Ezhilur Chelliamman temple
By
P.R.Ramachander
Ezhikur meaning pretty village is near Thiruthuraipoondi. There is a famous saptha risheeswarar temple in the village . On the temple’s north side is a Chelliyamman temple. It seems a near by Jamindar became greatly sick and he prayed Chelliamman. She appeared in his dream and requested him to build a temple for her and she will cure him. The Goddess was located deep in the foest area where no vehicles could go. The king then made a human chain from his place to the temple and everything that was needed to build the temple was passed on 6 km from one person’s hand to the next person. People round this place believe that she can cure any disease. On the second Tuesday in the month of Panguni there is a great festival here. The blood of all goats sacrificed during the festival is stored in a mud pot and for 18 days, it never gets spoiled.
People believe that if they can worship for four continued full moon days in this temple all their wishes would be realised.
The place is 6 km from Thiruthuraipoondi on the road to Kalappal.
The temple remains open from 9 am to 11 am and between 5 pm to 7 pm.