Silarpatti Kaladevi Amman Temple, Madurai

Address

Silarpatti Kaladevi Amman Temple, Madurai

Silarpatti, Madurai District,

Tamil Nadu 625702

Amman

Kaladevi

Introduction              

• Silarpatti Kaladevi Amman Temple is located in Silarpatti village, near M. Subpulapuram, in the Madurai district, Tamil Nadu.
• The statue of Kala Devi Amman features representations of the 2 Rasis, 27 Nakshatras, and the 9 Navagrahas.
• Known for being a temple that is open all night.
• The tower of the temple bears the inscription, “Time is the world,” symbolizing the goddess’s connection with time.
• Kalaratri is worshipped as the goddess of time in this temple.
• The temple is believed to be between 500-1000 years old.

Puranic Significance:

• Kala Devi is considered to have the power to protect, destroy, and transcend the five elements (panchabhutas), planets, stars, and even the 33 billion gods.
• The temple philosophy centers on the belief that Kala Devi, as the lord of time, has the ability to transform bad times into good times.
• The temple is unique as it remains open all night, allowing devotees to have darshan (viewing of the deity) throughout the night.
• During full moon and new moon days, the temple attracts large crowds, and these days are considered particularly auspicious for worshiping Kala Devi.

Beliefs:

• Kala Devi is believed to have immense powers over time, including the ability to control and influence time, and bring about positive change.
• The temple’s night opening is considered highly significant, making it the only temple in the world that stays open throughout the night.
• The temple is especially crowded during full moon and new moon days, when devotees flock to seek blessings for transforming negative situations into positive outcomes.

Century/Period

500- 1000 years old.

Nearest Bus Station

Silarpatti

Nearest Railway Station

Madurai

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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