Elayanainarkulam Thillai Mahakaliamman Temple, Tirunelveli

Address

Elayanainarkulam Thillai Mahakaliamman Temple,

Elayanayinarkulam village,

Tirunelveli District,

Tamil Nadu – 627111

Amman

Thillai Mahakaliamman

Introduction

• Located in Elayanainarkulam Village, near Radapuram in Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
• The presiding deity is Thillai Mahakaliamman.
• The temple is believed to be 500 years old and is situated on the western border of the town.

Puranic Significance:

• The story centers around Madakkonar, who struggled for five years without children after marrying Madathi.
• Madakkonar married a second woman, Valliyammala, in hopes of having an heir but remained childless.
• A holy figure, Kodangi, visited Madakkonar and foretold the birth of a child in the upcoming year if he sought the blessings of Vijayapathi, a devotee of Lord Shiva, and the goddess Thillai Mahakali.
• Madakkonar, along with his wives, visited various sacred sites and worshiped, leading to the birth of a son the following year.
• The family prospered, and a temple was built on the banks of Padangulam, known as Pattangaraiyal, with Thillai Mahakali as the presiding deity.
• The guardian deities are Bhairavar, Sudalaimadan, and Pechiyamman.

Beliefs:

• In younger Nainarkulam, it is customary for the eldest children to be named “Thillai” as a sign of the goddess’ grace.
• The temple is considered the arbiter for matters like buying, giving, or swearing.
• Devotees often hear sounds from lizards and birds as signs that the goddess is present, responding to the calls for help.
• People pray for blessings of children, prosperity, and fearlessness.
• Devotees offer vastras (clothing) and ornaments to Thillai Mahakaliamman.

Century/Period

500 Year old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Elayanainarkulam

Nearest Railway Station

Tirunelveli

Nearest Airport

Tirunelveli

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