Soolini Durga Temple
Soolini Durga Temple is located in Pilanjeri village, Thepperumanallur, dedicated to Goddess Kali (incarnation of Goddess Parvathi). This Goddess was established by Praasa Munivar, Son of Athri Maharishi. Hence this place is called Praasavananjeri later became Pilanjeri. Soolini denotes Goddess Devi and Shakti in the ferocious form. The glorious temple of Soolini Durgai is basically famous for the Soolini Mela festival which would be celebrated every year in the last weeks of June.
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| Soolini Durga Images |
Goddess Soolini appears in the very dark like Shamshan Kali. She has eighteen arms carrying various weapons including the Damaru and Trishul. She is also connected with Lord Bhairava, and she has a variation structure, to be specific Atharvana-Rudra-Kali. This Goddess is a symbol of Victory. One who wants to defeats his enemy would offer their prayers here. There are 8 bairavas around Goddess Sanctum and considered to be as protecting Goddess Soolini.
History/Story of the Temple
When Lord Vishnu took Narasimha avatar to kill Hirayankaship, father of Prahalada, his anger was not haltered which brought panic to devas. To bring back the peace in him, God Shiva took an Avatar of Sarabeshwarar (Saraba Pakshi) having Lion's face and Eagle's wings. Having Sri Pratyangara Devi and Sri Soolini Durga on either side of his wings, he protected the world from Narasimha's anger and restored peace.
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| Theperumanalur Kali Temple |
Yet, this was not the end. After Lord Shiva (Sarabeshwarar) restrained Lord Narsimha, couldn't withholding the state of anger, Lord Vishnu again took the form of the brutal Gandaberunda bird-creature to battle Lord Shiva, Sarabeshwara the super force. The Linga Purana and Sharabha Upanishad likewise notice this mutilation of Narasimha and Gandaberuda. Gandaberuda having two heads, columns of teeth, dark in appearance, and wide wings. The dangerous energy of Narasimha as Gandaberuda (Vishnu) in the type of two-headed bird started to battle wildly with Lord Sarabeshwarar (Lord Shiva) for eighteen days.
After a particularly furious battle, Lord Vishnu as Gandaberuda bowed to Lord Shiva and halted the battle and Lord Sharbha ( Lord Shiva) destroyed the two-headed bird Gandaberuda.
Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Shiva and bowed to him and showed his peace. Lastly, Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu changed back in their own forms. The motivation behind Lord Shiva as Sarabeshwarar was to guarantee that the lion assemblage of Vishnu was disposed of and he got joined with his unique heavenly structure. These all took place the alongside powers of Sri Pratyangara Devi and Sri Soolini Durga.
Importance/Speciality of the Temple
It is believed that the devotees who visit this temple offer a Lemon and on placing the Lemon on the head of Goddess Idol, based on the direction the lemon runs, the priest is answering the prayers. On Every Full Moon day, Jaya Mangala Maha Yagam is performed here.
How To Reach
Kumbakonam is the nearest major town and this village is accessible from there.
Temple Address :
Sri Soolini Durai Temple, Pilanjeri Village, Thepperumanallur.- 612204
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