Chellayi amman of Sri Rangam
By
P.R.Ramachander
This Goddess is called Chellayi Amman because she grants Selvam(wealth) .This Sellayi Amma was one upon a time within Sri Rangam temple along with Saptha Mathas .Once upon a time the waters of Kollidam river entered and spoiled this temple..Then Sri Koora Narayana Jeeyar who was incharge of the repair works decided to shift this temple to the east of the town on a high pedanstal facing north.
In the sanctum first we see Lord Ganesa, Mannyi amman. Brahmi called Kanchi amman, The Maheswari called Chellayi amman, Vaishnavi who is called Thiruvaranga Amman, Varahi called Manikhya nachiyamman , Kaumari called Badrakali Amman, followed by Chamundi and together they are called Thiruvaranga chellayi amman temple
It is believed by worshipping them , all unsolvable problems like property problems, monetary problems , family problems can be solved and all auspicious pending functions would take place
In the Ardha mantapa Ani arangathaman representing all these seven goddesses sits alone.. Then there are sub temples for Muthukaruppanna sami , pattavan, lada muni , sannasiyappan, muniyappan , mamundi, agora veerabhadran , kudirai karuppu, pechiyamman, chadaichiyamman , Madurai veeran samga murthi, and naga kannis.
Before the starting of brahmothsavam , in the streets , god Ranganatha visits , the goddess of the border village Thiruvarangam , Chelliyamman takes a round to check the security
Tewenty eighth of aadi month is celebrated as festival in chellayi amman temple,and water from kollidam river is brought to anoint the goddess. In the Ganapathi temple within the temple Vinayaka chathurthi is celebrated. The full moon day of Purattasi month also is celebrated as festival for the sapth mathas.
This temple is situated near Sri rangam railway station , the temple is open from 7am to aa am and 5.3o0 pm to 8 pm.