Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Ponni Amman Temple, Narasingam Pettai, Thiruvarur

Ponni Amman Temple, Narasingam Pettai, Thiruvarur
Ponni Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Narasingam Pettai in Manjakkudi in Kudavasal Taluk in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity Is called as Ponni Amman. Vembu and Iruvatchi (both without flowers or fruits). The place was called as Narasimhapuram but now corrupted as Narasingam Pettai.
History
It is believed that the temple could have been built about 500 or 1000 years ago by some kings. It is situated amidst green fields. The temple was just a shed year back. The villagers raised funds and built the temple and celebrated the consecration in the year 2008. 
The Temple
Presiding Deity Is called as Ponni Amman. Vembu and Iruvatchi (both without flowers or fruits). Presiding Deity Is called as Ponni Amman. Vembu and Iruvatchi (both without flowers or fruits). The Maha Mandapam on the western side of the temple has a capacity to accommodate 50 persons. Lord Harihara Puthran is facing west with his consorts Poornakala and Pushpakala. Veeran is on the north side with the holy tree standing opposite.
Mother Ponni Amman facing west blesses from the Mahamandapam with 10 pillars. Lord Vinayaka graces from a shrine in the inner prakara facing north. People of this locality consider the deities with such respect and devotion as their Kula Devatha. The consecration of the temple took place in the year 2008. This is a very ancient temple believed to be older than 500 – 1000 years.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Festivals
All the festivals related to Veeran (may be a custodian deity of the place) and Amman are celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
Devotees pray here for wedding and child boon and prosperity in life. Devotees offer new corns and goats as prayer commitment.
Contact
Ponni Amman (Harihara Puthrar) Temple,
Manjakkudi Post, Kudavasal Taluk,
Narasingam Pettai, Thiruvarur – 612 610.
Mobile: +91 95857 35434
Connectivity
Narasingampettai is 18 km far from Thiruvarur on the Kumbakonam road. The visitor must get down at Manjakkudi bus stop and proceed on the bridge of Chola Choodamani river to reach the temple. The temple is near the Manjakkudi Bus stop 1 Km north of the Chola Choodamani river and near the Mrutyenjeswarar temple. The Temple is located at 4 Kms from Kudavasal, 10 Kms from Engan, 22 Kms from Thiruvarur, 14 Kms from Koradacherry and 110 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Koradacherry and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.