Mangadu

Moolavar:	Kamakshi
Thala Virutcham :	Mango
Old year :	2000-3000 years old
City :	Mangadu
District :	Kanchipuram
State :	Tamil Nadu

Sri Marundeeswarar temple: In this Mangadu the Goddess Sri Kamakshi came and started her penance standing on the PANCHAGNI in the midst of forest of Mango trees. Then Lord Siva appeared before Goddess Kamakshi and married her at Kancheepuram. In the same way, if any unmarried Girl, comes and offers vows to Sri Kamakshi, she gets married very soon.

Sri Kamakshi in mangadu: Siva and Devi were sporting in their garden in the Mount Kailash. Devi in her playful mood closed the eyes of Lord Siva. Immediately the whole creation fell into eternal darkness. Goddess craved Siva's pardon. Lord Siva directed Goddess to the earth for performing severe penance. Goddess came and started her severe penance on the Panchagni in Mangadu. Goddess performed penance on the Panchagni, resting the left leg on the Panchagni,folding the right leg. Her left hand is raised above her head, holding a jabmala. This can be seen in this Mangadu Temple as Tapas Kamakshiamman.

Location : Mangadu 15 km from Chennai Koyambedu is well linked with bus facilities. It is 22 km from Tambaram

Near By Railway Station : Tambaram, Chennai.

Near By Airport : Chennai

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