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Valliamman Cave
Valliamman Cave Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Tamil Goddess Sri Valli, Consort of Lord Muruga, situated in the northeast corner of Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur Complex. In early days, the temple was situated very near to the sea shore and now due to the construction of pathways the sea get backed to some extent. The Goddess is residing inside a cave of the sandal mountain remainings. Temple complex The Valli cave temple complex consists of a sanctum sanctorum in which Goddess Sri Valli resides. The sanctum sanctorum is situated inside a cave. A narrow path from the Mahamandapam leads to the sanctum sanctorum. The sanctum sanctorum and the paths are situated inside the caves of sandal mountains. In front of the cave, a mandapam with 16 pillars is constructed which is 24.5 feet long and 21.5 feet broad. The main gateway to the temple is situated in south facing towards the Arulmigu Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruchendur. Inside the cave, paintings and st ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valli
Vaḷḷi ( ta, வள்ளி) ("Creeper, Sweet potato plant") is a Hindu goddess, and the second consort of the deity Murugan. An incarnation of the goddess Sundaravalli, daughter of Vishnu, Valli is born on earth as the daughter of a chieftain, leading a life of a huntress. Murugan, the god of war, eventually woos and weds her, according to Tamil folklore. Both of their legends originate from the mountain region also known as Kurunji in Tamilakam. Her sister, Amritavalli (Devasena), also succeeds in marrying Murugan as the adopted daughter of Indra, making them sister-wives. Nomenclature ''Vaḷḷi'' is used to refer to many local or Village gods in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India and by the Rodiya and Vedda peoples of Sri Lanka. Vaḷḷi is also known as ''Pongi'' at Vallimalai in Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and the pond from which she drew water to quench the thirst of Murugan is still there. This pond, though in an open ground, does not receive the rays of the sun. Vedda s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
