Lord Shiva is a swayambumurthi in the temple. Mother Lalithambika has seated on the Sri Chakra Raja Simhasana-throne with Her merciful Abhaya Hasatha Mudra-assuring all protection to devotees- with Her folded right leg placed on the left as an Empress. Mother Lalithambika is all powerful. They rays of Sun fall on the Lord from Chithirai 21 to 27 ? April-May. Special Surya puja is performed during these days.
Shrine’s History
Dreaded demon Pandasura was harassing sages and Devas. They surrendered at the feet of Mother Parasakthi for protection. Responding to their appeal, Devi rose from a Yaga Gunda, mounted on the Sri Chakra Rath with the name Lalithambika, waged the war against the demon and destroyed him. She was very furious then. Lord Shiva asked Mother to go to Earth, assume the name Manonmani and perform penance and shed her fury. Mother came to this place and became soft and merciful. She created Vak Devathas-deities ruling words- and asked them to sing Her praise with 1000 names. This became the holy Lalitha Sahasraname beginning with the words, Sri Mathre meaning Mother of prosperity?.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Tirumeeyachur is a kilometre away from Peralam near Mayiladuthurai. Bus facility is available conveniently between Mayiladuthurai and Peralam
By Rail
The nearest railway station is in Mayiladuthurai
By Air
The nearest airport is in Trichy.
Shrine Timings
The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Rathasapthami is grandly celebrated in the temple in January-February. All Shiva and Devi related festivals are also observed