MANGALADEVI TEMPLE

MANGALA DEVI TEMPLE

At an altitude of 1,340 meters, this 1,000-year-old temple made of large granite boulders…!! Think of the efforts of the people who built it when the world was not as developed as it is today and technology was still in its infancy. By itself, everyone will be in awe. This is the reason why everyone wants to visit Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple.

Hotel Tigers Roare' offers first-class accommodation and dining options, allowing you to enjoy Thekkady's natural beauty without missing a beat.

The Mangala Devi Kannagi Temple is hidden in the dense forest of the Periyar Tiger Reserve, 7 km from Pazyankudi in Teni district and 15 km from Thekkadi in Idukki district. Located 10.7 km from Tigers Roare' Hotel, experienced transport services can take you to this famous place of worship in less than 23 minutes. This temple has a history of more than 1000 years of him, and there is a famous legend about the construction of the temple. Famous for its architecture of Pandian architecture, the surrounding walls, the stairs leading to the temple, the temple were made of huge granite boulders.

The temple, now in ruins, is a reminder of its glorious past and will leave anyone breathless. Due to its construction, the temple still holds a high position among the various places of worship in the country.

According to legend, a Tamil woman, also known as Mangaladevi or Kannagi, the god of the temple, burned down the entire city of Madurai to avenge her innocent husband's death. Her husband Kovalan was accused of theft. It is believed that after Kannagi burned down the city of Madurai, she ran from Madurai to the present temple, which took her 14 days, and from here ascended with Kovalan in Pushpaka her Vimana. The Tamil King Chela Chengtuvan later built this temple and was inspired by the story. It is believed that stones were brought from the Himalayas to build the temple.

As the temple is located in the Periyar Tiger Reserve, there are mesmerizing views of the forest from the temple. In addition to its scenic beauty, this temple has a unique charm. The temple celebrates Chitragupta's birthday and is therefore only open on the day of his full moon once a year (between April and his May). It is known as Chitra Purnami Festival. Hotel Tigers Roare' welcomes early bookings during the festival season. Prior permission is required to visit the temple on other days.