- Special Features
Foundation Year500 Years OldSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureDravidian architectureOther SpecialityThe Prime Deity Gayatri seated on a lotus flower faces west, with five countenances and ten arms carrying weapons. She presents herself as the three aspects of Ambal.
- Sthala Puran
A certain king went on pilgrimage to assuage his curse. On the way, a Brahmin met him and gave him all the good he received, granted by ‘Gayatri Mantra’. The king got rid off his curse. The happy king gave gifts to the Brahmin, who refused it and requested the king to build a temple for Gayatri. The king accordingly built a separate temple with Gayatri as the Prime Deity.
- Architecture
Nandhi that belongs to Lord Siva has been erected in her sanctum. Around the koshtam are the eight-armed Durga, Mahalakshmi holding the nectar pot and Goddess Saraswathi.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Devotees pray for the augmentation of their children’s education.
Offerings to DeityDevotees adorn her with red flower garlands and offer her vadai and paayasam.
Stotras and MantrasFull-moon day worship: Since Gayatri renders power to Sun, festival is conducted to her around the Full-moon day of the Simha month (Aavani) enjoyed by the Sun. On the Full-moon days, ‘Gayatri’ mantra is chanted 1008 times, fire-oblations (homam) are done and special poojas are performed. For the progression of children’s education, she is adorned with red-flower garland and offered vadai and paayasam. During Navarathiri ‘Lakshaarchanai’ and on the Vijayadasami day, ‘Parivettai’ event are celebrated.
- FestivalsDuring Navarathiri ‘Lakshaarchanai’ is performed. On the Vijayadasami day, ‘Parivettai’ event is celebrated.
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