PUNIDHAVELU

Very recently, I and my family went to   Coimbatore-Marudha Malai,   Esha   Paradise , Masani Amman Temple located at AnnaImalai   and   we   went to see   Sri Kodi Swamy who is not having age..   The house of   Puravi Palayam   is also casted in many tamil movies like   Suryavamsam.   The actor is   Sharat Kumar.    This temple known as Masaniamman Temple in the outskirts of Pollachi has a unique feature. The Goddess Shakti in this temple is not standing upright like other goddesses in temples. She lies supine, hands stretched upwards, eyes staring towards the heavens. The locals staunchly believe in the powers of this goddess and one day is not enough to listen to all of them. A friend of mine who is a frequent visitor to this temple told me several stories related to this temple and I have since been overawed by the temple and its lush green surroundings. Nestled among endless rows of coconut palms and areca nut trees, the temple, locals say is frequented by women pilgrims who h