Avvaiyar Amman Temple, Thazhakudy, Kanyakumari
Avvaiyar
Amman Temple is located at Thazhakudy Village in Kanyakumari District of
Tamilnadu. Thazhakudy Village is situated between 2 rivers
"Puthanaar" and "Palaiyaar". Aadi Masam is an important
month in Tamil Calendar and numerous rituals are observed in the month. The
Tuesdays in the month are considered highly auspicious and special prayers are
offered to Goddesses in Hindu pantheon on the day. Thousands of devotees visit
the 300-year old Avvaiyar Amman temple on Tuesdays in the Aadi month.
Unmarried
women observe special pujas here for early marriage. Couples who have no
children offer prayers and pujas for begetting children. A special dish made
from rice flour and coconut is offered on the day here during the auspicious
days. The Temple is located at about 8 Kms from Aralvaimozhi, 14 Kms from Nagercoil,
27 Kms from Kanyakumari, 15 Kms from Suchindram, 14 Kms from Boothapandi,
25 Kms from Thuckalay, 23 Kms from Eraniel and 86 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Aralvaimozhi and Nearest Airport is
located at Thiruvananthapuram.
