Annamalaiyar Temple – Fourth Prakaram – Kuttarisi
Mandapam & Sakthi Vilasam
It is at the extreme north – east portion, adjoining the
enclosure walls of the third prakaram. This is supported inside by six rows of
pillars each consisting of 19 pillars. The outer row of pillars on all the four
sides is embedded in the walls. The front portion covering 12 pillars from
north to east is vacant.
The Kuttarisi mandapa and the vacant site have been
converted into an orphanage. From the vacant site on the southern side, is the
Puravi mandapa. That portion covered on the southern side from 13th pillars is
converted into Sakti Vilasa mandapa.
Sakti Vilasam and an orphanage run by temple
administration are located in this prakaram. As well as cultural programmes,
there are also spiritual discourses being conducted in the Samaya Peravai at
Sakthi Vilasam. The Samaya Peravai is set in gardens near the Bhairavi Shrine.
Ordinarily that Compound is closed, so a very nice opportunity to enjoy the
tranquility of the gardens and coolness of the historical building.
