![]() According to local beliefs, if you pray at the dargah diligently then you can have any wish fulfilled including being blessed with children, getting a job, finding a suitable bride/groom or even for getting rid of the negative energy in your life. ![]() The dargah is open to all and the local population of Karaikudi and the surrounding areas visit the dargah in large numbers everyday. Many people also come to the dargah after their wishes have been granted. Many tourists, regardless of their religion, visit the dargah every year because it is believed that those who worship and pray at the dargah get their wishes fulfilled. The dargah is located about 40 km from the town of Karaikudi. Piranmalai Seik Oliyullah Dargah holds religious significance for the Muslims. Timing : Morning (6 AM to 1 PM) and Evening (4 PM to 8.30 PM) Cottages maintained by the trust are also available which can be booked in advance. Unlike other places the three Lingams Thiruveesar, Marudhesar and Senchadeswarar and the three Goddess Sivagami amman, Vadamalar Mangaiamman and Soundara Nayagiamman all appear together at the same place and bless the devotees. Sankata Hara Chathurthy every month is also celebrated with a festival look. It is celebrated for 10 days in a grand manner. Vinayagar Chathurthi festival during August-September is the main festival of the temple. Over 15 inscriptions are found within the temple, that help establish the age of the temple. The six feet presiding deity is called as Karpaga Vinayagar. Here Lord Vinayaga appears with 2 hands unlike in other places where he is seen with 4 hands. The village gets its name from the temple. Pillayarpatti is situated at a distance of 71kms from Madurai and 12 kms from Karaikudi on Thirupathur – Karaikudi State Highway. Karpaga Vinayagar Temple is one of the oldest Cave Temples (Rock Cut) of Tamilnadu and situated at Pillayarpatti, Which is between Pudukkottai and Karaikudi. ![]()
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