Story of Vekkaliamman Temple
Legend has is that once there was a huge sandstorm in the
Worayiur region. The area was protected by Goddess Vekkaliamman. But people had
lost their houses in the sandstorm. She told her devotees to not build a roof
over her shrine until every person living there had shelter.
Tuesday and Friday are the most important dates in the
temple. Other auspicious occasions are No moon day and full moon day.
The murti of Goddess Vekkaliamman is north facing. In this
form she is believed to have blessed the Chola kings with valor. The belief is
that the north facing murti provides courage to face life.
The murti of Mother Goddess is seated on a Yoga Peeta facing
north. She holds trident, small drum, pasha (rope) and Akshaya Patra. She wears
bangles, Mangalsutra, pearl chain, necklace and crown on the head. Her left leg
is on the demon and the right bent. Generally in Shakti temples, the deity is
seen with her right leg on the demon and left leg bent, while it is vice-versa
in this temple, a rare form.
5:15 AM to 1:00 PM
4:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Contact Details
Phone: 0431-2761869/2767110
E-Mail ID: vekkaliamman@gmail.com
The temple is located 7 km from Trichy.