Vekkaliamman -Woraiyur

The second temple I visited last month was Arulmigu Vekkaliamman temple.

This is one of the temples I like to go when ever I get a chance to visit Tiruchirappalli. Some how the I am attracted to this deity, and I feel very light hearted when I am in front of the Amman.
This is also one of the ancient temples in Tiruchirappalli.
The main aspect of this temple is there is no roof for the main sanctum where Devi statue is situated.
Another main aspect of this temple is 'prayer papers'. The devotees write their problems on the prayer paper which are sold at the temple, place the prayer paper on the feet of the Goddess and hung them on the Trishul in front of the Amman statue. It is a belief that  once a devotee had done this, then his/her problem will be taken care of and he/she will be relieved from the problem.

History of this temples falls in the Chola period for whom Woraiyur was the capital. The people living nearby considering this Amman as one of the guardian deity.

The roof of the main sanctum was constructed many times, but it is believed to be burnt by the Amman itself. Also the position of leg of the Amman also different from other Sakthi Sthals. It shows the energy level of the Amman.

The temple facing north, which is consider to provide victory, so the Chola kings used to offer prayers before proceeding to the battle field.

May the Goddess eradicate the evil and protect the good ones.