Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukannangudi, Nagapattinam

Loganatha Perumal Temple, Thirukannangudi, Nagapattinam

Loganatha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirukannangudi Village in Kilvelur Taluk in Nagapattinam District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Loganatha Perumal / Shyamala Meni Perumal and Mother is called as Loganayagi. This temple is considered as one of the Pancha Kanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams. This Temple is also considered as one of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams in this region. The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Alwar in 10 hymns. Hence, the temple is classified as a Divya Desam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book.

Legends

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The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered rajagopuram. There is an entrance arch in front of the rajagopuram. The entrance arch has stucco images of Lord Vishnu with his consorts Sridevi & Bhoodevi. Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be seen immediately after the rajagopuram, facing towards sanctum. Normally, Garuda is seen with folded hands, but here he is seen with his hands around his body.

The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam, maha mandapam, shobana mandapam and bhakta ula mandapam. Presiding Deity is called as Loganatha Perumal / Shyamala Meni Perumal and is facing east. He is enshrined in the sanctum along with his consorts Sridevi & Bhoodevi in standing posture. Utsava Idol is Damodara Narayana Perumal. The vimana over the sanctum is called as Utpala Vimanam. Mother is called as Loganayagi.

She is housed in a separate east facing shrine in the outer prakaram. Utsava Idol is Aravinda Valli. The presiding deity and Utsava idol are similar in appearance. It is unique feature not to be seen in any other temples. Shrines of Vijaya Anjaneyar, Vishwakasena, Manavala Mamunigal, Thirumangai Azhwar, Azhwars, Ramanuja and Rama can be seen in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Magizha Tree (Vagula Tree). Theertham associated with this temple is Sravana Pushkarini. It is situated in front of the temple.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 8.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 09.00 PM.

Festivals

Chithirai Utsavam (Apr-May), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Margazhi Vaikunta Ekadasi (Dec-Jan) and Masi Magam (Feb-Mar) are the festivals celebrated in this temple with much fanfare. Lord goes on procession to the seashore on Masi Magam.

Religious Significance

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Literary Mention

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Prayers

The temple is considered as the Nakshatra temple for Anusham starrers. Devotees offer milk porridge to Lord  Loganatha Perumal and pray for the child boon.

Contact

Loganatha Perumal Temple,

Thirukannangudi, Kilvelur Taluk,

Nagapattinam District – 611 104

Phone: +91 4365 245 350

Mobile: +91 99431 38591

Connectivity

This Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Kizhvelur Railway Station, 4 Kms from Kizhvelur, 6 Kms from Sikkal, 12 Kms from Nagapattinam, 18 Kms from Thiruvarur and 138 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Kizhvelur on the Nagapattinam to Thiruvarur route. Mini Buses ply from Kizhvelur to this temple regularly.

Location

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple (Trivikrama Temple), Tirukoyilur, Villupuram

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Thirukovilur, Kallakurichi

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirukovilur Town in Thirukovilur Taluk in Kallakurichi  District in Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding Deity is called as Ulagalantha Perumal / Trivikrama and Mother is called as Pushpavalli / Poonkoval Nachiyar. The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Poigai Azhwar, Bhoothatazhwar, Pey Azhwar and Thirumangai Azhwar. Hence, the temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This temple is said to be the place where the great canon Nalayira Divya Prabandham got initiated by the Azhwars. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2015/12/ulagalantha-perumal-temple-trivikrama_94.html

History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and from 04.00 p.m. to 08.30 p.m.

Worship Practices & Festivals

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2015/12/ulagalantha-perumal-temple-trivikrama.html

Religious Significance

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2015/12/ulagalantha-perumal-temple-trivikrama_25.html

Literary Mention

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2015/12/ulagalantha-perumal-temple-trivikrama_98.html

Prayers

Devotees strongly believe that Lord Trivikrama would respond their prayers seeking high positions, promotions and regaining the positions they have lost.  Devotees are blessed with happy wedding, children and freedom from enemies.  Lord Chakrathazhwar frees the devotees from the evil effects of spells and witchcrafts. Offering Vastras and Tulsi garlands to Lord and Mother, lighting ghee lamps, performing turmeric abishek to Mother, Kumkum abishek to Mother Durga and feeding the devotees (Annadhanam) are the prayer commitments followed by devotees.

Contact

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple,

Thirukovilur – 605 757

Thirukovilur Taluk,

Kallakurichi District

Phone: +91 4153 252 552

Mobile: +91 94862 79990 / 97869 97798

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 300 meters from Thirukovilur Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Thirukovilur Railway Station, 37 Kms from Viluppuram, 39 Kms from Villupuram Junction Railway Station, 45 Kms from Kallakurichi, 158 Kms from Trichy Airport and 182 Kms from Chennai Airport. Thirukovilur is situated on Panruti to Thiruvannamalai Route.

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