Sri Kannimoola Ganapathi

Sri Kannimoola Ganapathi

The southwest corner of a temple is very special. It is known as Kannimoola and is the place, which provides protection to the Temple. The residing deity or guardian of this place is called Nirurudhi. The Ganpathi who resides in the Kannimoola or Nirurudhi corner of a temple has the unique power of being the protectorof the temple and also a remover of obstacles (Vigneswara). Kannimoola Ganapathi is also worshipped as Baktha Rakshaka (protector of devotees), since this powerful Maha Ganapathi has accumulated the divinity of the sacred position of Kannimoola.

KANNIMOOLA GANAPATHI AT SSVT

Kannimoola Ganapathi is installed behind Ayyappa shrine. Kannimoola Ganpathi is one of the deities at Sabarimala.