Aayiram Kaliamman Temple is an ancient temple in Tirumalairayanpattinam (T.R.Pattinam). The temple is much famous for the main deity, Goddess Kaliamman's statue is made up of wood.
History[edit | edit source]
According to legend, a devotee belonging to Senguntha Mudaliar caste dreamt that he collects a box with an idol of Goddess Kaliamman on the seacoast. The next day he really found a silver box with an idol on the seacoast, along with a palm leaf inscription.[1] The palm leaf inscription indicated that this deity has to be worshipped with 1000 items daily.[citation needed]
But the community decided to conduct pooja for once in 5 years, as performing pooja with 1000 ritualistic object daily is impossible. During the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June), the festival is conducted for every 5 years.[citation needed]
Festival[edit | edit source]
Every five years, a special pooja is performed with 1000 items.[2] This special pooja at Aayiramkaliamman Temple attracts devotees from all over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
Goddess idol[edit | edit source]
The goddess is entirely made of wood. Every part of her body is kept individually in a wooden box.[3]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "AAYIRAM KALIAMMAN TEMPLE - TRAVEL INFO".
- ↑ "Karaikal temple festival from May 29". 19 May 2007 – via www.thehindu.com.
- ↑ "Karaikal Aayiram Kaliamman Temple". karaikal.gov.in. Archived from the original on 4 January 2018. Retrieved 20 December 2017.