Sri Angala Parameswari (Nadumathankovil) Temple, Tenkasi

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Sri Angala Parameswari (Nadumathankovil) Temple, Tenkasi

Tenkasi District

Tamilnadu- 627811.

Amman

Angala Parameswari

Introduction

• Location: Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu; east of Nadumathankovil, near the old bus stand
• Main Deity: Angala Parameswari
• Temple Age: Believed to be around 1,000 years old
• Temple Structure: Features include Mahamandapam, altar, lion vehicle, and flagpole
• Significant Event: Mahakumbabhishekam held on 6th April 2022

Puranic Significance

• South-West Mahamandapam: Houses Veerabhadra Swami and Shivalingam with Nandi Bhagavan
• Accompanying Deities: Muthu Karuppana Karuppasamy, Sudalai Veeran, Ondi Veeran, Pechiyamman, and Byravar
• Additional Shrines: Ganesha in the southern prakaram and Sameda Subramanian in the northern prakaram

Devotional Beliefs and Benefits

• Blessings Sought by Devotees:
  • Salvation
  • Wealth
  • Relief from diseases
  • Vehicle acquisition
  • Knowledge gain

Special Features

• Navratri Celebrations: Special decorations and pujas for the Goddess
• Tiruvilakku Puja: Performed monthly by women
• 10-Day Festival: Flag hoisting 10 days before festival; includes seven-day Traveedi Ula for Angala Parameswari Amman Ursavar
• Festival Alignment: Coincides with Shivaratri in February

Festivals Celebrated

• Chitra Poornima – April-May
• Vaikasi Visakam – May-June
• Aadi Pooram – July-August
• Navarathri – September-October

Century/Period

1000 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Tenkasi

Nearest Railway Station

Tenkasi Station

Nearest Airport

Madurai

Location on Map

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