Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple (Thiruputkuzhi),
Kanchipuram
Vijayaraghava
Perumal Temple (Thiruputkuzhi) is a small temple town in Tamilnadu, India. It is situated about 7 miles west of Kanchipuram and half a kilometer from Balu Chetti Chathiram
which lies on the Chennai – Vellore highway.
The
presiding deity is Sri Vijayaraghava perumal in a sitting posture and Thayar in
a separate Sannadhi is called Maragathavalli Thayar. In this Shrine, the
presiding deity appears keeping Jatayu on his thigh. Whenever the Lord comes in
procession, equal importance is given to Jatayu also. As a mark of respect to
Jatayu, the flag post and Balipeeta are outside the temple.
There is
no proper lodging facility near this Temple. Thirumangai Alwar wrote 2
pasurams. Sri Rama came here and done the last rites for Jatayu, as his father.
This temple is a place where all can do their rites to their forefathers. One
of the beliefs in this temple is Boon for child is given to those who don't
have child.
Legends
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open in the morning from 07.00 am to 12.00 p.m. and in the
evening from 04.00 p.m. to 07.00 p.m.
Festivals
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Religious
Importance
Thiruputkuzhi
is believed to be the birth place of Yadava Prakasa, the teacher of Vaishnava
saint Ramanuja and also that of Pinpazhagiya Perumal
Jeeyar. Vedanta Desikar, composed hymns, praising the presiding deity.
Thirumangai Azhwar has also revered the temple in his verses.
The
temple follows Pancharaktha Agama and the worship practises are carried out by hereditary
priests belonging to the Porakathi Bhattar sect. Special poojas are done on
every Amavasai in a grand way.
Literary
Mention
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Contact
Arulmigu
Vijayaraghava Perumal Thirukoil,
Thiruputkuzhi,
Kancheepuram – 631502
Kancheepuram
District, Tamilnadu.
Phone: 044 - 2724 6119 /
2724 6501
Connectivity
Thiruputkuzhi is
a small temple town in Tamilnadu, India. It is situated about 12 Kms west of Kanchipuram and half a kilometer from Balu Chetti Chathiram
which lies on the Chennai - Vellore highway.
By Road:
The
Temple is located 12 kms west of Kanchipuram on the Madras - Bangalore Highway,
near Balu Chetty Chathiram (about 75kms from Madras). Select Buses between
Chennai and Vellore stop at Balu Chetty Chathiram. Several local buses
available from Kanchipuram. Buses between Chennai and Vellore stop at Balu
Chetty Chathiram. Several local buses are available.
By Train:
Kanchipuram
railway station is the nearest station serves with trains from Chennai and to
all other major cities.
By Air:
Chennai is
the nearest airport.
