Friday, May 5, 2017

Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy Temple, Thirunelveli

Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy Temple, Thirunelveli
Krishnapuram Venkatachalapathy temple (also called Krishnapuram Temple) in Krishnapuram, a village in Tirunelveli district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. It is located 8 Kms from Tirunelveli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is a storehouse of Nayak architecture. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple has a five tiered Rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower.





The Vijayanagar and Nayak kings commissioned pillared halls and major shrines of the temple during the 16th century. This place is called as Parpakulam in olden days. Punnai is the Thala Virutcham (Holy Tree) for this temple. The sculptures at this temple are globally prominent. When the sculptures are tapped it produces wonderful sound.





The temple follows Thenkalai tradition of worship. Four daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Vaikunta Ekadasi during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December - January). The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamilnadu.





Legends
The temple belongs to 16th century. It does not appear to have scriptural history behind it. It is the poetic imagination of a sculptor seeing a rock with red lines running on it. His chisel worked. Statues and idols came alive and became the pillars of this temple producing a melodious music in them. This is Krishnapuram Sri Venkatachalapathy Temple.





History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM.
Festivals
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Prayers
Devotees pray to the Lord for happy wedlock, child boon, development in business, family happiness and prosperity. Those unable to execute the tonsuring prayer commitment to Tirupathi Lord, fulfill it in this temple. Devotees offer silk sari to Mother Padmavathy. Offer milk and Panchamritham, a preparation made five ingredients as Nivedhana to Perumal and distribute it to devotees.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 5 Kms from Seydunganallur, 8 Kms from Thirunelveli enroute to Tiruchendur, 52 Kms from Tuticorin, 47 Kms from Thiruchendur, 166 Kms from Madurai and 156 Kms from Thiruvananthapuram. Lots of buses are available from Tirunelveli junction bus stand. Buses towards Alwar Thirunagari, Srivaikuntam, Karungulam will pass through Krishnapuram. A big arch has been constructed on the main road and the temple is just a few meters away. It can be easily located from the Tiruchendur main road. Nearest Railway Station is located at Seydunganallur and Thirunelveli. Nearest Airport is located at Tuticorin, Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram. 

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