Thirukkadigai, Sholinghur – Inscriptions
The
temples at the foothill as well as those atop the two hills have many
inscriptions. According to them the area was known as Kadigai Nadu and they
mention the names of kings like Seeyagangan, Kulothunga III, Mayura Varman and
others. Many grants were made to the temples by these kings. One of them says
that the Andal idol in the temple was lost and a new idol was installed in its
place. Inscriptions from the period of Parantaka Chola I (10tth cent) as well
as those from the Vijayanagar period are found here. It is said that even
during the time of Karikal Cholan, this region of Tamilnadu was referred to
as Kadikaikkottam. Inscriptions states that the temple was renovated during
the regime of Sri Veeerabadhra Ramadevarayar and Sri Venkatapathy Devaraya 1527
(1619 A.D).
The
prints of culverts were taken during 1896 and 1952-53. This is the only
Vaishnava Temple of the Vellore District which is praised by the Alwars in
their Pasuram. Chalukya King came from North to Tamilnadu and learned in Kanchi
Kadigai. This is gradually known as Sholinghur or Sholingapuram. There are many
culverts near the lake and in Gangaikondan Mandapam in Sannadhi street. Swami
Doddachariar is the Sthala Acharyar. It is said that he planned to construct
the Temple and the Town. This temple is dedicated in Sarvathari year Meena
month, Sutha Panchami day. Erumbi Padmapuram was the dwelling place of Vaishnava
Acharya.
