Temples of Narayani Peedam

Temples of
Narayani Peedam

Peace, Strength, Energy

Sri Narayani Peedam, the spiritual foundation created by Sri Sakthi Amma, serves as the central hub for spiritual and selfless service activities. At Peedam, daily rituals, conducted in accordance with Vedic scriptures, are a sacred practice. The premises include the Sri Narayani Temple, Swayambu Temple (the first temple), Putthu (sacred hill), Shanti Mandapam (Hall of Peace), Yagur Sala (Full Moon Hall), Gho Sala (Home for Cows), as well as administrative offices.

"Peedam," in Tamil (or "Peetha" in Sanskrit), denotes a place of worship or throne. Sri Narayani Peedam refers to the ‘seat’ of Goddess Narayani, considered the mother Goddess who birthed the universe. From this sacred site, steeped in the history of revered sages and the presence of Goddess Narayani, it is believed that the entire universe is cared for.

While cultures and traditions differ, the purpose of all temples is the same: to bring peace, strength, and energy to us all.

—Sri Sakthi Amma

Purpose of Pooja

The ultimate purpose of pooja is to facilitate a connection with the soul through offerings of love. Offerings of love bring peace and joy, opening people's hearts to follow a dharmic path. On a larger scale, the prayers and rituals conducted by Sri Sakthi Amma are for universal peace and well-being.

Sponsoring pooja at the temples is a practical way to create peace for the world and in one's life, earn merit for oneself and one's community, and make a spiritual offering with a powerful sankalpa (intention). Your contribution helps support the costs of the physical offerings in the form of food, herbs, flowers, and the like. The priests facilitate the ceremonies on your and your loved ones' behalf. Whether you want to fortify specific prayers or support new moon or full moon rituals and particular festivals, the opportunities are auspicious and manifold.

For those who already have their own devotional path, beholding these rituals may encourage and inspire them to go deeper within their personal faith and practice.

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Putthu ( Sacred Anthill)

The Putthu a the sacred anthill, holds significance across India. It's seen as a symbol of the village goddess and is considered a Divine observer of all events. Temples are often built near these anthills. When Amma was 16, she started living near this very Putthu, offering daily poojas. Sri Narayani Peedam was later built around this anthill. Today, many people visit to offer prayers, light lamps, and express their devotion.

Narayani Temple: Sanctuary of Divine Feminine

Sri Narayani Temple is India’s only temple dedicated to the Goddess Sri Narayani. After four years of construction, the temple was consecrated on January 29, 2001. The name of Goddess Sri Narayani was chanted by 750 Shivacharyas (priests) for nine days. Several thousand devotees from neighboring villages and towns across India gathered to witness this auspicious event. The “Big Narayani Deity” resides within Sri Narayani Temple at Sri Narayani Peedam.

Narayani Devi: The Divine Feminine

Narayani Devi, the epitome of feminine energy, is recognized as the Mother Goddess who birthed the universe. She is the provider for all life forms and holds the power of creation, preservation, and destruction. Her essence embodies courage, wisdom, and holistic prosperity, qualities that Amma says are most needed in today's world. These traits are represented by the trinity of Durga, Saraswathi, and Lakshmi. Narayani Devi is a compassionate mother Goddess.

Narayani is a trine Goddess, embodying three Devi's. Durga represents inner strength and valor, Saraswathi signifies wisdom expressed through education and the arts, while Lakshmi represents holistic prosperity, including well-being, peace, family, and abundance. Narayani Devi is regarded as the source energy of the universe from which Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva originated. She holds the power to reveal and elevate the consciousness of all beings, facilitating unity with the Divine.

Swayambu Temple: The Self-Manifested Shrine

The Swayambu Temple is the first temple established at Sri Narayani Peedam in 1992. ‘Swayam’ means self-born or created by its own accord, and ‘bhu’ means to take birth or arising. Amma declared that a Swayambu would appear from the ground at 6 pm on 11 September. On that day, people gathered to witness this foretelling of this manifestation. Witnesses say the earth shook with a thunderous sound, the ground opened up, and a stone in the shape of a lingam appeared from the earth. Several weeks later, a Putthu (sacred anthill) began to emerge behind the Swayambu. A Putthu is considered nature’s way of confirming that the surroundings are sacred, affirming that the Divine force is present.

Shanti Mandapam: Hall of Peace

Shanti Mandapam (Hall of Peace) is the heart of Sri Narayani Peedam. This unique hall accommodates hundreds of devotees and is adorned with intricately crafted hand-painted murals and statues of the deities, facilitating an environment for deep contemplation and meditation. Every day, people of all walks of life witness poojas (rituals) performed on Sri Mangala Narayani and receive theertham (holy water) from Sri Sakthi Amma.

Adhi Narayani: The Primordial Form

Adhi Narayani, the first sculpted form of Narayani, was installed in Sri Narayani Peedam in 1993. Before this, the Divine Mother Narayani was only represented in natural forms like the sacred anthill and swayambu in the temple. "Adhi" means "beginning" or "beginningless" in Sanskrit. Adhi Narayani is depicted seated below the magnificent 25-foot statue of Sri Ashta Bhuja Durga Devi, the eight-armed goddess symbolizing courage and inner strength.

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Yaga Shala: Venue for Sacred Rituals

The Yaga Shala at Sri Narayani Peedam was opened on January 1st, 2006. It's a large steel structure that can accommodate over two thousand devotees. The stage features sculptural reliefs of celestial beings where rituals are performed, including the Full Moon Puja held monthly.Puja held monthly. This special ceremony, also known as Purnima Pooja, has been practiced since 1995 to bring wisdom, abundance, strength, peace so much more. After the Full Moon Yagam, a fire ritual, Sri Sakthi Amma delivers a discourse, followed by sprinkling holy water on all present.

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Temples of
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