Saturday 11 May 2024

Kalugasalamoorthy Temple in Kalugumalai, in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. VIDEO

 


Kalugasalamoorthy Temple in Kalugumalai, a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Holy Name : Sri Kalugasalamoorthy Temple

God : Sri Kalugasala Moorthi ( Sri Murugan )

Goddess : Sri Valli, Sri Deivanai

Location : Kalugumalai, Tuticorin District, Tamil Nadu, India

History & Importance :

  • Lord Muruga gives darsan here with six hands, but one head.
  • Unlike in other temples, the images of Valli and Devasena in standing posture are installed opposite to Murugan, instead of the places right and left to him.
  •  The walls are adorned with the carvings of beautiful figures.
  • Famous rock cut temple.
  • Gods like Ramar,Anumar, Karudalvar were finely carved on 108 pillars.
  • Famous for Saiva – Vaishnava relation.
  • One of the three temples where Lord Murugan is west facing.

Benefits: Guru Mangala temple, Gives marriage and children, Relief from Sevaai Dosa, Guru Dosa.

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