Introduction
An ardent devotee of Lord Siva, he followed all the rituals in his worship. A demon, out of jealousy, tricked him and the muni had to discontinue his worship. The muni accrued some ‘dosha’ because of this. Using it as an excuse, the demon enslaved the muni. With the grace of Lord Karthikeya, the suffering muni got freedom, after a long time. He rejoined his group of siddhas, and later become an expert in all kinds of siddha techniques. He sat in samadhi, next to cold water falls / lakes or catchment areas, not minding extremely cold draughts. He enjoyed feeding the fishes. He was in samadhi for a prolonged period sitting next to the lake in Tiruparangkundram. With his blessings one can get the ability to fight evil forces. Can become an expert in the controlling of the six chakras in the body. And also one can save himself from the adverse effects of Navagrahas.
Speciality
He fearlessly resides and meditates within deep caves. On the other hand he’s known to live alongside the common man in villages. He employs simple and attractive techniques to explain the knowledge of the Self (Athman) to the common man. An extraordinary orator. He stays amidst crowded villagers and joyfully inculcates moral values in them.
How to Worship
Devotees are advised to visit the temple on Fridays for 12 to 18 weeks, sit at the Siddhar Sannidhi and pray to the specific Siddhar for 10 minutes with closed eyes in a meditative pose. Before commencing this prayer, you are required to light 5 ghee lamps, dedicate an Archanai to Divine Mother Mandhirappavai and recite the Siddhar Potrigal once. Optionally the devotees are encouraged to sponsor the Siddhar Malar Malai which is observed on all full-moon days during this 18-week worship. On completing this 18-week worship, you’ll start to observe positive changes in your life with the blessings on the Siddhars, we recommend continue visiting and praying the Siddhars at the temple on full-moon and no-moon days which is believed to enhance the results.We encourage interested devotees to sponsor the Full-moon Annadhanam at our temple where nearly 3000 people are fed as a mark of your thanksgiving, after benefitting from your worship.
Benefits of Worship
Praying to Machamuni for 12 to 18 Fridays (at our temple) will help one to:
- Gain wealth, glory, leadership and authority in a chosen field of work
Machamuni Pottri (Chants)
மதுரை தலத்தில் மகத்தான பல சித்துகள் புரிந்த மச்ச முனி சித்தரே போற்றி
மதுர மொழியில் மாந்தரை ஈர்த்து உயர் பொருள் உபதேசித்த மச்ச முனி சித்தரே போற்றி
புதன் தலமான நான்மாட கூடலில் சமாதி யோகம் கூடிய மச்ச முனி சித்தரே போற்றி
பதவி புகழ் செழுமை நற்பேறுகளை நாளும் பக்தருக்கு அளிக்கும் மச்ச முனி சித்தரே போற்றி
Meaning :
- He who performed innumerable miracles in Madurai.
- He who taught moral values to the people around him in a compassionate manner.
- He who attained Samadhi at the Holy town of Madurai, which is acclaimed as Budhan Stalam (Holy place for Mercury worship).
- He who bestows high position, glory and prosperity to those who reach out to him.
