Masani Amman Temple / Arulmigu Masani Amman Temple

Masani Amman Temple / Arulmigu Masani Amman Temple

 

Masani Amman Temple  is situated in Anaimalai Hills, which is located about 15 km from Pollachi, Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu state, India.

 

Masani Amman is primarily worshipped as a clan deity a hundred years back. she is regarded as an Mahadevi, Masani Amman  is seen in a unique lying position that covers 17 feet , her head is in East side and her feet faces the West. It is a very special form of Amman, no other Amman in India is found in sleeping position. At the end of the deity’s feet, a statue of Asuran is found, near to it about two feet high effigy of Masani stands magnificently.

In her four hands she holds a drum, a skull, a snake, a trident and include neethi kal (stone of justice)  It is a popular belief that Masani Amman cures any illness . They also write their problems on a piece of paper that is worshipped at Amman’s feet. This makes her ‘Goddess of Justice’ and also is very popular for several years.

 

Masani Amman Temple History : During ancient times In the Sangam Era Anaimalai was known as Nannanur and it was ruled by Nannan In Anaimalai There was a dense grove of mango trees belonging to him He Appointing check post officials to protect the fruits of his mango grove by instituting severe punishments for any who ate of them.

 

An unfortunate One day, a woman unfamiliar with these measures she picked it up and ate one of Nanan's mangoes The guards caught the innocent woman and produced before Nannan The king came to know this and awarded her a death sentence. The people of the village objected to the act but the king executed the sentence.

 

Later, the aggravated people fought against Nanan and killed him in a battle. After the victory, they built a shrine in the memory of the lady and named her Masani Devi,continued with their worship. This temple is a court for all justice seekers, people who lost their belongings, properties and cheated by their partners or friends, visit this temple to make their enemies suffer for their illicit activities.

 

In the Western side of the temple there is a stone similar to Lingam, here people in need of justice grind red chilies and apply it on the stone, whishing that all their problems should be solved and their enemies should gain their proper punishment.

 

According to a legend, when Lord Rama was on his way to rescue his wife, Goddess Sita, he learned about Masani Amman and that the deity represents Parasakti. He made an idol of the Goddess in a reclining posture with the sand available in the crematorium and offered her prayers before proceeding to rescue Sita.

 

Masani Amman Temple Festivals  :  Arulmigu Masani Amman Temple Mayana Puja festival , this festival falls in the month of February-march on the night of Maha shiva rathiri.

The annual Kundam Festival celebrated here is a major draw attended by thousands of devotees amid much pomp and splendor. On Tuesdays, Fridays, and new moon days, special poojas are performed at this temple.

Other festivals are Adi peruku, chithirai kani and New Year,festival with special Alankaras, abisheks and pujas to Mother Masani Amman.

Masani Amman Temple Timings : 6 AM - 12 PM & 4 PM - 8 PM

Masani Amman Temple Entry : Free

Best Time to Visit Masani Amman Temple : Between the months of February-march.

Masani Amman Temple Address  : Temple Rd, Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore District, Anaimalai, Tamil Nadu 642104

How To Reach Masani Amman Temple : By Road : Chettipalayam bus stop .

By Rail : Pollachi Railway Station,

By Air : Coimbatore International Airport .