Parsal Thurai Ayyalayaman Temple, Trichy

Address

Parsal Thurai Ayyalayaman Temple, Parsal Thurai, Trichy District – 621005.

Deity

Amman: Ayyalamman

Introduction

• Location: Upper Chintamani area, Perambalur District, India.
• Orientation: East-facing; lacks a Rajagopuram.
• Notable Features: Majestic horse statues in front of the temple.
• Temple Structure:
  • Mahamandapam: Main hall.
  • Northern Prakaram: Houses Karuppannasamy, a 300-year-old scepter.
  • Eastern Side: Madurai Veeran, Pommi, Vellaiyammal.
  • Southern Side: Sapta Kanniyar.
  • Sanctum Sanctorum: Goddess Ayyalamman with a compassionate face.

Puranic Significance:

• Legend:
  • A priest and his wife, who had no children, prayed to the goddess for a child.
  • After receiving a lemon from the goddess and consuming its juice, they were blessed with a son.
  • The boy, however, disappeared when the priest, in a moment of error, opened the temple door after the Ardha Sama Puja.
  • The priest, angered by the loss, prepared seven wooden coffins, placed the goddess statues in them, and buried them in the Cauvery River.
  • The river’s flooding exposed the boxes, which were washed ashore at Srirangam and Upper Chintamani.
  • The goddess revealed herself to a local resident, asking to be consecrated as Ayyalamman in Upper Chintamani.
  • The remaining six boxes were found elsewhere and resulted in other temples: Thiruvarangattu Amman, Sellai Amman, Kanchai Amman, Manikka Nachiyar, and Mannai Amman.

Beliefs:

• Devotees’ Faith:
  • Lemon Garland: A common practice for women hoping for children, believing it will lead to fulfillment of their prayers.
  • Blessings: Ayyalamman is believed to remove fears and bring brightness to devotees’ lives.

Festivals:

• Daily Pujas: Conducted twice daily.
• Audi18 Festival (January): Bangle decoration for the goddess.
• Chittirai Festival (April):
  • Bracelet Making Festival: Celebrated on the second Tuesday.
  • Temple Access: Restricted for the first 8 days.
  • Chariot Festival: Begins on the 10th day, lasting three days.
  • Overall Duration: 20 days.
• Navratri Festival (9 days): Features varied decorations and sandalwood bracelet decoration for the goddess.
• New Moon and Full Moon Days: Special anointings and worships.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Parsal Thurai

Nearest Railway Station

Trichy

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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