Madathupalayam Valliyamman Temple, Tiruppur

Address

Madathupalayam Valliyamman Temple, Tiruppur

Madathupalayam, Tarapuram Circle,

Tiruppur district – 638110.

Amman

Valliamman / Kannimaramman

Introduction

Location:

• Madathupalayam Temple is situated in the Tarapuram circle, Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu. The temple is located around 5 km from the Tarapuram circle.
• The temple is on the eastern border of the town in a shed with a roof facing north.

Presiding Deity:

• The temple is dedicated to Valliamman, also known as Kannimaramman.

Puranic Significance:

• The temple’s legend involves Kavuṇṭarayyaṉ and his sister Valli who were orphans and lived together.
• Valli was bitten by a snake and died due to Lord Thiruvilaiyadal’s divine act. In Kavuṇṭarayyaṉ’s dream, the goddess appeared and revealed that she had died, as instructed by Easwaran (Shiva). The goddess promised to return as Kavuṇṭarayyaṉ’s sister to bring prosperity to the town.
• The goddess instructed Kavuṇṭarayyaṉ to set up a temple at a specific spot in the forest where seven Kanni’s (virgin girls) were buried under an Ichi tree.
• When Kavuṇṭarayyaṉ visited the spot, he found a stone dripping with milk, confirming the goddess’s divine message. The town built a temple at this location, consecrating the idols of the seven Kanni’s, naming the goddess Kannimaramman.

Temple Details:

• The temple is believed to be between 500 to 1000 years old.
• It is located at the entrance of the town, facing the north on the eastern border.
• The temple has an open space inside, and the goddess and her accompanying deities are enshrined in the shade of a tree.

Beliefs:

• Devotees visit the temple seeking blessings for childbirth, prosperity, and fearlessness.
• Offerings like vastras (clothes) and ornaments are made to Kannimaramman.

Festivals:

• Maha Shivaratri (February) is celebrated with special significance.
• The Pongal festival is held for Kannimaramman on this day.

Century/Period

500 – 1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Madathupalayam

Nearest Railway Station

Tiruppur

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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