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Pandi Kovil:

Pandi kovil, one of the famous temple of Madurai dedicated to Pandi Muneeswarar who is savior ( Kaval Deivam) of Madurai. Pandi Muneeswarar is a powerful god. Lord Pandi Muneeswarar is said to be an ancient ruler of Madurai who is related with the Tamil epic "Silapathikaram". People from various regions of South Tamilnadu worship here for their wellness. This temple is just 2 kms from Mattuthavani bus terminal of Madurai.The temple was a small hut when it was first built and then it was developed as what today the temple. Lord Pandi Muneeswarar is often called as Pandi Ayya.
He grants and blesses the devotees who worship him. He is showering his graces to all in a seated position (Padmasanam). Lord Pandi Muneeswarar is bedecked with white cloth and colourful flower garlands. He is offered with milk, Pongal, Rosewater and Javvadhu. The other deities gracing here are Vinayagar behind the temple, Aandi Ayya who is believed to be Lord Subramanya by the people which has no form but only steps and a mount. The other important deity is Samaya Karuppar who is believed to be the assistant of Lord Pandi Ayya.

History:

Two hundred years ago a group of people immigrated to Madurai from near Karur. The place was a dense forest. The migrated people tented on a place which is today's Pandi Kovil. An old lady named Valliammai was also there in the group who had dream in the night. In that dream, a long beard saint appeared and said that he was the ancient ruler of Madurai named Pandiya Nedunchezhiyan who gave misjudgment to Kovalan, husband of Kannagi. For that I was born again as human and did penance against Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva accepted my prayers and I surrendered the feet and this place once my palace. Dig here, my idol is there in eight feet depth and built a temple for me. I will save you and your group from all the problems. After saying this he disappeared. Valliammal told about this dream to everyone and dig the place and found the idol of Pandi Muneeswarar. This place is now the Pandi Kovil. Another interesting story of Samaya Karuppar is once a white man going for hunting, came to the temple and asked Samaya Karuppar, how many animals will I kill today. Samaya Karuppar kept quiet. The White man could not hunt any animal got angry and came to temple and broke the head and hands of Samaya Karuppar. Before he left village the white man and his horse turned into stone. After this incident people are very scared of  Samaya Karuppar. Even today his idol is without head and hands.

Festivals:

There is no separate festival is celebrated for Lord Pandi Muneeswarar. In the month of Aadi ( July - August) Aandi ayya is offered mango worship. Lord Pandi Muneeswarar is specially worshiped for child boon and relief from ghosts and evil things. Devotees who pray for child boon tie a child cradle opposite to Pandi Ayya. Lord Pandi Muneeswarar is offered with sweet pongal, Samaya Karuppar with cattle,cocks and the steps of Aandi Ayya are covered with mango fruits.

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Contact:

Sri Pandi Muneeswarar kovil,

Uthangudi,

Madurai East,

Madurai.

How to reach:

Many buses available from Mattuthavani bus terminal of Madurai.

Nearest Railway station - Madurai.

Nearest Airport - Madurai.