Bhavani Amman Temple, Periyapalayam
Also known as: பெரியபாளையம் பவானி அம்மன் கோயில் · పెరియపాళయం భవానీ అమ్మవారి ఆలయం · पेरियपालयम भवानी अम्मन मंदिर
Tamil Nadu Devi
A popular Amman temple on the Chennai–Kolkata highway, about 45 km from Chennai. Crowds peak in Aadi and Avani.
- Deity
- Bhavani Amman
- Tradition
- Devi
- Place
- Periyapalayam, Tiruvallur
- State
- Tamil Nadu
- Era
- The source does not give a date. It mentions only a recent renovation.
Sthala Puranam
The Amman is seen as the sister of Lord Krishna, who escaped from the demon king Kamsa. After she warned Kamsa that his death was near, she settled here as Sri Bhavani.
Speciality
- The main image holds a conch and discus in the upper hands, and a sword and a pot of nectar in the lower hands.
- Kumkum and theertham are given as prasadam. The district site says they are 'known to cure many ailments'.
- Devotees offer pongal, wear neem leaves, shave their heads and do angapradakshinam.
- Shrines of Vinayagar, Mathangi Amman, Subrahmanyar, Srinivasa Perumal with Mahalakshmi, Anjaneyar, Parasuramar and Naga are inside.
Festivals
- Large crowds in the months of Aadi and Avani, and on weekends
How to reach
By airChennai Airport, about 60 km.
By trainTiruvallur and Avadi railway stations are nearby.
By roadAbout 45 km from Chennai on the Chennai–Kolkata highway near Red Hills. Frequent buses.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Aadi Sundays and weekends are very crowded. The district site lists free darshan and paid special darshan queues.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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