Ganesha Temple, Kurudumale – Legends

Ganesha Temple, Kurudumale – Legends

Koodal Malai:

It is believed that the idol of Lord Ganesha was installed by the Hindu Trinity (Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva) during Satya Yuga to destroy the demon, Tripurasura. As Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva met together here to install the idol of Ganesha, the hill came to be called as Koodal Malai / Kotadri / Kootamale (Koodal means meeting and Malai means Hill in Tamil). Later, the name got corrupted to Kurudumale.

Sage Koundinya worshipping Lord Ganesha here every day:

It is believed that Sage Koundinya comes and offer worship to Lord Ganesha of this temple at midnight every day. It is said that he still resides in the nearby caves. It is said that even celestial beings worship Lord Ganesha during the night time. Locals have reported mysterious sightings of lights hovering over this temple in the night time.

Lord Krishna got relieved from the curse of Syamantaka Mani:

As per legend, Lord Krishna worshipped Lord Ganesha here in order to get rid of the curse of Syamantaka Mani. Pleased with his worship, Lord Ganesha absolved Lord Krishna of his curse.

Rama offered prayers to Ganesha during his search for Sita:

As per legend, Lord Rama offered prayers to Lord Ganesha at this place during his search for Sita.

Pandavas offered prayers to Ganesha before Mahabharata:

As per legend, the Pandavas offered prayers to Lord Ganesha at this place before the final battle of the Mahabharata.

Place for recreation for Devas on Earth:

As per legend, Kurudumale was believed to be the place where Devas would descend from the heavens for recreation on earth.