Paiyur Pillaivayal Kaliyamman Temple, Sivaganga

Address

Paiyur village, Sivaganga district,

Tamil Nadu- 630203

Amman

Kaliyamman

Introduction

The Pillaivayal Kaliyamman Temple, located in Paiyur Village in the Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Kali. The temple is located in the midst of green fields (vayal), which is why the Goddess is named “Pillaivayal Kaliyamman.”

Puranic Significance

Origin and Preservation:

About 500 years ago, the people of Paiyur village were facing difficulties and sought the protection and blessings of Goddess Kaliyamman.
In response to their prayers and devotion, the Goddess manifested herself to help the villagers in their time of need.
To protect the idol of the deity from destruction during the Muslim invasions, the residents of Paiyur village hid the idol in a well.
The idol remained hidden in the well for many years until it was rediscovered when the well was being desilted.
The idol was subsequently installed in the temple and became the deity of the village.
The people believe that the Goddess is now their protector, and they continue to worship her with devotion.

The Pillaivayal Kaliyamman Temple is around 500 years old.
The temple is situated in Paiyur Pillaivayal village in the Sivaganga District of Tamil Nadu.

Historical Artifacts:

Officials from the Museum department conducted a study on the temple and the idol of the deity. They confirmed that the idol was made in Andhra around 500 years ago.

Maintenance and Devotion:

The temple is in need of proper maintenance, and the local community considers this a test of their devotion and commitment to the Goddess.

Beliefs

The importance of the temple is that Goddess blesses people with child boon. Devotees firmly believe if they pray here, they will have the child next year. Women awaiting marriage pray here each Friday lighting lamps to the deity so that their wedding materializes earlier. Also the lamp lighting is followed for protection of children born and to be born.

Festivals

On the first Friday in the month of Aadi (July) each year, the Kappukattu and Theemidhi (walking on fire pit) festival begins and ends on the last Friday with flower raining (Poo choridal) is celebrated in the temple. Also special pujas are performed each month.