Sri Masilamaniswara Swamy Temple Timings – Thirumullaivoyal

 

Sri Masilamaniswara Swamy Temple is located in Thirumullaivoyal in Tiruvallur district in the state of Tamilnadu.


Here Lord Shiva is Mullaivananadar, Mullaivaneswarar, Yoodhika Parameswarar and he is swaymabhu.


Sri Kodiyidai Nayagi is the consort of Lord Shiva.


The temple is incarnated by the hymns of Sundarar, Ramalinga Swamigal and Arunagirinathar. This is the 22nd of the 32 Thevara sthalams in the Thondai regions of South india.


No Abhisheka is performed to Lingam.


A Padarasa lingam is placed in a separate shrine for Pujas. The Rasalingam is made out of mercury and silver that is kept in Sanctum.


The Nandhi Vahana of Lord Shiva accompanied a king in his war against demons. Here Nandi is looking at opposite direction to Lord Shiva


There are also shrines for Sri Kusalapureeswarar and Sri Cholapureeswarar in the corridors and these lingams are believed to be worshipped by Lava and Kusha the sons of Lord Rama.


This temple was built in Dravidian style of architecture.


This temple has 5 tier Rajagopuram.


Ganapathi, Dakshinamoorthy, Lord Vishnu, Brahma and Durga are the idols surrounding the sanctum.


Kalyana theertham , Agni theertham, Subramanya theertham and river Palaru are the theerthams associated with the temple.


It is believed that Lord Maha Vishnu, Brahma, Murugan, Rama, Lakshmana, Krishna, Surya, Chandra, Sage Bhrigu, Vasistha, Sudama, Durvasa and all 27 Nakshatras have worshipped the lord and received blessings.


Sage Vasistha performed penance here and got the divine cow Kamadenu as a reward for his devotion.


Vaikasi Brahmotsavam in May-June, Masi Float festival in February – March, Aani Vasantha Ustav in June – July are the main festivals celebrated here.


Garlands are offered to Nandi during the pujas are worn by the devotees facing wedding problems and those concerned about their childern’s health. But this practice is not followed on new moon, full moon, Kruthika star and Pradosham days.


Best time to Visit – September to February


Traditional dress is allowed for darshan.


Temple Timings


6.30 am to 12.00 pm

4.00 pm to 8.00 pm


How to reach the Temple


20 kms from Chennai

28 kms from Tiruvallur


Nearby Temples


Vallikollaimedu, Sri Thiruverkadu Karumariamman Temple – 9 kms

Thirumazhisai, Sri Jagannatha Perumal Temple – 12 kms

Cholavaram, Sri Sengalamman Temple – 15 kms

Narasingapuram, Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple – 27 kms

Periyapalayam, Sri Imukteeswarar Temple – 31 kms

Chinnakavanam, Sri Noortreteeswarar Temple – 29 kms

Thirupachur, Sri Vaacheeswarar Temple – 30 kms

Poondi, Sri Oontreeswarar Temple – 35 kms

Korukkambedu, Sri Tiruvirkolanadhar Temple – 43 kms

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