Angala Parameswari Temple, Putlur – The Temple
The temple is very small. Presiding Deity is called
as Angala Parameswari / Poongavanathu Amman. It has the putru in the form of a
sleeping pregnant woman with her mouth opened inside the sanctum.
Behind this idol, the stone idols of Shiva (not in
the form of Linga) in the form of Lord Nataraja in the name of Thandavarayan,
Ganesha and Angala Parameswari are found. As Shiva is found inside the sanctum,
instead of Lion, Nandi idol is present in front of the sanctum, which is a rare
thing to find in Amman (Goddess) temple.
The Sanctum is very small. There
is a stainless-steel railing around the Goddess so that Swaymbhu idol will be protected from the devotees.
The sacred tree Neem is in the outer prakara. A Swayambu
anthill, Goddess Karumari, Lord Vinayaka and Navadevathas (serpent deities) are
under the tree. Navagrahas also are installed. People who seek childbirth, tie
miniature cradles near this anthill or pieces of their saree in anticipation of
the fulfilment of their desire. A lot of neem trees are in the temple premises.
It is a general practice here for people to stay overnight on full moon days. Special prayers are conducted at 5.00 am on next day morning for these people who stayed overnight in the Temple.
