Udayalur, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Udayalur
is a village in the Kumbakonam taluk of Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Udayalur is a few kilometers away from the historic Chola dynasty stronghold
town of Kizha Pazhayarai. The village was historically called "Sri
Kangeyapuram".
Historical
Significance
This
village is assumed to be the final resting place of the Great Chola
dynasty emperor Raja
Raja Chola I, though it remains less
known than the temples he built far off.
Temples
There
are several old temples in Udayalur dedicated to Hindu deities. The most famous
is the Sri Selva Maha Kali Amman Temple located on the northern border of the
village, on the banks of river Mudikondan. Sri Paalkulathu Amman temple is
situated on the banks of Palkulam – (Ksheera Theertham) on the Eastern border
of the village, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Perumal temple on the Western side and
Sri Kamakshi Amman Temple on the Southern end, on the banks of river Kudamurutti.
Sri Ayyanar Temple is between the Siva temple and Sri Selva Mahakali Amman
temple. Kailasha Nathar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva has significant history and due importance.
For
brief details of Udayalur Temples & interesting places, please refer below;
Raja Raja Cholan's Memorial (Samadhi):
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brief details, please refer link below;
Kailasanathar Temple:
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brief details, please refer link below;
Draupathi Amman Temple:
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brief details, please refer link below;
Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple:
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brief details, please refer link below;
Paalkulathu Amman Temple:
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brief details, please refer link below;
Sri Selva Maha Kali Amman Temple:
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brief details, please refer link below;
Festivals
The
annual "Thiruvizha" or the "Thirunaal" is a celebrated
during March-end or April-beginning as a token of gratitude to God. It is also
a time of celebrations throughout the village and places surrounding it as
people from across everywhere gather to the village. This is a common feature
of most villages in the state of Tamilnadu. Street plays are held, which people
attend enthusiastically.
Sri Selva
Mahakali Amman & Sri Paalkulathu Amman Thiruvizha combined with Sri Ayyanar
Thiruvizha is celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni (between March –
April) and the Grand Procession of Sri Selva Mahakali Amman & Sri Paalkulathu
Amman will take place on the third Wednesday of the month and followed by Munnottam &
Pinnottam (i.e. Running Forward & Backward Directions) on the
Wednesday & Thursday. Thousands of people gather to witness this Grand
Function.
Connectivity
Udayalur
Village (Sri Kangeyapuram) is located 32 Kms towards East from
District headquarters Thanjavur & 6 Kms from Kumbakonam. Udayalur is located
at a distance of 4 Kms from Patteeswaram Durgai Amman Temple.
Take Bus
No 35 from Kumbakonam to reach this place. Believed Burial place of Raja
Raja Chozhan is located near Selli Amman Temple, Udayalur. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Kumbakonam & Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.