Madapuram Kali Temple

Madapuram Kali Temple Form Sivaganga

  • Temple History

Madapuram Bathra Kaliamman temple is located at a distance of 25 kms from Madurai. The main deity here is Goddess Bathra Kali and the prime tree is Neem, this temple is 500 to 1000 years old. This archaic temple is situated in Madapuram in Sivagangai district.

  • Peculiarity
 

In Tarukavanam, proud and arrogant Rishis believed their Yagas gave Lord Siva his divine power. To teach them a lesson, Siva appeared as a handsome beggar, mesmerizing the Rishis’ wives, while Vishnu disguised as a beautiful woman, attracting the Rishis. Realizing they were fooled, the Rishis attempted to destroy the gods using an elephant. Siva then revealed himself, killed the elephant, and shattered the Rishis’ pride. This legend explains the temple’s significance.

  • Festivals
  • Every Friday devotees offer special poojas
  • On every full moon night, special pooja is offered with milk abishek for the goddess
  • During The first Tuesday in all the Tamil months, special pooja is offered with 1008 lamps, called as lamp pooja
  • Travel
  • Madapuram village is in Sivaganga district, buses are available from Madurai and Trichy, to Sivaganga, and there are local buses to this temple.
  • There is a railway station at Sivaganga, from there take a taxi or auto to reach the temple.
  • The nearest airport to this temple is at Madurai.