Aappudaiyaar Kovil
Madurai

Presiding Deity:
Aappudaiyar

Thiru Aappudaiyar Kovil is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Sellur, a part of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The presiding deity is known as Aappudaiyar, also called Anna Vinodhar, and his consort is Goddess Sugantha Kundalambikai. The temple is counted among the 275 Paadal Petra Sthalams, glorified by the hymns of Saint Thirugnana Sambandar. 

Brief Legend

The temple's origins are rooted in several legends. According to one, a Pandya king named Cholandhagan was hunting when he used a wooden wedge (aappu) as a makeshift Shiva Lingam for his worship. Pleased with his devotion, Lord Shiva manifested in the wedge, giving the temple its name. 

Another legend describes a severe famine during the reign of King Suguna Pandya. When the temple priest offered sand to Lord Shiva in desperation, the deity miraculously transformed it into rice, leading to the name Anna Vinodhar (one who delights in food). The temple is also associated with the devotee Punyasenam, who was blessed with immense wealth after performing penance. 

Significance

Thiru Aappudaiyar Kovil holds immense spiritual significance as a site of divine manifestation and devotion. It is one of thefew places where Lord Shiva's idol is represented as a Somaskanda form, with Subrahmanya (Murugan) situated between Shiva and Parvati. The temple also features a unique arrangement of deities and exquisite sculptures. It is believed that visiting this temple, especially on auspicious occasions, bestows blessings and fulfills desires. 

Remedies

Devotees worship at this temple to seek divine intervention for various issues. Some of the common remedies sought are: 

Fulfillment of desires: Worshipping the deities with devotion is believed to fulfill the wishes of the devotees.

Relief from ailments: Some devotees seek healing from diseases and health-related problems by offering prayers and participating in rituals.

General well-being: The temple is considered a sacred place for promoting overall health and prosperity.

Mitigating bad effects: Like in other Shiva temples, devotees believe that praying to Lord Shiva can help mitigate the bad effects of planetary influences.

Spiritual awakening: Worshipping at the temple is believed to help cleanse one's impurities and lead to a deeper spiritual experience.

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