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Veerapandi Sri Gowmariamman Temple

Gowmariamman Temple which is located here attracts many pilgrims. This 14th century temple was built by the Pandya King Veerapandi.The Pandya Kind is said to have regained his vision by praying to Govmariyamman and Kanneeswaramudaiyar. Close by the temple, the perennial Mullai river runs its course. The temple is nearly 8 kms from Theni

Sri Gowmariamman Temple at Veerapandi is located 6 kms from Theni.The important festivels of Sri Gowmariamman Temple falls in May, are celebrated for 8 days with gaiety.

Veerapandi Sri Gowmari amman temple and Sri Kanneeswara Mudayar temple are located at Veerapandi Village, situated on the banks of Mullai River. In ancient times the place was called as "Alandu" and since the temple was found by the king "Veera Pandia", later on called as Veerapandi Village. The festival is being celebrated for eight days during the Tamil month "Chitrai" every year in a grand manner.The deity is famous forwarding off ailments of eye diseases, measles and other infection diseases. The temple is 200 years old.

Seneeswaran

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Saturn or Saneeswarar is the main deity worshipped in Kuchanur. In this temple Lord Sani is present in splendid isolation bereft of the other planets. Here he is known as Kuchanooran.

The Temple is located at Kuchanoor near Chinnamanur of Theni District on the bank of main channel of River Surabhi.The Chief deity Seneeswaran in the man God and its Genesis was on it own and not created (Suyambu). In all temples Saneeswaran in either of Navagrahah or he remain in separate sannithi.

Where as in kuchanoor the Lord exists as prime deity Saneeswaran is other wise called as "Kuchanooran" King Dinakaran ruled "Kulinga" country with its capital Mainagar.

His son chandravathana through astrology predicted that his father was suffering for seven and a half-years, which could be overcome by praying Lord Saneeswaran Chandravathanan ventured into forest, created Lord Saneeswaran's image out of iron and started prayering Lord Saneeswaran. Impressed by his devotees's prayer before him at Kuchanoor where the present temple is located.

This is the only temple in India which is mean solely for Saneeswara Bhagawan situated at Kuchanoor, 20 Km south of Theni. The temple at Thirunallarin Pondy is having only a seperate Sannidhi for Saneeswarar. In Kuchanoor Saneeswara Bhagawan is said to be a Suyambu (Self appeared idol).

In front of this temple the perennial river Surabi flows which carried the waters of Periyar river and Suruliyaru. Every year the festival is being celebrated during the Tamil month "Adi" on every Saturday of the week.