Kothanda
Ramaswamy Temple, Patteeswaram, Thanjavur
Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Patteeswaram in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is situated close to Patteeswaram Temple. Presiding Deity is called as Kothandarama. He is housed in the sanctum along with Mother Sita, Lakshmana and Anjaneya.
Legends
Lord Rama’s relief from Chaya Hathi Dosham:
After defeating Ravana, it is
believed that Rama visited Patteeswaram to liberate him from Chaya Hathi Dosham
that had struck him for having killed Vaali striking an arrow from
hiding. He installed Shiva Lingam at Patteeswaram
Dhenupureeswarar Temple and performed Pooja invoking the blessings
of Lord Shiva to liberate himself from Chaya Hathi Dosham. He got relieved from
his dosha successfully. Later, Devas arrived here and requested Lord Rama to
provide darshan in a Kalyana Kolam at this place.
Pattu Shalia Maharshi:
Sage Shaliar was known as Pattu
Shalia Maharshi as he was in the silk weaving trade. Pattu in Tamil means
Silk. Silk weavers always bore a dosha as they had to kill numerous
silk worms in their profession. The Sage wanted to protect them from
dosha. Hence, he performed a penance here at this Temple. The Lord granted
pardon from the sin to the community. He also prayed to the Lord Rama to stay
in this place itself so that the weavers could worship him
daily. Lord granted the boons sought by the Rishi and stayed here.
History
For brief details, please refer below link;
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered Rajagopuram. This is a small temple with single prakaram. Garuda and Dhwaja Sthambam (flag post) can be found facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Artha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. The Maha Mandapam follows Vovval Neethi type architecture. Presiding Deity is called as Kothandarama and is facing east. He is in standing posture.
He is housed in the sanctum along with Mother Sita, Lakshmana and Anjaneya. All are facing east. Jaya and Vijaya as the Dwarapalakas can be seen at the entrance of the sanctum. There are also shrines for Vaishnavite Acharyas Ramanuja and Manavala Mamunigal in the temple premises. There are Madapalli (Kitchen) and Temple office in the temple premises. There is a temple tank situated to the north east side of the temple.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 06.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m.
and from 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.
Festivals
Srirama Navami in March-April; Hanuman Jayanthi;
Margazhi worship during the whole month in December-January and Navaratri in
September-October are the festivals celebrated in the temple. During the
celebration of the Muthu Pandal Utsav in Patteeswaram Dhenupureeswarar Temple
to honour Gnana Sambandar, the child saints would visit the Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple
also. The Silk Shawl used for Perumal Alankara would be offered to the saint as
a courtesy. This event is still followed in both temples here.
Prayers
Majority of the devotees are those in the silk weaving
trade. They perform abishek to Lord Kothandarama and light ghee lamps in the
shrine.
Contact
Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple,
Patteeswaram, Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District – 612 703
Phone: +91 435 241 6976
Mobile: +91 98405 78704
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
500 meters from Patteeswaram
Dhenupureeswarar Temple, 3 Kms from Swamimalai Railway Station, 3.5
Kms from Darasuram Railway Station, 4 Kms from Aavoor, 6 Kms from Swamimalai, 8
Kms from Kumbakonam, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam
Railway Station, 34 Kms from Thanjavur and 91 Kms from Trichy Airport. Patteeswaram is situated on the Kumbakonam to Aavoor route.
Town buses 8, 11, 25, 35, 61, 62 & 67 are available from Kumbakonam to
reach this temple. Also, mini buses are available from Kumbakonam, Swamimalai and
Darasuram.