Veeranarayana Perumal Temple,
Kuruvalapparkoil, Ariyalur
Veeranarayana Perumal Temple is
a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kuruvalapparkoil near
Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Udayarpalayam Taluk in Ariyalur District of Tamil
Nadu. The Temple is also called as Kurugai Kavalappar Temple or Guruvalapparkoil.
It is an ancient temple named after Kurugai Kaavalappan, one of the disciples
of Natha Muni. The significance of the temple relates to a historic ‘non-event’
that turned out to be a big loss for the Vaishnavites. This temple is not known
to many outside the district.
Legends
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History
Alavanthar is believed to have
built the sanctum while the architecture in its current form with huge outer
and inner walls - is a mix of granite and brick construction dating back to the
11th century AD and the Chola period.
The
Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The Temple remains open from
07.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 05.00 PM to 07.30 PM.
Festivals
The five-day Brahmotsavam that
was once celebrated in a grand manner at this temple is being revived. Garuda Sevai
of Veera Narayana Perumal will form part of the Brahmotsavam. The third day
Pavithrotsavam to take place in the month of Aippasi, is also being revived. Float
festival, Maasi Magam, Vijayadashami, Vaikunda Ekadasi and Puratasi Saturdays
are celebrated at the temple.
Contact
Veeranarayana Perumal Temple,
Kuruvalapparkoil,
Udayarpalayam Taluk,
Ariyalur District – 612 901
Mobile: +91 98403 69793
/ 80723 28426 / 99949 57495
Mobile: +91 90252 46545
/ 94443 93244 / 99653 42123
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2
Kms from Gangaikonda Cholapuram, 9 Kms from Jayamkondam, 17 Kms from Udayarpalayam,
19 Kms from Kattumannarkoil, 25 Kms from Andimadam, 31 Kms from Srimushnam, 33
Kms from Sendurai, 36 Kms from Kumbakonam, 37 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway
Station, 45 Kms from Virudhachalam, 45 Kms from Chidambaram, 45 Kms from Ariyalur
and 138 Kms from Trichy Airport.
The Temple is situated at about
2 Kms to west of Gangaikonda Cholapuram. Buses ply every 10 minutes from
Kumbakonam and Jayamkondam. Autos are available to reach this Temple
from Gangai Konda Chola Puram Cross Road (Kumbakonam – Chennai NH). By train,
one can get down at Kumbakonam and take a bus to reach Gangai Konda Chola
Puram. Also, one can get down at Virudhachalam Station and reach the temple via
Jayamkondam.
