DEITIES AND WORSHIP

Guidelines for Temple Worship

Preparing for Your Visit

Before entering our sacred space, we invite you to prepare both body and mind:

* Cleanse yourself with a shower and dress in clean attire
* Traditional or cultural clothing is recommended
* Focus your thoughts on Goddess Durga, setting aside worldly concerns

Sacred Adornments

* Apply holy ash (Vipoothi) to your forehead
* Wear Rudraksha beads if available

Temple Approach

* Bring offerings for the deity (see our recommended items list below)

* When approaching the temple, respectfully bow to the Kalasams atop the Gopuram (Temple Tower)

Temple Etiquette

* Place footwear, outerwear, and accessories in the designated area
* Set mobile devices to silent mode
* Cleanse hands and feet at the washing station near the entrance
* Obtain appropriate tickets and pooja items from our reception counter

* **Maintain a reverent atmosphere by refraining from conversation during worship

Worship Sequence

1. Begin at Lord Ganesha's shrine
* Perform the traditional Thoppukaranam (semi-sit ups) three times

2. Proceed to Goddess Durga's shrine
* Offer prayers to Goddess Durga, Goddess Maha Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswathy

3. Continue clockwise
* Visit and worship all other deities in sequence

4. **Complete the circuit**

Repeat this sequence three times (steps 1-3)

Archana Ceremony

* Present your Archana ticket to the priest
* The priest will conduct the ceremony invoking your Name, Gothra, Rashi, and Nakshatra
* After mangala aarathi, receive blessings by touching the sacred flame three times
* Accept vibuthi prasadam (men may receive it applied to the forehead; women may apply it themselves)
* Receive theertha (holy water) in your palms for sipping
* Consider offering a gesture of appreciation to the priest for their dedicated service

Concluding Your Visit

* Perform the appropriate namaskaram at the Dwaja Sthambam (flag pole):
Men: Ashtanga namaskaram
Women: Panchanga namaskaram
Important: Direct your feet toward the South or West,

never North or East
* Consider making a contribution toward Temple Projects
* Conclude your visit with a few moments of quiet meditation in the temple premises

Rose water
Banana
Mango fruit
apple
oranges
cocunut
Dhoti, Saree
Gold ornaments

Milk Yoguart
Honey
ghee
vegetable oil
Rice
vegetables
Flowers
Garland

Sacred Worship Etiquette

At our temple, we honor traditional practices that maintain the sanctity and spiritual harmony of the sacred space:
Devotional Positioning: When facing the deity, male devotees respectfully gather on the right side, while female devotees assemble on the left side
Preserving Sacred Space: We kindly request that no food be consumed within the temple premises
Sacred Flame Protocol: For ritual purity and safety, devotees should use only the temple-provided lamps for worship ceremonies

Lime Lamp Worship Ceremony

The Lime Lamp offering is a beautiful tradition that symbolizes the dispelling of darkness and the illumination of spiritual wisdom.

Preparation
* Bring from home: A plate, limes, ghee, and cotton wicks (thiri)
* Obtain your ceremonial ticket from our reception counter

Ritual Sequence

1. Preparation :

Assemble your Lime Lamp at the designated preparation area
2. Initial Blessing:

Position yourself beside the Kodimaram (sacred flag pole) and offer prayers to Goddess Sridurga
3. Circumambulation:

Complete three clockwise circuits around the temple, maintaining reverent awareness
4. Sacred Offering:

Proceed to the designated worship area (in front of the Navagraha Temple)
5. Illumination:

With mindful attention, light your lamp while meditating on Goddess Sridurga
6. Completion:

Place your Lime Lamp plate carefully on the designated table
7. Registration:

Write your name on the ticket and position it beneath your Lime Lamp plate

Through these sacred observances, may your prayers illuminate your path and bring divine blessings into your life.

