Irumudi Dates will be around 5Dec – 20Jan. (not exact dates)

Irumudi Cost: R.300

Trains will have a temporary stoppage at Melmaruvathur on these special days for 1 min.

Darshan waiting time: 4-5 hours (approx)

Age Limit: No restriction

Irumudi for the new Malai cost around Rs.1500 – Rs.2000.

Sakthi Malai Duration: 3 -5 days.

Dress Code:

Women: Red Saree and Blouse

Men: Red Dhoti and Upper Cloth

Melmaruvathur Irumudi Procedure

1. The devotee practice the rituals for 3 -5 days.
2. Some devotees will make it for 1 day as well.
3. One must fast till they take the Irumudi.
4. Must have Veg food during these days.
5. Devotees perform Angapradakshinam around 5 am.
6. The devotees are advised to segregate the materials inside the Irumudi.
7. Abhishekam water will be offered to the devotee after Darshan.
8. Tickets can be booked in online well in advance.

Pooja Benefits

1. Family Well being
2. Will be relieved from evil effects
3. Good health
4. For spouse long life.

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Melmaruvathur Abhishekam

No.Of persons allowed: One family.

Timings: 3:00 am – 4:00 am. Daily to Swayambu Idol.

The devotees who wear Malai will have Darshan from close distance compared to General public Darshan.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit for General Public.

Darshan Ticket Cost: Free entry for all.

Abhishekam Duration: 1 hour.

The Devotees are allowed to watch the Abhishekam performed to the deity during the peak season.

Reference Link: details

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The above-mentioned Melmaruvathur Temple Timings differ on special days. No break time during festival days.

Expected Darshan waiting Time on festival days: 5 -6 hours.

Darshan Ticket Cost: Free entry

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Reference Link: details

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In the 1960s, Local noticed miracle that milk started oozing out of the Neem tree. Surprisingly, the milk tasted sweet though it is from the Neem tree.

On 28 Nov 1966, due to heavy rains, the neem tree was uprooted from its place. A swayambu Idol was found beneath the root. The devotees realised that it is because of the Swayambu the milk tasted sweet.

The devotees unearthed the Swayambu and installed Idol. on 25Nov 1977, Aadi Parasakthi Amman Idol was installed inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.

Melmaruvathur Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 3:00 am – 1:00 pm

Evening Hours: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Darshan Ticket Cost: Free entry for all.

Important Festival Dates

Darshan Waiting Time: 3 – 4 hours. Depends on the crowd.

Irumudi

Sakthi Malai will be performed by the devotees as per their ability. It can be 1 day to 45 days. It is believed that those who wear this Sakthi Malai will be blessed with Good health and Family well being.

The devotees are allowed to perform Abishegam with their own hands to the Swayambu.

Those who practice this Malai sincerely and performing Agapradhakshanam in fasting yields good results.

How to reach Melmaruvathur temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Chennai which is 77 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest Railway station is at Chengalpattu which is 35 Km away.

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Chennai, Chengalpattu, Tindivanam, Bangalore etc.

Reference Link: details

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