Kolavizhi Amman Temple, Mylapore, Chennai
Kolavizhi Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Gopathy Narayana
Chetty Street opposite to Valiswarar temple and to the east of Mundakkanni
Amman Temple. This is a 1000 years old temple. Kolavizhi Amman was the
protective god when Mylapore was a big Village. Normally Amman’s are protectors
of the territories. The poojas are conducted as per agama by the non-Brahmin Poojaris.
Legends
It is
said that a British lost his vision after photographing the Fire Walk festival
and regained his vision only after worshipping this Goddess.
The
Temple
The
temple and presiding deity Kolavizhi Amman is facing north. The presiding deity
is Kolavizhi Amman otherwise called as Bhadrakali Amman, Ambika, Mayurapuri Grama
Devatha. The deity in this temple is believed to be Suyambhu in form and she is
known for her love and affection towards devotees.
In the
sanctum Amman’s stucco statue is on the back-side wall and Abhishekam is done
for the Urchavar. There are shrines of Sapthamadhas in a single panel,
Vinayagar, Nagars in the Temple. There is well covered with Iron grills. Lot of
lock are locked with the grill. This temple is attached to Kapaleeshwarar
temple of Mylapore.
Festivals
Brahmotsavam
or any functions preference is given first to Kolavizhi Amman and after that
only to Kapali temple. In 63var processions also Kolavizhi Amman leads the
other chariots. The important functions held in this temple are Pournami Pooja
(the vegetables offered are hanged in the temple), Poochoridal, carrying
Poochatti (carrying the fire pots), and Milk Abhishekam carrying in a
procession.
Prayers
It was
believed that Kolavizhi Amman will remove the hurdles like legal cases, etc., The
devotees praise Kolavizhi Amman as the Guardian angel and protects from any
danger including Natural disasters. It is believed that those who worship at
this temple will be cured of all diseases and blessed with peace &
prosperity
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