Goddess
Goddess Karumariamman is incarnation of Goddess Parvathi and she is facing towards East direction in this temple. She holds tapper drum in the upper most Right hand, Snake wounded around it. Trident in the left hand Sword in the right lower hand, skull in the lower left hand. Here goddess said to be a Swayambu (self occurring) having been found buried in an ant hill by a devotee.
Interesting Facts
- The temple has been designed so that the rays of the sun illuminate the sanctum sanctorum in the months of thai and aadi (Mid January to mid February and mid July to mid August respectively).
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 22°C during night)Average - May (33.7 °C during the day and 25 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (26 °C during day and 17 °C during night)Monsoon season - (June to September)
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thiruverkadu Bus Terminus |
300 MTRS | 044-26214463 |
 Annanur Railway Station |
5.5 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
16.6 KM | 044-22561122 |
Architecture
Karumariamman Thiruverkadu temple is believed to represent the consorts of the Hindu holy Trinity and thus called reengara peedam. Shakti appeared as maya and replaced the child of nandagopal (in Lord Krishna’s story) in the womb, thus the goddess here is called Karu (womb) Mari (changed) Amman (goddess) is facing East direction. The temple built in Dravidian style of architecture. There is a 5 tier Raja gopuram. The flag Post Kodimaram is in front of Ambica shrine. Festivals begin in Ambica temples with kappu kattu (announcing the beginning of festival) ceremony. Here festivals begin by hosting the flag. The sanctum sanctorum under the Golden vimanam tower above the sanctum. There are 3 prakarams around the sanctum. Next to Verkanni is the glass hall where Lord Arumuga Peruman is posing with Valli and Deivayani. There is a big tank in front of the temple. The float festival of Devi Karumari is usually conducted here. This tank has neat and perfect steps. This is the tank formed by Lord Muruga as per wishes of Devi Karumari and is called Thiruchamber poigai. There is a shrine for Karumariamman with an idol made of wood.
Religious Significance
There was an Ant - Hill in this place long ago, here people were worshipping this as mother Ambica. Mother appeared in the dream of a devotee and asked him to build a temple for her in that spot. When people demolished the Ant - Hill, they found Ambica as a swayambhu and built the temple here. As she was not in the womb of a Mother, she is praised as one not from the womb (Karuvil Illadha Karumari). The temple is 500 - 1000 years old and built by Chola kings.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 04:00 AM - 10.30 AM | 04:00 PM - 09:30 PM |
Sevas
Pooja
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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