Kuralnatham Pidari Amman Temple, Salem

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Kuralnatham Pidari Amman Temple, Salem

Kuralnutham, Salem District,

Tamil Nadu 636204

Amman

Pidari Amman

Introduction

• Location: Near Panamarathupatti, in the Salem district of Tamil Nadu, in the village of Kuralnatham.
• The temple is the guardian deity for eight surrounding villages, including Thippampatti, Athippatti, Kullampatti, Muthanur, Suryur, and Kuralnatham.
• Located beside Panamarathupatti Lake, offering blessings to devotees from these villages.
• Features an ancient Aacha tree near the goddess’s main idol.

Guardian Deities

• Pidari Amman is the main deity, with other deities such as Kannimar, Muniappan, and Karuppanar offering additional protection and blessings.

Puranic Significance

• The temple’s origin dates back approximately 350 years, coinciding with the creation of Panamarathupatti Lake by the British.
• The creation of the lake led to the displacement of villagers, who then established the temple on its banks.
• Pidari Amman is believed to roam the village at night, protecting and blessing the community.

Beliefs and Practices

• Mace (Sulam):
  • Mace weapons are placed throughout the temple.
  • Sulam is believed to help recover lost items and cause trouble for those who took them.
  • Upside-down Sulam is used for seeking monetary blessings or performing compensation rituals.
• Yellow Tali Ropes and Cradles:
  • Devotees tie yellow tali ropes (used in marriage rituals) and cradles in front of the temple.
  • These are symbolic acts to lift marriage bans and seek blessings for childbirth, signifying faith in the goddess’s power to grant marital bliss and fertility.

Festivals

• The temple holds special poojas on:
  • Tuesdays
  • Fridays
  • Pournami (full moon days)
  • Amavasai (new moon days)
• Ippasi Festival:
  • The most significant annual celebration, drawing large crowds of devotees who seek the blessings of Pidari Amman.

Century/Period

350 years ago

Nearest Bus Station

Kuralnatham

Nearest Railway Station

Salem

Nearest Airport

Salem

Location on Map

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