Melapattampakkam Sri Adi Angalamman Temple, Cuddalore

Address

Melapattampakkam Sri Adi Angalamman Temple, Angalamman Kovil Street, Melpattampakkam, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu 607104

Deity

Amman: Sri Adi Angalamman

Introduction

• Adi Angalamman Temple is a 300-year-old temple located in the village of Melpattambakkam in Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu.
• The temple is small in size, with a Rajagopuram and Maha Mandapam.
• Key features include a trident, flag tree, and the lion vehicle of the goddess.
• The main deity, Sri Adi Angalamman, is depicted seated on a lion chariot, holding a sword, skull, and trident.

Puranic Significance

• Around 300 years ago, the region was inhabited by the Parvataraja clan, mainly fishermen.
• When a recession hit their livelihood, the fishermen decided to worship Angalamman, their ancestral deity, and build her a temple.
• Lacking resources, they went fishing after praying to the goddess. To their surprise, they found a small ebony stone in their net, believed to be a manifestation of Parasakthi.
• A divine message guided them to build a temple, promising prosperity. The next day, their fishing yielded abundant results, allowing them to construct a small shed for the deity.
• Later, a sculptor named Mayawaran arrived, claiming to have been instructed by Parasakthi in a dream to carve her statue. He sculpted the idol that is still worshipped today in the temple.

Beliefs

• Devotees believe that childless couples who worship at the temple will be blessed with a child. After the birth, they perform the naming ceremony in the temple’s great hall.
• It is also believed that offering prayers and flowers to the goddess on Fridays helps remove marriage bans, ensuring a quick wedding.

Festivals

• The temple’s major festival is the Masi Maga, celebrated with great fanfare over five days each year.

Century/Period/Age

300 year old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Melapattampakkam

Nearest Railway Station

Panruti Station

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

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