30th October
2016
The
presiding deity is Sri Ponniamman.
The temple is estimated to be of 500
years old. This temple is located on Ponniamman Koil street about
250 meters distance from Kotturpuram Signal in Avvai Nagar part of Kottur in
Jamin Adyar jurisdiction, on the banks of River Adyar. The temple was built to
protect the Village from Adyar river flood. During mid 17th century, the Kottur
came under the control of Arcot Nawab and a Zamindar was appointed to Collect
Taxes. Hence Adyar was called as Zamin Adyar. During this period the temple was
reconstructed from mud walls and thatched roof to Brick walls and dome type
roof ( similar to muslim mosques ). From 1937 the temple is being maintained by
Nagalla Rajamannar's family. For further reading on the history Click here.
Sri
Ellai Amman temple is about 200 meters distance from Sri Ponni Amman
Temple.During 1940’s the Gandhi Mandapam road and Kotturpuram Bridge
across the river are not there. The Nawab Bungalow was bought and the
present Adyar House was constructed by the founder Chairman of M/s SPIC
Limited. The remains of the Nawab bungalow was converted to garden in side the
Adyar House. It was told that there was a Lake with Nawab’s horse stables
exists in the present area. Now a street with Lake view Street reminds that
there was a lake in Kottur.
HISTORY
The
TNSC tenements ( Kotturpuram ) and the bridge was constructed
during DMK’s rule ( 1960- 70 ). The Kottur, Kottur Gardens and KotturPuram are
now called as Kotturpuram. The singer MS Subbulakshmi and T K Pattammal
lived in Kottur Garden and Ms Nithya Sri, the Carnatic musician now lives
at Kottur Gardens.
The
temple was renovated during recent years and entrance was shifted from south
side to East side. The temple is facing North with a neem tree at the entrance.
The temple is small with out any sub shrines. It was strongly believed
that Sri Ponni Amman will remove all hurdles and there is no other deity's
shrines are required. Soolam, Vahanam and palipedam are at front. During
Adi month festival and Fridays devotees will throng in this temple to get the
blessings of Sri Ponni Amman.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The
temple will be kept open between 06.00 Hrs to 10.30 Hrs and 17.00 Hrs to 20.00
Hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS:
The
Temple address Sri Ponni Amman, Ponniamman Koil Street, Kottur, Chennai 60085.
HOW
TO REACH :
The
temple is on the Ponniamman Koil Street and is about 250 meters from
KotturPuram Signal. Lot of Town buses are available from various parts
of the city.
About
a KM distance from Kotturpuram MRTS station.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK
HERE
---OM
SHIVAYA NAMA---
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