HINDU TEMPLES
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Ambal - Gowmariamman Festivals Chithirai Utsav April-May Aadi July-August Thai January-February Purattasi Navarathri September-October Shivrathri February-March Speciality There is a stone post opposite the shrine which is regarded as the Lord (husband) of Ambica. During the Chithirai festival a neem tree post with three branches is placed near Ambica with all music rituals. They shift it then near the stone post. Women praying for the safety and longevity of their Mangal Sutras pray near the stone post with turmeric abishek and offer jasmine and lime fruit garlands. Uniqueness The 21 day Chithirai festival is very grandly celebrated in the temple. Devotees offer their prayers by walking on the fire pit and carrying fire pots. Address Sri Gaumari Amman Temple, Cumbum-625 516. Theni district.
Address : Virapandi
Contact Time : 0600:2000
The Pandya King Veerapandi built this 14th century temple. The king is said to have regained his vision by praying to Gowmariamman and Kanneeswara-mudaiyar.