MADAPURAM KALI

Madapuram kali is believed to be the Kaval deivams of MaduraiPandyan king.This temple has no roof. Madapuram kali is very famous here she stands with no roof and about 12 feet high.Ammavasyadays will be very crowded with people pray with lemon mala and archani.The Rajagopuram (the tower) of Bathirakaliamman temple is of five tiers. The Goddess Bathirakaliamman idol is thirteen feet and is guarded on both sides by two Boothas (demons). A very big horse of 30 ft stands raising its legs over this idol.Bathirakaliamman holds a trident and has a crown of fire. Peoples consider the temple as court of justice. Itis common that at a small platform outside the templepeople seek justice from the Goddess. They come in wet clothes, state their complaint and cut a coin and put it on a sacred place “Pattyakkal” installed here. They believe that by doing this they receive the justice and the person against whom the complaint is lodged will be punished appropriately by the Goddess.

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