Thirumayendrappalli - Thirumeni Azhagar Temple (Mahendrapalli)

• Meditation: I meditate on Lord Thirumeni Azhagar and Devi Vadivambal at Mahendrapalli.

• Greatness: The Thirumeni Azhagar Temple of Mahendrapalli is a Paadal Petra Sthalam whose glory was sung by the Nayanmars.

• Puranic Events:

1. Lord Shiva & Indra Deva: Indra deva worshipped Lord Shiva here to get relieved of the curse of sage Gautama due to his misdeed with Ahalya.

- Note: The Sun's rays directly fall on the Shiva Lingam for seven days during the month of Panguni (as if to worship the Lord). Therefore, this temple is famous for Surya Puja during the month of Panguni.

• Deities:
- Lord Thirumeni Azhagar
- Devi Vadivambal

• Sacred Geography:
- Sea: The Temple is near the sea shore.
- Mahendra Pushkarini: The Temple Tank.
- Vilvam Tree (or Bilva Tree): The Sthala Vriksha of the Temple.

• Location: Mahendrapalli Thirumeni Azhagar Temple is located in the Nagapattinam district of Tamil Nadu. The temple can be visited from Chidambaram (20 km).

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Meditations on Earth, Life and Dharma: >>

Om, May there be Peace in Heaven,
May there be Peace in the Sky,
May there be Peace in the Earth,

(Shanti Mantra of Upanishad)

Preserve Nature and Nature will Preserve Us,
Simplify Life and help Nature Thrive,
Plant Trees and make the Planet Green,
Connect with Earth, Connect with Dharma, Connect with Being.

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