- Special Features
Foundation Year500-1000 years oldSthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureDravidian architectureOther SpecialityGenerally in Shakti temples without roof, the deity is seen bending the left leg and the right placed on the demon. It is a rare form that Mother Vekkali Amman is seen with her left leg on the demon and the right bent.
- Sthala Puran
A Brahmin saved her at Utamacherry and took care of her. She delivered Karikal Peruvalathan in his house.
She was a staunch devotee of Vekkali Amman whose mercy protected her, and thus, the Chola dynasty survived.
People of Woraiyur are very grateful to Vekkali Amman and continue to worship Her as their protector Goddess for generations.
Of the many incarnations of Shakti, the Kali avatar is very significant. Mother Vekkali Amman graces us while majestically sitting on a Yoga Peeta facing north. She is holding a trident, Udukkai, the rope-pasam and Akshaya Patra (a vessel that can provide unlimited food) in Her four hands.
Bangles, Mangalsutra, a pearl chain, a necklace, and a crown on the head adorn her person. Her left leg is on a demon and the right is bent. There is no roof tower as the Shakti is on a plain ground.
- Architecture
The place was developed by Sooravaditya Chola.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
People use to submit their problems in writing and tie it in the trident. They believe that Amman will go through their petitions and redress their grievances. They light lamps in Her shrine for removal of obstacles in marriage talks and also solve the adverse aspects on their children.
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform abishek to Amman with vastras.
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsThe temple is conducting the Sarva Chandi Homam for the past 23 years in the month of Avani-August-September. 5 day festival in Chithirai (April-May), Panguni Poochoridal in March-April), Mango abishek on the last Friday of Vaikasi (May-June), Navarathri in Purattasi (September-October), Fridays in Thai (January-February) and Fridays and Tuesdays in Aadi (Juy-August) are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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