- Special Features
Foundation Year500 years oldSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityMale devotees should can come to temple in dhoti and a towel. Women should come in Saris only. Only those having Madurakali Amman as their Kula Devatha, the priests, temple staff and Upayadharas – undertaking puja commitments are allowed on the upper prakara of the temple. Others have to take the prakara below.
- Sthala Puran
According to Siruvachur sthala purana-local history, Madura Kali is none other than Kannaki Herself now in this temple after setting Madurai ablaze for the injustice meted out to Her. Mother Madura Kali Amman would not allow or tolerate violence and wrong doings. A new temple is under construction for Mother Madura Kali Amman. Sri Ramaswami, son of Sri Madurakali Dasan Krishnamurthi Bhattacharya has formed Sri Madura Kali Amman Kaingarya Sabha for the purpose and is its first trustee. With the contribution of devotees, 22 cent land had been purchased for the purpose in Perungalathur and this is named as Tiruvapuri. Madurakali Amman is the Kula Devatha of this family.
- Architecture
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Those facing effects of black magic and spells, mentally affected, infertility problems, to succeed in court cases pray to Madurakali Amman for relief.
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform abishek to Mother Madurakali Amman, offer lime fruit garlands and pongal nivedhana
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsAll Aadi Fridays in July-August is a festive day in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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