The
first visit to this Sri Bhavani Amman Temple was a part of Tirupati Pada
Yathra. From the common post, Bhavani Amman Temple's part was separated and
written as a separate post, with the latest photos and details. For the details
of the original post, please click the link.
Again
visited this temple as part of “Gajabrushta / Gajaprishta Vimana Temples Visit”
in Thiruvallur District on 22nd March 2026. The temple is on the banks of the
Arani River, also called the Brahmaranya River in ancient times.
Moolavar: Sri Bhavani Amman
Some
of the salient features of this temple are….
The
temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. A 3-tier Rajagopuram is also on the
other three sides. Sakthi Mandapam is on the east side of the Rajagopuram.
Dwarapalakis are at the entrance of the sanctum sanctorum. In the sanctum sanctorum, Amman
is in a sitting posture. Amman is with Jwala Makuda and 4 hands, of which the upper
hands hold Shankha and Chakra, and the lower hands hold a sword and a bowl. A
head-sized metal Amman image is at the feet of Bhavani Amman.
The
Utsavar is in a separate sannidhi on the back side of the sanctum sanctorum. The golden chariot is in the outer praharam.
The
complex consists of an anthill, Athputha Vinayagar sannidhi, tonsuring place, and offering place for salt & pepper, and the cocks & hens.
Sakthi
ARCHITECTURE
The
whole temple was constructed with bricks and concrete. 4 Rajagopurams
are in each direction, of which the east side Rajagopuram is of 5 tiers and
the rest are 3 tiers. Stucco images of a cow feeding milk to the calf are on both
sides of the entrance to the Rajagopurams. Stucco images of Vinayagar
with Mahalakshmi and Saraswati are on the first level, at the top of the Rajagopuram
entrance. The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum and the mandapam around it. The
sanctum sanctorum is on a pada bandha adhistanam with jagathy, three patta
kumudam, and pattikai. The bhitti starts with vedikai. The pilasters are of
Brahmakantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, palakai, and vettu potyal. Two tala vesara
vimanam are on the bhumi desam. Ambal’s various forms are on the vimanam.
The
praharam roof lintels are with stucco bas-reliefs of shankha and chakra. The praharam
pillars are with stucco images of various forms of Bhavani Amman, Durgai,
Mahsihamardini, Naga Devthas, etc.
HISTORY
AND INSCRIPTIONS
It
is believed that Bhavani Amman is self-manifested under a neem tree. The present
structure belongs to the 20th century. The temple has undergone many
changes, and new facilities are on the anvil.
LEGENDS
Through
the divine voice, Kamsa was told that his death would happen through the eighth
child of his sister Devaki, who married Vasudeva. When Kamsa tried to kill his sister Devaki,
Vasudeva promised to give the eighth child. Despite Vasudeva’s promise, Kamsa
killed all seven children. Maha Vishnu took the Krishna avatar and was born as
eight child. Krishna asked to interchange the Children born to both Yasodha (Maya
Devi) and Devaki (Krishna). When Kamsa tried to kill Mayadevi, she kicked at
his chest and flew to the skies.
Kamsa,
hence, ordered to kill all the children born on that date. He sent demons to
kill Krishna. Krishna killed all the demons, including Sakatasura and
Trunavartha. All the attempts to kill Krishna by Kamsa failed. Finally, he
was killed by Krishna through Sri Bhavani Amman. And it was Goddess Bhavani who manifested herself on earth to relieve the distress of human beings and to
give them all Happiness and prosperity and to wipe off their sins.
POOJAS
AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted. 108 pot milk abhishekam on the Chithirai Pournami day, Adi month Fridays, Vinayagar chaturthi in the
month of Avani, Vijayadasami in the month of Puratasi, Markazhi month early
morning poojas, Hanuman Jayanti, Thai poosam, etc.
Golden chariot
Devotees
pray to Bhavani Amman for a child boon, marriage, to resolve court cases, etc. They do Parikara poojas also
in this temple. When the wishes are fulfilled, devotees offer pepper and salt, hen & Cock, tonsure their heads, circumambulate the prahara, and
worship with a neem leaf dress covering the body, etc.
Tying cardles for Child boon
Cock, Hen offerings
வேப்பிலை ஆடை உடுத்தி பிரார்த்தனை
TEMPLE
TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open from 05.30 hrs to 12.30 hrs and from 14.00 hrs to
21.00 hrs. On Sundays, the temple will be open continuously from 05.00 hrs to 21.00 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS
The
mobile number +919444487487 and the landline number 044-27927177 may be
contacted for further details.
The
temple’s website:
HOW
TO REACH
The
temple at Periyapalayam on the Uthukottai Road is about 500 meters from the bus
stand.
Buses
are available from Chennai, Madhavaram, and Red Hills. The temple is about 17.6 km from
Uthukottai, 21 km from Gummidipundi & Ponneri, 25 km from Red Hills, 33 km
from Thiruvallur, and 40 km from Koyambedu.
The
nearest railway stations are Gummidipundi and Ponneri.
LOCATION
OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
Temple view from the riverside
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