The Visit to this Sri Thiruveethi Amman Temple at Kalikundram, a part of Taramani, was a part of “Shiva, Vishnu and Amman Temples Visit” - in Anna Nagar, Arumbakkam and Mogappair, on 16th October 2022. It was a long wish to visit this Amman Temple with unique features..
The presiding Deity : Sri Thiruveethi Amman
Some of the salient features of this temple are…..
The temple and Amman are facing east.. Stucco Dwarapalakis are in front of sanctum sanctorum. Amman in the sanctum is in sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam. The upper hands are holding weapons. An unearthed Amman in front of the temple is installed below the presiding deity. Amman's various forms are in the koshtam.
In praharam Vinayagar, the old Amman under neem tree. Srivalli Devasena Subramaniyar, Kubera Lingeswararar, Ambal Thiripura Sundari, Anjaneyar, Bairavar and Navagrahas.
The small idol was unearthed before the temple
ARCHITECTURE
The complete temple was constructed with bricks during recent years. Mandapam ceiling was constructed on prastaram level. A 3 tier Salakara Vimanam is constructed over the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Amman’s various forms are on the Vimanam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
This Thiruveedhi Amman is a grama Devatha Temple. About 50 years before, the Amman was in the form stones kept under a neem tree, latter, an Amman Vigraham was unearthed in front of the temple. A Small temple was constructed and worshiped. In 2020, the present temple was constructed and maha kumbhabhishekam was also conducted.
LEGENDS
It is believed that this Amman Guards the Village from all the deceases and evil forces, which comes from out side the Village.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Fridays and annual festival in month of Aadi.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 10.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
The temple is very near to Central Polytechnic College.
The temple is 1.9 KM from Madhya Kailash ( Kasturba Railway station is just opposite to Madhya Kailash ), 3.9 KM from Adyar Bus Depot, 15 KM from Chennai Central Railway Station.
Nearest Railway station is Indra Nagar MRTS railway station.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
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