![]() There is another legend associated with the temple. The reason is the presence of Shiva, who stands behind the Goddess. This is probably the only Amman temple where you can find a Nandi before the sanctum sanctorum. So he too stood beside her and came to be called Thandavarayan. ![]() Soon, an anthill came up over her, and she merged with it.Īfter some time, Lord Shiva returned and found that Parvati had merged with the anthill, and taken up permanent residence in the place. Overcome by hunger and thirst, the Goddess lay down on the floor. Meanwhile, Parvati got tired of waiting for Shiva. ![]() So he decided to wait for the rain to subside. Suddenly, it began raining heavily, and the river became flooded. Finally, he had to go to the river Cooum, which had pristine water then. Shiva set off in search of water but could not find any. Parvati was exhausted after the long walk, so she sat down and requested Lord Shiva to bring her some water. In those days, this place was a dense forest full of neem trees. This is the place where this temple is situated, but later it came to be known as Putlur as the Goddess manifested in the form of a Putru or anthill. The story goes that Lord Shiva and Parvati were once walking from Melmalayanur to Ramapuram. Legend of Putlur Angala Parameshwari Amman temple On Sundays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and full moon days, it is very crowded at the temple. The next morning, a special prayer is conducted at 5 am for those who stay awake and pray through the night. ![]() Many people stay overnight on full moon or Pournami days. The temple is maintained by HR and CE, Tamilnadu. The temple and its precincts are very neat and tidy. Devotees have to worship at the Putru orant hill first before worshipping the main deity, and then all the remaining deities. ![]() Once people enter the temple, they cannot go out again for any purchases. It is a custom for devotees to purchase five lemons and bangles from the shops selling pooja items outside. People who lack children come here to pray for progeny, and also solutions for other problems, wish-fulfillment, etc. Behind the sanctum sanctorum, one can see shrines for Lord Ganesha, Lord Nataraja as Thandavarayan, and Angala Parameswari. The Goddess is seen in the form of a woman suffering from labor pains, lying with her mouth open. This temple is very famous, and devotees flock to it from all parts of the country to seek the blessings of the Goddess. Though poorly lit and narrow, the sight of this temple fills one with awe and wonder. The Putru or anthill has a lovely face, parted lips, kind eyes, dainty eyebrows, hands, legs, and, most interestingly, a pregnant belly. Nowhere else in India can you find a temple, where the main deity is found in the form of a natural anthill but at Putlur’s Angala Parameswari Amman Temple, located near Chennai. ![]()
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