Thalamalai Perumal Temple, Trichy
Thalamalai
Perumal Temple is an ancient and famous Perumal Temple, situated on a unique
rock on the peak of Thalaimalai Hill. It is a renowned Vaishnava temple. This
Temple is called as Thalamalai Sanjeevi Perumal Temple / Nallendra Perumal
Temple. This Temple was built on the top of this hill by Madurai Nayaks. The
Perumal Temple is a prominent landmark in the region. Scores of devotees visit
the temple and seek the blessings of Lord Vishnu. This
Temple is situated on the north of River Cauvery, south of Kolli Hills, west of
Kolakudi – Pavithram Main Road and east of Thiruchi – Namakkal Main Road.
Legends
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Temple
Opening Time
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Friday: 6.00 A.M – 9.00 PM
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Saturday: 6.00 A.M – 9.00
PM
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Sunday: 6.00 A.M – 2.00 PM
Festivals
Annual
festival is celebrated in Tamil month of Puratasi (September / October), once
in three years poojas for Idi Bhagavan (Thunder) are performed here. Daily
poojas and lighting of numerous lamps on every Saturday are also observed. Celebrations
are held during the Tamil months of Chithirai, Avani - (Krishna Jayanthi,
Navarathri and Vijayadasami), Margazhi and Thai Pongal and lighting of lamps on
Thai Thiruvonam day. During the month of Adi - on the 18th day, during the
midday pooja after a dip in the Holy river Cauvery, the Dhandam (the long
stick) of Karuppannasami would stand automatically erect and at that time
Garuda would go around in the sky. At this instance, the devotees would get
excited and shout Lord Govinda name and pray.
Prayers
Devotees
walk around on a narrow path around the temple for pradakshinams. People
strongly believe that going around this rock temple would give them successful
marriage, wealth and child birth. But this practice is now banned due to
accidents.
Contact
Thalamalai
Perumal Temple,
Neeliyampatti,
Trichy District – 621208
Mobile: +91 98436 58044 / 97905 74284 / 99436 59130
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 6 Kms from Neeliyampatti, 8 Kms from Sevindipatti,
16 Kms from Thottiyam, 23 Kms from Musiri, 39 Kms from Gunaseelam, 24 Kms from Kulithalai,
16 Kms from Tattayyangarpettai, 33 Kms from Namakkal and 65 Kms from Trichy.
This Temple is situated on the north of River Cauvery, south of Kolli Hills,
west of Kolakudi – Pavithram Main Road and east of Thiruchi – Namakkal Main
Road. Nearest Railway Stations are located at Namakkal (34 Kms), Kulithalai (25
Kms) and Trichy (63 Kms). Nearest Airport is located at Trichy (70 Kms).