Guest guest Posted November 25, 2007 Report Share Posted November 25, 2007 URL: http://www.bangalorebest.com/discoverbangalore/sightseeing/religion/temples/plagueamma.asp Sri Rajarajeshwari Plagueamma Temple There are temples and then there are temples. This one is dedicated to plague. Read on for more on the Sri Rajarajeshwari Plagueamma temple.Ever heard of a temple dedicated to plague? Check out a by-lane in the city's Thyagaraja Nagara - the Sri Rajarajeshwari Plagueamma temple. About a century ago, there were just two stones in the temple's place. When the dreaded epidemic, plague struck the city, people were said to offer their prayers to these stones. People's faith was said to be vindicated when the disease was cured. It was only 20 years ago that a temple was built around the stones and an idol of Rajarajeswari was also installed next to the stones. "People believe that whatever they wish is being fulfilled and that's why they visit this temple coming from various places," says Ramesh, the temple's local priest for the last ten years. Many famous personalities including eminent actor Ananth Nag have visited the temple, the local priest recalls.The temple is open for devotees from 6:30 am to 10:30 am and 5 pm to 8:30 pm everyday. On Fridays and Tuesdays, it is extended for two hours due to the heavy rush. Lighting a 'lemon lamp' is the specialty here. The lemon is cut into two pieces and the pulp is removed which is filled with oil and is lit outside the temple. The Navarathri and the Varshikothsava are the main festivals observed here. Navarathri celebrations are held for nine days, from the last week of October to the first week of November. Varshikothsava, the birthday of Goddess Rajarajeshwari is celebrated in the first week of December. Homas are performed and people visit this temple in large numbers. Devotees bring homemade prasadas for these special festivals, including puliogre and curd rice. A committee headed by L.M.G Naidu oversees the temple maintenance. Funds are collected by way of the temple hundi apart from local contributions. Rajarajeshwari Plagueamma Temple2nd Block, 2nd Main,Thyagaraja NagaraBangalore - 28 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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