Saranatha
Perumal Temple, Thirucherai, Thanjavur
Saranatha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirucherai in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Saranatha Perumal and Mother is called as Sara Nayagi / Pancha Lakshmi / Sara Nachiyar. The temple is situated between Kudamurutti River and Mudikondan River. The temple is situated close to Thirucherai Sara Parameswarar Temple.
The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th – 9th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in thirteen hymns. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This temple is considered as the only Divya Desam where Vishnu is seen with his five consorts namely Sara Nayagi, Sridevi, Bhudevi, Maha Lakshmi, and Neela Devi.
Legends
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History
There are two inscriptions in the temple from the period of Chola King Parantaka I (907 – 955 AD) and Baba Sahib of Madavipallam (1728 – 1738 AD) indicating various grants to the temple. The temple is believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times from Medieval Cholas, Vijayanagar Empire and Madurai Nayaks.
The crown of some of the images from the Chola period show influence of Buddhist tradition in the region. The metal image of Sita is believed to be a classic example of Chola Art during the 9th – 10th centuries. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 6.00 AM to 12.00 noon and
4.00 PM to 8.00 PM.
Worship Practices & Festivals
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Religious Significance
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Prayers
Devotees pray for relief from the consequences of sins
committed. It is believed that worshipping Saranatha Perumal brings benefit of
100 baths in Cauvery. Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal and offer
vastras.
Contact
Saranatha Perumal Temple,
Thirucherai Post – 612 605,
Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District
Phone: +91 435 246 8078
/ 246 8001
Mobile: +91 94441 04374
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 100 meters from
Thirucherai Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Kudavasal, 5 Kms from Kudavasal Bus Stand, 5
Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 15 Kms from
Kumbakonam, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 27 Kms from Thiruvarur, 47 Kms
from Thanjavur and 104 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on
Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur Route. Take any bus in this route and get down at
Thirucherai Bus Stop. The temple is located at a walkable distance from this
Bus Stop.
