History, spirituality and serenity come together
A fascinating tale lies behind the temple's current location. When Fort St. George was constructed by the British East India Company, its current home became vacant because of this change of circumstances. However, the temple was gracefully relocated elsewhere while maintaining its sacred and spiritual significance.
According to legend, the Kalikambal Temple deity was venerated by demi-gods and revered sages like Vyasa, Agastya, Angeerasa Pulastya Varuna; their presence has attracted devotees from far and wide seeking blessings and comfort from this divine presence. Today it continues to attract worshippers seeking blessings.
Within the temple's sacred precincts resides Periyanayaki, the procession deity, enthroned on a grand chariot and flanked by idols of Mahalakshmi and Saraswati - leaving visitors stunned and feeling blessed to experience divine feminine energy. This sight leaves visitors speechless as they admire this captivating divine ensemble.
Kalikambal Temple stands out with its distinctive water (sthla tirtha), which comes from the sea, unifying physical and spiritual realms. To add further charm, an evergreen mango tree serves as its sacred tree (sthla vriksha), linking devotees with life cycle and nature's bounty.
A towering symphony of architecture
In the 1980s, an impressive 10-metre tower was masterfully integrated into a temple's existing structure to add grandeur and inspire admiration and respect for it. This architectural marvel made the temple even more stunning and inspired awe and respect among visitors.
In 2014, the Kalikambal Temple underwent a significant expansion, opening its doors wider to attract devotees from across the globe and offering spiritual seekers more space to bask in its divine aura.
The Kalikambal Temple's captivating charm extends far beyond its spiritual significance. Superstar Rajinikanth's critically acclaimed film "Baba" immortalised this historical site on film and paid a fitting tribute to its cultural and artistic splendour.
