Our wanderings and perceptions

Karunai ulam kondavale Karumariamma Un kadai kannal nalam kodupai arul mariamma   As simple as the song sound Karumari is also the simplest God making the visit to  Thiruverkadu Karumariamman temple as visit to your mom's place. Situated 10 to 15 kilometers away from Chennai city, Thiruverkadu once a small village with paddy fields now houses many high risen apartments. This makeover does affect the God Karumari who is always eager to meet her kids. Devi Karumariamman Temple is just near the Thiruverkadu bus terminus. One could also take their own transportation from the city to reach here. There is also a huge parking lot available near by for 4-wheeler at a cost of Rs.15. The temple entrance stalls a number of shops selling all items for the temple workship. There is free darshan open to all round the clock, Rs.20 and Rs.50 for special darshans and other special pooja tickets are sold just before the temple entrance. Once you enter th...