There is no tower for the temple. Mother Mangalambikai graces virgins with assured happy life and for the married longevity to their Mangal Sutras. Mangalam in Tamil or Sanskrit means everything auspicious. Hence, Mother is known as Mangalambikai. Newly wedded couples worship Mother Mangalambikai with Sari, turmeric, yellow threads and things related to Mangalas for a happy married life.
Ananda Garudazhwar appears enjoying all bliss for his status as the vehicle of Lord in the shrine of Lord Varadaraja gracing the devotees in the prakara holding His discus, conch and offering all protection showing His Abhayahastha, the symbol of protection. Worshipping Lord Varadaraja ensures all happiness to devotees.
The Mango story that made Lord Muruga angry is beautifully sculpted in front of Ambica shrine. The flying of Lord Muruga angrily against His divine parents is very realistic. Mother inviting the son to calm him down also is very realistic. Maharshi Narada, the source of this event in Mount Kailash is nearby.
The Navagrahas-nine planets are on a peeta designed hexagonally with their vahans and consorts. As the planets are with their consorts, they will be merciful to the people, it is believed. Sun God occupying the Centre Stage is on a Rath pulled by seven horses. Those doing remedial worships on Jupiter, Saturn, Rahu and Ketu transit days worship here with vastras and grains on such days and time attributed to these planets. By experience, we can feel the dilution of the intensity of adverse effects by such planet worships. |