Sri Angala Parameswari (Nadumathankovil) Temple, Tenkasi

Address

Tenkasi District

Tamilnadu- 627811.

Amman

Angala Parameswari

Introduction

Angala Parameswari Amman Kovil is located at Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu. It is located east of Nadumathankovil in the heart of the city. Here the presiding deity is called as Angala Parameswari. In the Mahamandapam, the altar and the lion vehicle followed by the flagpole. Devotees believe that Angala Parameswari bestows blessings on the family to help them get rid of diseases; get rid of chaos and removal of evil spirits. The Mahakumbabhishekam was held on 6.04.2022. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, also known as NadumathanKoil, is located about a kilometer east of the old bus stand in Tenkasi.

Puranic Significance

On the south-western side of the Maha Mandapam is the Veerabhadra Swami Sanctum and in the adjoining hall is the Shivalingam opposite Nandi bhagvan. In the south, Muthu Karuppana Karuppasamy, Sudalai Veeran, Ondi Veeran, Pechiyamman and Byravar have emerged as the accompanying deities. Ganesha in the west of the southern prakaram and Sameda Subramanian in the northern prakaram are separate shrines.

Beliefs

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-

Salvation
Wealth
Relief from diseases
Purchase of vehicles
Gain Knowledge

Special Features

Pujas are also held on Navratri days with special decorations for the Goddess. Tiruvilakku Puja is performed by women every Tamil month. The flag is hoisted at most of the Angala Parameswari Amman Temple 10 days before the festival, which coincides with Shivaratri in the month of February. The ten-day festival will feature a seven-day Angala Parameswari Amman Ursavar Traveedi Ula.