Melmaruvathur temple

Melmaruvathur Temple History, Timings, Route info

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

S.No	Month	Details
1	Apr-May	Chitra Pournami
2	Jul -Aug	2 day Aadi Pooram
3	Sep-Oct	Navaratri

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.

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