Years later, a wandering monk named Nataraja Swamigal arrived in Puducherry. While meditating at Chittananda Swamy Temple, he heard a mysterious inner voice directing him to “Guru Swamy Temple.”

Guided by intuition, he cleared the overgrown land and rediscovered the sacred Samadhi. Despite resistance from colonial forces, he revived worship there. He later found an old photograph of Gurusamy Ammaiyar and used it to create the idol that is worshipped today. With the help of local devotees, he restored the temple and began daily poojas and annadhanam.

After his passing in 1970, his disciple Sita Rama Swamigal continued the sacred service. Their own Samadhis now rest near Ammaiyar’s, forming a spiritual triad of grace.

The Arrival of the Saint

According to local stories, Gurusamy Ammaiyar came from northern India around 1890–1895.

She traveled on foot through many places before finally settling in Kandamangalam. She chose to live under a tree and spent most of her time in deep meditation.

She did not worry about food or comfort. Her life was dedicated completely too spiritual practice.

Soon villagers heard about the saint who meditated under a tree. People began visiting her to share their problems—illness, family troubles, and difficulties in life.

Ammaiyar would simply smile, bless them, and send them back home.

Many devotees believed that their problems were solved after receiving her blessings. Grateful people offered her shelter and even donated land and property in her name. But Gurusamy Ammaiyar had no interest in wealth.

Instead, she used these resources to feed the poor and provide water to travelers. Every day, she served food to people, finding joy in helping others.

The Mysterious Chilli Ritual

Siddhapurusha’s activities are different. Gurusamy Ammaiyar also had a practice. On every full moon day, she would apply a finely ground red chili paste to her body, leave it for some time, and then take a bath in the nearby well.

Later, ladies who live in the neighbourhood would grind chili and apply it on Gurusamy Ammaiyar. Grinding of chilli should be done in that same place only. One can not grind it at home and bring them. Normally, the hands of the women who grind chilies would burn very badly. But Gurusamy Ammaiyar, even after applying this chilli paste on her body with a smiley face, give blessings to the women. People say that whatever the women pray for at the time of grinding the chillies, would be granted, and their prayers are answered.

The well near Ammaiyar’s samadhi is now in a dilapidated state.

The Miracle of the Well

After covering herself with chilli paste, Ammaiyar would suddenly jump into the nearby well.

Strangely, no one could see her inside the water.

Once, a woman looked in and said, I didn’t see Ammaiyar at all. The hair was spread over the surface of the well. No one knew how she climbed back after taking a bath as she returned to the ground, her wet hair dripping sacred droplets. Devotees would eagerly gather, hoping the falling drops would touch them—believing it would bring prosperity and blessings to their families.

Rituals That Continue Today

Even today, on every full moon day Gurusamy Ammaiyar’s idol is worshipped by grinding chilies and anointing them. Many female devotees come here and grind chillies in the temple premises as an offering. It is believed that when one prays and grinds chillies for the abishekam of the Ammaiyar, that very prayer will be granted soon. Also, on every Thursday, Gurusamy Ammaiyar is anointed with milk and lemon juice. On that day, the Vallalar spiritual council, Annadhana Group, which supports the functioning of this Matt, offers Annadhana.

Guru Pooja Celebration

The Guru Pooja of Gurusamy Ammaiyar is celebrated on the full moon day of the Tamil month Chithirai.

Devotees gather to pray, offer chilli paste, and receive blessings.

They believe that the grace of Gurusamy Ammaiyar continues to guide and protect them.

Present condition of Samadhi

Samadhi is relocated at the back of the temple for the expansion of the road. The government has given funds and land to build the temple again. The Samadhi is moved with utmost respect, after careful rituals and consultation by priests.