Kodumudi is a panchayat town in Erode district

Erode District

Erode District is a western district of the state of Tamil Nadu, India, with Erode as its headquarters. Until the year 1996, Erode district was called as Periyar District....

 in the India

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States and territories of India

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 of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu

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Geography

Kodumudi is located at 11.08°N 77.88°E. It has an average elevation of 144 metres (472 feet).

Kodumudi is one of the n Kongunadu and is believed to be one of the shikarams of Kailash. Sundarar composed his Namachivaayappatikam here. Several literary works praise the glory of this temple. This temple is regarded as the 6th of the 7 Tevara Stalams in the Kongu Region of Tamil Nadu.

Legends: Brahma

Brahma

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 and Vishnu

Vishnu

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 who are enshrined here, are said to have worshipped Shiva

Shiva

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, hence the name Trimurthy Kovil( In Tamil "MUMOORTHIGAL THALAM" ). Agasthyar is said to have worshipped here. In a test of strength between Adiseshan and Vayu, 5 gem

Gemstone

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s are said to have gotten scattered from the head of Adisesha. A red stone landed at Tiruvannamalai

Tiruvannamalai

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, an emerald at Eengoimalai, a blue diamond at Potikai, a manikkam at Vaatpoki and a diamond

Diamond

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 here.

The legend of Agasthyar travelling to the South to tilt the balance of the earth is associated with Paandikkodumudi; it is believed that the waters of his kamandalam flowed from here as the Kaveri river to alleviate the misery of the farmers downstream. The Vinayakar here is referred to as Kaviri Kanda Vinayakar.

The Temple: This is a vast temple with grand shrines to Kodumudi nathar, Vadivudaiammai and Perumaal and Taayaar. There are 3 entrances leading to the Kodumudi nathar, Ambal and Veeranarayana Perumal shrines. Kunchitapaada Natarajar has both his feet on the ground, in contrast to the raised left foot. The sun's rays illuminate the sanctum of Shiva and Ambal for a period of 4 days in the months of Panguni and Aavani (Pisces and Virgo)

Endowments from the Pandyan rulers have lent the name Paandikkodumudi to this shrine. There are several inscriptions here recording endowments from various royal dynasties. The lion faced pillars testify to Pallava contributions.

Festivals: Bhrammotsavam is celebrated in Chittirai (Aries), in addition to Aadipperukku where lighted lamps are set afloat in the river, Aippasi Pournami, Thaippoosam & Arudra Darisanam .

Temple Websites:

• http://kodumudimagudeswarar.org/
• http://www.magudeshwarar.com/

Temple Lores

Sthala Puranam (Mythology)

A well known divine story of the temple starts with the combat between Aathisesha and Vaayu ( God of life and element 'air'). This war pulses the holy Meru (Divine hill) and makes one Apex into five pieces, after this war the five pieces of the apex changes into five Swayambulinga Sivasthalas. These five sthalas are considered as five types of precious stones as follows:

• Emerald - Thirueengoimalai (nearer to Musiri)
• Red - Thiruvannarmalai
• Blue - Kuttraalam
• Manickam - Sivaaya Malai
• Diamond - Kodumudi

So the devotees believing this sthala for their brightful future.

Art & Architecture

Kodumudi is a holy place with holy River Kaveri and a characteristic feature i.e. Kavadi Theei'lham. This Kavadi with Kaviri (Ka---Crow, Viri-Spread) water and Vanni Leaves are the symbol of Tradition during the pilgrimage to Palanimalai. This pilgrimage includes various type of Musical instruments like Udukkai, Thaarai, Thampattam, Pambai. Nathaswaram, Thiruchinnam, Thuththari and with dancing performances too.

THE POETIC SAINT SAMBANDHAR who sung 11 songs on Lord Magudeshwara. Five songs by Appar and Saint Sundharar sung 10 songs (Namashivaya Pathigani) on Lord Magudeshwara. Lurtherly Arunagirinathar (Genuine devotee of Lord Muruga) sung "Thirupugazl" on Lord Muruga of this temple.

Educational Institution

• THAMARAI Matric Hr Sec School, Thamaraipalayam-638152. CELL-9965488288
• Sindhu Nursery and Primary School, Koumudi
• S.S.V HIGHER SEC SCHOOL,KODUMUDI
• S.S.V GIRLS HIGHER SEC SCHOOL
• S.S.V Matriculation Higher Secondary School, Sivagiri
• Kongu Matriculation School, Solangapalayam- 638 154.

Individuality

• The Holy and Mystic Vanni Tree without Flourishing and ripening is the Miraculous event of this temple.

• The last week of Aavani Tamil Month and 1st week of Panguni Tamil Month are the days of Special Dharsan. During these periods the sunlight enters through the aperture of the Rajagopuram (Entrance Tower) and reaches the Swayambulingam i.e. the Lord Surya who mingles with Lord Magudeshwara. So this event happens two times, and Lord Magudeshwara blesses the Surya.

• Kodumudi is the place of Kaviri Mother. She turns from South towards East. River Kaviri with this divine personality forms a fulfillment in devotion and makes a satisfaction in the life. So the devotees can approach this sthala to receive the bless and bliss for the fruitful life by means of Thirumoorthi's grace.

