Sakthi is regarded as the mother of universe. The culmination of her powerful manifestations as Ichcha, kriya and gnana is AdiParaskthi. The virgin goddess facing south and seated on a pedestal with Lion as vehicle, showers her abundant grace as Veeramaakali Amman at Senkundram (Redhills,chennai). She is the Goddess of god and protector of good and destroyer of evil on earth. Since time immemorial, it is believed that the idol of deity had unearthed on its own where birds and animals were attracted to worship goddess and shower flowers. As storks and cranes frequented this place, it was originally called Naravarikuppam.