Ezhilur Chelliamman temple

Ezhilur  Chelliamman temple

By

P.R.Ramachander

     Ezhikur meaning pretty village is near  Thiruthuraipoondi. There is a famous saptha risheeswarar   temple in the village . On the temple’s north side  is a Chelliyamman temple. It seems a near by Jamindar   became greatly sick and he prayed Chelliamman. She  appeared in his dream and requested  him to build a  temple for her and she  will cure him. The Goddess was located deep in the foest area where no vehicles could go. The king   then made a human chain from his place to the temple and everything that was needed   to build the temple was passed on  6 km from one person’s hand to the next person.  People round this place believe    that she can cure any disease.  On the second Tuesday in the month of Panguni   there is a great festival here. The blood of all goats sacrificed during the festival is stored in a mud pot and for 18 days, it never   gets spoiled.

    People believe that  if they can worship   for four continued full moon days in this temple all their wishes   would be realised.

    The place is 6 km  from Thiruthuraipoondi on the road to Kalappal.

 The temple remains open from   9 am to 11 am and between 5 pm to 7 pm.