Mathura Kaliyamman Temple, Siruvachur, Perambalur
Mathura Kaliyamman
Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Kali located in the village of Siruvachur in Perambalur District of Tamilnadu. Siruvachur
is located at a distance of 8 Kms from Perambalur. The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sri
Mathura Kaliyamman. She is one of the forms of Kali. The temple is open only on
every Mondays and Thursdays. It is said to be the Kula Devta (family deity) of
Kanchi Periyavar or Kanchi Shankaracharya. The Car
festival & the
annual Panguni festivals are important festivals celebrated with
much fanfare in this Temple.
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
History
This
temple has existed during Tamil Sangam period and that too during the 'Karpukarasi
Kannaki’ of Silapathikaram fame. There are many legends associated with this
temple. It is believed that the temple is very old (though not the current
structure) and it was even renovated by Kulothunga Chola.
Many
popular legends have been associated with this deity which does not have any
written records so far. The history of temple and the goddess has been
established through oral history and from stone edicts discovered in Trichy
district.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open to devotees only twice a week – Monday and Friday. The
temple will be opened at 8.00 a.m. Abishek to the deity is performed at 11.00
a.m. and adored with gold coverings. Uchi Kala Pooja will be performed at 1.00
p.m. The temple remains open till 8.00 p.m. on these days for public darshan.
Festivals
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brief details, please refer below link;
http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/07/mathura-kaliyamman-temple-siruvachur-festivals.html
Prayers
Majority
of the devotees pray for wedding and child boon. It is the staunch faith of the
people that solution is available from Mother Goddess for any problem as loss
of things, ailments and minor bodily problems, litigations, business matters
etc. The Mother is very merciful and powerful taking care of her devotees.
Lighting the flour lamp (Maa Vilakku) is the main form of prayer commitment for
Siruvachur Kaliyamman. This is offered for chest, hands and legs.
Angapradakshinam – rolling round the temple. Devotees also perform milk
abishek, pujas and organize poor feeding.
Contact
Mathura
Kaliyamman Temple
Siruvachur,
Perambalur
District - 621 113
Phone: +91
4328 291375 / 2325444
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Perambalur, 35 Kms from Ariyalur and 50
Kms from Trichy. While travelling from Chennai to Trichy, the temple’s entrance
Arch is located on the right side, on the main road, after the Dhanalakshmi
Srinivasan Medical College. From the arch, the temple is located at a distance
of around 2 kms. On Mondays and Fridays, devotees can hire auto rickshaws
available near Arch to reach the temple.
There
are few mini buses from the Arch to the temple, but the frequency is less. By
road, all the buses between Trichy and Perambalur will stop at the Siruvachur
arch. The Perambalur-bound buses start from Chathram bus stand in Trichy,
which is located near the Rockfort temple (Main guard Gate). Nearest Railway
Station is located at Ariyalur and Trichy. Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy.