Pon Kaliamman Temple, Unjanai, Namakkal

Pon Kaliamman Temple, Unjanai, Namakkal

Pon Kaliamman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Kali located in Unjanai Village in Tiruchengode Taluk in Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu. Pon Kaliamman is considered as the family deity of Kaari Kulam of Kongu Vellala Goundars.

History

The temple is believed to be built in 15^th century CE. There are two memorial stones dating back to 15^th century CE can be seen in the temple premises. These stones might be installed in memory of the donors or builders of this temple.

The Temple

This temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the image of Pon Kaliyamman. There is a separate shrine for Karuppannar in the temple premises. Huge stucco images of two horses, lion mount and Balipeedam can be seen in front of the temple. An ancient sculpture of Jyestha Devi (Thavvai) can be seen in the temple premises.

Contact

Pon Kaliamman Temple,

Unjanai, Kumaramangalam P.O.,

Tiruchengode Taluk,

Namakkal District – 637 205

Mobile: +91 95247 25356

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 100 metres from Unjanai Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Tiruchengode, 9 Kms from Tiruchengode Central Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Sankagiri Durg Railway Station, 20 Kms from Sankagiri, 32 Kms from Namakkal, 33 Kms from Rasipuram, 33 Kms from Erode, 75 Kms from Salem Airport and 120 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The temple is situated on Namakkal to Tiruchengode route.

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Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple, Mettupalayam, Coimbatore

Vanabadra Kaliamman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Durga located in Nellithurai Village on the outskirts of Mettupalayam Town in Mettupalayam Taluk in Coimbatore District in Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the banks of Bhavani river.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2022/01/vanabadra-kaliamman-temple-mettupalayam-legends.html

The Temple

The Temple is situated amidst sylvan surroundings on the banks of river Bhavani. The Nellimalai is situated adjacent to the temple along with the Nellithurai village. The sanctum enshrines Vana Bhadra Kaliyamman. She is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Bhagasura temple is facing towards Vana Bhadrakali temple and is located at about 200 feet away. Aravalli Temple can be seen between the Vana Bhadrakali Temple and Bhagasura Temple.

An idol of Muniyappa can be seen near to the Bhagasura Temple. Shrines of Nellaiappar and Kandhimathi Amman shrines can also be seen in the temple premises. There is an Annadhana Mandapa in the temple premises for conducting Annadhana. Sthala Vriksham is Thothi tree. Theertham associated with this temple is Bhavani river.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 A.M. to 8.00 P.M. on all days and on Amavasai days, remains open from 5.00 A.M. to 8.30 P.M.

Pooja Timings

·        Kala Santhi (06.00 A.M)

·        Uchikalam (12.00 P.M)

·        Sayarakshai (06.00 P.M)

·        Arthajamam (08.00 P.M)

Festivals

Aadi Kundam is the grand festival celebrated every year during the month of July - August. This festival is celebrated for 15 days. The Pookundam (fire pit) is formed on the second Tuesday of Aadi Month, The fire pit is 36 feet long. The fire pit is kept alive during the festival days. It draws around 2 lakh devotees. Aadi Amavasya, Monthly Amavasya, Saraswathi Pooja, Thiru Karthigai, Deepavali, Pongal, Margazhi Thirupalli Ezhuchi, Maha Shivaratri, Tamil New Year day and English New Year day are the other festivals celebrated here. Devotee throng this temple during Tuesdays and Fridays.

Prayers

People pray to goddess Vana Bhadra Kali for relief from witchcraft, spells and black magic. Devotees tie a stone on the Thothi Maram (the sacred tree of the temple) for child boon. Women used to put their mangal sutras in the hundi if their wishes are realized. Those starting a trade or beginning marriage proposals use to place white and red flowers in separate packets and seek the permission of the Goddess. If they get the flower of their choice, it means the permission is granted. Devotees walk on the fire pit as a prayer commitment. The temple is known for the sheep animal sacrifice. This sacrifice is undertaken on Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. It is believed that the lemons from lemon garlands of Vana Bhadra Kali is said to have cure for all diseases.

Contact

Vana Bhadra Kaliyamman Temple, 

Devikottam, Thekkampatti, Nellithurai (Post), 

Mettupalayam – 641 305

Coimbatore District

Phone: +91 4254 – 222 286 / 225 510

Mobile: +91 82209 46575 / 97884 43737 / 90470 58787

Email: bathirakaliammanmpm@tnhrce.org

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Nellithurai, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam Railway Station, 6 Kms from Mettupalayam Bus Stand, 38 Kms from Coimbatore and 42 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated on Mettupalayam to Nellithurai route. Bus Nos 7, 8, 8A,1B & 8C from Mettupalayam Bus Stand takes you to this temple.

Location

Kailasanathar Temple, Veppathur, Thanjavur

Kailasanathar Temple, Veppathur, Thanjavur

Kailasanathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Veppathur Village in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and Mother is called as Kamakshi. The Temple is famously known as Kamakshi Amman Temple to the locals. The Temple is believed to be built during 9^th Century AD.

