Speciality of the Temple
The Annai Aadhi Parasakthi Temple has several unique aspects to it. They are listed here so that current and would-be devotees may get a sense of the sheer spiritual grandeur that they are fortunate to both witness and participate.
The Temple and its Deities
The dimensions of every Karuvarai (Sannidhi or Sanctum Sanctorum), the various mandapams and the meditation hall were revealed by the Divine Mother Annai Aadhi Parasakthi through Her Arul Vaakku and were constructed entirely in accordance with those directions.
All the Vigrahas at the temple, their features, their yantras and their Kalasabhishekams (dates of installation) have been done based on the specifications given by the Divine Mother through the Arul Vaakku. The moola (seed) mantras and mantras for various other prayers / poojas are being given by the Mother, on an “as and when required” basis.
The story behind Annai’s Vigraha
When work on the temple started in the early 1980s, the Chief sculptor Shri. Dakshinamoorthy initially refused to sculpt the statue of the Mother (Annai Aadhi Parasakthi) to be kept in the sanctum sanctorum. According to him, the specifications given by the Siddhas (as revealed by the Mother in Arul Vaakku), did not follow the ‘Silpa Sastra’ rules. The Siddhas then lit a piece of camphor and in its flame, the sculptor saw the actual ‘Murti .
It was only after this divine experience that Shri. Dakshinamoorthy agreed to sculpt the Vigraha of Annai Aadhi Parasakthi and started its construction.
The Sacred Chants (Potrigal) of the Temple
All the sacred chants or Potrigal in vogue at the temple (Vinayagar Potri, Navagraha Potri, Archanai Malargal, Sivasakthi Potrigal, Mandhirappaavai Potrigal, Thirumagal Potrigal, Sani Bhagawan Potrigal, 1008 Potri Mandhirangal, Sakthi Kavasam, Vendudhal Kooru, Parasakthi Kannigal) were received from the Divine voice of the Mother.
The power of these Potrigal is believed to be synonymous with the chants of the Naayanmars’ Thevaram and Alwars’ Dhivyaprabandham. One is blessed with the divine grace and all the prayers answered when these Potrigal are chanted at home, with purity and sincerity.
Worshipping at the temple
The temple serves as a divine destination for resolving shortcomings and problems of life by the grace of Divine Mother Annai Aadhiparasakthi, relief from evil elements and enemies by the grace of sacred Mandhirappaavai and Siddhargal, abundance in wealth by the grace of Goddess Mahalaskhmi and wisdom by the grace of Goddess Gnanadevi.
All devotees, irrespective of their caste, colour and creed, are permitted to do Abishekam of the Mother on all full moon days, subject to certain laid down (see Sakti Malai) conditions.
Before seeking the blessings of above-mentioned deities, the blessings of Lord Ganesh should be sought by lighting one ghee lamp who removes hindrances. The prayer procedures are explained in the forthcoming pages.