2017-09-24 (1)jughgui, Sapthamadha Temple, Manakkal, Trichy
2017-09-24 (1)jughgui, Sapthamadha Temple, Manakkal, Trichy

Sapthamadha Temple, Manakkal, Trichy

Date built:–
Deity:Sapthamadha
Architectural style:Dravidian architecture
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Locale:Manakkal
District::Trichy
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 Sapthamadha Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Saptha Madhas (Brahmi, Maheswari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Rudrani, Gaumari and Chamundi) located at Manakkal Village near Lalgudi Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. The temple is about 800 years old.

Architecture

Legend / Local stories

Chettiappar was a tantric from Kerala who never used his powers against any one. Trading, especially in turmeric was his main profession. He once came to Manakkal. He saw the Saptha Madhas bathing in a tank before him. They were Brahmi, Maheswari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Rudrani, Gaumari and Chamundi. He offered them his turmeric stock which they did not need. Chettiappar was not sad that he could not sell his stock but was sad that it was not needed by such divine angels. He wanted to sell his turmeric even by threatening them. He began to take the ornaments they have left on the steps of the tank.

Goumari noticed it and called him. She offered to buy his turmeric. The trader asked for how much value, one coin or two coins. Goumari picked up a flower from her hair and asked him to give an equal weight. His turmeric could not stand before the weight of the flower. He placed all his stock – many bags – the flower side did not raise at all. He realized that the seven virgins were not simply ordinary humans but divines. He fell at their feet and sought their pardon. He built a temple there for the Saptha Madhas.

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Though Saptha Madha temples are generally facing north, this is facing east. Presiding Deity is Gowmari and Sapthamadhas. Saptha Madhas grace from the sanctum sanctorum. The prakara of the temple is home to shrines of Madurai Veeran, Chettiappar, Dwara Palakis, Karuppannan and Ayyanar. Elephant and Horse Vahans are also in the prakara. Madurai Veeran shrine is on the left of the main shrine. Chettiappar statue is in the right side of Maha Mandapam. On the entrance of the Maha Mandapam are Dwarapalakis (security deities) on both sides.

Horses and elephants are carved on the pillars. Ayyanar is on the elephant while Karuppannasami is on the horse. Devotees use to offer garlands to this horse vahana also to recover loans advanced by them to others. Sthala Vriksham is Naruvali Tree. Devotees use to circumambulate the tall and broad Naruvali tree in the prakara for child boon. The deities of the temple are the Kula Devatha of thousands of families in the area.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Karagam festival following the Masi new moon day (Amavasya) is very famous in this temple. This is an art of dancing fast and round by men and women holding a pot on their head with such balance without holding them by hand. Thousands participate in the festival. Laksharchana (chanting the names of Shakti one lakh times) is dedicated to Mother during the 10 days of Navarathri. The Thayir Pavadai festival on the 10th day is very famous. The floor of Artha Mandapa would be covered with curd rice. After offering the same as Nivedhana to Goumari, it is distributed as Prasad to devotees.

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Prayers

Women pray to Saptha Madhas for the longevity of their Mangal Sutras. Devotees pray to Karuppannasami for recovery of loans advanced and for happy wedding. Devotees perform abishek to Mother Goumari and offer vastras.

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How to Reach:

The Temple is located at about 250 meters Manakkal Mandapam Bus Stop, 1 Km from Lalgudi Bus Station, 1.5 Kms form Lalgudi, 2 Kms from Lalgudi Railway Station, 7 Kms from Anbil, 24 Kms from Trichy and 29 Kms from Trichy Airport.

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