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Sree Karumariamman mahaa aaraNya shetram in Thiruvadisoolam

Photos: Lalitha Venkat

10 Apr 2026

Karumariamman, Thiruvadisoolam
The Thiruvadisoolam Karumari Amman temple (Aadhi Mahaa Sakthi Devi Sree Karumariamman mahaa aaraNya shetram) is situated in front of the Srivaru Venkatesa Perumal temple in Thiruvadisoolam near Chengalpattu (10km from Chengalpet 18km from Thiruporur) on the Chengalpattu - Thiruporur road surrounded by hills. The Karumari amman idol is 51 ft giving Vishwaroopa darshan.

Devi gave her Vishwaroopa Darshan and guided Devi Guha Yogi Sri Punniyakodi Maduraimuthu Swamigal to the spot where an eagle (Garuda) would circle in the sky. There, he would find a Trishul (Trident) and sacred stone (Thirukal), the huge rock out of which the Karumari amman idol woul be carved. A devoted geologist, Mr. Aathur Thiru Palaniswami, trusted Devi’s words. At a depth of 22 feet, a team using powerful machinery discovered an extraordinary rock - 56 feet tall, 30 feet wide, and 20 feet deep. It took nearly five years from 2002 to 2007 to fully uncover the rock. Finally, the Pradhishta (enshrinement) of the Vishwaroopa Karumari Amman took place on September 11, 2008

Work is progressing on a towering Shivalingam (Kodilingam) above Her sanctified presence. The Kodilingam will be composed of three segments, each symbolizing the divine presences of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra.
Length & Width: Each measuring 108 ft ; Height: 164 ft ; Crowning Kalash: A golden dome soaring to 53 feet at the pinnacle.

Plans are underway for the construction of four new temples surrounding the KodiLingam
- Lord Ganapathi (southwest corner), Lord Muruga (northwest corner), Lord Surya (southeast corner), Pancha Moorthis of the Marulaalar (northeast corner)
Each of these temples will have a Vimana rising to 80 feet in height. The construction of the temple’s Raja Gopuram and Gosala is also underway.

Deities in the Temple
Naga Deities - Surrounding the main sanctum of Devi Karingamaari are eight divine Naga deities:
Sanakan, Kuligan, Ananthan, Vasuki, Dhakshan, Karkodagan, Padman, and Mahapadman, accompanied by the celestial figures of Rahu and Ketu.
Mathika Deities - The temple also honors the Mathika deities, including Devi Dasa Bhuja Durga, Devi Shree Vishnu Vana Durga, Devi Mandira Shree Varahi Amman, Devi Shree Prathyangira, Devi Shree Raja Mathangi

and Lord Varka Nivarhti Kala Bhairavar, Lord Chiranjeevi Bhaktha Anjaneyar, Lord Garudar

Guardian Deities of the Temple - Sri Muthu Veera Swamy, Sri Kaathavaraaya Swamy
Source: aadhisakthipeedam.org
Karumariamman, Thiruvadisoolam


 Karumariamman, Thiruvadisoolam
 
To take part in constructing the sacred Mahakodilingam and Anna dhaanam, visit the official site.

Contact:
Sri Devi Karumariamman Maha Aranya Kshethram, Sri Koilpuram, Thiruvadisoolam, Chengalpat District, 603003
Perumal Koil: +91 63804 35246 / +91 63828 5850
Amman Koil: +91 98842 22448 / +91 99620 47107
For Donation: +91 98842 22448 / +91 98402 89020
For Annadanam: +91 94447 58504 / +91 98842 22448
How to reach


Related Links
aadhisakthipeedam.org
Glimpse of Festivals at Thiruvadisoolam