Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple
| Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chennai |
| Deity | Lord Mariamman |
| Location | |
| Location | Chennai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
Mundaka Kanni Amman Temple is a Hindu temple in the neighbourhood of Mylapore in Chennai, India. It is dedicated to Mariamman and used to be famous for animal sacrifices.[citation needed] The temple is one of the most famous shrines dedicated to Mariamman.
The neighbourhood is served by Mundakanniamman Koil railway station of the Chennai MRTS on the Chennai Beach - Velachery line.
Location
[edit]In the Luz-Sanlthome road, at the left an arch could be seen. Through that route this temple could be reached.
Structure
[edit]In the rear side of the presiding deity a tree is found. It is worshipped as the Temple tree. [1] Facing east, this temple has a three-tier gopura. Sacred Ficus religiosa trees are found inside the temple. Vinayaka and Nāgas are also found inside.
Presiding deity
[edit]Mundakanniamman is the presiding deity of the temple. She is one of the Avatars of Renukadevi and one among the Saptakannis. [1]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- அருள்மிகு முண்டகக்கண்ணி அம்மன் கோயில் மற்றும் திருவள்ளுவர் திருக்கோயில், மயிலாப்பூர், சென்னை, திருக்கோயில் தளம்
- மயிலை முண்டகக்கண்ணி அம்மன் கோயில் கூழின் மகிமைகள்.... சக்தி ஆன்லைன், 19 சூலை 2019
- Tourist Guide to Tamil Nadu. Sura Books. p. 25. ISBN 978-81-7478-177-2.
