Chellayi amman of Sri Rangam

Chellayi amman of Sri Rangam

By

P.R.Ramachander

   This Goddess  is called  Chellayi Amman because    she grants Selvam(wealth) .This Sellayi Amma was one upon a time within Sri Rangam temple along    with Saptha Mathas .Once upon a time the   waters of Kollidam river entered and spoiled   this temple..Then Sri Koora Narayana  Jeeyar who was  incharge    of the repair works decided to shift  this temple to the east of the town on a high pedanstal facing north.

    In the sanctum first we see  Lord Ganesa, Mannyi amman. Brahmi  called Kanchi amman, The Maheswari called  Chellayi amman, Vaishnavi who is called  Thiruvaranga  Amman, Varahi called  Manikhya nachiyamman , Kaumari  called Badrakali Amman, followed by Chamundi and together they are called Thiruvaranga   chellayi amman temple

  It is believed   by worshipping them , all unsolvable problems  like  property problems, monetary problems , family problems can be solved  and all auspicious pending functions  would take place

   In the Ardha  mantapa Ani arangathaman representing   all these   seven goddesses   sits alone.. Then there are  sub temples for  Muthukaruppanna sami , pattavan, lada muni  , sannasiyappan,  muniyappan , mamundi, agora veerabhadran , kudirai karuppu, pechiyamman, chadaichiyamman , Madurai veeran   samga murthi, and naga  kannis.

  Before the starting of brahmothsavam , in the streets , god Ranganatha visits , the  goddess  of the border village  Thiruvarangam , Chelliyamman  takes a round to check the security

   Tewenty eighth of aadi month  is celebrated as  festival  in chellayi amman temple,and water from kollidam river is brought to anoint the   goddess. In the Ganapathi temple within the temple  Vinayaka chathurthi is celebrated.  The full moon day of Purattasi month also is celebrated  as festival for the sapth mathas.

    This temple   is situated near  Sri rangam  railway station , the temple is open from 7am to aa am  and 5.3o0 pm to 8 pm.