Temple Festivals :
Chithirai- five day festival. Vaikasi- Last Friday- mango abhishegam. Aani- Last Friday- Vegetables and fruits alangaram. Aavani- “Chandi Homam”. Purattasi- Navarathri Vizha. Karthigai- Deepam. Thai – Pongal- Special prayer, Thai Poosam- Purappadu. Masi- Last Sunday- Laksharchana. Panguni- First Friday- Poochorithal Vizha.
Vekkali was worshipped by the Chola kings. Here devotees write their demands or wishes on a sheet of paper, place it at the feet of Ambal(Amman) and then tie it at a ‘Soolam’ (trident) at the Sannidhi. Devotees complete their worship after their wishes are fulfilled. There is no Vimanam(top roof) over the Sanctum sanctorum. Whether it is sunshine or rain, Vekkali showers her graces on all. The abhishekam performed at 6pm every New moon day elevates the life of the devotees according to the words of the learned. In olden days, It is a practice to establish a Village God/Goddess (also called as Guardian deities) at the border or entrance of the village. It is believed that those deities save the people from the evil powers. It is also a practice to keep the War gods/goddess facing towards the north direction. Vekkali Amman is established at the north direction of Woraiyur based on these practices. In early days, Woraiyur is a capital of Cholas and most likely entire Trichy is only Woraiyur but today Woraiyur is just one area within...
Read morehad been to this powerful shrine. disgusted to experience very clearly the lack of apathy is exhibited by HR & CE . I saw with some one a laminated small picture of the presiding deity and wanted to buy one. Few fellow devotees directed me to that lady to pay to her saying she will hand over one picture to me. that lady simply asked to go to not far from her a booth and buy . no one showed up there in spite of waiting. learnt that the key of that other room is with her only also . she was lazy enough not to move to . when i went back to her place to ask her she was missing from there and in the so called "office " no one was there for me to complain at least. this is the evil of staff who get Govt salary .I also met and spoke to few sweepers and other elderly females' there who said that they do not come in this Govt salary class and they were seen dedicated in their work. By the way who had authorized HR& CE to collect money for darshan , Are they sitting in church or mosque and collect . If they do so their skin will be peeled off. what business does HR& CE in a worshiping place whosoever the faith may be. ? why not the devotees chase them out? . i wished to do my part yesterday but there was no one in that office room . It was seen kept open and a...
Read moreVekkali Amman Temple is a temple dedicated to the Goddess Vekkaali, a form of the goddess Kali. It is located in Woraiyur, a neighbourhood in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. The central shrine of the temple houses the image of Vekkali Amman and the major feature of the temple is the absence of roof over the sanctum. The temple is known from the period of early Cholas,The roof over the sanctum was constructed during different times, but is believed to be burnt by the power of Vekkali Amman. The position of the leg of Vekkali Amman is different from other Shakti temples without roof where the right leg is placed over demon. As per Hindu legend, the position requires lot of energy and while Nataraja, during his dance switched his legs, Vekkali Amman remained in the position to show her energy levels. The posture is also believed to signify kindness, love, affection and compassion to her devotees. Historically, temples facing north, are considered to provide victories on endeavours. The Cholas worshipped the deity before proceeding to military campaign. The people of Woraiyur see Vekkali Amman as the saviour deity during...
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