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Madurai's Powerful Sellathamman Temple Where Kannagi's Anger Subsides
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News18•14-10-2026, 13:45
Madurai's Powerful Sellathamman Temple Where Kannagi's Anger Subsides
- •The Sellathamman Temple in Madurai on North Masi Street is where both Sellathamman and Kannagi bless devotees.
- •Devotees believe that offering a lemon garland to Kannagi brings good news and helps in marital harmony.
- •According to legend, Goddess Parvati was consecrated here alongside Kannagi by King Shenbagapandiyan to calm Kannagi's fierce anger.
- •Pooja is performed first for Sellathamman and subsequently for Kannagi, who is depicted holding an anklet.
- •The temple features shrines for various deities, and a special celestial wedding ceremony is celebrated during the Tamil month of Thai.
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The Sellathamman Temple is situated on North Masi Street along the banks of the Vaigai River in Madurai, where both Sellathamman and Kannagi are worshipped.
When the temple was built, frequent fires broke out due to Kannagi's fierce anger. Lord Shiva then appeared in the dream of ruler Shenbagapandiyan and instructed him to consecrate a statue of Goddess Parvati, who is now known as Sellathamman.
During the Brahmotsavam in the month of Thai, a celestial wedding of Lord Shiva and the Goddess takes place. A silk saree is brought from the Shiva shrine, the sacred wedding thread is tied, and the next day the Goddess is taken out in a chariot procession.
