Moratandi Sri Prathiyangara Devi Temple, Villupuram

Address

Sri Prathiyangara Devi Temple, Moratandi – 605 101 Villupuram District Phone: +91 413 320 4288 / 2234931 Mobile: +91 9488483268

Deity

AMMAN: Prathiyangara Devi

Introduction

• Temple Dedicated to: Goddess Prathiyangara Devi.
• Location: Moratandi Village, near Pondicherry in Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.
• Situated: Along NH 32 (Chennai to Nagapattinam Highway), between Tindivanam and Pondicherry.
• Statue Features: 72 feet tall statue of Goddess Prathiyangara Devi with a lion head, bulging eyes, a long skull necklace, and blue skin.
• Weapons: Right hand holds a Trishul (Trident), left hand holds a head.
• Underground Temple: Small temple about 4 feet underground where poojas are performed.
• Sarabeswarar Temple: Located on the left side of the temple with a large idol of Sarabeswarar.

Puranic Significance

• Divine Origins: Goddess Prathiyangara is a lion-headed form of the divine mother, created to calm Lord Narasimha after he killed the demon Hiranyakasipu.
• Role in Mythology:
  • After Hiranyakasipu’s death, Lord Narasimha’s anger did not subside.
  • Gods approached Lord Shiva to calm him.
  • Lord Shiva manifested as Lord Sarabeswara, but Narasimha remained angry.
  • Goddess Prathiyangara: Appeared with Shoolini Durga to give wisdom to Lord Narasimha, finally calming him.
• Protection: Prathiyangara Devi is believed to protect her devotees from all types of harm.

Festivals

• Prathyangira Homam: Performed every month on Shukla Paksha Ashtami (Waxing Moon).
• Special Poojas: Held every New Moon Day.

Century/Period/Age

1000 years old

Managed By

HRCE

Nearest Bus Station

Moratandi

Nearest Railway Station

Pondicherry

Nearest Airport

Pondicherry

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