Karumariamman Temple
About Karumariamman Temple
The Tiruverkadu Devi Karumariamman Temple is a significant Hindu place of worship located in the Tiruverkadu suburb of Chennai, within Tiruvallur District. The presiding deity, Karumariamman, is enshrined facing the eastern direction. The temple complex comprises a sanctum, semi-circular hall, great hall, and front hall, all constructed in contemporary architectural style. The first circuit contains shrines dedicated to Valampuri Vinayaka (east), Srinivasa Perumal (northeast), Navagraha (southeast), Veerakanniyamman (northwest), Murugan (north), and Maraichilamman. The second circuit houses shrines for Dakshinamurti (south), Angala Parameswari (southwest), Prathyangara Devi (east), Saptha Amman, Murugan with Valli Devayanai, and Durga (north). The temple operates under the administration of the Government of Tamil Nadu's Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department.
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