Parimala Ranganathar Temple, Thiruindalur, Mayiladuthurai
Parimala Ranganathar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruindalur, an outskirts of Mayiladuthurai Town in Mayiladuthurai Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Parimala Ranganathar / Maruviniya Mainthan / Sugantha Vana Nathan and Mother is called as Parimala Ranganayaki / Chandra Sabha Vimochanavalli/ Pundareegavalli. This temple is considered one among the Pancharanga Kshetrams. The temple follows Pancharathra Agama and Thenkalai tradition.
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The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th – 9th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in eleven verses. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, the 108 Vishnu temples that are revered in the Vaishnava canon, Nalayira Divya Prabandham. This temple is considered as the place where the Ekadasi Fasting (11th day of full moon or new moon day) gained its special importance. This temple is situated on the northern banks of Cauvery river.
Legends
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History
The temple is believed to have been built in 6th century CE. The temple extensive patronage from Cholas, Pandyas, Pallavas, Vijayanagara Kingdom and Madurai Nayaks. The temple is currently maintained by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Institutions Endowment Board of Government of Tamilnadu.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 06.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and 05.00 p.m. and 08.30 p.m.
Pooja
Timings
·
Thiruvanandhal Pooja –
8:00 a.m.
·
Kala Santhi Pooja – 9:00
a.m.
·
Uchikalam Pooja – 12:30
p.m.
·
Ntiyanusandhanam Pooja –
6:00 p.m.
·
Irandamkalam Pooja – 7:30
p.m.
·
Ardha Jamam Pooja – 9:00
p.m.
Festivals
Chithirai
Tamil New Year (Apr 14), 10 days Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Purattasi Navaratri
(Sep-Oct), 10 days Aipasi Thula Mahotsavam (Oct-Nov), Thiru Karthigai
(Nov-Dec), 10 days Margazhi Vaikunda Ekadasi (Dec-Jan), Thai Pongal (Jan-Feb),
Masi Magam (Feb-Mar) and Panguni Brahmotsavam (Mar-Apr) are the festivals
celebrated here. It is believed that a bath in the Cauvery here during Aipasi
is said to be more sacred than bathing at the Ganges.
Religious
Significance
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
As the
temple is noted for its Ekadasi importance, it is suggested that those desirous
of undertaking the fasting, may start the practice from this temple. Devotees
worship Santhana Gopalan in this temple for child boon. Those who wish for girl
child worship Lord Vishnu here. Devotees worship here to get relief from the
sins committed by them and their forefathers.
Contact
Parimala
Ranganathar Temple,
Thiruindalur,
Mayiladuthurai Taluk,
Mayiladuthurai
District – 609 001
Phone: +91 4364 223 330
/ 329 045
Mobile: +91 95856 67502 /
94438 73620
Mobile: +91 99429 16241/
98437 31595
Connectivity
The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Mayiladuthurai,
3 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand, 3.5 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction
Railway Station, 3.5 Kms from Nidur, 14 Kms from Manalmedu, 36 Kms from Kumbakonam
and 137 Kms from Trichy Airport. The temple is situated on Mayiladuthurai to
Manalmedu route. Buses going towards Nidur and Manalmedu from Mayiladuthurai
stops at this temple. Autos are available from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway
Station and Mayiladuthurai Bus Stand.