West Mambalam Angala Parameswari Temple, Chennai

Address

West Mambalam Angala Parameswari Temple, Appasamy St, Brindavan Extension, West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600033

Deity

Amman: Angala Parameswari

Introduction

Location:

• Situated in West Mambalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
• Located on Apparswami Street, approximately 100 meters from Madras Kali Bari Temple, 1.5 km from Mambalam Railway Station, and 11 km from Chennai Airport.

Historical Background:

• Constructed in 1978, as per the inscriptions found in the temple.
• Built by Mr. Poongavana Nayakar.
• Known as Putru Koil due to the presence of an ant hill (Putru), believed to be older than the temple itself, suggesting the site was a place of worship even before the temple’s construction.

Temple Architecture:

• The temple faces north and has a 3-tier Rajagopuram.
• Presiding Deity: Angala Parameswari Amman, depicted in a sitting posture.
• Simha (lion) and Balipeedam are positioned in front of the sanctum.
• Koshta Idols around the sanctum walls include Ganapathy, Dakshinamoorthy, and Siva Durgai.

Other Shrines:

• Dedicated shrines for:
  • Navagrahas
  • Aiyappan
  • Valli Deivanai Subramaniyar
  • Saptha Kanniyars (Seven Virgins)
  • Urchavar (processional deity).

Unique Feature:

• The ant hill (Putru) is located on the west side of the sanctum, holding spiritual significance and lending the temple its alternate name, Putru Koil.

Significance:

• Though the current structure was built in 1978, the ant hill indicates the site’s long-standing spiritual importance, possibly hosting an older temple or worship tradition before its modern reconstruction.

Accessibility:

• Conveniently located near key landmarks in Chennai, making it easily accessible to devotees and visitors.

Century/Period/Age

1978

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

T. Nagar

Nearest Railway Station

West Mambalam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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