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The temple celebrates Fridays in the months of Aadi (July-August) and Thai (January –February and Navarathri in Purattasi corresponding to September- October. |
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It is noteworthy that the first Maa Vilakku, a lamp made of a paste of rice flour and ghee is taken to Dindigul Kottai Mari Amman temple from this temple only during the Masi festival in February-March. |
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The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m. |
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Sri Kali Amman Temple, Gopalasamudram, Vadakarai, Dindigul-624 001. |
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+91 98426-06319 | |
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General Information: | |
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The temple is facing north.
Goddess graces in a sitting posture on the north side of the
temple. Karuppanasami and Madurai Veeran Sami are in
standing posture at the entrance of the temple. There are shrines for Lord Kalabhairava,
Navagrahas the nine planets, Lord Dakshinamurthy, Lord Muruga, Lord Kannimoola
Ganapathy, Pechi Amman, Lord Kailasanathar, Lord Varadaraja Perumal and Sri
Anjaneya. There is a trident, Lord
Vinayaka at the entrance of the temple.
The Rajagopuram is 32 feet tall with statues of Kali Amman, Saraswathi
and Mahalakshmi.
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Prayers | |
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Devotees pray for child boon, growth in business and
occupations and removal of obstacles in wedding alliance talks.
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Devotees carry fire pots (Thee Chatti), sacrifice cocks, offer Pongal and offer porridge (Kanji in Tamil) to the poor on the Aadi Fridays. | |
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Greatness Of Temple: | |
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The first Maa Vilakku, as described above, is taken to Kotttai
Mariamman temple during the Masi Festival from this temple. Porridge – Kanji is offered to the poor on
Aadi Fridays and this custom is followed for the last 20 years and Amman is gracing the
streets of the place with Her grand procession.
Devotees seek the grace and approval of Mother Kali Amman for proceeding
with marriage talks, building houses and starting a business by placing flowers
of different colours at Her feet and expect the one of their choice to be given
back to them.
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Temple History: | |
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The place was earlier covered with bushes and was uncared for
any improvement. About 200 years ago,
one Pichaimuthu found this Swayambu Amman.
The place began to see new bright times and people improved it for human
habitation. Pujaris took charge of the temple maintenance on hereditary
basis. Pechi Amman statue was brought from Tirupuvanam river. Gradually, the temple grew in name and fame
adding other Gods and Goddesses around the prakara of the temple. The temple stands majestically with a
Rajagopuram complete with features common to temples of Tamilnadu.
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Special Features: | |
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Miracle Based:
It is noteworthy that the first Maa Vilakku, a lamp made of a paste of rice flour and ghee is taken to Dindigul Kottai Mari Amman temple from this temple only during the Masi festival in February-March.
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