Otthakadai Nagammal Temple, Dindigul

Address

Otthakadai Nagammal Temple, Dindigul

Otthakadai,

Dindigul District,

Tamilnadu  – 624308.

Amman

Nagammal

Introduction

The Nagammal Temple is located in the town of Otthakadai in Dindigul district, Tamil Nadu. The temple is dedicated to Nagammal, the divine serpent deity worshipped for the removal of Naga doshas and other serpent-related afflictions. Believed to be around 300 years old, the temple is revered for its spiritual significance and natural surroundings.

Puranic Significance

According to legend, a large serpent appeared in the dreams of local farmers and requested a place to reside in a lush green area. In response, this temple was built.

• The temple is situated amidst a serene natural environment, surrounded by banyan, pipal, and neem trees.
• A trident (Trishul) is placed in front of the temple, and a five-headed serpent is depicted within the shrine, symbolizing divine protection.

Inside the sanctum sanctorum, Nagammal is consecrated in the form of Arava (serpent deity).

• Daily abhisheka services (ritual bathing) are performed to honor the goddess.
• Worshipping Nagammal is believed to remove all Naga doshas (serpent-related afflictions).

A 5-foot-tall tank near the temple is also a point of reverence.

• Devotees believe a serpent resides in the tank and offer milk and eggs to it as a form of worship.

Beliefs and Ritual Practices

The temple is a beacon of hope for devotees facing specific challenges:

1. Blessings for Parenthood:
   • Women wishing to conceive observe a week-long fast and pray to Nagammal.
   • As part of their vow, they tie a small cradle to the neem tree, symbolizing their faith that they will be blessed with a child.
2. Marriage Prayers:
   • Unmarried men and women offer prayers and tie a yellow thread to the temple’s trees, believing that it will lead to a timely and suitable marriage.
3. Removal of Afflictions:
   • Devotees perform prayers and sacrifices to Nagammal to seek relief from physical, emotional, or spiritual challenges, especially those related to serpent doshas.

Century/Period

300 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Otthakadai

Nearest Railway Station

Dindigul

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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