesses, and the constant threat of evil forces. The > villagers prayed fervently to the gods for protection and relief from their > troubles. > > The Vision of Muppathamman > One night, a devout villager had a divine vision. In his dream, the > goddess Parvati appeared, manifesting as Muppathamman, a fierce yet > compassionate form. She assured him that she would protect the village from > all harm and restore peace and prosperity. The goddess instructed the > villager to establish a shrine at a specific spot, promising that her > presence there would safeguard the community. Inspired by this vision, the > villager shared his experience with the others. United by hope and faith, > the villagers decided to build a small shrine at the location mentioned in > the dream. They installed an idol of Muppathamman and began to offer > regular prayers and rituals. > > Soon after the shrine was established, the villagers began to notice > significant changes. The calamities ceased, illnesses reduced, and a sense > of peace and well-being returned to the village. Stories of miraculous > healings and fulfilled wishes spread, drawing more devotees to the shrine. > People from neighboring areas started visiting, seeking the blessings of > the powerful goddess. > > As the number of devotees grew, so did the shrine. Contributions from the > community and visiting pilgrims helped in expanding and renovating the > structure. The small shrine gradually evolved into a grand temple, complete > with intricate carvings and vibrant decorations that are characteristic of > South Indian temple architecture. > > A Center of Faith and Festivals > The Muppathamman Temple became a central part of the local culture and > religious practices. It hosts several festivals throughout the year, with > Navaratri being the most prominent. During Navaratri, the temple is adorned > with lights and flowers, and special ceremonies are conducted to honor the > goddess. Devotees believe that praying to Muppathamman during this festival > brings special blessings. > > Continued Reverence > To this day, the Muppathamman Temple remains a revered site for > worshippers. It stands as a testament to the enduring faith of the people > and their belief in the protective power of Muppathamman. The temple not > only serves as a place of worship but also as a symbol of hope, healing, > and community spirit. > > Beliefs of Muppathamman Temple &There are specific beliefs associated with > the Muppathamman Temple: > > Tuesdays and Fridays: Considered particularly auspicious for visiting, > with some devotees crawling the temple grounds 108 times as a form of > penance or devotion. > > Naga Dosha Relief: Some believe praying here can alleviate the negative > effects of “Naga Dosha” (astrological placement of serpents). > > Marriage and Children: Specific rituals involving lemon lamps and garlands > are observed on special days, seeking blessings for marriage and children. > > Myths include the origin from a sacred anthill, the unearthing of the > idol, and the belief that Muppathamman fulfills wishes and protects > devotees. > > These days are considered auspicious for visiting the temple. Some > devotees perform a devotional act by crawling the temple premises 108 times > on these days. > > Devotees believe praying to Muppathamman brings relief from troubles, > fulfills wishes, and cures ailments, especially related to children’s > health. > > Divine Protection: Devotees believe that Muppathamman provides strong > protection against evil forces and negative influences. Many come to the > temple seeking her blessings for safety and well-being. > Healing Powers: The goddess is also believed to have healing powers. > People with health issues often visit the temple to pray for recovery and > relief from ailments. > > Fulfillment of Wishes: It is a common belief that sincere prayers and > offerings to Muppathamman can lead to the fulfillment of desires and > aspirations, whether they pertain to personal, professional, or family > matters. > > Legend of Origin: According to local legend, the temple’s origin is linked > to a miraculous event where the goddess appeared to protect the community, > leading to the establishment of the Muppathamman Temple in her honor. This > story reinforces the belief in her protective and nurturing nature. > > N Jambunathan Rengarajapuram-Kodambakkam-Chennai-Mob:9176159004 > > *" What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you > become by achieving your goals. 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