Kuzlumani Uradachchi Amman Temple, Trichy

Address

Kulumani Uradachchi Amman Temple, Trichy

Kulumani village,

Trichy District

Tamilnadu – 639103.

Amman

Uradachchi Amman

Introduction

• Location: Kulumani village, Trichy district, Tamil Nadu, India
• Deity: Goddess Uradachchi, revered as a powerful guardian deity of Kulumani village
• Age: The temple is believed to be around 500 years old.
• Proximity: Located 10 km from Trichy and 5 km from the Kulumani bus stand, in the northwestern part of the town.

Puranic Significance

• Divine Protector: Goddess Uradachchi is considered a fierce form of Parasakti who safeguards the village from evil forces, akin to the protective nature of a mother hen watching over her chicks. She is seen as a savior, akin to the goddess who vanquished the demon Mahishasura.
• Kuladeivam Deity: Uradachchi Amman serves as the Kuladeivam (ancestral deity) for numerous families, and her worship is deeply rooted in local traditions and family lineage.

Beliefs and Worship

• Blessings for Fertility: It is believed that women who seek blessings for fertility visit the temple and offer prayers over six full moon days. Devotees have faith that the goddess blesses them with motherhood, and in the third month after childbirth, they return to perform a traditional baby shower as an expression of gratitude.

Festivals and Rituals

• Monthly Worship: Special worship services are conducted on both new moon and full moon days, drawing many devotees to honor the goddess and seek her protection and blessings.

Century/Period

500 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Kulumani

Nearest Railway Station

Trichy Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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