Adhikesava Perumal Temple, Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari
Adhikesava
Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located
in Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. It is one of the
108 Divya Desams, the
holy sites of Hindu Vaishnavism according to existing Tamil hymns from the seventh and eighth centuries C.E. The
Temple is one of the 13 Malai Naatu Divya Desams. Though this Divya Desam is in
Tamilnadu, there are no big temple towers that are typical of Divya Desams in
Tamilnadu. The temple has been built in typical Kerala style on a three-acre
land. All poojas are in Kerala style – Thaanthriga Vithi and the priest is from
Kerala as well.
The
temple is located in a picturesque setting surrounded on three sides by rivers
namely, (River Kothai, River Pahrali & River Thamirabarani). Paraliyar (Pahrali) takes a turn in this place and it is called Vattaru
and when the temple of Adhikesava Perumal was created it came to be known as Thiruvattaru.
Those on a pilgrimage are advised to worship Lord Adhikesava Perumal before
proceeding to Thiruvananthapuram to worship Lord Anantha Padmanabha Swamy. This
Temple is older than Padmanabha Swamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram. The Temple
structure is like that of Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
The
style and the architecture of this temple is taken as the sample to construct
the Padmanabha Swamy Temple. The idol of Adhikesava and Padmanabha are
installed in such a way that they face each other. The lord is lying on his
snake couch and has to be viewed through three doors. Lord Shiva in the form of
Lingam can be seen near the Lord Adhikesava Perumal inside the sannidhi. Sun’s
rays fall directly on the Lord for a week in the month of Puratasi and Panguni.
This temple is an important center of worship and is referred to as Aadi Anandam
and Dakshina Vaikuntam.
Legends
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History
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The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 5 am – 12 noon in the morning and 5 pm – 8 pm in the
evening.
Pooja
Timings
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Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Lord
grants all that the devotees ask for. Devotees offer Tirumanjanam to Lord and
Mother. Singing praise of Kesavan and worshipping him provides salvation from
rebirth and takes one away from worldly attachments.
Contact
Adhikesava Perumal Temple,
Thiruvattaru, Kalkulam (TK),
Kanyakumari District – 629 171
Phone: +91 4652 241270
Phone: +91 43651 283320
Mobile: +91 94425 77047 / 93455 48039
Connectivity
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