Now
you must have to walk further 3 KM to reach another important
temple going by the name of town temple, dedicated to Mother
Periya Nayaki Amman, the local name for Parvathimatha, the
august goddess of that illustrious Son Muruga. The temple
is quite big and build in the south Indian architectural
pattern. There are many mini shrines for Saivate Gods, like
Muthukumaraswamy, Nataraja, Vinayaka etc.
The Mother's temple is on the southern side of the Murugan,
and the Kailasanatha temple is on the northern side. Close
observation reveals that it was originally built for Muruga,
and later the Mother's sheine and Kailasanatha shrine were
added. So the Murugan koil is buffered by the shrine of
his parents. Furthermore the flog staff and Mayura, the
mount of Muruga are in frount of Murugan shrine. Any way,
this method of Murugan seated in the centre with parents
to his right and left is called Somaskanda Moorthi.
All the three temples are lavishly adorned with filigree
work of supreme artistry. The ace sculptural craft man ship
reflecting the refined taste of the builders and the sculptors
elevate the souls. This spacious temple besides housing
the three most adorable deities is also serving as an art
gallery, since all the Vahanas made in wood, silver and
iron of several shrines under the temple management are
kept there. Their shapes, sizes and superb craft man ship
offer a royal banquet to the eyes.
Periyanayaki Amman Temple
The
ivory palanquin and silver car kept here worth a million
looks. This shrine is also the venue of one great festival
events that lures huge crowds on Vijayadasami day, when
the formidable weapon of Muruga, from the hill temple is
brought . The Utsavamurthi of Muthukumara swamy uses this
for the symbolic act of destroying evil and to users in
peace and hope in the coming 365 days.
This awe some events deserve to be seen and enjoyed than
described in words. This shrine lies 2 km aff Adivaram accessible
by walk or rickshaw.
