Friday, May 5, 2017

Mannar Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli

Mannar Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli
Mannar Rajagopalaswamy Temple is dedicated to Hindu God Vishnu located at Palayamkottai near Thirunelveli town in Thirunelveli District of Tamilnadu. This temple is devoted to Lord Vishnu and is worshipped as Rajagopalaswamy and Vedanarayana Perumal. This place was earlier called Thirumangai Nagar. The Temple is located on the banks of Tamaraibarani River. The place is also called as Shenbagaranya Kshetram. The east facing Azhagiya Mannar Rajagopalaswamy temple dates back to the Pandya period. All the daily poojas, religious rituals and festivals are conducted as per Aagama Sastras. 





Legends

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History
During the Pandya rule, Palayamkottai was known as ‘Sri Vallabha Mangalam’. After the rule of Pandya King Sri Vallabha, the temple town was known as ‘Shenbaga Aranyam’. During the rule of Pandya Kings and later Chola Kings, the temple of Sri Vedanarayana was expanded a lot. Later Sri Ariyanatha Mudaliyar who was chieftain under Sri Viswanatha Naicker, a famous king of Madurai, divided the kingdom into 72 divisions called Palayams. One of these Palayams was called Palayamkottai. An ancient Fort can also be seen in this temple town. Mana Vallabha Pandyan is believed to have constructed the temple and big walls surrounding the 2.5acre temple. The temple was renovated and the Samprokshanam was held on July 9, 2009 in a grand manner.





The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
This temple remains open from 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Festivals
·        Panguni Brahmotsavam
·        Varsha Abishekam on Vaikasi Rohini
·        Garuda Sevai on Purattasi Saturdays
·        Special Poojas on all Saturdays in the month of Purattasi (March/April)
·        Vasantha Panchami in the month of December/January
·        Adhyana Utsavams in the month of December/January
·        Every day early morning Thiruppalli Ezhuchi recital on Margazhi
·        Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January
·        Garuda Jayanthi on Aadi
Prayers
Devotees are praying towards the lord for good education of their children, child boon and to remove the marriage obstacles. Devotees are offering Vastras and Thirumanjanam to the lord to express their thanks giving. Devotees pray for removal of obstacles in marriage talks, for child boon and progress in education. People perform Tirumanjanam for Perumal and offer vastras.
Contact
Sri Mannar Rajagopalaswamy Temple,
Palayamkottai, Thirunelveli District
Phone: +91 462 257 4949 / 257 2097
Connectivity
The temple is a kilometer far from the Palayamkottai bus stand. Palayamkottai is located at about 3 Kms from Thirunelveli and 162 Kms from Madurai. Palayamkottai has an efficient bus network. Palayamkottai bus stand, or Palai Bus Stand as it is popularly called by the locals, was the major connecting hub of the bus network. The Palayamkottai bus terminal is also a major stopover for all buses going to Kanyakumari and Nagercoil. There are also numerous connections between the local Palayamkottai bus-stops and Thirunelveli town.
Palayamkottai also has a railway station connecting Thirunelveli Junction and Tiruchendur. Palayamkottai is adjacent to the Thirunelveli railway junction on the Eastern side. An auto from Thirunelveli Junction will cost Rs.40/-. One can get down at Market stop (Thirunelveli Town/Junction to Samathanapuram bus) and walk 5 minutes to reach the temple. Nearest Airport is located at Madurai.

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