Karumariamman Temple, Tiruverkadu

Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is a Hindu temple in Tiruverkadu, a suburb of Chennai, in Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[1]

Karumariamman Temple, Tiruverkadu
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictChennai
DeityLord Karumariamman
Location
LocationTiruverkadu
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Rajagopura
Front mandapa

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is Karumariamman. She is in the sanctum sanctorum in a graceful form with all Parasakthi features. There is also a shrine for Karumariamman idol with the idol made of wood. She is called Wooden Idol Amman.[2]

Significance

There was an anthill. People worshipped as Goddess. She appeared in the dream of a devotee and asked him to build a temple for Her. When the anthill was about to be destroyed they saw the Goddess in swayambu form. As she was not in the womb of a mother, she is called as one not from the womb (Karuvil Illatha Karumari).[2]

Tank

There is a tank outside the temple. It is known as sacred ash tank.[2]

Sunday

Sunday is celebrated as the day of Karumari. One can happily witness the scene of sun rays falling on the head of Devikarumari twice a year.[3]

References
  1. Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Act, 1959
  2. Sri Devi Karumariamman Temple
  3. Arulmigu Devi Karumri Amman Temple, Thiruverkadu

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