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Malaiyakkaruppar Temple: Guardian Deity Protecting Devotees' Faith, Spiritual Background Revealed!
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News18•20-09-2026, 20:14
Malaiyakkaruppar Temple: Guardian Deity Protecting Devotees' Faith, Spiritual Background Revealed!
- •The centuries-old Malaiyakkaruppar Temple in Thirukokarnam Kovilpatti, Pudukkottai, serves as a family and guardian deity.
- •Thousands of devotees from various districts visit annually to worship and fulfill vows.
- •The annual festival features a grand 'Kidaivettu Pooja' where devotees offer goats as thanksgiving.
- •Special abhishekams, decorations, deeparadhanai, and annadanam are held during the festival.
- •Malaiyakkaruppar is believed to be a guardian deity who removes sorrows and fulfills prayers, drawing devotees year-round.
Key Questions Answered
The centuries-old Malaiyakkaruppar Temple is located in Thirukokarnam Kovilpatti near Pudukkottai.
As a major event of the annual festival, devotees offer goats as a thanksgiving ritual known as the 'Kidaivettu Pooja' when their wishes are fulfilled.
During the festival, various spiritual events such as special abhishekams, decorations, deeparadhanai, and annadanam are held for the visiting devotees.
