Aadhi Kesava
Perumal Temple, Kooram – The Temple
The temple complex consists of two temples. The first temple is dedicated to Aadhi Kesava Perumal and the second temple is dedicated to Koorathazhwar.
Aadhi
Kesava Perumal Temple:
This Temple is the major temple in the temple complex.
This temple is facing towards east with single prakaram. Dhwaja Sthambam,
Balipeedam and Garuda can be seen facing the Sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum
consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Maha Mandapam. Presiding Deity is
called as Aadhi Kesava Perumal and is facing east, He is housed in the sanctum
along with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoodevi. All are found in standing
posture.
Utsava idol is Aadhi Kesava Perumal and he is exact
replica of the presiding deity. Mother is called as Pankaja Valli Thayar. She
is housed in a separate east facing shrine. She is found in sitting posture. There are shrines
for Goddess Andal, Chakrathazhwar with Narasimha on his back and Swayambhu Hanuman
in the prakaram. There is a shrine of Desikan, found separately at the exterior
side of the temple. There is a small idol of Hanuman can be seen in this
Shrine.
Koorathazhwar
Temple:
This Temple is the second temple in the temple complex
and is situated to the left side of Aadhi Kesava Perumal Temple. This temple is
facing towards south with three tiered Rajagopuram. Presiding Deity is Koorathazhwar
in this temple. The sanctum houses an idol of Koorathazhwar in the sitting
posture. It is believed that the room where he was born was converted into his
shrine.
The bronze Utsava idols of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and
Hanuman, which are believed to be around 1000 years old and were worshiped by
the parents of Koorathazhwar, are also placed along with his idol in the
sanctum. Paintings depicting his life can be seen on the walls surrounding the
sanctum. There are shrines for Manavala Mamunigal, Senai Mudalvar, Pillai Lokacharyar,
Ramanuja, Parasara Bhattar, Nammazhvar and Thirumangai Azhwar in the prakaram.
