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Origin and Introduction
History & Introduction
The Arulmigu Sri Bagalamukhi Amman Samedha Sri Pasupatheeswarar Temple is located in Pothanur, Paramathi Velur Taluk, Namakkal District.
The construction of this temple began in 2018 and was built in an excellent manner. The grand Maha Kumbhabhishekam took place on August 23, 2024. The temple now operates beautifully, allowing the public and devotees to have daily Darshan.
Mr. Sivaprakasam and his wife from Pothanur, along with their family, played a significant role with immense effort and dedication in establishing this temple.
Glory of Sri Bagalamukhi Amman
Sri Bagalamukhi is one of the most important avatars among the Dasa Maha Vidyas of the Goddess.
Goddess of Speech Control:
As Thiruvalluvar states, restraining one's tongue is essential. Sri Bagalamukhi Amman is the great power who blesses devotees with speech control and protects them from the troubles caused by words.
Name Meaning and Philosophy:
The name "Bagalamukhi" is derived from the Sanskrit word "Valga", meaning "bridle" or "she who subdues enemies". She holds the supreme power to paralyze the evil thoughts and harmful actions of enemies, thereby protecting the righteous.
Divine Form:
Goddess Bagalamukhi resides on a yellow lotus throne in the ocean of nectar. She wears a crescent moon and appears with a golden complexion. Adorned in yellow silk and shining like gold, she is also known as "Pitambari". She graces her devotees with four arms, destroying evil forces and establishing goodness.
Speciality of the Temple
Generally worshipped through Tantric methods in northern states like West Bengal, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Assam, Odisha, and Uttar Pradesh, this temple in Pothanur, Namakkal District, stands as a very rare and excellent place of worship for Sri Bagalamukhi Amman in Tamil Nadu.
Sannidhis in the Temple
- Sri Pasupatheeswarar (Lord Shiva)
- Samaya Kuravar Nalvar
- Arulmigu Dakshinamurthy
- Arulmigu Durga Devi
- Arulmigu Valli - Deivanai Samedha Sri Subramaniyar (Lord Murugan)
- Arulmigu Sivakami Amman Samedha Sri Natarajar
- Arulmigu Kalabhairavar
- Arulmigu Brahma
- Saptha Kanniyar (Brahmi, Maheshwari, Vaishnavi etc.)
Special Days and Poojas
Delicious Annadhanam is served excellently to all devotees visiting the temple on special days.