Temples of Tamilnadu

Update on Adhi Vaithyanatha Swamy, Mannipallam

I visited the Adhi Vaithyanatha Swamy, Mannipallam in December 2012 and the construction is progressing at a slow pace. The compound walls were being constructed. Work is also on in repairing the Rajagopuram. Mr. Paramanathan, who has been the champion behind reconstruction of the temple, is confident of performing the Kumbabishekam very soon. He may be running short of funds but his confidence and faith is not lacking. Anybody wanting to make a contribution towards this cause can contact Mr. Paramanathan  on +91-9444526253. He himself performed an elaborate pooja and had made all the arrangements when I had informed him about my arrival.

Meanwhile, there was an interesting phenomenon that brought Mannipallam to limelight. An Yellow Pumpkin (Pangikkai in Tamil) Vine in a house adjoining the temple had a growth resembling five hoods of a snake. This news spread like wildfire and there has been a constant stream of curious people coming on bullock carts, tractor trailors and share autos wanting to have a look at the rare phenomena. In fact, there were a few Tamil magazines carrying articles about this. Here are some photographs from that trip.

 

Yellow Pumpkin (Parangikai) Vine Just outside the temple, attracted many visitors from far and near because it has five “hoods” similar to Adhiseshan (snake god). In fact a few articles appeared in tamil magazines about this phenomenon.

Yellow Pumpkin (Parangikai) Vine Just outside the temple, attracted many visitors from far and near because it has five “hoods” similar to Adhiseshan (snake god). In fact a few articles appeared in tamil magazines about this phenomenon.

Adhi Vaithyanatha Swamy, Mannipallam

Compund wall being built, Mannipallam

Paddy field abutting the temple. Adhi Vaithyanatha Swamy, Mannipallam

Mr. Paramanathan performing the puja

Adhi Vaithyanatha Swamy, Mannipallam

Thayyalnayaki

Contributions towards maintenance of the temple may be sent to the following:

Sri AdhiVaithiyanathar Thiruppani Vaippunidhi

IOB A/c 020601000020427

Vaitheeswaran Koil

IFSC Code 10000206