Madurai Adheenam

Madurai Adheenam

Madurai Adheenam is the oldest Saivite mutt or aadhenam(mutt) in South India established by 1,400 years founded by saint Campantar. It is located two blocks from the huge Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple, one of the most famous Siva-Shakthi shrines in the world. It is an active centre of Saiva Siddantha philosophy. It is currently headed by Sri Arunagirinatha Gnanasambantha Desika Paramacharya[1].

Temples

The adheenam is the heriditary trustee of four temples in Thanjavur District

  • Agniswarar Temple, Kanjanur
  • Sakshinatheswarar Temple, Thiruppurambiyam
  • Kachaneswara Swami Temple, Kachanam
  • Pannagaparameswara Swami Temple

References

  1. ^ How to become a Hindu: a guide for seekers and born Hindus >P.387.Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami.
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