Tiruchendur Temple

Tiruchendur Temple From Tiruchendur

  • Temple Peculiarity

In accordance with the traditions of this temple, devotees take on various personas, transforming themselves into figures like Goddess Kali, kings, monkeys, beggars, and more. They then roam the nearby streets, seeking alms from the local community. The money collected is offered to Goddess Mutharamman as a symbol of devotion. Additionally, it is believed that those suffering from ailments such as smallpox, chickenpox, or eye problems will find relief from their suffering by visiting the temple.

  • Mythology

According to legend, Goddess Amman appeared in the dream of a sculptor, instructing him to carve her statue and present it to a priest from Kulasai. In honor of her divine command to shape her own image, the goddess was named Mutharamman, signifying that the creation of her idol was by her own will.

  • Festivals

Kulasekarapattinam hosts a grand 10-day Dasara (Dussehra) celebration, second only to Mysore’s, starting with a flag hoisting ceremony. Held annually in September or October, the festival attracts numerous devotees. Other key festivals celebrated at the temple include Maha Shivaratri, Rahu Pooja, and Villaku Pooja.

  • Travel
  • Thiruvananthapuram and Tuticorin airport is handy to this temple.
  • There are bus facilities to this temple from Thiruchendur, which is only about 12 km away from this temple
  • The nearby railway station is in Thiruchendur.