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The Nallathangal Temple, the Long-lost Heart melting Tragic story of the Tamil Folklore Female Deity

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  The Nallathangal Temple, the Long-lost Heart melting Tragic story of the Tamil Folklore Female Deity                  Can women overcome sufferings and succeed in their struggle against oppressive forces?                          The Temple Location:     The Nallathangal Temple is located in Arjunapuram, 8 km West of the village Watrap named Vatrayiruppu, in a small town Srivilliputhur, in the district of Virudhunagar, Tamilnadu.   It is the one and only temple in the state that is largely dedicated to God Nallathangal.   This temple is about 1000 years old.   The presiding deity of this temple is Nallathangal.     The important festivals of this temple are the Navarathri held in September-October, Tamil New Year, Deepavali, Pomgal, all the days of Pournami and Amavasya and is kept open from early morning to e...