Karaikal Ammaiyar’s Story:
Punithavathi was name to Karaikal Ammaiyar in given by her parents.
She was married to Paramadathan a business man in those days.One day
Paramadathan was given two mangoes by one of his visitors on business
purpose. He sent it to his home through his men which was received by
his wife Punithavathi.
During this time a Shiva devotee came to her house asking for
bhiksha. She being a Shiva devotee herself, arranged for lunch for the
devotee. To compensate the absence side dishes she also gives one of
the mangoes sent by her husband. The devotee was happy with
Punithavathi’s hospitality left with filled stomach and blessings.
Paramadathan came home for lunch and Punithavathi served him lunch
with the remaining mango. The taste of the fruit made Paramdathan to
ask. But she has already given it to Shiva devotee. Not knowing what to
do, she requests Lord Shiva for the mango and lo, there it comes in
her hands. She servers this mango to her loving husband who immediately
identifies that the mangos taste is far superior than the previous one
he had and wanted to know where she got this mango. Though she was
hesitant at first but later told him all the happenings.Paramadathan,
on hearing that abandons her as his wife as he felt is not eligible to
be her husband. Punithavathi then prayed God to have a skeletal body and
praise Lord till her life ends thus becoming Karaikal Ammaiyar.
Karaikal Ammaiyar visited Kailash the abode of Lord Shiva seeking moksha but he was asked to wait at Thiruvalangadu.
Karailal Ammaiyar was given moksha at this place and she also got to
see the cosmic dance in Chittra Sabai – Gem Court.Thiruvalangadu is
situated around 45 Kms from Chennai and is well nourished with sub
urban trains and busses travelling to Thiruvallur and Arakkonam