Legends

Sage Agastya married Lopamudra here:

It is believed that Sage Agastya married Lopamudra here. Also, they had the divine darshan of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi.

People worshipped Lord Shiva here:

It is believed that Marudhanallur Sadguru Swamigal, Bodendra Swamigal and Sridhara Aiyawal visited this Temple and worshipped Lord Shiva here.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram but the entry to the Temple is from the northern entrance. The Temple covers an area of an acre. Nandi, Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Sanctum.

Presiding Deity is called as Kailasanathar and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. Chandikeswarar Shrine can be seen in his usual location. Mother is called as Kamakshi. She is housed in a separate south facing shrine. Her shrine is situated in Maha Mandapam. There are shrines for Vinayagar, Murugan, Dakshinamoorthy and Navagrahas in the temple premises.

Festivals

Thiru Karthigai and Purattasi Navaratri are the festivals celebrated here with much fanfare.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Veppathur, 1.5 Kms from Thiruvisanallur, 4 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 6 Kms from Thirumangalakudi, 6 Kms from Thiruvidaimarudur Railway Station, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 49 Kms from Thanjavur and 103 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kallanai to Poompuhar Route.

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Paranjothi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram

Paranjothi Amman Temple, Kanchipuram

Paranjothi Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Draupadi located in Kanchipuram City in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is Draupadi Amman and Paranjothi Amman along with Pandaveswarar & Dharmeswarar. This Temple is considered as one of the 108 Shiva temples mentioned in Kanchi Puranam. The Temple is also called as Pandavesam, Pandaveswarar Temple and Dharmeswarar Temple. 

Legends

As per legend, Pandavas along with Draupadi during their exile, reached Kanchipuram. Pandavas installed Shiva Lingas in their respective names and worshipped them.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. Stucco image of Paranjothi Amman flanked by Lions can be seen on top of the entrance arch. Shrines of Paranjothi Amman, Pandaveswarar and Lord Krishna with his consorts Bhama & Rukmini can be seen in a row immediately after the entrance arch. All these three shrines are facing east. Pandaveswarar is housed in the shrine along with Vinayaga. Kanthu can be seen in front of Shiva Shrine.

Stucco images of  Rishabaroodar, Paranjothi Amman and Lord Krishna with his consorts Bhama & Rukmini can be seen on top of their respective shrines. Presiding deity of this temple is Draupadi Amman. She is housed in a separate shrine adjacent to the Krishna Shrine. Balipeedam and Dhwaja Sthambam can be seen facing the Sanctum. Stucco image of Draupadi can be seen on top of the entrance of her shrine.

There are shrines for Siddhi Vinayagar,  Saptha Kannigais, Botha Raja, Dharmaraja, Sikandeeswarar and Dharmeshwarar in the temple premises. It is said that both Dharmeshwarar and Pandaveswarar Shiva Lingas were the remains from an ancient Shiva temple from Pallava era and they were found near the Railway track in 19^th Century CE. Idols of Nagas can be found below the Peepal tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.30 am to 11.30 am and 04.00 pm to 08.00 pm.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/07/paranjothi-amman-temple-kanchipuram-connectivity.html

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Angala Parameswari Temple, Thuraiyur, Trichy

Angala Parameswari Temple, Thuraiyur, Trichy

Angala Parameswari Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Sakthi located at Thuraiyur Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Angala Parameswari. This temple is approximately 300 years old. The temple is situated in the Chandai road of Thuraiyur.

Legends

Angala Parameswari:

It seems, a son of Goddess Parvathi called Kathava Rayan was guarding her house, but he was very mischievous and when the seven maids complained to Lord Shiva, he came there to punish Kathavarayan. Being a mother, the Goddess wanted to protect her son and gave the boon of immortality (His body would never be burnt in cremation ground). Shiva got further enraged and cursed Goddess Parvathi to leave his left side of the body and to be born in earth. Lord Vishnu who was her brother came with her to help her. Kathavarayan also got reformed and started helping her. The Goddess then became Angala Parameswari and started protecting people around Thurayur.

Pechiamman:

The region was once under the rule of a miser king named Vallala Raja. He was stingy to the core that he covered even the fields with a net so that crows and sparrows could not touch the grains. He had no progeny to succeed him to the throne. At last the king came to this temple for his prayers. Answering his prayers, the queen became pregnant. But though 15 months were over, she did not deliver the child.

With great pain in the heart, the king and queen came to this temple and begged the Goddess to help them. Immediately the goddess took the form of an old woman came before them and took out the child from the queen with bare hands. Then old woman took the fierce form of Pechiamman and listening to the prayers of the royal couple took the form of the peaceful Angala Parameswari. The king got reformed and started helping all people generously.

