Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Thiruvannamalai, Srivilliputhur,
Virudhunagar
Srinivasa
Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located in Thiruvannamalai
Village near Srivilliputhur in Virudhunagar District of Tamilnadu. It is located
at about 5 kms North of Srivilliputhur in the back drop of the Western Ghats. Here Lord is seen in a handsome standing
posture. The temple is celebrated as Tirupati of South.
Legends
The
temple is celebrated as Tirupathi of South. According to tradition, Lord
of Seven Hills came here for hunting and stayed here itself to take care of his
devotees. The Mount is but Adishesha (divine snake) himself. The Lord
offers all that his devotees need. There is a holy spring at the foothills
with Lotus and other water flowers that ensure cleansing of the sins of the
devotee with boons of his/her need. It is named Koneri Theertham.
The
Temple
The
temple looks superlatively beautiful. The tank opposite the temple
is very pleasing to look at. Lord Srinivasa Perumal is in standing posture. The
appearance of this Deity is the re-embodiment of Lord Venkatesa Perumal of
Tirupathi. The adoration of this God can be equated to a pilgrimage to
Tirupathi.
At
downward slope of this hill is the Gopalswamy temple, in the eastern part.
Vanappechi Amman temple is found in the western side. A tank called “Koneri
Theertham” is at the foot of the hill. On the bank of this tank, a 12' height
and 8' breath statue of Lord Vinayaka exists.
There
are broad steps to climb up to this hill. At present, a ceiling has been set up
over these steps for providing shadow to the climbing devotees. Here, every
Saturday is considered to be significant for worship. One has to climb over 150 Steps to reach the Sannidhi.
The
temple poojas are Eka Pera Vithanam under the Vaikhanasa Agama System with the
Moolavar being a Sthaanaga Veera- positioned as a single idol without Utsavar
and consorts at the hill temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is opened from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
The temple
conducts monthly Saturday pujas and special pujas on Saturdays in the month of
Purattasi (September-October). Puratasi Saturday is special at this temple. The
temple is open from 1 am for early morning pooja to 8 pm on these days.
The Utsava
deity of this temple who resides at the Andal temple in Srivilliputhur is one
of the five Perumal who go on a procession in their Garuda Vahana on the fifth
day of Aadi every year.
Prayers
Those
unable to visit Tirupathi may visit this temple and offer their prayer
commitments. Wedding proposals, child boon, business development, farm profits
are the prayers placed at the feet of the Lord by devotees. It is
firmly believed that prayers for promotion in jobs are positively responded by
the Lord. Tonsuring, donating cattle, utensils and measuring articles made of
silver and gold, cash and other articles are largely offered by devotees
especially on Saturdays in the month of Purattasi (September-October).
Contact
Sri
Srinivasaperumal Temple,
Thiruvannamalai,
Virudhunagar
District
Mobile: +91 94874 02557 /
94425 47533
Connectivity
This
holy place Thiruvannamalai, being called South Thirupathi, is on the top of a
small hill, just 3 Km away from Srivilliputhur in Tamilnadu. Mini Buses from
Srivilliputhur go to the foot of the hill. Auto from Srivilliputhur and back
will cost Rs. 150-200/-