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Sunday, August 2, 2020

Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Melamaruthuvakudi, Thanjavur

Neelamegha Perumal Temple, Melamaruthuvakudi, Thanjavur
Neelamegha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Melamaruthuvakudi Village near Aduthurai Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is situated on the southern bank of Veera Cholan River.

The Temple
This is a small temple facing towards east. Presiding Deity is called as Neelamegha Perumal. He is gracing the devotees along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. The Sanctum houses an idol of Neelamegha Perumal made of a stone which turns blue when milk is poured on the idol. The idol itself looks partially bluish.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Aduthurai Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 4 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 13 Kms from Kumbakonam, 14 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 56 Kms from Thanjavur and 109 Kms from Trichy Airport. Aduthurai Town is situated on the Mayiladuthurai – Kumbakonam highway, and buses are available from Mayiladuthurai and Kumbakonam. Various private and government long haul buses stop here connecting this town with major cities like Chennai, Coimbatore and Madurai.
Location