Guest guest Posted December 22, 2008 Report Share Posted December 22, 2008 SRI KATHAYEE AMMAN Near Kumbakonam in Tanjore District there is a village called " SITHAADI " . It lies between Kumbakonam – Nannilam Bus route near PILAVADI. Sri Kathayee Amman, a family deity and Ishta Devata of thousands of people, resides in a small temple on the banks of the river Mudikondan in SITHAADI Village. It is an ancient temple which came into being hundreds of years ago. The statue of Sri Kathayee Amman was found in the Mudikondan river by a priest of that temple, which was identified as Sri Kathayee Amman by herself. Sri Kathayee Amman is said to be incornation of " VALLI " , wife of Lord Muruga. This famous ancient temple was completely renovated and KUMBABISHEKAM was performed in April 2006 by Sri Kathayee Amman Baktha Jana Trust. Since 2001, the Trust is performing various festivals in the temple. Chandi Homam followed by Laksharchana is perfomed every year during THAI month. This year also (2009 THAI MONTH) Chandi Homam and Laksharchana are going to be perfomed from 6.2.2009 to 8.2.2009. All Devotees and Bakthas are requested to attend the function. Those who want to contribute their might can send the same through Money order / cheque / DD to : Sri Kathayee Amman Baktha Jana Trust, Shri R. Viswanathan, Treasurer, No.14/115, Krishna Nagar 3rd Street, Mudichur Road, Tambaram (West), Chennai 600 045. India, Phone: 091- 044-2263472 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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