Kandu Ullam Magizhndha Perumal Temple, Padagacheri,
Thiruvarur
Kandu Ullam Magizhndha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Padagacheri in Thiruvarur District of
Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kandu Ullam Magizhndha Perumal. Mothers
are Sridevi and Bhoodevi. River Vettaru runs in north-south direction in this
hamlet. Also, here at Padagacheri is an ancient Shiva Temple and a Bala
Dhandayuthapani temple on either side of the Perumal temple.
Legends
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The
Temple
Presiding Deity is called as Kandu Ullam Magizhndha
Perumal in standing posture along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi and is facing east.
3.5 feet tall Perumal is all handsome pleasing the minds of the devotees. The
deity of the Vishnu temple has been housed in a thatched shed for the past 250
years. Said to delight the devotees by granting them their wishes, the deity
acquired the name, Kandu Ullam Magizhndha Perumal.
Some of the idols in the temple are
removed from the sanctum sanctorum and are kept in a thatched hut. But
miracles continue in the temple. Recently, a ray of light passed through
the Tilak of Perumal thrilling all the devotees gathered in the temple. Lord
Pasupatheeswarar with Mother Soundarya Nayaki graces from a separate shrine in
the same temple.
Temple
Opening Time
The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from
5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Aadi Pooram in July-August and Vaikunda Ekadasi in
December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.
Prayers
The devotee is all happy even at the darshan of Perumal
here. He/she is blessed with child. Also, the devotee gets back the
money lent to others and standing overdue. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to
Perumal and mothers and offer vastras.
Contact
Kandu Ullam Magizhndha Perumal Temple,
Padagacheri Post, Valangaiman Taluk,
Thiruvarur district – 612 804
Phone: + 91 43746 2815253
Mobile: +91 97517 34868 /
99528 48340 / 98400 53289
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Valangaiman,
12 Kms from Needamangalam, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 5 Kms from Alangudi, 26 Kms
from Mannargudi, 40 Kms from Thiruvarur, 36 Kms from Thanjavur and 95 Kms from
Trichy. From Valangaiman, you have to proceed for about 4 kms in the
Needamangalam route and then take a diversion towards west (right side) for
another 2 kms to reach the Temple.
Padagacheri is located on Kumbakonam – Alangudi Route. The
place can also be reached from Kumbakonam on the Valangaiman route also. Take
the Mannargudi bound bus from Kumbakonam and get down at Padagacheri, From the
bus stop, take the right road (westwards) and walk over a km to reach the
temple. Nearest Railway Station is located at Needamangalam and Kumbakonam.
Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
