Kanniraintha Perumal Temple, Malayadipatti,
Pudukottai
Kanniraintha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Malayadipatti Village in Kulathur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding deity is called as Kanniraintha Perumal / Pallikonda Ranganathar / Anandha Padmanaba / Thiru Vaazha Vantha Perumal and Mother is called as Kamalavalli Nachiyar. This cave temple is excavated on the northern façade of the hill and situated closer to the western end of the hill. This temple is locally known as Olipathi Vishnu Griham. Malayadipatti has two temples namely Vahisvaramudayar Temple and Kanniraintha Perumal Temple, situated on the hillock called as Thiru Valattur Malai on the southern side of the village.
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Legends
Sage Diwakara got back his lost
powers here:
As per legend, Sage Diwakara tried to disrupt the
yagna of King Indradyumna. He was cursed to lose his powers for his arrogant
behaviour. It is said that he came to this place and performed penance to get
back his lost powers. Pleased with his penance, Lord Vishnu appeared before him
in Anandha Sayana posture and restored back his lost powers and knowledge.
Kan Oli Vazhangum Perumal:
As Lord Vishnu provides relief to those suffering from
impaired vision, He is praised as Kan Oli Vazhangum Perumal (Kan
means eye, Oli means vision, Vazhangum means giver).
History
This cave temple is considered a later period construction than the adjacent Vahisvaramudayar Temple. There is no foundation inscription in this temple to ascertain the exact period construction of this temple. This cave temple contains ten inscriptions dating back to Cholas, Pandyas and Nayaga Kings. The temple was called as Olipathi Vishnu Griham of Tiruvalathur hill in the Chola period inscriptions and Kanniraintha Perumal of Tiruvayamalai in Nayaga era inscriptions. An inscription dated to the Subhagiri year, Aippasi 10th, found on the sidewall of the Kamalavalli Nachiyar shrine records the construction of the goddess shrine by one Araiyan, named Manganthenkondan son of Sellapokkan of Thenmavur.
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The Temple Complex
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon
and 05.00 PM to 9.00 PM.
Pooja Timings
Poojas are held four times daily at this temple. The
timings are;
·
Kalasanthi
(07.00 AM)
·
Uchikalam
(12.00 Noon)
·
Sayaratchai
(06.00 PM)
· Arthajamam (08.30 PM)
Festivals
Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct),
Thiru Karthikai (Nov-Dec), Vaikunda Ekadasi & Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Masi
Magam Theerthavari & Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) and monthly Pradoshams are
celebrated in the temple. Special pujas are conducted to Lord Vishnu on
Thiruvonam star days.
Prayers
Those suffering from impaired vision pray to Lord
Vishnu for relief. Devotees light ghee lamps and offer Tulsi garlands to
Perumal on Saturdays.
Contact
Kanniraintha Perumal Temple,
Malayadipatti – 622 502
Kulathur Taluk,
Pudukottai District
Mobile: +91 99407 49234
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Killukkottai,
12 Kms from Sengipatti, 17 Kms from Keeranur Railway Station, 18 Kms from Keeranur,
18 Kms from Kulathur Railway Station, 20 Kms from Kulathur, 21 Kms from Gandarvakkottai,
31 Kms from Trichy Airport, 33 Kms from Trichy and 44 Kms from Pudukottai. The
temple is situated on Keeranur to Killukkottai route.