There was a reort that the main Amman deity in the temple of Yerikkarai Poontheri Amman in Pallikonda, Vellore District had opened eyes.Immediately, large number of devotees visited the temple, conducted ‘Palabhishekham (showering the deity with milk) and prayed.
Yerikkaraioram Poontheri Amman Temple is situated in Pallikonda national Highway. The main priest performed the daily Pooja on Sunday (22ndFebruary) and then left the temple. One of the regular female devotees visited the temple with milk pot. The devotee perceived that the main Amman deity looked as though the eyes have opened. She immediately reported this to the local people.
Lots of devotees gathered in the temple. The news spread to all nearby villages . Soon, there was alrage crowd of devotees, waiting in queue, to have the Amman’s Darshan!
While referring to another temple priest, the devottees got the explanation that the main deity had opened eyes because of high temper. Paalibhishekham should be performed (showering with milk) to bring this temper under control. Immediately, the same was performed. Over 100 litres of milk were utilised.
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