Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Kunnathur,
Tirupur
Kunnathur
is home to a historic Lakshmi Narayanan Temple built by Cheras during the 12th century. This temple is located just
opposite to Sri Kundrapureeswarar Shiva Temple on the straight line facing
east.
There is
no Thayar Sannadhi, since Sri Lakshmi is sitting on the left Lap of Sri
Narayana perumal. The temple has lot of Epigraphs which proves that the temple
was constructed during 12th century.
This is
the place were "Vandikkal Charithram" has been staged for the first
time in 19th century, by Sri Subbaraya Iyer. It is a small but very old
temple, with lot of inscriptions and sculptures of old times. The presiding
deity is Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal, which is almost 6 feet of height.
Perumal
is having goddess Lakshmi sitting over his lap. The idol looks majestic and
marvellous. The temple has been renovated recently. There is no change in the
old base structure.
Here
also there is a Vilakku thoon or Garuda thoon in front of the temple. Kunnathur
is on the state high way between Gobichettipalayam to Thiruppur and Erode,
Perundurai to Coimbatore.
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