Mahendrapalli

Padal Petra Sthalam, Nagapattinam District

God

Thirumeni Azhagar, Somasundar, facing east

Goddess

Vadivambal, Vadivambigai, facing south

Other Deities

Veda Ganapathi, Muruga, Kasiviswanadar, Visalakshi, Perumal, Bairavar, Suryan, Chandran, Nataraja, Sivakamiammai, Manickavasagar, Thirugnanasambandar, Chandikeswari, Chandikeswarar

Mahendrapalli is a small east facing temple with a 3 tier Rajagopuram and Temple Tank in front. In the Tamil month of Panguni the Sun’s rays fall upon the lord for a week.To facilitate this the Nandi’s head is moved slightly to the left.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Mahendratheertham, Indratheertham

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – Kandamaram, Thazhai (Pandanus utilis), Vilvam (Aegle marmelos)

History

Thevaram Hymns have been rendered by Thirugnanasambandar (7th Century CE) for the Lord here at Mahendrapalli.

Legend

Indra, Brahma, Surya, Chandra, Animals, Birds, Aquatic beings and Reptiles are believed to have prayed to the lord here at Mahendrapalli and performed poojas.

Directions

After Chidambaram cross the kollidam river bridge and take a right to Mahendrapalli which is about 19kms junction.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest are Chidambaram and Sirkazhi.

Padal Petra Sthalams