Ariyanayagiamman Temple

Ariyanayagiamman Temple is situated at Keezhanilaikkottai in Tirumayam taluk in Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu, India.

Location

It is located at a distance of 14 km in Arantangi-Pudukkottai road. ^[1]

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Ariyanayagiamman. ^[1]

Speciality

The deity is considered as the clan deity of the village. During the last Tuesday of the Tamil month of Aadi, 'Madhu Eduppu Thiruvizha', bringing liquor in pots by the devotees and offering them to the deity took place. ^[1]

Worshipping time

Pujas are held four times daily at Kalasanthi (8.00 a.m.), Uttchikkalam (noon 12.00), Sayaratchai (5.30 p.m.) and Arthajamam (8.00 p.m.). The temple is opened for worship from 6.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. During the Tamil month of Ani 11 day festival is held and during Purattasi nine day navaratri festival is held. On the 11th day of Ani festival, the processional deity of the Amman comes around the temple. ^[1]

References

1. புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டத் திருக்கோயில்கள் பயணியர் கையேடு, இந்து சமய அறநிலைய ஆட்சித்துறை, சென்னை, 2003