Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukannangudi – The Temple
Loganatha
Perumal Temple is built in a Dravidian style and the temple has a five-tiered
structured Rajagopuram and a vast temple complex. The temple
tank is right outside the temple. The prime deity,
Loganathar has an imposing image. Unlike in other Divya Desams where Garuda is
seen with folded hands, he is seen here with his hands around his body. Another
unique feature at this temple is the similarity of the Moolavar and Utsavar
idols of Goddess, not seen in any other Divya Desam.
The
presiding deity of Loganatha Perumal temple is Lord Loganatha Perumal (Lord Vishnu), in standing posture facing the east direction. The
other deities of this temple are Goddess Loganayaki (Goddess Lakshmi), the
consort of Lord Loganatha Perumal, Goddess Aravindavalli, Lord
Damodara Narayanan, etc.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this kshetram is Sri Loganathan (Also named as Shyamala Meni
perumal). The Moolavar is giving his Seva in the standing posture facing east. Prathyaksham
was given for Bhrigu Maharishi, Brahma devan, Uparisaravasu, Gowthama Maharishi
and Thirumangai Alwar.
Thayaar:
The
Thayaar found in this sthalam is Sri Loganayaki. The Utsavar Thayaar is Sri
Aravinda valli.
Utsavar:
The
Utsavar of this sthalam is Dhamodhara Narayanan.
Mangalasasanam:
·
Thirumangaialwar
- 10 Paasurams
Sthala Viruksham:
·
Magizha
Maram (Vagulam)
Pushkarani:
·
Ravana
pushkarani
Vimanam:
·
Utpala
Vimaanam