MANIYAMADOOR

Seeking your support.
Devotees,
The temple of Sri Kamalambikai Samedha Sri Brahmapureeswarar at Maniyamadoor, in Kattu Mannargudi Taluk, Cuddalore District – 608 303, built by King Kulothunga Chola I in 1119 A.D. and later expanded by King Vikrama Chola, is in a state of collapse. It has remained in a dilapidated state for several decades now. Inscriptions of the Chola period found in this temple have been recorded and preserved by the Archaeological Survey of India.
Besides the main deities, the temple houses separate shrines for Agatheeswarar and his consort Akhilandeswari, Vinayaka, Valli-Devasena Samedha Subramaniar, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbavar, Brahma, Durga and Chandikeswarar.
The Maniyam Adoor Ohm Namasivaya Trust and the villagers have initiated steps to restore the temple to its original glory.
As a first step the temple has been cleared of bushes and weeds, the idols have been shifted to a shed in the vicinity, and the shrines of Lord Vinayaka and Muruga are nearing completion. A further amount of Rs.15 lakhs is required to complete the Moolavar, Naalvar, Chandikeswarar and Ambal Sannidhis, thirumaligai pithy, madapalli and compound wall. Hence contributions are sought.

Donations for the purpose may be sent as cheque/draft or as online transfer favouring the above mentioned trust. The account number of the trust at Indian Bank, Kollumedu Branch (Cuddalore Dt.) is 856334155.

For further details log on to www.maniyamadoor.blogspot.com or call Rathinasabapathy (90436 11574); K. Natarajan (99658 51458); B. Kalaichelvan (96268 83060); B. Marudavanan (98426 43403).