Kothandarama Temple, Thillaivilagam, Thiruvarur
Kothandarama
Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama situated in the village of Thillaivilagam in Thiruthuraipoondi Taluk in Thiruvarur
District of Tamilnadu. This is a temple for Rama & Shiva (Nataraja). Since
Thillai Natarajar temple is here, the place is called Thillai Vilagam. Thillaivilagam,
Paruthiyur, Vaduvur, Mudikondan, Adambar are the five auspicious places specialized
as Pancha Rama Kshetras in Thiruvarur District. The only Rama temple where
Moolavar Lord is seen holding an arrow with the inscription ‘Rama Saram’
bringing out Rama’s philosophy in life.
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Temple Opening
Time
The
Temple remains open from 8.30 am – 12.30 pm and 5 pm – 8.15 pm.
Festivals
Aadi Ammavasai
and Thai Ammavasai days are sacred at this temple. Couples who bathe in the
tank west of the temple on either of these two days are believed to be blessed
with children. 11day Rama Navami Utsavam in Panguni with Vahana procession on
each of the days. On the 4th day is the Garuda Sevai. On the 10th day
of the Utsavam, Rama Pattabhishekam is performed with the Lord seen with a
special crown. On the 11th day is the Vidayatri festival where Rama goes
on a procession on ‘Deer Vahana’ the only one of its kind.
Prayers
Belief
is that presenting curd rice to Anjaneya at this temple would liberate the
devotee from problem associated with marriage and Navagraha Dosham. The curd
rice is packed on Anjaneya body and is not distributed to the devotees.
Contact
Kothandarama
Temple,
Thillaivilagam,
Thiruvarur District
Phone: +91 4369 245725
Mobile: +91 80568 56894 / 97868 77654 / 95434 69207
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 48 Kms from Thiruvarur, 16 Kms from Thiruthuraipoondi,
1 Km from Thillaivilagam Railway Station, 26 Kms from Adirampattinam, 10 Kms
from Muthupettai, 32 Kms from Pattukkottai, 40 Kms from Vedaranyam and 120 Kms
from Trichy. The temple is located in the Muthupettai to Vedaranyam road. Buses
ply every 15 minutes from Thiruthuraipoondi to Muthupet. From Tiruvarur, cab to
the temple and back will cost Rs. 1000 - 1250. Nearest Airport is located at
Trichy.