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Fascinating History and Significance of Kozhunthu Mamalai Temple
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News18•19-10-2026, 13:59
Fascinating History and Significance of Kozhunthu Mamalai Temple
- •The Kozhunthu Mamalai Sri Balasubramaniya Swamy Temple near Cheranmahadevi in Tirunelveli is renowned for child Lord Murugan worship.
- •Local legend states that Kozhunthu Mamalai is a broken piece of the Sanjeevi Hills brought by Hanuman during the Ramayana.
- •Devotees believe the hill is rich in rare medicinal herbs and that the 18 Siddhas roam around this sacred region.
- •Special poojas are held on Tuesdays, and devotees offer prayers for child blessings, career growth, and longevity doshas.
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According to local temple history, Kozhunthu Mamalai is revered as the place where a piece of the Sanjeevi mountain broke off and fell when Hanuman carried it to save Lakshmana during the war between Rama and Ravana.
Devotees participate in the special Sevvai Orai pooja held on Tuesdays, and those with longevity-related doshas in their horoscope offer a rooster as a nerthikadan. Additionally, milk or tender coconut well water is used for abhishekam to Bala Murugan.
The temple doors remain open from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays and special days, and from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on other ordinary days.
