Vekkali Amman Temple – Woraiyur

Vikki Amman Temple worships Goddess Vekkali a form of Goddess Durga. The shrine of the Goddess is the main attraction here, which is made all of gold and silver with a beautiful chariot. The temple holds a sacred place in the hearts of the people of the state. Also, the people sing about the magic powers of the goddess and her blessings over the devotees. The Vekkali Amman Temple is believed to be made by the kings of the Chola Dynasty. The temple holds many stories behind it. People believe that the Goddess Vekkali Amman appeared in the dreams of the devotee and instructed him not to build the roof of the temple till all the people get shelter to live in. The story says about the kind-heartedness of the goddess and her care for the people.