Sri Sarabha Soolini Durga Temple is located in Pilanjeri village, Thepperumanallur, and this temple is dedicated to Ma Sarabha Soolini Durgaiamman, a form of Ma Shakti Devi, and she is the beloved consort of the great Lord Sarabeswarar, a form of Lord Shiva.
This Devi’s shrine was found by Sage Praasa, who was the son of Atri Maharishi. Hence this place was known as Praasavananjeri, and later this temple came to be known as Pilanjeri. Soolini means Ma Durga in the most ferocious form. In this wonderful temple of Soolini Durgai, a grand festival would be celebrated during the month end of June of every year.
Ma Soolini appears in a very attractive form, though her complexion is dark black. She has several arms and various weapons are carried by her on her beautiful hands. She is considered to be a symbol of Victory, by worshipping our holy mother, Sarabha Soolini, all of our enemy related fear would vanish, and we would get great courage, knowledge and wisdom.
Lord Shiva took an Avatar of Sarabeshwara in order to pacify the great Lord Narasimha, since Lord Narasimha was in a terrific form, even after killing the dreaded demon Hiranyakasipu, father of our Holy Prahalada. Along with Lord Sarabeswara, Sri Pratyangara Devi and Sri Soolini Durga was also presented on his two sides, and helped Shiva to reduce Narasimha’s anger and restored peace on this universe. It is believed that the devotees who visit this temple must sincerely pray to Ma Soolini in order to get rid from their problems. On Every Full Moon day, a grand Yagam is performed here.
Temple Address:
Sri Soolini Durai Temple, Pilanjeri Village, Thepperumanallur – 612204, and this excellent temple is situated nearby Kumbakonam.
“JAI MA SARABHA SOOLINI NAMO NAMAHA”
WRITTEN BY
R.HARISHANKAR