Arulmiku Bhagwati Amman Temple Details
Arulmiku Bhagwati Amman Temple is situated in Palayangottai of Tirunelveli district. Here, devotees offer prayers to the goddess to avert harm from Rahu and ward off fear, accidents, and illness from the evil deities. Those whose prayers have been granted here present Pongal gifts to the goddess. To know more about this temple and other shrines of Palayamkottai, log in to the Tirunelveli Today website.
Everything You Need to Know About the Temple Legends
Rahu's home is Thirunageswaram in the Tamil Nadu district of Thanjavur. Similar to this, Tirunelveli, Palayangottai has a Rahu Dosha Nivarthi Talam. Only in Bhagavathy Amman temple here does Lord Rahu appears beside Godesses Nagavalli and Naga Kanni Devi as in Thirunageswaram. Also consecrated here is a powerful Rahu Yantra that was transported from Thirunageswaram.
Rahu Dosha elimination rituals are carried out on Sundays in the temple during the Rahukalam. The milk used for Abhishekam after being anointed to Lord Rahu is taken to treat sickness and childbirth. Devotees offer Lord Rahu complete Abhishekams, including milk and other offerings, as they stand in line. They worship the Lord with camphor and archána. Devotees prepare the prasadam, which they offer to Lord Rahu, and then they share it with the other followers.
It is claimed that because Goddess Karumari is dedicated in this temple as an element of Lord Rahu, the doshas heal twice as fast. Red strings are hung from the crosses in the temple in honor of Goddess Bhagavathy, Karumari Amman, Rahu Bhagavan, and Sudalai Madasamy. Every new and full moon, this rope is replaced. Women tie it on the left hand, men on the right. These sacred ropes are believed to protect devotees from fear, mishaps, and disease caused by Dur devas.
An Overview of the Temple Background
It is believed that if Lord Rahu is positive, he will take you to Kubera. However, he will provide harsh benefits if he is bad. Rahu in the seventh house will postpone marriage. He will also cause 'Putra dosha' if he comes fifth. When in the eighth position, Rahu will bring problems like riots and unemployment.
Worshiping Durga, the greatest deity, is the answer to all these bad effects of Rahu. It is also advantageous to worship deities such as Rahu and Kali and aspects of Durga and Karumari.
A Brief About the Temple Specialities
The temple stands unique because every Abhishekam given to Lord Rahu is offered by the devotees, irrespective of any difference. All the Abhishekams offered to Lord Raghuva are offered by the same devotees without difference makes this practice unique. Temple timings are from 6 am to 9 am and from 5 pm to 8 pm. The address is Arulmigu Bhagavathy Amman Temple Palayankotai, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
The Bottomline
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Rahu's home is Thirunageswaram in the Tamil Nadu district of Thanjavur. Similar to this, Tirunelveli, Palayangottai has a Rahu Dosha Nivarthi Talam. Only in Bhagavathy Amman temple here does Lord Rahu appears beside Godesses Nagavalli and Naga Kanni Devi as in Thirunageswaram. Also consecrated here is a powerful Rahu Yantra that was transported from Thirunageswaram.
Rahu Dosha elimination rituals are carried out on Sundays in the temple during the Rahukalam. The milk used for Abhishekam after being anointed to Lord Rahu is taken to treat sickness and childbirth. Devotees offer Lord Rahu complete Abhishekams, including milk and other offerings, as they stand in line. They worship the Lord with camphor and archána. Devotees prepare the prasadam, which they offer to Lord Rahu, and then they share it with the other followers.
It is claimed that because Goddess Karumari is dedicated in this temple as an element of Lord Rahu, the doshas heal twice as fast. Red strings are hung from the crosses in the temple in honor of Goddess Bhagavathy, Karumari Amman, Rahu Bhagavan, and Sudalai Madasamy. Every new and full moon, this rope is replaced. Women tie it on the left hand, men on the right. These sacred ropes are believed to protect devotees from fear, mishaps, and disease caused by Dur devas.
What is the Worshipping time for the temple?
Worship times are 6:00 AM until 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM until 8 PM
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