She is also called Vishnu Durga, Durga Lakshmi, Navasakthinayaki, Navayoganayaki and Navarathri Nayaki. The nivedhana (food offered to the deities) are distributed to the visitors of the temple. During Mondays in the month of Karthikai (November-December – the God is offered Sankabishekam (pouring water through Conch – 1008 numbers).ĭevotees feed the visitors. The Lord is bathed (abishek) in milk, rose water, tender coconut, sandal, sacred ashes, cosmetic powders, oil. They also light lamps in cups made of the lime fruit and offer new Sarees. Lord Patteeswara ensures total peace of mind, employment opportunities, business development, promotion in jobs and other benefits.ĭevotees offer garlands to Mother Durga made of Lime Fruits. The Bhairava in the temple is believed to be very powerful to protect his devotees from fear of enemies, cure from ailments, poisonous bites, dog bite etc. People throng the temple during Rahukalam (one and half hours each day) especially during Tuesdays, Fridays, Sundays, new moon days and full moon days and Ashtami and Navami (8th and 9th day from the new moon or full moon day) for praying Durga. She also responds to prayers for good marriage alliance, happy marital life and getting children. Goddess Durga in the temple is mercifully powerful to relieve the devotees from the inflictions of Rahu and Ketu (dragon’s head and dragon’s tail).
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