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.
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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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brief details, please refer below link;
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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