Thirumogur Kaalamega Perumal

Yaanaimalai

Thirumogur is famous for its Perumal temple (46th Divya Desam) and is located close to the Madras High Court 
branch in Madurai, near Othakadai. One can see Yaanai Malai ( hill shaped like an elephant) on the way to this temple. In fact there is also a Narasimhar temple at the foothills of Yaanaimalai.



The main deity of this temple is Kaalamega Perumal who appears with Sridevi and Bhoodevi by His side wearing Saligramam garland. The name of the Thayar is Mohanavalli Thayar who is also a Padi Thaandaa Pathni - meaning that She does not step out of the temple for any processions and the only function is in Panguni Uthram when Perumal comes to Thayar's Sannidhi for Kalyana Vaibhavam (divine wedding).

This is the Kshetram where Sridevi and Bhoodevi prayed to the resting Pallikonda Perumal to help the Devas get Amrit (nectar) at the time of churning the milky ocean. One can see the Devis in the Prarthana Seva posture in the Pallikonda Perumal's Sannidhi. The Lord answered Devis' prayers and took the form of Mohini to get the Amrit for Devas by duping the Asuras. Since Perumal took the form of Mohini in thisSthalam, this place is called Mohana Kshetram or ThiruMogur.

The Chakrathazhwar and Kaalamega Perumal of this temple have the powers to remove the fear of Death. Devotees can offer prayers at this temple to overcome mortal fear.

The temple is normally open from 7 am - 12 pm and from 4 pm - 8 pm. On Saturdays, the temple is open for extended hours - from 5.30 am - 1 pm and from 4pm - 8.30pm.

Thirumogur Temple Entrance