About Sri Siddheswari Peetham
Nestled in the serene town of Courtallam, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu, Sri Siddheswari Peetham stands as a beacon of spirituality and devotion. Courtallam, celebrated for its majestic waterfalls and natural beauty, is also revered as 'Agasthya Kshethram'—the sacred abode of the great sage Agasthya.
H.H. Sri Mouna Swamy
Founder
H.H. Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy
Current Peethadhipathi
Sacred Foundation
Sri Siddheswari Peetham was established in the year 1910 by H.H. Sri Sivachidananda Saraswati Swamy (Mounaswamy). Initially founded as Sri Dattatreya Matam, the first deity consecrated was Sri Dandayudhapani Swamy. In 1916, the divine presence of Sri Rajarajeswari Devi and Sri Kameswara Swami was enshrined, marking them as the principal deities of the Peetam, with this the peetam has turned even more Sanctum Sanctorum.
At the heart of the Peetham lies the Sri Raja Rajeswari Ambal (Sri Siddeshwari Devi), who is venerated as the principal deity. Surrounding her divine presence are the Parivara deities:
- Sri Dandayudha Pani
- Sri Ayyappa Swami
- Sri Swetha Kali Devi
- Sri Kalabhairava Swamy
- Sri Naadi Ganapathi
- Sri Sanjeevaraya Hanuman
- Sri Pathala Pratyangira Devi
- Sri Varahi Devi
- Sri Naga Devatha
- Sri Seetha Rama
- Sri Yoga Narasimha
- Sri Santana Venu Gopala Swamy
- Sri Radha Krishna
- Sri Shiridi Sai Baba
- Sri Valli Devasena Sametha Subramanya Swami
- Sri Navagraha
- Sri Shankaracharya
- Sri Dakshinamoorthy
- Sri Dattatreya
- Guru Brindavanam
Together, these deities embody the spiritual essence of the Peetham, offering devotees a profound experience of devotion, meditation, and divine grace.
Sri Siddheswari Peetham continues to be a sacred center for seekers of wisdom and spiritual upliftment. The Peetham not only preserves the rich traditions of Sanatana Dharma but also radiates the blessings of Sri Raja Rajeswari Ambal and Sri Sivachidananda Saraswati Swamy (Mounaswamy), guiding the devotees towards the inner peace and spiritual enlightenment.
Sacred Location
Nestled in Courtallam, known as Agasthya Kshethram, famous for its healing waterfalls and natural beauty.
Vedic Traditions
Following the ancient traditions of Sri Adi Shankaracharya, preserving higher knowledge and Veda Dharma.
Natural Healing
Best visited during southwest monsoon (June-September) for the full experience of nature's medicinal herbs.
Guru Parampara
Sri Sri Sri Sivachidananda Saraswati Swami (Mounaswami)
Founder
1916 - 1943
H.H Sri Vimalananda Bharathi Swamy
First Peethadhipathi (after Mounaswamy)
1944 – 1950
H.H Sri Trivikramaramananda Bharathi Swamy
Second Peethadhipathi
1950 – 1991
H.H Sri Sivachidananda Bharathi Swamy
Third Peethadhipathi
1991 – 2002
H.H Sri Siddheswarananda Bharati Swamy
Fourth Peethadhipathi (Current)
2002 – Present
Sri Datteshwarananda Bharati
Uttaradhikari (Successor)
Successor
Presiding Deity
Sri Raja Rajeshwari Devi
(Sri Siddheswari Devi)
The divine mother goddess, installed with great reverence on October 3, 1916, continues to bless devotees with her infinite grace and compassion, making this peetham a beacon of spiritual light.