The visit to this Sri Neeli Amman Temple at Muthiyanerichal near Kangayam, was a part of “Kongu Nadu Heritage Visit to Temples, Hero stones, Ayyanar and Jyeshta Devi Sculptures around Kangayam” in Tiruppur District. This Neeliamman is a Village guarding Deity.
Deity : Sri Neeliamman
Some of the salient features of this temple are...
This temple is facing North under a banyan tree. The sanctum sanctorum is of a simple Village type construction. Neeli Amman is with a ferocious look sitting in Uthkudi asana. Neeliamman alias Nisumbasoothini is with 8 hands holding various weapons. The right lower hand holds the soolam and killing Nisumbha. The sculpture is in the form of a bas relief which is eroded heavily due to age.
A soolam is erected in front of the temple and Kannimars are under the banyan tree. As per the experts this Neeliamman belongs to 12 to 13th Century.
LEGENDS
Usually Neeli Amman story will be related to a ghost, like to take the revenge of somebody, who was cheated in her previous birth. But, When asked the local people they do not know any such story behind this Neeli amman. But as per the iconography, the Experts are of the opinion, that this Neeli Amman is a Nisumba Soodhani.
In Sri Devi Mahatmyam, it is stated that ma Sakthi took the avataras to kill the demons Madhu & Kaidama as Durga, Mahishasura as Mahishamardini and Sumban & Nisumban as Nisumba Soodhani. Since She took the avathara to Kill the domens, She is shown with ferocious face and the Demon is under her feet. The Villagers believes that this Female deity Neeliamman alias Nisumbasoothini will guards their Village from the evil forces. Since She is believed to be avathara of Sakthi, the consort of Lord Shiva, Mahashivaratri day will be celebrated on a grand manner.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Tuesdays, Fridays and Masi month Maha Shivaratri days.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since the poojas are conducted by a lady and the time is unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILS
The Lady Mrs Selvi, who does the poojas may be contacted on her mobile +91 9943985758, for further details.
HOW TO REACH
The temple is under a banyan tree, which will not be visible from the road side.
The place Muthiyanerichal is 7 KM from Avinashipalayam, 10 KM from Kangayam, 21 KM from Palladam, 24 KM from Tiruppur, 58 KM from Coimbatore and 477 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Tiruppur.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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