Pachaiamman Temple, Tiruvannamalai
Tiruvannamalai, Tamil Nadu
The Pachaiamman Temple in Tiruvannamalai is a shrine of the Goddess Pachaiamman, a village mother goddess of Tamil Nadu. A tourism listing says it is around 120 years old and was renovated again in 2004. It is a small local temple, and visitors usually stop here as one of the smaller shrines of the town.
What to see and do
- Have darshan of Goddess Pachaiamman
- See the colourful local temple and its shrines
- Experience a small, local village-goddess temple, away from the larger temples
Ideal for
- Devotees of the village mother goddess
- Visitors who like small, local temples
- Pilgrims who want to see the many sides of Tiruvannamalai
Good to know
- The exact location and timings are not confirmed, so check with your local guide
- Dress modestly, and remove footwear at the entrance
- It is a small temple, so about 30 minutes is enough
- Some sources describe other Pachaiamman temples nearby, so be sure your driver knows which one is meant
Spiritual significance
Pachaiamman is a village goddess who protects her community, and the temple shows the local, everyday side of worship in Tiruvannamalai, beside the great Shiva temple.
Why it matters
- A village goddess: worshipped by local families as a protector
- A local shrine: shows the everyday worship of the town
- A short stop: easy to add on a Tiruvannamalai day