Krishnaswamy Temple, Ambasamudram – The Temple
It is a
small beautiful temple located very near the bus stand and arch in the heart of
Ambasamudram town. The east facing temple does not have tower. But it has flag
staff, Bali peetha and Garuda facing the main shrine. The attractive Salagrama
stone images of Krishna playing flute in the standing posture with his legs
crossed in a stylish way. He has his consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama on his
either sides. Tirumanjanams are performed with oil and milk each
day.
The Utsava
idols are the replica of the stone images and they are also placed in the main
shrine. It is difficult to conclude which one is more beautiful – the stone
image or the metal image of Lord Krishna. The nine hood Adi Sesha is found atop
Lord Krishna, which is unusual. The 9 hooded Adhi Sesha who normally is seen
atop the Lord in a sleeping posture, is seen here atop Lord Venugopala Swamy in
a Standing posture. Each of the 9 heads is believed to relate to a Navagraha
planet. Hence, a visit to this temple and offering sincere prayers is believed
to liberate one from Navagraha Dosha.
The
temple also houses the idols of Garuda, Alwars, Vishwaksenar and Udayavar. The
sub shrines of Periyalvar and Hanuman are also found in this temple. The temple
has just one prakara. The vimana, tower above the sanctum is of Padma Vimana
design. The temple is situated on the northern bank of
Tambiraparani. Six pujas (6 Kala puja as per rules both in Shiva and
Vishnu temples) are observed in the temple. Sri Anjaneya is in the front mandapam
facing north.
