The Meenakshi Chokkanathar Temple, located in Kochadai, Madurai, closely resembles the famous Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple and is over 100 years old. This sacred site features deities such as Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, the Navagraha, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Hanuman. According to legend, There lived a king in this temple City. On one occasion there was heavy rain and the whole town was flooded. The dams of the Vaigai river were in full capacity, and threatened to flood the town, a king instructed every household to place clay mixed with mud at their entrances to prevent flooding. One man ignored this directive, choosing to sleep instead. When the king discovered him, he struck the man, revealing a scar on his back, which then appeared on everyone in the town. The man turned out to be Lord Shiva in disguise, leading to the place being revered as “Pittuku Mann Summanda Eesan.” Devotees believe that worshipping Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati at this temple can grant childless couples their wishes within six months and help those facing delays in marriage. On each Pradosham day, Lord Shiva is decorated and taken around the temple, further enriching the spiritual experience.
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