Konar Temple, Thirumalpur,
Ranipet
Konar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirumalpur, an important temple town near
Kanchipuram in Nemili Taluk in Ranipet District of Tamil Nadu. This temple
is under the control of Archaeological survey of India (ASI).
History
For brief details, please refer below link;
https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/06/konar-temple-thirumalpur-history.html
The Temple
This Temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum
consists of Mukha Mandapam, Antrala and Sanctum. The Idol of Vishnu, Sridevi
and Bhoodevi, once housed in the sanctum, are in damaged condition can be seen
in the Mukha Mandapam. There is a niche with pilasters and makara torana in the
outer wall of Antrala. Gajalakshmi can be seen on the southern niche and Durga
can be seen on the northern niche in the torana. There are no idols in the
niche.
Bhooda ganas frieze can be seen over the top portion of the
temple. This temple has miniatures reliefs of Ramayana and Krishna Leela. There
is one unique relief showing Krishna dancing with 2 pots balancing on both
hands. This dance is called Kudakkoothu. Silapathikaram mentions that Krishna
danced in this posture to liberate Aniruddha in the city of Banasura. Remains
of pillars can be seen in the temple premises.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thirumalpur, 1
Km from Thirumalpur Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Govindavadi, 4 Kms from Thirumalpur
Railway Station, 4 Kms from Pallur, 9 Kms from Nemili, 18 Kms from Arakkonam,
19 Kms from Kanchipuram, 41 Kms from Ranipet, 71 Kms from Chennai Airport and
80 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Thirumalpur to Panappakkam route.
Thirumalpur is situated on Kanchipuram to Arakkonam Road.
