Unnamalai Amman Shrine

The Unnamalai Amman shrine forms one of the two principal sanctums within the sprawling Annamalaiyar Temple complex, dedicated to Parvati in her local form as consort to Annamalaiyar. Devotees consider darshan of the goddess essential alongside worship of Shiva, and the shrine features its own ornate carvings and ritual schedule distinct from the main sanctum. Set within a temple covering twenty five acres, the Unnamalai Amman shrine draws steady crowds, particularly during Navaratri and other goddess centered festivals celebrated throughout the year.