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Chellandiamman Temple
- Woraiyur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The Chellandiamman Temple is located in Urayur and is dedicated to Goddess Chellandiamman. The Goddess name is Panai Olai Ambica (Panai Olai - palm leaf).
About the Temple
Only the part below the hip of Ambica is in the sanctum sanctorum. It is not in full shape. As requested by the three Tamil kings, Ambica stayed in this place and granted Her Pada darshan (the Feet) to the Chola king, hence the feet of Ambica assumes significance. The idol is made on this story. Her trident is by the side killing a demon. This darshan is shown only during abishek time. During other hours, dressings are made as if to a full shaped deity. A full size Ambica is installed behind facing east. It is said that she is facing the Tanjore region of Chola kingdom.
There is a peeta with the feet of the deity in the front mandapa which is worshipped as Ambica. Pujas are offered to the peeta too. A 7 day Kali Otta festival is celebrated in the month of Chithirai (April-May). As there is no procession idol made of Panchaloka (a blend of five metals) in the temple, a temporary idol made of palm leaves is used for the occasion. The deity is taken to a place near the temple where pujas are performed with nivedhanas. In early days, there was a custom of running with the palm leaf idol during procession, hence it was called Kali Otta (running) festival. Now the practice is discontinued.
Legend and Stories
There was a border dispute among the three Tamil Kings – Cheara, Chola and Pandyas before the final establishment of their respective territorial rights. They wanted to settle the dispute with a person common to all. Ambica appeared before them. They prayed to Ambica to help them in the case. Ambica partitioned the land into three drawing the boundaries for each. They were named after their dynasties. The kings prayed to Ambica to stay in their region. Chola king begged Ambica to bless his land with all prosperity for ever. Ambica said Mother Cauvery would take care of his wish and stayed in this place in the name of Chellandi Amman.
Festivals
7 day Chithirai Kali Otta Vizha in April-May; Purattasi Laksharchana and Navarathri in September-October; Thai Fridays in January-February are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
How to Reach Chellandiamman Temple
Road
The Nearest Bus stop is Woraiyur.
Railways
The Nearest Railway station is Tiruchirappalli Railway Station.
Airport
The Nearest Airport is Trichy Airport.
Temple Address
Chellandiamman Temple
Woraiyur, Tiruchirappalli,
Tamil Nadu - 620017, India
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Child boon
- Peace
Shlokas
Yaa Devi Sarva Bhooteshu Shakthi Roopena Samsthita Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namaha
Meaning -Salutations to the Goddess who resides as Shakti in all beings.
Moola Mantra Om Dhum Durgayai Namaha
Meaning -
Sarva Mangala Maangalye Sive Sarvaardha Saadhike, Saranye Tryambake Gauri Naarayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer you our salutations, Oh auspicious Naraayani, who is the good of all good, who can achieve everything and can offer refuge, Oh three-eyed Gowri.
Saranaangatha Dheenaartha Parithraana Paraayane Sarvasyaarthi Hare Devi Naaraayani Namosthuthe
Meaning -We offer salutations to you, Oh Narayani, who has the infinite power of creating, preserving and destroying. You are the basis and epitome of the 3 gunas.
Timings
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.