Thyagaraja Temple, Thiruvottriyur – Mother Shrine
The name
of the goddess at this temple is Vadivudaiamman alias Tripurasundari. The
goddess is housed in a separate shrine inside the Temple complex. The shrine of
the Devi Vadivudai Amman is situated near the entrance with an attached stone
pillar Mandapam. At the sanctum is the beautiful image of the Devi
Vadivudai Amman in standing posture facing the Southern direction. Vadivudai
Amman, is very powerful, and she is one of the three main goddesses of Chennai
region.
It is
one of the three important Sakthi Sthalams in the city. The other two
are, Kodiyidai Amman in Tirumullaivayil and Tiruvudai
Amman in Melur. On a full moon day, devotees throng to having darshan at
all these three temples. Firstly, they have the morning darshan of Icha
Sakthi at Melur, another Gnana Sakthi in the afternoon at Thiruvottriyur
and the third Kriya Sakthi in the evening at Tirumullaivayil to
complete the Sakthi Darshan.
Of the
51 Shakti Peetas, this peeta is praised as Ikshi Peeta. Sri Chakra is
installed below the idol. Only Namboodris of Kerala are performing the
puja in this shrine. Pushpanjali Seva is dedicated to Mother at 9.00 a.m.
and 6.00 p.m. each day with fragrant flowers. People whose marriages are
delayed pray here and contribute for this Alankara. This is known as
Wedding Pushpanjali.