Vekkali Amman Temple
Vekkali Amman Temple is dedicated to the Goddess Vekkaali, a form of Kali, and is located in Woraiyur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu. It is known from the period of early Cholas, although there are no historical records. The temple is viewed as a guardian deity by the local people.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Vekkaali
- स्थान / Location: Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu
- निर्माण / Built: ancient
- प्रबंधन / Managed by: Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu
वास्तुकला · Architecture
absence of roof over the sanctum
महत्व · Significance
The temple is significant as a guardian deity for the people of Woraiyur, embodying spiritual protection and devotion.
Nearby temples
- Woraiyur Thanthondreswarar Temple (0.2 km)
- திருமூக்கீச்சரம் - (உறையூர்) (0.2 km)
- Panchavarna Swamy temple (0.3 km)
- Kamalavalli Nachiyar Temple, Uraiyur (0.4 km)
- Azhagiya Manavalan Perumal Temple (0.4 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Vekkali Amman Temple?
Vekkali Amman Temple is dedicated to Vekkaali.
Where is Vekkali Amman Temple located?
Vekkali Amman Temple is located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.8279, 78.6768.
Which temples are near Vekkali Amman Temple?
Nearby temples include Woraiyur Thanthondreswarar Temple (0.2 km); திருமூக்கீச்சரம் - (உறையூர்) (0.2 km); Panchavarna Swamy temple (0.3 km).