Though there are many small and big temples for Thanthondri Amman, the main temple is located at Gobichettipalayam, Erode District, Tamilnadu-638476. Since this amman was emanated by herself, the name is called as Thanthondri Amman.
Thanthondri Amman worship is popular in tamil nadu, and also among the tamil speaking people in foreign countries also. Devotees believe that by worshipping Thanthondri amman, their problems will be solved immediately. Amman is called by various names, and one among them is Thanthondri Amman. She is considered as the supreme being among all other gods. According to the puranas, Amman is considered as the original creator, observer and destroyer of the whole universe.
Another famous temple is situated nearby my residence at Agaram, Chennai - 600 082, near Perambur loco works. This amman is popular among the parambur locality people. Devotees are visiting this temple mainly for fulfilment of their marriage, long life and to get rid of various health related problems and to bring happiness in their life. Apart from the main shrine of amman, several other shrines for Vinayaka,Muruga,Durga and Navagraham is found inside the temple.
Inside the temple complex, a big Ayyanar statue was installed, which was commonly worshipped by the devotees with great faith, and they believe that by worshipping him, he will give courage and strength to withstand the problems in their life, and they are believing that he will safeguard them from their enemies.
Thee Midhi is popular in this temple which will be performed during Aadi month, and live telecast will be there is TV during this thee midhi festival. The most favoured offering is "pongal", cooked mostly in the temple complex and Kuzh will also be offered by the devotees to Amman and will seek the blessings of Amman.
Some important Thanthondri Amman temples are as follows:-
1. Thanthondri Amman Temple No.8/11, Madras Thiruvallur High Rd, Villivakkam, Konnur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600049.
2. Thanthondri Amman Temple No.18, Arunachalam St, Chepauk, Triplicane, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600005.
Let us pray to Thanthondri Amman with pure bhakti, and seek her blessings and chant her holy name.
“OM SREE THANTHONDRI THAYE NAMAHA”
“OM SAKTHI PARASAKTHI”
R.HARISHANKAR
