Mahadanapuram Mahalakshmi Temple Story And History – Goddess Lakshmi Temple at Mahadanapuram in Tamil Nadu
Story And History of Mahadanapuram
Mahalakshmi Temple
Legend has it that Goddess Lakshmi appeared here when demon
Andhakasura was chasing her. She took refuge in the land and asked Kurumbas who
were residents of the land to protect her.
The Kurumbas protected her by invoking Shiva. They broke
coconut with their bare head to please Shiva. They did this as coconut has
three eyes and Shiva is also three-eyed.
Pleased with their devotion, Shiva appeared and killed the
demon and protected the Kurumbas and Goddess Lakshmi.
Goddess Lakshmi decided to stay here and protect her
devotees. It is said that Kurumbas had covered Goddess Lakshmi with wool reared
from their sheep.
Other Details
It is believed that the temple was built by the famous Krishnadevaraya of the Vijayanagara Empire.
Goddess Lakshmi worshipped here is dark in color and is
Swayambhu – appeared on its own.
Prayers are offered here for early marriage and for success
in educational matters. The temple is famous as many childless couple have
found relief after offering prayers here.
A unique ritual performed here by devotees has made the
temple famous. People clean shave their hair on the head and break coconuts for
wish fulfillment and after wishes are fulfilled.
Morning Opening and Darshan Timing is from 6:00 AM to 11:00
AM
Evening Opening and Darshan Timing is from 4:00 PM to 9:00
PM
Location
Mahadanapuram Mahalakshmi is
located on the State Highway 66. The temple is around 25 km east of