Vaikunta Vasa Perumal Temple, Nemili, Vellore
Vaikunda
Vasa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at
Nemili Village near Thiruthani Town in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. Presiding
Deity is Vaikunda Vasa Perumal / Eri Katha Vaikunda Vasa Perumal / Veetrirunda
Perumal along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. The Temple is considered
as Parihara Sthalam for Rahu-Kethu Dosham and also for Unmarried and the
childless. The temple is under the administration of Thiruthani HR & CE.
Legends
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History
The
temple was built by Pallava King Aparajitha Varma, the last of the Pallava
rulers as per inscriptions dating to 905 AD. He also installed a Utsava deity
who is now called by his name Aparajitha and for whom there is daily
Thirumanjanam. Later inscriptions in Tamil on the South wall dating to
961AD indicate that Rashtrakuta King Kannara Deva (Krishna III) undertook
extensive renovation at the temple. The Chola, Pallavas, Rashtrakuta and
Krishnadeva Raya of Vijayanagara dynasty had donated extensively to this
Temple.
The
Temple
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Inscriptions
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Temple
Opening Time
The
Temple remains open from 7.00 am to 12.00 noon and 5.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
Festivals
Vaikunta
Ekadesi and First 3 days of Thai Panguni Uthiram are the
important festivals celebrated in this Temple. There is no Brahmotsavam at the
temple. Special Thirumanjanam and Aradhana are offered to this idol on the
Rohini star in every Tamil month and a large number of people afflicted by
Rahu, Kethu and Navagraha Dosha throng the temple on that day.
Prayers
This Temple is a Parikara Sthalam for Unmarried and the
childless. The unmarried can bring 2 flower garlands and
place one on the Utsava deity Nithya Kalyana Perumal. Sincere prayers are said
to be answered within three months of placing the garland around the Lord. Rohini
Star is a special day at this temple every month. This temple is also supposed
to be the parihara sthalam for those who have Raghu - Kethu Dosha. Lot of
devotees visit here frequently to get rid of the doshas which prevent them from
getting married, childbirth, promotions etc.
Contact
Vaikunda
Vasa Perumal Temple,
Nemili,
Vellore District – 631 201
Mobile: +91 94451 45172 / 99947 76972 / 88706 01752 /
83744 12454
Connectivity
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Location
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