Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple

Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in Tiruverkadu, a suburb of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India.

Rajagopura
Front mandapa

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is Karumariamman. She is in the sanctum sanctorum in a graceful form with all Parasakthi features. There is also a shrine for Karumariamman idol with the idol made of wood. She is called Wooden Idol Amman.[1]

Significance

There was an anthill. People worshipped as Goddess. She appeared in the dream of a devotee and asked him to build a temple for Her. When the anthill was about to be destroyed they saw the Goddess in swayambu form. As she was not in the womb of a mother, she is called as one not from the womb (Karuvil Illatha Karumari).[1]

Tank

There is a tank outside the temple. It is known as sacred ash tank.[1]

Sunday

Sunday is celebrated as the day of Karumari. One can happily witness the scene of sun rays falling on the head of Devikarumari twice a year.[2]

References
  1. Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple
  2. Arulmigu Devi Karumri Amman Temple, Thiruverkadu

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