The temple was visited by Adi
Shankaracharya and he is believed to have installed Sri Chakra in the temple. Amman blesses devotees
with prosperity, knowledge and peace.
The most important festival in the temple
is held from the last Tuesday of Chithirai month to the first week of Vaigasi
Month. The showering of flowers on the murti is an important festival in
Chithirai month and it is held on the second Tuesday of the Chithirai month.
Other important festivals are Tamil New Year day (Chithirai 1), Purattasi
Navratri, Aadi Chovai (Tuesday in Aadi month), Margazhi and Painguni.
Tuesday, Friday and Sunday are important
dates in the temple.
A unique aspect of the temple is that the
processional deity and presiding deity in the temple are the same. The guardian
deity in the temple Karuppanna Swami and is riding a horse.
Morning opening and darshan time is
6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Evening opening and darshan time is
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Karaikudi – 630 001,
Sivaganga district.
Phone – 04565 2438 861,
Phone – 99428 23907
The temple is located about 52 km from
Sivaganga.