Arulmigu Kamakshi Amman Temple, Mangadu, CHENNAI, Tamilnadu (Chennai)

India / Tamil Nadu / Punamalli / Chennai / Mankadu Kuntrathur road

SRI KAMAKSHI IN MANGADU

Siva and Devi were sporting in their garden in the Mount Kailash. Devi in her playful mood closed the eyes of Lord Siva. Immediately the whole creation fell into eternal darkness. Goddess craved Siva's pardon. Lord Siva directed Goddess to the earth for performing severe penance. Goddess came and started her severe penance on the Panchagni in Mangadu. Goddess performed penance on the Panchagni, resting the left leg on the Panchagni,folding the right leg. Her left hand is raised above her head, holding a jabmala. This can be seen in this Mangadu Temple as Tapas Kamakshiamman.

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Coordinates:   13°1'48"N   80°6'36"E
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