Ranganathar Temple, Thiruparkadal, Vellore
Ranganathar
Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thiruparkadal
Village in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as
Ranganatha. The main deity in this temple is made of wood from the tree of
Aththi. Mother is called as Alarmelmangai Thaayar / Ranganayaki Thaayar. It is
believed that Yama’s assistant Chitragupta was relieved of his diseases here
and hence this place is said to have healing powers.
Legends
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 7.30 A.M – 12 Noon and 4.30 P.M – 7.30 P.M.
Festivals
Vaikunta
Ekadesi is celebrated in a big way here. Over 5lakh devotees visit the twin
temples on this day. On Vaikunta Ekadasi, Lord Vishnu is adorned with flowers
and special poojas are performed and the temple remains open throughout the
day. Panguni Revathi Star is a special occasion at this temple. Lord Ranganatha
goes on a Sannidhi procession on the Revathi star day every month.
On each
of the Puratasi Saturdays, there is a ‘Flower’ decoration of the Lord. On the 9
days of the Navarathri Utsavam, there is a special Thirumanjanam and Alankaram
between 4pm and 6pm.It is auspicious to visit the temple on Pradoshams. It is
also auspicious to go around the Vanni Maram at this temple, as Brighu Rishi
himself is believed to be present as the Vanni Maram.
Contact
Ranganathar
Temple,
Thiruparkadal
Post,
Kaveripakkam,
Walajapet Taluk,
Vellore District
– 632 508
Phone: +91 4177 254 442
Mobile: +91 94423 13789 / 99422 91265
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