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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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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