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Arulmigu Adaikalam Katha Ayynar Bathirakaliamman
Thirukkiol is located in the middle of a cool coconut grove. Imposing idol of
Lord Ayyanar and his horse greet the visitors of this temple. The idol of the
horse has protruding teeth and bulging eyes and Lord Ayyanar is depicted with a
furious look. These two together generate an element of fear to the onlookers.
The horse is of 30 ft, high and is adorned with a garland of lemons.
The Rajagopuram (the tower) of Bathirakaliamman temple is of
five tiers. The Goddess Bathirakaliamman
appears as if she is in a procession to protect the world wearing fire on her
head as crown. The main deity Bathirakaliamman idol is thirteen feet and is
guarded on both sides by two Boothas (demons). A very big horse stands raising
its legs over this idol.
Bathirakaliamman holds a trident and has a crown of fire.
She is believed to be fond of lime fruit, so the devotees offer her a lime
fruit garland made of 100 limes and it is a garland of 1000 limes for the horse
she is mounted on.
Residents of Madapuram consider the temple premises of
Bathirakaliamman as court of justice. It is common that at a small platform
outside the temple people seek justice from the Goddess. Both the prosecutor
and defender of any dispute come here and after lighting a lamp take oath that
what they are telling is truth and then go back. The one who takes false oath
will be severely punished within 30 days. Sometimes, whoever lie here will not
be able to cross the village limits. The punished people usually come back to
the temple and compensate the other party and pay fine to the Goddess.
Poor people facing the hardship of injustice meted out to
them by the rich also come here for justice.
They come in wet clothes, state their complaint and cut a coin and put
it on a sacred place Pattyakkal installed here. Gunny bags full of cut coins
stocked can be seen in this temple. They believe that by doing this they
receive the justice and the person against whom the complaint is lodged will be
punished appropriately by the Goddess.
Neem is the Sthala Vruksham or the tree of the land
here. Friday is considered very
auspicious and is very crowded at this temple. Brahma Gundam, Manikarni
theertham are the temple tanks of Bathirakaliamman temple. This temple has
patrons ranging from V.I.Ps, cine stars, I.A.S. officers and normal devotees
who come to pray for fulfilling their wishes.
Transport
By Bus
The temple is situated at 18 kms away from Madurai on the
way to Rameswaram. Daily buses are available from Madurai Periyar bus stand to
this temple. Buses from Periyar Bus stand to Madapuram, Enadhi, Pappakudi,
Kanakkankudi and Kannaarippu will pass
through this temple. People can reach
Thirupuvanam from the Madurai Matutthavani Bus stand and should travel 2
kms to reach this temple.
By Train
TFrom Madurai to Rameswaram, People can get down in
Thirubuvanam station and the temple is located 2 Kms away from this railway
station.
From Kanyakumari to Rameswaram, People can get down in
Thirubuvanam station and the temple is located 2 Kms away from this railway
station.
Auto share facility is also available
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