Abhayapradhana Ranganathar Temple, Karur

Abhayapradhana Ranganathar Temple, Karur

Shree Abhayapradhana Ranganathar Temple is located at Pugalur in Karur district of Tamil Nadu. Lord Vishnu is the presiding deity here in the divine form of Shree Abhayapradhana Ranganathar. Located 1km south of the Railway Station on the Northern banks of River Amaravathi off the Mettu Street is an ancient Abhaya Pradhana Ranganatha Temple in Karur, one that was constructed during the rule of Muchukunda Chakravarthy dating back several centuries.
Muchukunda also played a role in the construction of Kalyana Venkatramana Swamy temple in Thanthoni Malai on the outskirts of the city.

Providing darshan in a Karkodaga Anandha Sayana posture, Lord Ranganatha is believed to have promised abhayam to Markandeya Rishi protecting him from evil forces. Lord Ranganatha is seen in a beautiful Posture resting himself on the five hooded Serpent with his right hand placed on the Rishi’s head in a sign of blessing him and promising protection.

Belief is that Lord Ranganatha will provide abhayam to devotees who offer sincere prayers at this temple.

Temple Name	Abhaya Pradhana Ranganatha Temple Karur
God	Vishnu
Other Names	Twin Perumal Temples
Timings	06.30 am to 11.30 am & 04.30 pm to 08.30 pm
City	Karur
District	Karur , Tamil Nadu
Moolavar	Ranganatha East Facing Karkodaga Sayanam
Urchavar	Srinivasa Perumal
Amman	Ranganayaki Thaayar (Separate Sannidhi)

History 

Shree Abayapradhana Ranganathar Temple is an ancient Abhaya Pradhana Ranganatha Temple in Karur which was constructed during the rule of Muchukunda Chakravarthy dating back several centuries. Muchukunda also played a role in the construction of Kalyana Venkatramana Swamy temple in Thanthoni Malai on the outskirts of the city.

Legend

According to puranics providing darshan in a Karkodaga Anandha Sayana posture, Lord Ranganatha is believed to have promised abhayam to Markandeya Rishi protecting him from evil forces. Lord Ranganatha is seen in a beautiful Posture resting himself on the five hooded Serpent with his right hand placed on the Rishi’s head in a sign of blessing him and promising protection. Belief is that Lord Ranganatha will provide abhayam to devotees who offer sincere prayers at this temple.

Festivals

Thaipusam festival is celebrated during the first week of February every year. This festival is the most auspicious occasion at this temple when the devotees carry ‘Kaavadi’ to this temple. The deity placed in the chariot is also pulled around the temple at night.

·        Brahmotsavam in Chitrai

·        20day Utsavam in Margazhi

·        Opening of Swarga Vaasal on Vaikunda Ekadasi 

Temple Opening Time

Time: 630am-1130am and 430pm-830pm

Contact

Shree Abayapradhana Ranganathar Temple,

Pugalur, Karur-639 001

Contact: VV Narasimha Bhattar

Phone: 94439 04088 or 04324 257640

Connectivity

By Bus: Buses are available to reach Pugalur from Karur which is 13km away.

By Railways: Nearest railway station to reach Shree Abayapradhana Ranganathar temple is Pugalur Railway Station.

By Flight: The nearest airport is Tiruchirapalli International Airport located at a distance of 77 km from the town. After reaching Tiruchirapalli travel up to Karur. And then travel Karur to Pugalur. Buses and Taxis are available to reach this temple.