Thirumanajcheri Temple. Seergazhi.

1. Keezha Thirumanancheri:
   
   
   
   This is One of 275 Devara sthalams
   
   
   
   The place is about 7 kms North of Kutthalam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Sri Uthvagananadhar and is consort Uma Devi. (Yazhin men mozhi ammai)
   
   
   
   Uma Devi came out from Yagna kundam and was married to Lord Siva in this place. The place is known as Thirumanajcheri.
   
   
   
   Manmadham and Kulachirai Nayanar worshipped Lord Siva of this place and were blessed.
   
   
   
   Purana says once two persons who belong to vaisaya sect, decided to get their children married to each other and strengthen their relationship. Unfortunately the child born to a person was a Tortoise. The other person refused to give his daughter in marriage to the tortoise.
   
   
   
   
   The tortoise worshipped Lord Siva of Thirumanajcheri and was blessed by Lord.
   The tortoise attained human form as a result of its worship. Later he got married with the same girl in this place.
   
   
   
   
   Importance of this place is, people worship and pray Lord Siva, for early marriage of their son / daughter. Once the marriage is finished the married couple visits the temple to pay homage.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar and Navakkuarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.