Sri Malleeswarar Temple - 6th of the 7 Saptha Sthaana Shiva Temples in Mylapore, Chennai
This temple is the abode of Sri Malleeswarar and Mother Maragathambal. It is located in the area behind Sri
Karaneeswarar Temple.
Malli = Jasmine flower. No one can ever get tired of the scent of jasmine. And likewise, Malleeswara is the
Lord who is forever fragrant to the devotees.
It is the mind that instigates the body to act.
So if we want our actions to be good, the mind better be in good shape.
How does one keep the mind in good shape?
By requesting Sri Malleeswara to keep the jasmine of devotion blooming forever in one's heart. This is the
way to ensure that the mind does not go astray.
It is this flower of devotion in our hearts and minds that is denoted by the fragrant flowers that we offer in
worship. It is the fragrance of this flower of devotion that is denoted by the incense and perfumes that are
used in worship.
Whatever physical and mental strength one may be blessed with, unless the flower of devotion blossoms in one's
heart and mind, of what use is strength? It is this question asked by every inch of the sacred land of
Malleeswara's temple. Worship Lord Malleeswara and this flower of devotion will blossom in your heart too.
In the material world, the worship of Sri Malleeswara and Mother Maragathambal will ensure that husband, wife
and children are highly moral and they don't fall into evil ways. For those in the grip of evil, Sri
Malleeswara's grace can certainly free them and bring them to the side of virtue.
Offer worship in this temples with fragrant flowers and perfumes. Feed the poor with dishes that are fragrant
placed on lotus leaves.
More information:
0. Seven Shiva Temples in Mylapore, Chennai
1. Sri Karaneeswarar Temple
2. Sri Theerthapaleeswarar Temple
3. Sri Velleeswarar Temple
4. Sri Virupaksheeswarar Temple
5. Sri Valeeswarar Temple
6. Sri Malleeswarar Temple
7. Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple
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