Hopes and Realities

Obligations for marriages, child birth, covers a maximum part of prarthana, nexly people those suffering from physical and mental diseases are strongly believing this sthala for their remedy. There are different type of rituals, poojas are conducted by the Thirukovil for the benefit of devotees. Lot of devotees succeeded and attained their goals by the strong hope and prarthana on Lord Magudeshwara. This sthala is famous for Navagraha Shanthi Homam and poojas relating the Navagraha moorthis. Devotees showing their gratitude to the temple by means of offering donations
only temple for lord brama is kodumudi workship on Monday and bathing in kaveri river leads to great development in family and business life

Holy water points

Theertham - This defines the holy river Kaviri and other Holy water origins inside the temple, i.e. Bharadhwaja Theertham, Brahma Theertham, Deva Theertham viz.

Religious festivals

Chithirai

Chithirai Festival begins with Flag Hoist and Car riding on the day of Hastha Nakshthra and ends in the day of Chithra Nakshathra with Holy bathing in the river at morning and dehoisting the flag the evening. During this Ten days of ceremony the Uthsavamoorthis (festive deities - Siva, Vishnu) will be taken out on different types of Vahanas for dharsan.

Aadi

The 18th day of Aadi Tamil Month is the day for Holy bath in river Kaviri. During this function the Uthsavamoorthi will be taken to the river bank and there will be a function called "Deepam" conducted by Thirukovil, at 6.00 P.M. The Last Friday of the Aadi Month is the day of making Decorations to all deities with sandalwood powder.

Aavani

The Moola Nakshathra day of Aavani Tamil Month is a day of Siva, Peruman who blesses the living being at the river bank is called Pittu Thiruvizha. Rohini Nakshathra day of Aavani Month is the birthday of Lord Krishna and so called as "Krishna Jayanthi". These festival is conducted for two days with the procession of Lord Krishna Festive deity.

Aipasi

Aswini Nakshathra of Aipasi Tamil Month is the day of Annabishekam (Abishekam with cooked rice) to Lord Magudeshwara and Sasti Festival of six days duration which ends with the Soora Samhara. The Seventh day function is the Marriage Ceremony of Lord Muruga with Valli, Devasena.

Karthikai

Krithika Nakshathra day of Karthigai Tamil Month is the day of "Karthikai Deepam" (Day of light). The last Monday of these month is the day for the "108 Sankabishekam" (conches filled with Kaviri water).

Markazhi

Thiruvathirai Nakshatra day of Margazhi Tamil Month is the day for Lord Nataraja, Nataraja abishekam is a process of specialized pooja for the dancing Sivaperuman. Procession, Festive deities will be taken out for the public dharshan. The "Ekadhasi" is the day of entering in the Gateway to reach "Vaikuntham" (Heaven of Mahavshnu). This function is followed by the procession of "Uthsavamoorthis".

Thai

Pushpa Nakshathra of Thai Tamil Month is the day of "Theerthavizha"

Maasi

Mahasivarathri is a grand saivaite festival to receive the bless and bliss from the Supreme Divine grace Sivaperuman.

Panguni

Uthra Nakshathra day of this Panguni Tamil Month is the day of worshiping Lord Muruga.

Welfare Schemes

Annadhana Thittam

Annadhana Thittam was also launched in this temple from 15.8.2002. Every day at 12:15 Noon, the free and tasty meals are being provided for at least 120 devotees.

• Those who are interested to deposit Rupees 15 thousand (Rs. 15,000) in the temple, One day Annathanam will be provided yearly once from the interest amount of deposit.
• Further one day Annadhanam will be provided for rupees 1250/- Those who are willing to offer donation are requested to contact the Executive Officer in the temple.
• Donation are eligible for deduction under section 80G of the IT Act.

Transport Facilities

This sthala is situated in the main route of Erode-Trichy, Madurai highways and with source of confluent Train facilities. And so Trains from Erode towards Trichy, Madurai, Kaniyakumari, Thirunelveli, Tuticorin are at the benefit for the devotees. Both Train and Bus facilities are available to reach Kodumudi.

• Distance between Trichy- Kodumudi is 100 km
• Distance between Coimbatore to Kodumudi is 100 km.
• Distance between Salem to Kodumudi is 100 km.
• Erode, district Headquarters is situated at 38 km from Kodumudi.
• Karur is situated 26 km away.
• Tiruppur is situated 60 km away.
• Namakkal is situated 45 km away.

Air Services

• Chennai to Trichy Airport - Karur(bus travel) - Kodumudi
• Chennai to Coimbatore Airport - Erode(bus travel) - Kodumudi

Demographics

India census

Census

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, Kodumudi had a population of 12,669. Males constitute 50% of the population and females 50%. Kodumudi has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 62%. In Kodumudi, 8% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Industries

kodumudi is famous for agriculture farms.Turmeric,sugercane,paddy etc..mainly grown in kodumudi area.
Although kodumudi is agri town some industries are situated around kodumudi.

• TNPL is situated 15 km away from kodumudi which is one of the largest paper mill in India.
• EID parry sugar mill is situated 18 km away from kodumudi.
• SKM eggs and POORNA oil mill is 20 away from kodumudi.
• SADHAS textiles and KARVEMBU textiles is situated 15 km from kodumudi.
• More number of Rice mills,Blue metals cruisers units etc. are running around kodumudi.
• Large number of textile export units are present in karur outer towards kodumudi road.