My native place is near Tiruchendur. Twice a year, we would go to our native place. Often, we would get down at Tirunelveli and go by cab to Tiruchendur. Some years back, when we were going in the cab, I noticed an arch mentioned as Mudhumakkall Thaazhi. I ignored and years passed. When the news about Keezhadi was in the media, Adichanallur (near Tirunelveli) was mentioned. Then, I googled and was very much surprised to watch the below video:
Though I am not convinced by the author's views, it kindled my curiosity. When I checked in Google Maps, it showed the route we usually go. Then, I shared the route with my brother and told him about my interest to visit that place.
When I went to Chennai Book Fair, I saw the book ஆதிச்சநல்லூர் - கீழடி: மண் மூடிய மகத்தான நாகரிகம் and bought it. My mom's native place (Therikkaadu) is also mentioned in the book. When we were kids, my mom had told lots of stories about aged people kept inside a pot, Treasures, Black Magic and Curses that happened in her native place. Those days, we were very curious to listen to those stories. Now, I could recall them and associate with this book. Other places like Krishnapuram, Korkai, Kulasekarapattinam are also mentioned. I have expressed my thoughts about the book in my blog post.
Fortunately, one of my friends was getting married in Tiruchendur. After reading this book, I spoke to the cab driver and requested him to take me to some of the historical places near Tirunelveli like Korkai, Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil, Adichanallur and Krishnapuram. He was not at all aware of Adichanallur. Later, I gifted him a copy of the book.
First we went to Korkai. 2000 years back, it was located on the banks of Thamirabarani river and at the sea coast, forming a natural harbour. Due to excessive sedimentation by Thamirabarani, the sea had receded away by about 6 Km.
Next, we went to Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil. While planning for the trip, I told my parents that I will be going to Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil. They were a bit shocked. My dad strictly told: Don't take anything from the temple and don't eat anything. This temple is (in)famous for Black magic and Witchcraft. My mom had told lots of stories about this temple. When I told the driver to go to this temple, he immediately asked for the purpose of my visit. He doubted that I might be visiting the temple to pay a huge amount for some rectifications. I explained him about my curiosity to visit the temple and not related to Black magic. As I prayed and got the holy ash, there was an aged, depressed couple standing near me and talking with the Poojari. I felt, the Poojari got a victim and will get a good payment.
The real story behind this temple is well explained by a lawyer. And there's another version too.
The fire-walking ceremony is very much crowded.
Moondravathu Kan did an episode about this temple.
It seems there is a very old Ganesh temple in Arumuga Mangalam. Due to time constraints, we didn't go. My brother shared the below information with me:
A blogger had revealed the secret about மருந்து எடுத்தல்.
Then, we started to Adichanallur.
A beautiful view of Thamirabarani.
As we went to the Pandiyaraja Temple, we saw a Samadhi. There were lots of Nerunji Mull. The driver helped me in removing them from my legs.
The Pandiyaraja Temple was closed. We just peeped inside the gate and went to search for the broken Urn pieces.
We found some broken pieces of pot and picked them.
A building with toilet facilities and a Park has been constructed for exhibiting the Mudhumakkal Thaazhi.
But, those have been vandalized by some unscrupulous elements. The driver told that if the Government had maintained them properly and collected a small fee, then the drivers will encourage the tourists/pilgrims and bring them to see such exhibits.
The sun was setting down. With a great sense of satisfaction, we left to Krishnapuram.
The driver's friend is in charge of this temple. He spent a lot of time in explaining the beautiful sculptures. I asked for the Sthala Varalaaru book. As it was out of stock, he gave me a Photocopy of the book. Photography is prohibited. But, the driver insisted me to take some Photographs.
As planned, we went to all the places and this trip was a memorable one.
When I dreamed to visit Ariyalur, one of friend's brother got married in Srirangam. With that I visited Ariyalur. Now, I got an opportunity to visit Adichanallur.
I used to wonder about the mummies in Egypt. Now, I am very happy that Adichanallur is very much accessible than Egypt.
Though I am not convinced by the author's views, it kindled my curiosity. When I checked in Google Maps, it showed the route we usually go. Then, I shared the route with my brother and told him about my interest to visit that place.
When I went to Chennai Book Fair, I saw the book ஆதிச்சநல்லூர் - கீழடி: மண் மூடிய மகத்தான நாகரிகம் and bought it. My mom's native place (Therikkaadu) is also mentioned in the book. When we were kids, my mom had told lots of stories about aged people kept inside a pot, Treasures, Black Magic and Curses that happened in her native place. Those days, we were very curious to listen to those stories. Now, I could recall them and associate with this book. Other places like Krishnapuram, Korkai, Kulasekarapattinam are also mentioned. I have expressed my thoughts about the book in my blog post.
Fortunately, one of my friends was getting married in Tiruchendur. After reading this book, I spoke to the cab driver and requested him to take me to some of the historical places near Tirunelveli like Korkai, Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil, Adichanallur and Krishnapuram. He was not at all aware of Adichanallur. Later, I gifted him a copy of the book.
First we went to Korkai. 2000 years back, it was located on the banks of Thamirabarani river and at the sea coast, forming a natural harbour. Due to excessive sedimentation by Thamirabarani, the sea had receded away by about 6 Km.
The below video gives more information about Korkai.
Next, we went to Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil. While planning for the trip, I told my parents that I will be going to Arumuga Mangalam Sudalai Madan Kovil. They were a bit shocked. My dad strictly told: Don't take anything from the temple and don't eat anything. This temple is (in)famous for Black magic and Witchcraft. My mom had told lots of stories about this temple. When I told the driver to go to this temple, he immediately asked for the purpose of my visit. He doubted that I might be visiting the temple to pay a huge amount for some rectifications. I explained him about my curiosity to visit the temple and not related to Black magic. As I prayed and got the holy ash, there was an aged, depressed couple standing near me and talking with the Poojari. I felt, the Poojari got a victim and will get a good payment.
The real story behind this temple is well explained by a lawyer. And there's another version too.
The fire-walking ceremony is very much crowded.
Moondravathu Kan did an episode about this temple.
It seems there is a very old Ganesh temple in Arumuga Mangalam. Due to time constraints, we didn't go. My brother shared the below information with me:
A blogger had revealed the secret about மருந்து எடுத்தல்.
Then, we started to Adichanallur.
A beautiful view of Thamirabarani.
As we went to the Pandiyaraja Temple, we saw a Samadhi. There were lots of Nerunji Mull. The driver helped me in removing them from my legs.
The Pandiyaraja Temple was closed. We just peeped inside the gate and went to search for the broken Urn pieces.
We found some broken pieces of pot and picked them.
A building with toilet facilities and a Park has been constructed for exhibiting the Mudhumakkal Thaazhi.
The sun was setting down. With a great sense of satisfaction, we left to Krishnapuram.
The driver's friend is in charge of this temple. He spent a lot of time in explaining the beautiful sculptures. I asked for the Sthala Varalaaru book. As it was out of stock, he gave me a Photocopy of the book. Photography is prohibited. But, the driver insisted me to take some Photographs.
As planned, we went to all the places and this trip was a memorable one.
When I dreamed to visit Ariyalur, one of friend's brother got married in Srirangam. With that I visited Ariyalur. Now, I got an opportunity to visit Adichanallur.
I used to wonder about the mummies in Egypt. Now, I am very happy that Adichanallur is very much accessible than Egypt.
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