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Vekkaliamman Temple




Vekkaliamman Temple is located at Woraiyur, Tiruchirapalli. The specialty of this temple is that there is no roof for the presiding deity here. Traditional stories recount that the goddess had saved the people from the sand rain and restless wind showered at this place by the curse of the Lord Shiva here, on the request of the religious devotee saint Sarama Munivar. Nearby attractions are Panchavarneshwarar Temple, Kamalavalli Nachiyar Temple and St Paul’s Church. Tiruchirapalli Airport is the nearest airport.



Updated on 23rd February, 2015
District: Tiruchirapalli
Location: Woraiyur    

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