Friday, February 23, 2018

Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple, Gopurapatti, Trichy

Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple, Gopurapatti, Trichy
Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Gopurapatti Village in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. This place is famous for Tharpanam given for 12000 Vaishnavites on No Moon day in Aadi in memory of their sacrifice fighting the Islamic Invasion at Srirangam in the 14th Century. Just as Srirangam is located in between two rivers of the Cauvery and the Coloroon, the tiny village of Gopurapatti is located in between two water canals Peruvalai Vaikkal and Kambalaru.









Legends
Lord with Measuring Instrument:
There is an interesting story about the deity. A vast area of land belonged to the Srirangam temple in the area around Gopurapatti. It was here at the Aadhi Nayaka Perumal temple that the farmers gathered to measure the rice they would present every month to the Srirangam temple. On one occasion, when they did not have a measure, it is believed that the deity himself appeared and provided the instrument and helped them measure the rice. Hence, the Moolavar, in Bala Sayana posture, is seen with a measure.
Place for performing Tharpanam:
Legend has it that those who want to propitiate their ancestors can perform the annual rituals on the banks of Peruvalai Vaikkal.
History
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The Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Adhi Nayaka Perumal. The Moolavar is seen in a Bala Sayana Posture with a Measuring Instrument. Mother is called as Adhi Nayaki and she is housed in Separate Sannidhi. The processional idol faces south with its feet gently wide apart with a little space. Legend has it that the little space is aimed to hold an infant. Devotees pray to this Lord to bless them with children. Adhinayaka Perumal is in the similar Anantha sayanam posture as in Srirangam.









Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
Contact
Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple,
Gopurapatti, Trichy District
Mobile: +91 94431 83939
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Manachanallur, 7 Kms from Thiruvasi, 12 Kms from Srirangam, 12 Kms from Thiruvanaikoil, 5 Kms from Thiruppainjeeli, 8 Kms from Thiruvellarai, 9 Kms from Pichandarkovil, 10 Kms from Samayapuram, 25 Kms from Thiruverumbur and 20 Kms from Trichy. This place can also be reached from Thiruvasi in the Trichy – Musiri route and this is located west of Thiruvasi. To reach this place, Best option is to take the Thuraiyur bound Mofussil bus at Toll Gate. Get down at Manachanallur. There are mini buses available from Manachanallur via Azhagiya Manavalam to the temple. No autos available here. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Uthamarkovil (9 Kms) and Trichy (23 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (25 Kms).