Omandur Annai Kamakshi Amman Temple, Trichy

Address

Omandur Annai Kamakshi Amman Temple, Trichy
Omandur village,
Trichy district,
Tamil Nadu 621006

Moolavar

Yegambareswarar.

Amman

Annai Kamakshi Amman

Introduction

The Anna Kamakshi Amman Temple in Omandur, located around 30 kilometers north of Trichy in Tamil Nadu, is a unique and revered temple known for its distinctive worship practices and grand festivals. Omandur is situated in the Manachanellur Taluk, just north of Trichy. The Anna Kamakshi Amman Temple is one of the notable religious sites in the area.

Puranic Significance

Unique Worship Practices: What sets the Anna Kamakshi Amman Temple apart from many other temples is its distinctive way of worshipping deities. Instead of traditional sculptures, the temple uses the light emitted from oil lamps to represent the gods and goddesses. This unique practice adds to the temple’s peculiarity.
Deities: The chief deity of worship at the temple is “Anna Kamakshi Amman.” In addition to her, other deities like “Masi Perianna Swamy” and “Yegambareswarar” are also worshipped in the temple. The temple provides open grounds for the worship of various other gods and goddesses, known as “pathivugal.”
History and Age: While not much is known about the historical background of the Anna Kamakshi Amman Temple, it is believed to be around 1000 years old. Over time, the temple has gained recognition and significance in the religious landscape of the region.

Beliefs

Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:- Marriage ban, Get married to a person of a girl’s choice and Health and longevity of husband

Festivals

The temple hosts various festivals, but it is particularly famous for its celebrations during Shivaratri (Maha Shivaratri). The Maha Shivaratri festival is organized in a grand manner, attracting thousands of devotees from different parts of the country. Men, women, and children come to the temple during this time to seek the blessings of the gods.

During the Shivaratri festival, the temple becomes a hub of religious activities. Hundreds of priests are appointed for the festival, and they perform rituals and practices to please the gods and drive away evil spirits. The festival is a significant and joyous occasion for the temple and its devotees.