Saturday, September 2, 2017

Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple (Arulmaakadal Perumal Temple), Tirusirupuliyur, Thiruvarur

Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple (Arulmaakadal Perumal Temple), Tirusirupuliyur, Thiruvarur
Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple (also called as Arulmaakadal Perumal Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Vishnu located in Tirusirupuliyur Village near Kollumangudi in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th – 9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Sthala Sayana Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumagal Nachiyar.





A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines. There is a four-tiered Rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple. Three daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Brahmotsavam festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June), being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.





Legends
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Pooja Timings
·        Ushathkalam Pooja – 7:00 a.m.
·        Uchikalam Pooja – 12:00 p.m.
·        Sayarakshai Pooja – 6:00 p.m.
·        Ardha Jamam Pooja – 7:30 p.m.
Festivals & Religious Practices
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Majority of the devotees seek child boon from Lord Perumal. Women concerned about the longevity of their husbands and their Mangalya stability pray here.  Devotees facing various adverse aspects of the planets and those facing prolonged illness, mental problems are advised to pray to Perumal for relief.  It is the staunch belief of the devotees that their prayers would bring them the relief they wish. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Perumal and offer vastras. It is said that one will be relieved of Naga Dosham if one visits this place.
Contact
Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple (Arulmaakadal Perumal Temple),
Tirusirupuliyur, Thiruvarur District,
Phone: +91 – 4366 – 233 041 / 233 826
Mobile: +91 – 91598 67324
Connectivity
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