Narasingam Pettai Ponni Amman Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Narasingam Pettai Ponni Amman Temple, Manjakkudi Post, Kudavasal Taluk, Narasingam Pettai, Thiruvarur – 612 610. Mobile: +91 95857 35434

Deity

Amman: Ponni Amman

Introduction

• Location: Narasingam Pettai, Manjakkudi, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Presiding Deity: Ponni Amman.
• Sthala Vriksham (Sacred Trees): Vembu (Neem Tree) and Iruvatchi (without flowers or fruits).
• Historical Name: Originally called Narasimhapuram, now known as Narasingam Pettai.
• Proximity:
  • 4 km from Kudavasal.
  • 22 km from Thiruvarur.
• Nearest Railway Station: Koradacherry.
• Nearest Airport: Trichy.

Puranic Significance

• Historical Background: The temple is believed to have been built around 500 to 1,000 years ago by local kings.
• Renovation: Once a simple shed, the temple was renovated with funds raised by villagers, and consecration was celebrated in 2008.
• Maha Mandapam: Located on the western side of the temple, it can accommodate up to 50 people.
• Deity Orientation:
  • Lord Harihara Puthran, along with his consorts Poornakala and Pushpakala, faces west.
  • The deity Veeran is located on the north side, opposite the holy tree.

Beliefs

• Devotee Prayers: People visit the temple to pray for weddings, child blessings, and prosperity.
• Offerings: Devotees commonly offer new corns and goats as part of their prayers.

Special Features

• Mother Ponni Amman: Faces west and blesses devotees from the Mahamandapam supported by ten pillars.
• Lord Vinayaka: Resides in a shrine within the inner prakara, facing north.
• Cultural Significance: The local population holds the deities in high regard, considering them as their Kula Devatha (family deity).
• Historical Age: The temple is regarded as an ancient site, believed to be over 500 to 1,000 years old.

Festivals

• Celebrations: All festivals related to Veeran (considered a custodian deity of the area) and Ponni Amman are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Manjakkudi

Nearest Railway Station

Koradacherry

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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