Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy Temple, Thirunelveli
Krishnapuram
Venkatachalapathy temple (also called Krishnapuram Temple) in
Krishnapuram, a village in Tirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil
Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 8 Kms from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Nayak architecture. A
granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a
five tiered Rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower.
The Vijayanagar and Nayak
kings commissioned
pillared halls and major shrines of the temple during the 16th century. This
place is called as Parpakulam in olden days. Punnai is the Thala Virutcham
(Holy Tree) for this temple. The sculptures at this temple are globally
prominent. When the sculptures are tapped it produces wonderful sound.
The
temple follows Thenkalai tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three
yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Vaikunta
Ekadasi during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December - January).
The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment
Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.
Legends
The
temple belongs to 16th century. It does not appear to have scriptural
history behind it. It is the poetic imagination of a sculptor seeing a
rock with red lines running on it. His chisel worked. Statues and
idols came alive and became the pillars of this temple producing a melodious
music in them. This is Krishnapuram Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple.
History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Festivals
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Prayers
Devotees
pray to the Lord for happy wedlock, child boon, development in business, family
happiness and prosperity. Those unable to execute the tonsuring prayer
commitment to Tirupathi Lord, fulfill it in this temple. Devotees offer silk
sari to Mother Padmavathy. Offer milk and Panchamritham, a preparation made
five ingredients as Nivedhana to Perumal and distribute it to devotees.
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Seydunganallur, 8 Kms from Thirunelveli enroute
to Tiruchendur, 52 Kms from Tuticorin, 47 Kms from Thiruchendur, 166 Kms from
Madurai and 156 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Lots of buses are available from
Tirunelveli junction bus stand. Buses towards Alwar Thirunagari, Srivaikuntam,
Karungulam will pass through Krishnapuram. A big arch has been constructed on
the main road and the temple is just a few meters away. It can be easily
located from the Tiruchendur main road. Nearest Railway Station is located at Seydunganallur
and Thirunelveli. Nearest Airport is located at Tuticorin, Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram.
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