Ambagarathur kali amman temple

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The goddess is known to possess enormous powers and ladies normally offer that is in fulfillment of their vows. Her image with 4 arms facing north is made of Terracota. She is always draped in immaculate white cloth measuring 20 mts in length.

A 12 day Annual Festival is Conducted in May & June. During that time countless number of devotees will gather there to worship. Laksharchana are conducted on the last Tuesday in the Tamil month of Aadi (July & Aug) and Thai (Jan & Feb).

The temple lies 15 kms west of Karaikal. To the west of Karaikal in Ambagarathur village of Thirunallar commune, (13.8 km west of Karaikal-Peralam Road) there exists a Badrakaliyamman temple.

The temple assumes the name of Goddess Parasakthi who is believed to have killed a Rakshasha by name Ambaran who was killing people day-in and day-out. At the time of killing (vadham) Ambaran was in buffalo form.

The place was initially known as Ambara-harattur meaning victory over Ambaran, which subsequently became Ambagarathur.
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Coordinates:   10°57'29"N   79°43'16"E

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  • I am a native of this place. The Goddess Badrakaliamman is a 'santhaswaroopini'according 'yoga anugrahams'to the devotees. Everybody must pay a visit to this temple and chant 'moolamantra' and get Gains. V.Ramamoorthy Retd Addnl.Commr.HRCE Pondicherry .
  • Hi i would like to know the exact date for annual festival for this year. I am from malaysia would like to participate in this festival.
  • THE HISTORY OF KALI IS VERY BEATIFUL IT IS SHORT AND MEANINGFULL
  • may i know more history of this temple? is there any siddhar samadhi in this temple?
  • hi i would participate in malaysia's ambahgarathur
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