Deities

Lord Ganapathy

He is the elephant faced God, also called Vinayagar, is one of the most revered and widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. The Vedas consider Lord Ganapathy as the most powerful and loving god. He is depicted as the oldest son of Lord Siva and Parvathi. Ganapathy is the Lord of Siddi and Buddi - confers success and highest wisdom to his devotees. He is the remover of all obstacles, the healer of all Karmas and the God of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings.

Lord Ganapathy is worshipped in this temple as Maha Ganapathy, the prime deity in the Moolasthanam and as Sithi Vinayagar in the left side shrine.

Lord Sivan

Lord Sivan is known as the principal deity in Hinduism. Lord Sivan takes many forms including Natarajar, the Lord of dance, symbolizing the cosmic cycles of creation, preservation, and destruction. In the Ardhanarishvara form, Sivan is depicted as half-male and half female, representing the inseparable union of the divine masculine and feminine energies.

Lord Sivan’s another form, Sivalingam, refer to the iconic representation of Lord Sivan and worshipped in this temple. Devotees worship Lord Sivan for various reasons, including seeking his blessings for destruction of obstacles, guidance on the path of righteousness, and liberation (moksha) from cycle of birth and death.

Lord Murugan, Valli and Theivanai

Lord Murugan is the youngest son of Lord Siva and Parvathi and the younger brother of Lord Ganapathy. The Purunas describe him as a very daring and adventurous person. He killed the most valiant King Pathmasuran to save the Devas and as a reward, the Deva King Inthiran gave his daughter Theivanai as a bride to Murugan. He has come down to the Earth many times to bless his devotees. When his ardent devotee Valli yearned for his love and waited to marry him, he accepted her love and made her his wife. Devotees seek the blessings of Lord Murugan for courage, wisdom, and victory over obstacles.

Lord Natarajar and Goddess Sivakami

One of Lord Sivan’s form Lord Natarajar and Goddess Sivakami are two prominent deities in Hinduism, often worshiped together as a divine couple. By his cosmic dance, Lord Natarajar controls all the activities of the Universe. Without this, all the activities will be at a standstill. He is also the destroyer of all evils. He gets all his energy from his consort Sivakami, who is also called Parvathi.

Goddess Rajarajeswari Amman

Goddess Rajarajeswari Amman is a Hindu deity who is primarily worshiped in South India and Sri Lanka. She is a form of Divine Mother, often associated with the Goddess Parvathi and Shakti. Rajarajeswari Amman is considered a powerful and benevolent goddess who protects her devotees and grants them blessings. She has the power to cure any kind of disease and any kind of illness for devotees who worships to her.

Lord Vairavar

Lord Vairavar is considered a guardian deity, believed to guard the eight directions. Lord Vairavar is often depicted as a fierce and wrathful form of Lord Siva, symbolizing the destructive aspect of the divine. Worship of Vairavar is often associated with the removal of obstacles, protection, and granting boons.

Lord Sandeswarar

In all the Saivite Hindu Temples, we can find a shrine of Lord Sandeswarar. After praying to all the deities, it is the tradition to pray to Lord Sandeswarer to conclude the prayers. Lord Sandeswarer is depicted as a very strong devotee of Lord Siva, who spent all his life in prayers. It was Lord Siva’s wish that there is Lord Sandeswarar in all the temple and he is worshipped and respected. Devotees’ prayers will be fulfilled only after they pay homage to Lord Sandeswarar. Lord Sandeswarar is always in meditation and never opens his eyes, when the devotees clap the hands, he will open his eyes and bless the devotees.