Prathyankara Temple lies inbetween the Pondicherry and Chennai main road. To reach the temple we have to getdown at Moratandi, Just after the Thiruchitrambalam Cross Road stop, please remind your conductor to getdown there if you move thro bus from Chennai.
How to Reach :
Prathyankara Temple is off the main road by about three kilometer, the road is dusty, riddled with potholes , there is no sign boards to indicate the direction of the temple please ask the local people how to reach the temple.
72 Feet Idol :
We can able to see the idol of prathyankara amman, before you reach the temple. The village sandy en route is replicated in miniature at the foot of the shrine, where there are numerous small shops selling pictures of Prathyankara, other idols, devotional cassettes and bric-a-brac. Small lingas and other objects made of ceramic are a unique craft belonging to this area.
According to the puranas, Prathyankara Devi emerged from the third eye of Sarabeswarar, a manifestation of Lord Siva, with 1,000 faces of lions, 1,000 hands and with a blood-stained protruding tongue, a frightening form indeed. She helped reduce the ferocity of Lord Narasimha.
The priests are friendly and eager to explain the spiritual significance of the venue.There are main two idols of her one outside open to sky stand 72 feet tall and one inside slightly underground about 4 feet. Many evil forces just leave as you enter the temple (if you believe).
Best Time to Worship :
The goddess loves to be worshiped on 8th day after full moon called 'ASHTAMI'. On this day they do pooja in midnight till 4 am. Generally Tuesdays, new moon days and Friday are little crowded.
Yagnas are held regularly every month in the Pralaya Vinayaka-Padhala Prathyankara Parameswari Ashram and Trust in Morattandi village on Ashtami day preceding Amavasya under the leadership of Nadathur Janardhana Swami.
Dharisanam Timings :
The temple will remain open from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3.30 p.m. to 9 p.m
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