Thursday, September 1, 2016

Vettudaiya Kali Temple, Ariyankurichi, Sivaganga

Vettudaiya Kali Temple, Ariyankurichi, Sivaganga

Vettudaiya Kali Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Kali located in Ariyankurichi near Kollangudi in Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk in Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu. Though, the presiding deity is Ayyanar, importance is given to Vettudaiya Kali. People of Vellala community in Kollangudi village are the priests of this shrine performing the daily pujas.







Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/09/vettudaiya-kali-temple-ariyankurichi-legends.html

The Temple Complex

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/09/vettudaiya-kali-temple-ariyankurichi-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 06.00 p.m. continuously. On Pournami days, the temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. continuously.

Festivals

Panguni Brahmotsavam (Mar-Apr), Aavani Vinayaka Chathurthi (Aug-Sep), Aadi Perukku & Fridays (Jul-Aug), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Aippasi Skanda Sashti (Oct-Nov), Margazhi Poojas (Dec-Jan), Thai Pongal & Fridays (Jan-Feb) and Masi Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) are the festivals celebrated here. Panguni Brahmotsavam on Swathi Nakshatra day during the Tamil month of Panguni (Mar-Apr) is celebrated for 12 days. Chariot festival is conducted on 9th day. Poo Choridal (Shower with flowers) is celebrated on 18th day during the Tamil month of Aadi (Jul-Aug). The lamp festival is celebrated on the last Friday of Adi month. Special Poojas are performed on Poornima, Tuesdays, and Fridays.

Literary Mention

There is a book called Vettudayal Veera Chakram which extols her greatness.

Prayers

Devotees pray here for relief from poverty, illness & mental agony, reunion of those separated due to evil effects, child boon, relief from speech impairments and longevity of their husbands. People also worship Mother Kali to punish those who did wrong to them. There is a unique form of prayer practiced in this temple. Those who are blamed wrongfully for the crimes which they never committed come here and cut a coin and put in the sanctum. It is believed that by doing this procedure, the real culprits will be punished soon.

Contact

Vettudaiya Kali Temple,

Ariyankurichi, Kollangudi,

Kalaiyar Kovil Taluk,

Sivaganga District – 630 556

Phone: +91 4575 232 236 / 202 120

Mobile: +91 90479 28314 / 93633 34311 / 98436 75356

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kollangudi, 7 Kms from Kalaiyar Kovil, 10 Kms from Nattarasankottai Railway Station, 15 Kms from Sivaganga Railway Station, 16 Kms from Sivaganga and 67 Kms from Madurai Airport. The temple is situated at about 2 Kms to the south of Kollangudi on Sivaganga to Kalaiyar Kovil route.

Location