Sri Azhagu Muthu Ayyanar Temple Thennampakkam Village near Pondicherry

Thennampakkam is around 16 Kms from Cuddalore on the Villianoor road. Alternatively, it could be reached from Pondicherry (18 Kms). We are visiting the Shri Poorna Pushkala sametha Shri Ayyanar (Muthayyanar/Muthiah Ayyanar).

Combining Azhagar and Siddhar, this temple is called Azhagar Siddhar Temple. It is a small one with the shrine of Muthiah Ayyanar with Poorna and Pushkala. There is a spear in His hand. Devotees write their prayers and wishes in a piece of paper and put it on this spear. All reasonable requests are fulfilled. After their task is completed, the devotees come back with a doll which represents the devotee or his desire-could be a man, woman, child or an object. These dolls come in different shapes and sizes with various decorations. We can see doctors, lawyers, priests (dolls) etc with their respective attires and instruments! We can also see the images of objects like cars, houses etc. These dolls are either available ready made or made to order in the shops in front of the temple. The temple looks like a toy museum! There is also a lingam installed with a Nandi ( Sundareswarar). Navagrahams are also installed. The samadhi of the Siddhar is behind the temple. There is only an idol of Vinayakar by the side of the Samadhi. Veerabhadra is present on the right side of Ayyanar.