Veyilugandha Vinayagar Temple
Uppur

Presiding Deity:
Veyilugandha Vinayagar

Veyilugandha Vinayagar Temple , located in Uppur village, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, the Veyilukantha Vinayagar Temple is a sacred coastal shrine dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The village itself, also known as Lavanapuram (meaning "salt town"), derives its name from its historical association with salt production. The temple is a significant pilgrimage site and is believed to have been constructed by the Sethupathy kings. 

Deities and Legend

The main deity is Veyilukantha Vinayagar, or "the Ganesha who loves the sun". The temple's unique name originates from a captivating legend. According to lore, the Sun god (Surya) received a curse from Lord Shiva for an offense committed by Daksha. Seeking expiation, Surya performed intense penance at Uppur. Pleased with his devotion, Ganesha granted him a boon, and to this day, the sun's rays directly fall upon the main deity during the periods of Dakshinayana and Uttarayana. It is also believed that Lord Rama worshipped Vinayagar here before his journey to Lanka. A rare feature of this temple is that Lord Ganesha is depicted with his two consorts, Siddhi and Buddhi, which is uncommon in South Indian tradition. 

Significance and Remedies

The temple is renowned for its power to remove obstacles and grant boons. Devotees visit with specific prayers for relief from various problems. 

Marriage and Family: Devotees pray for obstacles to be removed in marriage alliances and for the blessing of a child.

Education: Students seek blessings from Lord Vinayaka for academic excellence.

Astrological Remedies: Worshipping here is believed to resolve issues related to the planet Surya, as Ganesha provided penance to the Sun godin this location.

General Well-being: For overall prosperity, peace, and family harmony, devotees offer prayers and perform abhishekam (ritual bathing) and offer vastras (clothes) to the deity. 

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IMPORTANT NOTICE 

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