Thirumundeecharam

Padal Petra Sthalam, Villupuram District

God

Sivaloganadar, Mundeesar, Mudeeswarar facing east

Goddess

Selvanayagi, Selvambigai, Soundarya Nayagi, Kaanarkuzhali, facing south in a seprate shrine

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Muruga, Somaskandar, Nalvar, Dakshinamurthy, Navagraha, Sapthamadargal, Durga, Ayyanar

Thirumundeecharam welcomes you with a large 5 tier Rajagopuram. The temple is situated on the banks of the River Malatar.

Holy Water – Brahma Theertham, Mundaga Theertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Vanni (Prosopis cineraria)

History

Thirumundeecharam temple goes back more than 1300 years. Thevaram Hymns have been rendered to the Lord here by Thirunavukkarasar (7th Century CE).

Legend

The name Thirumundeecharam is derived from the Dwarabalakara (guardians of the gate), Mundi – Mundeecharam. King Veerapandya has been blessed by the Lord here at Thirumundeecharam. Indra and Brahma are believed to have prayed here at Thirumundeecharam.

Directions

Thirumundeecharam is in a village called Gramam about 22 kilometers southeast of Thirukoviloor on the Panruti, Cuddalore Road. Drive on towards Panruti to see Idayar, Thiruvennainallur and Thirumundeecharam, in that order. All three are Paadal Petra Sthalams.

Stay and Food

Food – None locally. Closest is Thirukoviloor or Panruti

Padal Petra Sthalam Temples

Tamilnadu Temples