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Vekkali Amman Temple

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About Vekkali Amman Temple

Far From City: 6 kms from city center
Cost: About Vekkali Amman Temple Weather: Time Required:2-3 hours Open Time:5:00 AM - 9:00 PM Cost:No entry fee

Legend Of Vekkali Amman Temple The Vekkali Amman Temple is believed to be built during the Chola Dynasty. The Chola Kings are supposed to be ardent followers and worshippers of Vekkali Amman as she represents immense grace as well as physical and mental strength. The Cholas offered her their prayers before every military campaign to become victorious. When the temple was being constructed, the Goddess is said to have appeared before the devotees to instruct them never to build a roof on the shrine. The shrine is thus roofless. It is believed that the Vekkali Amman never wanted humans to suffer, but due to certain karmic cycles, humans are bound to suffer. She thus wished to never have a roof on the place of worship till all the human beings have shelter for themselves. Structure Of Vekkali Amman Temple The magnificent temple premise has a shrine with the idol of Vekkali Amman at the centre. This shrine is in the shape of a chariot made of gold and silver donated by devotees who were blessed by the miracles of the Goddess. Inside the shrine is an idol of Vekkali Amman where she is seen balancing on one leg with another leg forced on a demon to control his destructive powers. Maintaining this posture apparently requires immense strength and hence the goddess is believed to an epitome of power and strength along with kindness, compassion and grace. The Vekkali Amman Temple faces north which is also believed to be the direction that grants victories. Festivals Celebrated At Vekkali Amman Temple Chithirai:This is a ten-day festival, and the temple has ceremonies for these ten days. The festival begins on the day of Hastha Nakshthra and goes on till the day of Chithra Nakshathra during May every year. The main feature of this festival here is the procession of the deities taken out on different vehicles. Aadi Perukku:This festival is celebrated in between mid-July and mid-August during the Tamil month of Aadi. It is an auspicious day to take a dip in the sacred River Kaveri to wash off sins and offer prayers to the Goddess. Most of the festival is celebrated on the banks of the river, and the Idol of the Goddess is also taken to the banks via a procession. Pooja is carried out around 06:00 PM. Karthikai:Karthikai is celebrated in the Tamil month of Karthikai (between October and November). The temple priests perform the 108 Sank Abhishekam on the last Monday of the month. Markazhi: This is celebrated in the Tamil Month of Markazhi. The temple priests perform the Nataraja Abhishek followed by a procession to allow the public take darshan of the deities. Navaratri:Since Goddess Vekkali is an avatar of Goddess Durga, Navaratri is an important festival celebrated here in September-October every year. Vekkali Amman Temple Pooja Timings The temple priests follow a weekly, monthly and fortnightly ritual schedule. Visvaruba Pooja - 5:15 AMEarly Morning Abhishekam - 5:30 AM Deepa Tharisanam  - 6:15 AMUchikalam Abhishekam - 12:00 PMUchikala Deepa Pooja - 1:00 PMMazhai Tharisanam  - 6:00 PMNight Pooja  - 9:00 PMPowrnami Valipadu - Every Powrnami evening Vekkali Amman Temple Pooja Services and Cost Thangaratham - INR 1200Goldcover (Only on Fridays) - INR 750Abishekam - INR 750Marriage Ceremony Fees - INR 500Kaanigai - INR 10Ticket for Prayer - INR 10Tharisanam - INR 50Camera Fees - INR 100Video Shooting Fees - INR 250

Best time to visit Vekkali Amman Temple The best time to visit Vekkali Amman Temple is between October and March as the weather stays pleasant throughout the day. Also, some important festivals are celebrated during these months that the tourists can witness. How to Reach Vekkali Amman Temple The route to Vekkali Amman Temple is very well connected by road within the village of Woraiyur. Buses regularly ply within the village. Tourists can also rent cabs for their convenience and reach the temple via Vathukara Street.

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