Koradacherry Kalika Parameswari Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Koradacherry Kalika Parameswari Temple, Koradacherry Pillai Street, Koradacherry, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur – 613 703 Mobile: +91 94434 75587

Diety

Amman: Kalika Parameswari

Introduction

Kalika Parameswari Temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvathi consort of Lord Shiva located at Koradacherry in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Sthala Vriksham is Neem (Vembu) and Theertham is Thirukulam. Mother is called as Kalika Parameswari. The temple is north of the Kalluli Mariamman temple where a king worshipped before invading north.

Puranic Significance

Story behind the temple construction: The temple came into being with the efforts of an affluent devotee. Mother Kalikambal appeared in the dream of an affluent man and asked him to build a temple so that she would be spared from rain and sun. She also promised to be the custodian deity of the place. Thus, the temple began to grow in a shed and reached the present status as the temple of the village. Panchakshapuram: In olden days, the place was known as Panchakshapuram as the five Boodhas worshipped Lord Shiva with idols made of five metals. Koradacherry: As some blind people also worshipped here, the place was also called Kurudarseri (Kurudarblind). Later the name changed as Koradacherry.

Beliefs

For removal of obstacles in wedding talks, for child boon and to realize their various wishes, devotees pray here. Devotees pay their gratitude to Amman with milk Abisheks, milk pots, lighting Maa Vilakku (using a lamp made of rice flour and ghee paste) offering skirts and cradles and by carrying Kavadis.

Special Features

Presiding Deity is called as Kalika Parameswari. There is a Kalasa in the sanctum sanctorum in the north. The mandapam is spacious to facilitate darshan for 500 people. Idols of Dhanalakshmi, Dhanya Lakshmi, Gaja Lakshmi, Santhana Lakshmi, Aadhi Lakshmi, Veera Lakshmi, Ishwarya Lakshmi and Vijayalashmi represent the Sculptural skill of the artists of Tamilnadu. They are made with minute care. Lords Vinayaka, Muruga with his consorts Valli and Deivanai in separate shrines are on the right side of the entrance. On the left of the entrance are Lord Ayyappa and Saint Ragavendrar. The Shivalinga found in the fields, Saptha Kannikas and Nagars are under the holy tree. Mothers Durga, Kamakshi, Dakshayani and Lord Vinayaka adore the walls of the sanctum sanctorum. Sri Anjaneya is opposite the Thulasi Madam behind the temple. Mother Karumari Amman is facing east. The temple is surrounded by water bodies on three sides. Sthala Vriksham is Neem (Vembu) and Theertham is Thirukulam. Some auspicious sounds are echoing in the temple. The temple is believed to be 500 years old. The last consecration was performed in September 2013.