Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple, Gopurapatti, Trichy
Aadhi Nayaka Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated
to Lord Vishnu located at Gopurapatti
Village in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. This
place is famous for Tharpanam given for 12000 Vaishnavites on No Moon day in
Aadi in memory of their sacrifice fighting the Islamic Invasion at Srirangam in
the 14th Century. Just as Srirangam is
located in between two rivers of the Cauvery and the Coloroon, the tiny village
of Gopurapatti is located in between two water canals Peruvalai Vaikkal and
Kambalaru.
Legends
Lord with Measuring Instrument:
There is
an interesting story about the deity. A vast area of land belonged to the
Srirangam temple in the area around Gopurapatti. It was here at the Aadhi
Nayaka Perumal temple that the farmers gathered to measure the rice they would
present every month to the Srirangam temple. On one occasion, when they did not
have a measure, it is believed that the deity himself appeared and provided the
instrument and helped them measure the rice. Hence, the Moolavar, in Bala
Sayana posture, is seen with a measure.
Place for performing Tharpanam:
Legend has it that those who want to propitiate
their ancestors can perform the annual rituals on the banks of Peruvalai
Vaikkal.
History
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brief details, please refer below link;
The
Temple
Presiding
Deity is called as Adhi Nayaka Perumal. The Moolavar is seen in a Bala Sayana
Posture with a Measuring Instrument. Mother is called as Adhi Nayaki and she is
housed in Separate Sannidhi. The processional idol faces south with its feet
gently wide apart with a little space. Legend has it that the little space is
aimed to hold an infant. Devotees pray to this Lord to bless them with
children. Adhinayaka Perumal is in the
similar Anantha sayanam posture as in Srirangam.
Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm and 4.00 pm – 8.00 pm.
Contact
Aadhi
Nayaka Perumal Temple,
Gopurapatti,
Trichy District
Mobile: +91 94431 83939
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Manachanallur, 7 Kms from Thiruvasi, 12
Kms from Srirangam, 12 Kms from Thiruvanaikoil, 5 Kms from Thiruppainjeeli, 8
Kms from Thiruvellarai, 9 Kms from Pichandarkovil, 10 Kms from Samayapuram, 25
Kms from Thiruverumbur and 20 Kms from Trichy. This place can also be reached
from Thiruvasi in the Trichy – Musiri route and this is located west of
Thiruvasi. To reach this place, Best option is to take the Thuraiyur bound
Mofussil bus at Toll Gate. Get down at Manachanallur. There are mini buses available
from Manachanallur via Azhagiya Manavalam to the temple. No autos available
here. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Uthamarkovil (9 Kms) and Trichy
(23 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (25 Kms).
