Lord Rama had commited sin by killing a person doing penance. Sri Raman, king of Ayodya killed Sambukan and brought back the Brahman to life. A hunter named Sambukan indulged in deep penance amidst fire in the Northern part of Sivasailam at the foot of Podhigai hills. According to Uthira Kandam of Epic Ramayana. River Vaipparu flows in the Southern part of this temple. The river formed as a result came to be known as Arjuna river. According to “Thiruthankal Temple Lore” once upon a time when Pancha Pandavas came here, Arjuna prayed to Goddess Ganga and split the earth with 'Varunakanai'(arrow) forming a river. River Arjuna flowing in the Northern part of this temple originates at Mahalinga hills known as Vathira Iruppu hills in the west. As two Ganges meet here it got its name Irukkangudi. This temple is located between the two rivers Vaipparu and Arjuna. Traditionally, Mother Mariamman appears in a sitting posture with left leg folded and the right hanging. Devotees worship all these deities and Mariamman in order. Kathavarayan and Vairavamurthi are in the east. Pechi Amman and Muppidari Amman are in separate shrines on the northwest. On the west are Vazha Vandha Amman and Rakachi Amman. Sri Nandeeswara and flag post-Kodimaram are in a line. The Artha Mandap and Maha Mandap are close to the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum is under a beautiful vimana.
It is vice-versa here.Arulmigu Mariamman Temple is located at Irukkangudi about 8 km East of Sathur on Thiruchendur Highway via Vilathikulam from Trichy, Madurai and Virudhunagar. Miracle Based: Traditionally, Mother Mariamman appears in a sitting posture with left leg folded and the right hanging. Pechi Amman and MuppidariĪmman are in separate shrines on the northwest. Sri Nandeeswara and flag post-KodimaramĪnd Rakachi Amman. The Artha Mandap and Maha Mandap are close to Then, She is the deity for the villagers taking care of their welfare.
The villagers found the idol of Mother Amman, built the Where the basket was placed and ordered them to take Her out and build a She herself was influenced by the power of Goddess and exclaimed that Amman was under the ground This happened 300 years ago between Arjuna and Vaiparuįilled her basket with the cow dung she gathered and was prepared to go home with Irukkankudi and flows further through Muthulapuram and Vilathikulam before Through Karivalam Vandha Nallur, Sattur, Kollampatti and joins Arjuna river in This place containing waters of all holy rivers. Shambavan in the entourage told Rama that Sage Agasthya had hidden a pot in Shiva hills, worshipped Lord Shiva and got relieved of the sin. Incurring the sin of killing Sambugan, Rama installed a Shivalinga in Angry Rama marched with His army and killedĭescribed in the Utharakanda of Ramayana). Penance standing in the midst of fire north of Shivashailam at the foot ofĭeath in Ayodhya when it was under Lord Rama’s rule. A hunter, Sambugan by name performed severe The river flowing on the south side is called Vaipparu. Arjuna prayed to Mother Ganga and pierced the earth with his arrow from The devotee thus gets the benefit of bathingĭuring their forest life, Pandavas were in this region, theyĬame to the foot of this hill for a bath. Is praised as Irukkankudi – between rivers – Mari Amman. Mother Mariamman is between two rivers, Arjuna and Vaiparu Realizing their wishes, devotees perform abishek and aaradhanas to Amman Troubles, small pox, pain in hands and legs pray to Mari Amman for relief. Those suffering from impaired vision, stomach pain and other Is always pleasant to their mind and soul. The belief among the devotees here that Aadi means Amman and Amman means Aadi Sri Irukkankudi Mari Amman temple, Irukkankudi, Sattur, Virudhunagar district. Aadi festival in July-August is grandly celebrated in the temple.