Sathyamurthy Perumal Temple,
Thirumayyam – The Temple Complex
This temple complex is facing towards south with five tiered rajagopuram. The temple complex is completely enclosed with in a compound wall. There is a long mandapam connecting the rajagopuram with entrance of the inner prakaram. The pillars of this mandapam are carved with sculptures of the scenes of Maduraiveeran abducting Bommi, Kuravan, Kurathi, Nayak soldiers, female dancers, etc. Shrines of Chakrathazhwar, Andal and Krishna can be seen in the western side of this mandapam.
All these shrines are facing towards east. Balipeedam and Dwaja Sthambam can be seen immediately after the entrance of the inner prakaram. There is a long platform enshrining the images of Azhwars, Madhurakavi and Ramanuja in the south eastern corner of the inner prakaram. Sculptures of Dasavathara can be seen in the pillars opposite to this platform. Sculptures of Rama and Vamana can be seen in the pillars near to Dwaja Sthambam.
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The compound wall separating this temple with the Sathyagireeswarar Temple can be seen on the western side of the inner prakaram. Pallikonda Perumal Cave shrine can be seen at the end of the western side of the inner prakaram. Shrines of Bhoo Varaha Perumal, Vishwakasena, Rama, Lakshmi Narasimha and Anjaneya can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Banyan Tree. The temple complex has two presiding deities namely Sathyamurthy Perumal and Pallikonda Perumal (Azhagiya Meyyar).
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Palli Konda Perumal Cave Shrine:
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Sathyamurthy Perumal Shrine:
The Sathyamurthy Perumal shrine consists of sanctum, antarala, artha mandapam and Sundarapandyan mandapam. Dvarapalas can be seen guarding the entrances of the ardha mandapam. Garudan shrine can be seen in the centre of the Sundarapandyan mandapam facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Sathyamurthy Perumal. He is about seven feet tall and is facing towards east. He is shown in standing posture flanked by his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. He is four armed.
He holds discus and conch in his upper hands. His lower right hand shows abhaya hastha and his lower left hand shows kadiyavalambitham. Images of Pururava Chakravarthy, Garudan and Sathya Maharishi can be seen in the sanctum. Utsava idols of Azhagiya Meyyar, Sridevi, Bhoodevi and Andal can be seen in front of the presiding deity. Images of Vishnu in standing postures can be seen in the koshtas located around the sanctum wall. The vimana over the sanctum is of single tier and follows dravidian style of architecture. The vimana is called as Somachandra Vimana.
Uyyavantha Nachiyar / Ujjeevana
Thayar Shrine:
There is a separate east facing shrine for goddess Uyyavantha Nachiyar / Ujjeevana Thayar in the second prakaram. Her shrine is situated on the western side immediately after the entrance to the second prakaram. She is considered padi thaandaa pathini (one who does not cross her limits or the doorstep). Hence, she does not come out during temple processions. Her shrine consists of sanctum, antrala and mukha mandapa. The sanctum enshrines an image of Uyyavantha Nachiyar / Ujjeevana Thayar in ardha padmasana posture. The vimana over the sanctum is of three tiers.
Sathya Pushkarini:
Theertham associated with this temple is Sathya Pushkarini. It is situated on the eastern side of the temple premises. This tank is octagonal in shape representing the ashtakshara mantra of Lord Vishnu. This tank was excavated in 1919 CE by Ramanathan Chettiar, son of Karaikudi Murugappa Chettiyar. It is said, all the rivers in the country came along to this pushkarani to make the people get out of the sin and their bad thoughts. It is believed that on the month of Vaikasi on the full Moon day, all the rivers combine and merge together and they themselves get purified by the Sathya theertham.
