Karumandapam Ilamkattu Mariyamman
Compiled by
P.R.Ramachander
It seems there
was a Mariyamman in a village called
Ilamkadu without any place to stay..Shhe appealed to her elder sister “Samayapuram Mariyamman” .She advised
her.”Many people going on a pilgrimage
to Pazhani would pass through your village. yOu join them.When you reach the
town of Uchi pillayar koil, Kali and Karuppachami would prevent you from going
further..You stay there.” As her her
advice Ilamkattu Mariyamma came and was stopped near in a place called
“Karumandapam” in Trichy..Intially she was staying in a hut constructed by the
people. Now it is a permanent temple
The temple faces
the east. As soon as we enter, you can see Karupannachami sitting on a horse on
your left side.Om the western side you
would find Pillayar, Nagar and on the north
the idol of Vishnu Durga. The Mariyamman has a peaceful look iN the
month of Vaikasi there is a ten day festival
in this temple.Apart from several celebrations, walking on fire
is also observed.
Aadsi pooram is
celebrated in a grand scale in this
temple. That day the Goddess is
decorated with One Lakh bangles. These would be later distributed among ladies
On Fridays The
goddess is offered Rose flower garlands
and devotees pray for early marriage and
child birth. As soon as their desires are fulfilled , they offer a Sari to the Goddess.People going on Pilgrimage
to Pazhani by this way , take rest at
this temple.
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