Devur Deva Durgai Amman Temple, Nagapattinam

Address

Devur,

Nagapattinam District,

Tamil Nadu – 611109.

Amman

Durgai Amman

Introduction

Devur Deva Durgai Amman Temple is located in the Devur village, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu. Here the primary deity is called as Durgai Amman. Durgai amman is seen in a standing posture in a quiet state with a separate temple towards the east. Devotees say that he is able to fulfil the requests quickly. Devur is located 5 kms from Kilvellur which is the hub on the Nagapattinam -Tiruvarur route.

Puranic Significance

The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. Durgai amman is seen in a standing posture in a quiet state with a separate temple towards the east. Raghavendra on the right side and Maha Avatar Babaji on the left side in the sanctum. All 18 siddhars are arranged in a straight line towards the north in a small prakaram. In the left corner of the prakaram, Vetri Vinayagar Balamurugan is seen. On the right side of the prakaram, Bala Anjaneya, outside the prakaram is Navagraha Nayaks.

Beliefs

Rahu period pujas are specially held in this temple on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays as Durgai is the goddess of Rahu. It is the belief of the devotees that those who are postponing marriage and those who wish to have a son, attend this puja, light the lamp of 9 lemons and worship Durgai amman continuously for 9 weeks.

It is said that if one attends the puja to Bhairava in a separate shrine on Ashtami days, the effects of Shani doshas such as Kanda Shani, Pada Shani, Ejarai Shani and Ashtama Shani will be reduced. Those suffering from mental restlessness due to witchcraft etc. will get benefit if they participate in the Nikumbala Yagna held in this temple on the new moon day.