Paal Mozhi Amman Temple, Vadakku Poigai Nallur,
Nagapattinam
Paal
Mozhi Amman Temple is located at Vadakku Poigai Nallur Village in Nagapattinam
District of Tamilnadu. Kakapuganda Theertham is the Temple Theertham and Itchi
Maram is the Sthala Vriksham. Historical name of this place is Kakapuganda
Vanam.
Legends
This is
a holy land where Devas, Sages and Siddhas worshipped in large numbers
thousands of years ago. It is also said that a Sadhu, Tirumurugan by
name had stayed here under the Itchi tree for many years and was fed with milk
by a woman when he fainted due to hunger. She also advised him to
remove the sand hill and disappeared. The Sadhu did it with his
hands and found the Mother in Her sanctum Sanctorum and was granted darshan. The
sanctum sanctorum is protected even now by the roots of the Itchi
tree. With the hard work and efforts of the Sadhu, a beautiful
temple arose then.
In days
of yore, Siddhas established schools and researched on medicine, developed
Maantrika skills and performed miracles in this place, once a dense
forest. Even today, it is believed that the soil, water and air have
their medicinal qualities. People believe that many Siddhas are
still living in this place invisibly in many forms. It is also
believed that Indira the king of Devas bathed in one of the tanks here and was
relieved from the curse of a woman.
The
Temple
The five
towered temple is facing east. Custodian deities Pathinettaampadi
Karuppu, Sangili Karuppu, Easana Ganapathi, Vanni Ganapathi and Valampuri
Vinayaka on the right and Kadal Kanni in water, Kadal Raja, 9 feet Sheerdi
Saibaba in marble shrine, Navagraha shrine are at the entrance of the
temple. The Twin sanctum sanctorum of Mother Paal Mozhi Amman is guarded
by roots of the Itchi tree. 18 Siddhas are in prayer sitting on the lotus
flowers in water around Pall Mozhi Amman shrine.
Nallur
Nadhar and Varadaraja Perumal with their consorts grace from their respective
shrines on the right side. Sri Bala Veera Anjaneya graces from His own shrine
on the west of the northeast side where six monkeys attained Samadhi. A
Nandhi with its two legs folded and drawing its tongue in is performing penance
in front of Lord Nallur Nadhar shrine which looks very live. Lords
Valampuri Vinayaka, Bala Murugan and a five hooded serpent shrine are on the
western side.
The
temple stands dilapidated due to nature’s fury. It is surprising
that the Sanctum Sanctorum is still intact protected by the roots of the Itchi
tree. The rays of Sun God fall on the Swayambu Amman daily during the
pujas. Devotees can worship both Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva in this
temple. There are two sanctum sanctorums for Mother Paal Mozhi
Amman. The temple feeds hundreds of Sadhus staying in the temple thrice a
day. The place is revered as a holy land where Siddhas lived.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 4.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Prayers
The
devotees strongly believe that participating in the Yaga Pujas performed
according to Siddha procedures from sun set to wee hours of the next day would
bring a solution to the various problems they face as delay in wedding proposals
and childless worries and relieve them from the impact of all evil effects.
Realizing their wishes, devotees offer abishek and new vastras to Mother Amman.
Contact
Sri Paal
Mozhi Amman Temple,
Vadakku
Poigai Nallur,
South
Poigai Nallur Post,
Nagapattinam
District – 611 111
Phone: +91 4365 295050
Mobile: +91 98651 92046 /
95976 11505
Connectivity
The
temple can be reached at a distance of 200 meters from the Veeran Kudi Kadu bus
stop. This bus stop is 5 km far from the Nagapattinam – Velankanni beach road. Bus
facility is available from Nagapattinam. Nearest Railway Station is located at Nagapattinam
and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.