Arulmigu Angala Parameswari Temple, Melmalayanur
Goddess Angala Parameswari
Melmalayanur, Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu
Goddess temple famous for the new-moon night festival and the Mayana Kollai cremation-ground ritual.
History
The Goddess is believed to have freed Shiva from the curse of Brahma's skull. On every Amavasya (new moon) night, lakhs of devotees gather as the Goddess is taken out on a swing (oonjal). The Mayana Kollai festival after Maha Shivaratri is the biggest event.
Festivals
- Amavasya Oonjal festival
- Mayana Kollai (Masi)
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Directions to Arulmigu Angala Parameswari Temple
How to reach
- By air
- Chennai Airport, about 150 km
- By train
- Tindivanam, about 40 km
- By road
- TNSTC / SETC buses and taxis from the nearest town.
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