Navaneetha
Krishnan Temple, Thanjavur
Navaneetha
Krishnan Temple is located in the West Main Street, which is called a Mela
Masi Veethi in Tamil language, is a well-known locality for the citizens
of Thanjavur. Bangaru Kamakshi temple is located in this street. The very next
structure next to this temple is Navaneetha Krishnan temple.
Navaneetha
Krishnan temple seems to be 200-300 years old temple. It is a calm and
serene place. The main enshrines the beautiful idols of Krishna along with his
consorts Rukmini and Satyabama. Garuda is found facing towards the main shrine.
The
temple also enshrines the idols of Vishnu, Lakshmi, and Andal. There is a
sub-shrine for Ram, Sita, Lakshman and Hanuman. The temple has a small tower
and has one prakara (circumbulatory passage).
Four
kaalam Poojas are conducted in this Temple. Brahmorchavam, Sri Jayanthi
Uthsavam, Thulabharam and Garudasevai are the festivals celebrated in this temple
with much fanfare.
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