Arulmigu Mangaleswari Udanurai Mangalanatha Swamy Temple

Arulmigu Mangaleswari Udanurai Mangalanatha Swamy Temple, Uthirakosamangai Temple is located in Ramnad district.
It is believed to be the first Shiva temple in the World.
This is the birthplace of Siva and Parvathi.
The name Uthirakosamangai means Siva taught the Vedic secrets - Pranava Mantra OHM- to Parvathi.

The Six feet Natarajar carved in emerald is one where else one can see this attraction. The idol is merged with sandal paste for throughout the year except on Arudra Day. This paste is removed and dharsan to public allowed on the full day and again sandal paste is applied and kept closed. Thogh the crowd is more on that day, it is worth a visit.

This temple is known to have gained prominence since before the Ramayana period. It is said that this is the place where Ravana and his wife Mandothari worshiped and got married.

Since the flower thalamboo supported Brahma who lied that he has seen Siva's head, is banned in all the temples of Siva, but only here this flower thalamboo is used for worship.

Lord Shiva in this temple is mentioned in Thiruvasakam in 38 places and has the honor of being one of the Thiruvasakam shrines .

The temple has a total of five towers, including the seven-tiered Rajagopuram. At the entrance to the Utprakara, two of the Yalis with beautiful carvings have a stone ball in their mouths. Beautiful sculptures are seen on the pillars of the Temple.

The Lord of this place helps to get rid of hindrances like curse of ancestors, ban on marriage, childlessness, hindrance in education, delay in foreign travel.

The Indian plum i.e Ilanthai tree is 3000 year viruksha - temple tree - here.

One will feel the Divine vibrations here.

Renovation work is going on.

Ancient Shiva temple, 14km from Ramanathapuram built by Pandya kings.
It is believed to be the first Shiva temple in the world.
Thalaviruksham is ilanthai maram (Indian palm) which is 3000 years old.
The most important thing in this temple is the 6 ft Emerald Natarajar statue. Abhishekam and Pooja are performed only on Thiruvathirai day, arudhra dharshan.
Other days the statue is covered with sandal powder.
Great sculpture, marvelous oil painting on the wall ceilings.
Good parking area.
Renovation is in progress
No lodges and restaurants.
Must visit place.

Huge sprawling Shiva temple located near Ramanathapuram. Has the main Mangalanathaswamy (Shiva) and Mangaleswari (Parvati). Also has Emerald Nataraja idol covered in sandalwood throughout the year and visible to public only once. Has the Sahasralingam under the jujube tree.

The temple opens at 6 am. Such a peaceful and spiritual place. One of the oldest Siva temple in the world.

The First Shiva Temple in the world
3000 years old
Sthala virutcham itself 3000 years old
More over Marakatha Natarajar will be visible only at Arudhra Tharisanam

It is believed to be the first Shiva temple in the world 🌎 a place of Shiva 🔱 ❤ that must be visited at least once in a lifetime more than 3000 year old temple the most beautiful temples in Tamilnadu also Indian Jujube tree which is 3000 years old.
Emerald 💎Natarasar 🌌🔱Full sandalwood protection for the year. Abhishekam is only one day a year for Emerald Natarasar 🔱❤🌎

Om namah shivaya 🙏. Ancient temple. Location name is Uthirakosamangai. This is located at Ramanathapuram-Mudukulathur route. Buses available from Ramanathapuram. Main deity of this temple is Lord Shiva. Emerald Idol of Nataraja is there. This is the speciality of this temple. From Ramanathapuram, this is 18 KM distance only.

My visit to this temple was a deeply fulfilling experience. It offered not only a glimpse into the rich traditions of Hinduism but also a space for inner peace and reflection. I would highly recommend anyone seeking spiritual solace or cultural enrichment to visit this wonderful place.

One of the oldest temple I have ever visited, this temple has the connection to Ravana who worshiped the Shiva peruman here and got married. Must visit temple when you come to Rameswaram. 🙏🏼🙌🏼

Believed to be the oldest Siva temple in the World. It is mentioned this temple is 3000 yrs old. Peaceful place to worship Mangalanathaswamy & Mangleshwari Amman.
You can visit Emerald Natrajar statue (covered with Santhanam) and 3000 yrs old Indian juju e(Elanthai) tree ..

One of the most beautiful temples in Tamilnadu. And also it got an Indian Jujube tree which is 3000 years old

Oldest temple ever built for Lord Shiva..
It is located just 15 minutes from Ramanadhapuram.

The temple has some splendid architecture and old paintings

Parking area is also available

The temple area is too large, so it can handle huge crowds

When we visited the temple, it was under renovation, but no problem for devotees. we can worship peacefully

When you are planning to visit rameshwaram, please add this temple to your list, a must-see place for hindus

Many vegetarian food stalls are available outside of the temple.

Supposed to be the oldest Siva temple. Mangalanathar & Mangalambigai are the main deities. Emerald Nataraja statue is always covered with Sandal & opened only on Thiruvadhirai - Siva's birth day, once an year. Stalaviruksham (Location Tree) is 3000+ years old Elandhai Maram (Jujube tree).

Entire temple campus is under renovation.

A place to visit to understand the rich old culture of Hinduism.

One of the most beautiful temple in south India.This is the place where Siva transferred the secrets of Vedas to Parvati. Uthiram means (upadesam) kosam (secrets) Parvati (Mangai) hence this place is known as Uthira Kosa Mangai.

The main attraction of this temple is a statue of Natarajar made of emerlad which is about  51/2 feet tall. This idol is known as Margatha Natarajar and the deity is always covered with sandal paste.  Only in the Tamil month of Margazhi on Tiruvathira nakshtram  the sandal paste gets removed and there is abhishekam for the idol and this special darshan is known as  Arudhra darishanam. Lakhs of devotees visit the temple on this day and on the next day again the idol  gets smeared with sandal paste. To have a darshan of this deity, one must be there around 12.00 noon on regular days.

First shivan temple in history
Timing 5am to 1.pm
Evening 4.00 to 8.00

Amazing temple this is the first ever Shiva temple in India I think.

Oldest Shiva Temple known in the world. More than 3000 year old temple. Beautiful temple. One can consider visiting this place while Rameshwaram tour.

Such a wonderful place, mist to visit once in a life time... because This temple is believed to be the world's oldest (first) shiva temple a claimed by temple authorities. This temple is also famous for its Nataraja idol made of Emerald stone, which is covered with sandal paste for 11 months except the month of January in which it cleaned and kept as it is for Darshana...

Rooms and Lodges are not available there......

Uthirakosamangai, also known as Mangalanatha Swamy temple, is a Shaiva temple situated near Ramanathapuram in the Ramanathapuram district of Tamil Nadu. The temple is much older and the structure as it exists today is believed to be built by the Pandya kings, Achutappa Nayak (1529–1542 CE), Muthuveerappar and other kings of Ramanthapuram at various times. The temple has been glorified by the hymns of 9th-century saint Manickavasagar and 15th-century saint
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