Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam

Adhiparasakthi Siddhar Peetam is a prominent Shakti temple and spiritual centre located in Melmaruvathur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu, about 92 km south of Chennai on NH 32. Dedicated to Goddess Adhiparasakthi, it is known for its distinctive Siddhar Peetam sanctum and association with spiritual leader Bangaru Adigalar. The temple attracts large numbers of devotees, especially women, and is notable for its festivals and community services.

Visitors can expect a large temple complex centered on the sanctum of Goddess Adhiparasakthi in the form of Siddhar Peetam. The premises include prayer halls, Putrumandapam, meditation areas, and administrative and accommodation blocks. The environment is devotional with queues for darshan, chanting, and ritual offerings. Facilities for annadhanam, shops for religious items, and open courtyards are available. The complex is generally crowded on full moon days, Tuesdays, Fridays and during annual festivals.

The Siddhar Peetam was established in the 1970s by Bangaru Adigalar, who is regarded by devotees as the spiritual head of the movement. The site developed from a small shrine under a neem tree into a large temple complex and spiritual organization that expanded its religious, educational and charitable activities over subsequent decades.

The temple is a significant centre of Shakti worship in Tamil Nadu and is noted for encouraging participation of women in rituals and priestly functions. It hosts major religious gatherings, full-moon prayers, and annual festivals that reflect Tamil devotional traditions and community service practices.