Karisulndamangalam Angala Parameshwari Temple – Thirunelveli

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Karisulndamangalam Angala Parameshwari Temple – Thirunelveli

Karisulndamangalam, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu -627453

Amman

Angala Parameshwari

Introduction

• Location: Karisulndamangalam Village, near Cheranmahadevi, in Thirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi (Angala Parameshwari).
• Distance: Karisulndamangalam is located about 3 km from Pattamadai and 5 km from Cheranmahadevi.

Puranic Significance:

• Origin of the Idol:
  • Long ago, Karisulndamangalam was a sugar-cane forest that was frequented by herds of elephants. Every day, the elephants would shower flowers and perform pooja at a specific spot in the forest.
  • One day, a king came to hunt in the forest and witnessed the elephants performing their ritual. Curious, the king instructed his servants to dig the spot where the elephants performed pooja.
  • Upon digging, an Amman idol was discovered.
  • The idol was consecrated, and a temple was built in its honor. A Kumbabishekam (consecration ceremony) was performed.
  • The idol was named Karisulntha Amman, in remembrance of the elephants’ pooja.
• Cultural Significance:
  • The temple is managed by the local sect, and the community collects funds through taxes from their families for its upkeep.
  • It is customary that when a male child is born in the family, he is named ‘Karisoolndan’, and a female child is named ‘Karisoolndal’.
  • The temple is believed to be 1000 years old.
  • The Ashta Bandhana Kumbabishekam of this temple took place on 21.03.2002.

Festivals:

• Varushabishegam in the Tamil month of Panguni.
• Aadi Tuesdays (special Tuesdays during the month of Aadi).
• Panguni Kodai Vizha (celebrated on the 3rd Tuesday of Panguni month).

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Karisulndamangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Cheranmahadevi and Veeravanallur

Nearest Airport

Madurai, Thoothukudi and Thiruvananthapuram.

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