An Interesting temple to visit :
Suchindram -An important Kshetra of Lord Dattatreya – One has to visit the Temple and get
the blessings of all the Trimoorthis. Suchindram Temple tower with its Temple Tank Pushkarani
and Temple Mandapam of Mantapam is a magnificent Kshektra of Lord Dattatreya, but the
significant attraction is the Temple is dedicated to Lord STHANU-MAL-AYAN (Siva, Vishnu and Brahma).
The word Suchindrum defines the place where Indra attained ‘Suchi’ that is purification. It is one of the
very few temples in India where all the three Gods, i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Ishvara, are worshipped.
The temple enshrines Sri Sthanumalaya, the Trinity of God (Siva, Vishnu and Brahma). The Shiva Linga
contains three parts. The top one represents "Sthanu" name of Siva,the middle "Mal" name of Vishnu,
and the base "Ayan" name of Brahma. It is learnt that the Trinity appeared here at the request of a
Sage, Atri, and his wife, Anusaya. The art and architecture of the temple is a unique one. The unique
feature of this Temple is that both Saivites and Vaishnavites regard this temple in the high esteem. The
main Sanctum with the God Shivalinga, the Thekkadam having the Image of God Vishnu (in a human form),
the Konnayadi is the three Svayambhu Shiva Lingas at the foot of an old tree (Worship of Nature),
the Holy Sanctum of Chitra Sabha exhibiting a Mirror (to indicate the formless aspect of Self-realisation)
and envloped by other Shrines having other Hindu Deities.
An wonderful thing here is Pantheon. It facilitates everyone to worship here. Suchindrum is a
place of an exceptional interest from so many angles. One can notice Sculptural wealth too here.
It is very near from Kanyakumari and Nagerkoil. Facilities are available to stay here and do
worship. One will have a good opportunity to see Paddy fields and coconut groves here. Further,
it is said that Lord Indra has built the shrine and the Trimurthis were manifested in a Single Linga with
the name Sthaanumaalaya. Lord Indra comes and performs Puja here. In fact, one cannot see
the flowers decorated to the Lord in the previous night by the Gurukal in the next morning, as it is
said that Lord Indra comes very early morning does Puja and goes. Lord Hanuman is very famous here.
A visit to this place will bring many benefits to the family.
Balasubramanian
Ambattur
