The
visit to this Sri Neeli Amman Temple at Muthiyanerichal near Kangayam was a
part of the “Kongu Nadu Heritage Visit to Temples, Hero stones, Ayyanar and Jyeshta
Devi Sculptures around Kangayam” in Tiruppur District. This Neeliamman is a
Village guarding Deity.
Deity
: Sri Neeliamman
Some
of the salient features of this temple are...
This
temple faces North under a banyan tree. The sanctum sanctorum is of a simple Village type construction.
Neeli Amman is with a ferocious look sitting in Uthkudi asana. Neeliamman alias Nisumbasoothini
is with 8 hands holding various weapons. The right lower hand holds the Trishul and
kills Nisumbha. The
sculpture is in the form of a bas relief which is eroded heavily due to age.
A Shulam is erected in front of the temple and Kannimars are under the banyan
tree. As per the experts, this Neeliamman belongs to 12 to 13th
Century.
LEGENDS
Usually, Neeli Amman's story will be related to a ghost-like to take revenge on
somebody, who was cheated in her previous birth. But, When asked the local
people they do not know any such story behind this Neeli Amman. But as per the
iconography, the Experts believe, that this Neeli Amman is a Nisumba Soodhani.
In
Sri Devi Mahatmyam, it is stated that ma Sakthi took the Avatars to kill the demons Madhu & Kaidama as Durga, Mahishasura as Mahishamardini and Sumban
& Nisumban as Nisumba Soodhani. Since She took the avathara to Kill the
demons, She is shown with a ferocious face and the Demon is under her feet. The
Villagers believe that this Female deity Neeliamman alias Nisumbasoothini will
guard their Village from evil forces. Since She is believed to be avathara
of Sakthi, the consort of Lord Shiva, Mahashivaratri day will be celebrated in
a grand manner.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Masi
month Maha Shivaratri days.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
Since
the poojas are conducted by a lady and the time is unpredictable.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The
Lady Mrs Selvi, who does the poojas may be contacted on her mobile at +91
9943985758, for further details.
HOW TO REACH
The
temple is under a banyan tree, which will not be visible from the roadside.
The
place Muthiyanerichal is 7 KM from Avinashipalayam, 10 KM from Kangayam, 21 KM
from Palladam, 24 KM from Tiruppur, 58 KM from Coimbatore, and 477 KM from
Chennai.
Nearest
Railway Station is Tiruppur.
LOCATION OF
THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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