Venkatachalapathy Perumal Temple, Serangulam,
Thiruvarur
Venkatachalapathy Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple
dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Serangulam Village in Mannargudi Taluk in Thiruvarur
District of Tamilnadu. In the Tamil Srivaishnava tradition, Serangulam is one of five villages
collectively known as Pancha Gramam. The other villages are Karappangadu, Nammankurichi,
Peravoorani and Puliyakkudi (Idaikkadu). The People of Serangulam are closely
linked with the villages of Karappangadu, Nammankurichi, Peravoorani and
Puliyakkudi.
Several centuries before these people were migrated from
3 major northern cities namely, Kooram, Kidambi and Selperi. Once upon a time,
a group of Sri Vaishnavas from Kooram, Kidambi and Selperi set-off on a
pilgrimage. On one nightfall, they stopped at the place now known as
Karappangadu. That night, they had a dream - in which the Lord directed them to
an anthill (marked by a flying Garuda) in which they were to find a deity.
The Lord directed the Sri Vaishnavas to build a temple
and chant the Divya Prabhandham for him. Thus, the town of Karappangadu was
formed. As days went by, the families from Karappangadu settled in the near-by
areas. They got settled in Peravoorani, Nammankurichi, Puliyakkudi, and Serangulam
- came to be called "The Pancha Graamams" (meaning: "The 5
villages") along with Karappangadu.
Serangulam
is located at about 5 Kms from Mannargudi, 13 Kms from Koothanallur, 30 Kms
from Thiruvarur and 98 Kms from Trichy. Serangulam is well connected to
Mannargudi by means of buses, auto-rickshaws and a mini-bus. Nearest Railway
Station is located at Mannargudi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.