This temple is situated in the Arulmigu Nageswarar Temple sannathi. Veeramakaliamman is the same deity as Sri Mariamman; Vadapathirakaliamman refers to an attribute of the Mother Goddess. This temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess, Kali, and the consort of Shiva. She is known as the Goddess of Power and the name "Veeramakaliamman" means "Kali the Courageous". Located at Nageswaran Sannathi, the temple caters to the people who have been staying in Kumbakonam, especially around Nageswaran Sannathi since the days of our forefathers.
The choice of Sri Veeramakaliamman as the chief deity of the temple is significant and she is referred as a powerful goddess and Destroyer of Evil.
Special Aspects
Kali is the symbol of courage and Valour. She is in a sitting posture with Her left leg crossed and the right leg lying on the demon and with a Trident (Scepter) symbolizing a weapon to uphold goodness and honesty. Kali has four hands with weapons of many sorts, meant only to destroy that evil things, in each hand. She is facing the South direction but is capable of removing evils an around Her. She appears with Sulam, Angusam, Pasam, and Kabalam in her four hands
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