The Temple

The Temple is having three tiered Rajagopuram and is facing east. Agora Veera Bhadra, Kuthirai Veeran, Pavadai Rayan, Esakki Amman, Periyannachami, Muthu Karuppannasami, Thengu Perumal and Rahu kala Durga on the left side immediately after the entrance. Madurai Veeran with his wife can be seen on the right side immediately after the entrance. Sanctum is situated next to Madurai Veeran.

Lord Ganesha and Murugan can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. Sanctum is also guarded by Dwara Palakis. Sanctum houses the presiding deity, Angala Parameswari. She is sitting posture with four hands and having everlasting smile on her face. She is accompanied by Maheshwari, Mahishasura Mardini, Vaishnavi, Brahmi and Durga Idols. In the sanctum.

There is also a shrine for Pechi Amman in the Temple premises. Goddess Pechi Amman appears in this shrine with a child on her lap while at the other side Goddess appears in a furious form tearing the stomach of the queen to take out the child.

There is a shrine for Periyanayaki in a lying (Sayana) form. The length is 8.75 feet. To see Goddess in a lying form (Sayana) is very rare in Shakti temples. Quite a few are there. Koniamman in Coimbatore and Vandi Maricha Amman in Ambasamudram in Tirunelveli district are in this form. The temple tree is the ber tree (Ilandhai tree) and nearby is the Karuppa Sami who is in standing pose playing the flute.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Festivals

Shivarathri is an important festival in this temple. 9-day Mayana Kollai festival beginning the next day of Shivrathri is celebrated in the temple. On Deepavali and the first of Chithirai month, special worship is done to the Goddess.

Prayers

Majority of the devotees visiting the temple are women seeking child boon and marriage. Women pray in the Pechiamman shrine and tie toy cradles in the tree nearby. Pregnant women have the faith that the delivery of the child would be normal even if they pray to the Goddess sitting in their home and places. Devotees offer abishek and cloths (vastras) to the Goddess as prayer commitment.

Contact

Angalaparameswari Temple,

Thuraiyur,

Trichy District – 621 010

Phone: +91 90422 14140

Connectivity

This temple lies in the heart of the Thuraiyur Town. The Temple is located at about 700 meters from Thuraiyur Bus Stand, 33 Kms Samayapuram, 38 Kms from Srirangam, 42 Kms from Perambalur and 46 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Trichy (49 Kms) and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (50 Kms).

Location

Mari Amman Temple, Manapparai, Trichy

Mari Amman Temple, Manapparai, Trichy

Mari Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Rain Goddess located at Manapparai Town in Trichy District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Manapparai Mari Amman / Veppilai Mari Amman.

Legends

The place was earlier dense with tall bamboo trees. There were neem trees also in a particular spot. While the bamboo trees were removed, it became necessary to remove a neem tree also in the middle. People found a stone under the tree. While trying to remove the stone with a crowbar, it began to bleed. The villagers gathered there. One gentleman possessed by a divine spirit shouted that “I am Mahamaayi (Mari Amman). I am under this tree for a long time. If you build a temple and worship me, I shall be the caretaker of your place and families”. They built the temple and installed the stone in the sanctum.

This sacred stone is still in the temple. Aarati is offered to the present idol Amman only after pujas dedicated to this stone. As she was found under the neem tree, She was named Veppilai Mari Amman. As Amman was found with the smell of Veppilai and in Manaparai, devotees praise her as Veppilai Mari Amman and Manaparai Mari Amman. Manam in Tamil also means wedding; hence this also may be the basis for the name Manaparai Mari Amman.

The Temple

Manapparai Mari Amman is celebrated as the younger sister of Samayapuram Mariamman. It is noteworthy that the younger sister is on the southern bank of Cauvery and that of the elder in Samayapuram is on northern bank.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 6.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

Festivals

Tiruvilakku Puja on the Tamil New Year Day falling almost on April 14, Milk Pot carrying on the second day and Purattasi Navarathri in September-October are the festivals observed in the temple.

Prayers

Devotees pray to Mother Mari Amman for timely rain and farm yields carrying germinated seeds - Mulaipari in Tamil and conduct a ritual called Vedarpari with Amman on the horse vahana. Those facing delays in marriage tie a yellow thread in a neem tree behind the Ambika shrine. They tie bangles and Vel (leaf shaped spear) in the tree for child boon. They tie the yellow thread and bangles in the tree again on realizing their wish.

Besides following the above prayers for marriage and child boon, devotees carry milk pots in procession on the 15th day Chithirai festival in April-May seeking the grace of Amman for total salvation from the cycle of births and deaths, for healthy life free of diseases, family unity, progress in trade and farm yields, education, longevity and a loving wife/husband.

Contact

Mari Amman Temple,

Manapparai,

Trichy District – 621 306

Phone: +91 4332 260 998

Mobile: +91 98420 80312

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 600 meters from Manapparai Bus Station, 600 meters from Manapparai Railway Station, 14 Kms from Thogaimalai, 46 Kms from Trichy and 43 Kms from Trichy Airport.

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