Sri Mangalyeshwarar Shiva Temple

Young unmarried women-especially those born under Uthiram pray at this temple seeking Lord’s blessing for early marriage, removal of hurdles causing delay in marriage, long and happy martial life. People suffering from chronic pain in their feet are relived of their ailment after prayers to Mangalyeswarar.

The legend here is conenctedwith Mangalya maharishishtarshi who was born under Uthiram Nakshthiram. Marriages of Agasthiyar, Vashshtar and Bhairava Maharishis were conducted under his aegis. He is supposed to have all the powers of his penance in his palms. He is the Guru of the Angels that bless the marriages. At the auspicious time that is suitable for marriage, these Angels are believed to be visiting this temple to pray to Mangalyeshwarar and re-energise their power to bless married women with a long and happy martial life. Their blessings are always at the peak during Uthira Nakshathiram. It is because of this reason that the Kalyana Utsavam or the celestial wedding of the God and goddessare held during this time period.