Deities of Temple

CONSECRATED DEITIES

1. Sri Maha Ganapathy
2. Sri Durga Devi
3. Sri Mahalakshmi Devi
4. Sri Saraswathy Devi
5. Sri Gayatri Devi
6. Sri Prathiyangara Devi
7. Sri Chithambareswarar
8. Sri Kalyana Subramaniar
9. Sri Mahamari Amman
10. Sri Navagrahas
11. Simham
12. Palipeedam
13. Kodi Sthambam
14. Sri Sabarinatha Ayyappan
15. Sri Veerabadra Moorthy
16 Sri Bairava Moorthy

UTSAVA DEITIES

1. Sri Vinayagar
2. Sri Pancha muga Vinayagar
3. Sri Aathi Durga Devi
4. Sri Varapiravahini Durga Devi (Main)
5. Sri Varalakshmi Devi
6. Sri Kalaivani Devi
7. Sri Prathiyangara Devi
8. Sri Visvanathar & Sri Vishalakshi
9. Sri Muthukumarasamy Sri Valli & Sri Deivanai
10. Sri Shanmuganathar, Sri Valli & Sri Deivanai
11. Sri Sandeeswari Devi

NAVAGRAHA DEITIES

1 Suriya
2 Chandra
3 Angaaruka
4 Budha
5 Guru
6 Sukra
7 Saneeswara
8 Raku
9 Kethu

SAINT DEITIES

01 Iyatpakai Nayanar
02 Maanakanchara Nayanar
03 Apputhiyadikal Nayanar
04 Kalikammbar Nayanar
05 Kannappar Nayanar
06 Arivaddayar Nayanar
07 Sandesurar Nayanar
08 Thiruneelakandar Nayanar
09 Kochenkadcholar Nayanar
10 Eripaththar Nayanar
11 Kaariyar Nayanar
12 Thandiyadikal Nayanar
13 Sivanesar Nayanar
14 Gananaathar Nayanar
15 Munaiyaduvar Nayanar
16 Karaikalammaiyar Nayanar
17 Siruthondar Nayanar
18 Mankayatkarasiyar Nayanar
19 Viranmindar Nayanar
20 Isaignaniyar Nayanar
21 Thirukuripputhondar Nayanar
22 Thirunavukkarasar nayanar
23 Naminanthiyadikal Nayanar
24 Saakiyar Nayanar
25 Sadaiyar Nayanar
26 Somasimaara Nayanar
27 Thirugnana sambanthar Nayanar
28 Muruka Nayanar
29 Thiruneelanakka Nayanar
30 Thiruneelakanda Yaalpanar Nayanar
31 Kalatsinga Nayanar
32 Vayilaar Nayanar
33 Amarneethi Nayanar
34 Eyarkon Kalikkamar Nayanar
35 Perumilalai Kurumpar Nayanar
36 Suntharamoorthy Nayanar
37 Kalaritarival Nayanar
38 Kodpuli Nayanar
39 Kaliyar Nayanar
40 Moorthy Nayanar
41 Pukalcholar Nayanar
42 Kootuvar Nayanar
43 Kulachchirai Nayanar
44 Kungkiliyakalayar Nayanar
45 Cheruthunai Nayanar
46 Athipaththar Nayanar
47 Pukalthunai Nayanar
48 Ilaiyankudimaarar Nayanar
49 Enathinaathar Nayanar
50 Narasingamunaiyaraiyar
51 Uruthira Pasupathy Nayanar
52 Thirunalaipoovar Nayanar
53 Thirumoolar Nayanar
54 Ninraseer Nedumarar Nayanar
55 Idankali Nayanar
56 Saththi Nayanar
57 Poosalar Nayanar
58 Iyadikal Kaadavarkoon Nayanar
59 Kanampullar Nayanar
60 Maiporul Nayanar
61 Aanayar Nayanar
62 Moorkar Nayanar
63 Sirapuli Nayanar

64 Chekilar Peruman
65 Manickavasaka Swamikal