Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Kudavasal – Legends
Lord
Vishnu conveyed his presence here through devotee dream:
Krishna Devaraya, Vijayanagara Emperor who wished that
the Hindu religion should be spread across, passed by this Kudavasal. He found
this place very beautiful and at once thought it will be great if a temple is
raised for the Perumal. He discussed with various Vedic Pundits and as
suggested by them first he started to construct a Pushkarani. Before the start
day of the construction, Tirupathi - Tirumalai - Sri Srinivasa Perumal came in
the dream of a Vaishnava during which he stated that his Divya Mangala Vigraham
(Idol) will be found on the Easanya Moolai (a part in the construction land).
Lord also added without making any damage to the Vigraham, they have to take it
and to make the sand smooth, they can pour milk.
He also said the Perumal to be faced towards north
direction; and he is considered as the brother (younger) of Tirumalai - Sri
Srinivasar and elder brother of Sri Oppiliappan and will be considered as the
great Prarthana (fulfilling) Sthalam. The Vaishnava who came out from the
dream, informed about this to the king and he at once ordered to start digging
the corner as Perumal said. They poured lots and lots of milk on the land to
make is soft and finally they got the Divya Mangala Vigraham of Sri Srinivasa
Perumal and constructed a temple for him.
Kudavasal:
Ahead of Pralayam, Brahmma approached Vishnu to help
safeguard the Vedas. Mixing Nectar with sand, Vishnu made a sacred pot (Kudam)
and asked him to place it Meru Hill in the North. During the Pralayam, the pot
slid down the hill, flowed along rivers and opened up and came to a halt here. The
resultant river, which one can see 1 km north of this temple is Kudamurutti.
Brahmma opened the sacred pot and the first place created after the Pralayam
was ‘Kuda’ ‘Vayil’, which in passing of time became Kudavasal. This place is
referred to as Kadathvara Pura Kshetram by North Indians (sacred pot = Kada,
opening of the sacred pot = Dwara).
Kubera’s
Penance and Lord in Northern Direction:
Kubera, God of Wealth and the ruler of the Northern
direction, undertook penance and wanted Lord Srinivasa to provide darshan
facing the North. Accepting his prayers, he is said to have appeared here.
Hence, sincere prayers at this temple is said to bring prosperity and wealth.
Lord
appears as witness for his devotee:
A story goes that Lord Srinivasa appeared at the Thiruvarur
Court as a witness in favour of his devotee. During this time, the Sanctum door
could not be opened even after it was unlocked. It is believed that the door opened
automatically after the verdict in favour of the devotee. Hence it is believed
that Lord Srinivasa of Kudavasal answers the prayers of his devotees and
fulfils their wishes.
Younger
brother of Tirupathi Srinivasa:
Kudavasal Srinivasa is said to be the younger brother of
Tirupathi Lord Srinivasa. All pooja formalities are performed here similar to
Tirupathi. Those who are unable to visit Tirupathi can visit this temple and
undertake/fulfil their Prarthana. One can visit both Oppiliappan temple (elder
brother) and Kudavasal Srinivasa Perumal (younger brother) temple on the same
day.