Kothandaramar Temple, West Mambalam, Chennai

Kothandaramar Temple, West Mambalam, Chennai

Kothandaramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the neighbourhood of West Mambalam in Chennai City in Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Pattabhiramar and Kothanda Ramar. Mother is called as Sita Piratti. The temple is situated close to the Mambalam railway station and is about 200 years old. Vaikunta Ekadasi is celebrated with fanfare.

History

This temple is about 200 years old, built by Sri Adi Narayanadhasar similar to the temple at Bhadrachalam. The Bhadrachalam temple was built by Sri Bhaktha Ramadhasar one of Sri Narayanadhasar’s ancestor. Hence this temple is called as Dhakshina Bhadrachalam. In the year 1926 AD, this temple was developed by Sri Vangaayala Kuppaya Chetti, who has no children. So, his relatives gave him slow poison through his food, to kill him to enjoy his property. Sri Ramar appeared in his dream and asked him to expand this temple and also relieved him from the poison.

Sri Bra. Ve. Dhenuvagupta Venkatarangaiya Haridhasar one of the Manager & care taker of this temple, was planning for the expansion of this temple. When he heard Sri Vangaayala Kuppaya Chetti’s wish to expand this temple, handed over Rs 4000 collected from the devotees. They sold some old articles and got Rs 1000. With Rs 5000 as initial amount the Bhoomi puja to the expansion work was started on 26^th July 1926. Kumbabishekam was performed on 30th April 1927 as per Sri Vaikanasa agama. The inscription stone is fixed on Sri Garudalvar Sannadhi wall in Telugu.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/05/kothandaramar-temple-west-mambalam-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 10.30 AM and 05.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

Pooja Timings

2 kala Pujas are performed in this temple daily.

·        Kalasanthi – 07:30 am.

·        Sayaratchai – 05:30 pm.

Festivals

In Chithirai month, the ten-day Brahmotsavam festival is celebrated, with the chariot (Ratham) festival on the seventh day. In Vaikasi month, the Vasanthotsavam is held. Sri Yoga Narasimha Garuda Seva Utsavam is the important function in Aani month. In Aadi month, Gajendra Moksham, Sri Ranganatha Garuda Seva Utsavam and Thiruvadipuram are the important festivals. Sri Krishna Jayanthi is celebrated in Avani month. Pavitrotsavam and Navarathri are the special functions of Purattasi month.

Deepavali is celebrated in Aippasi month, Thirukarthigai Deepam in Karthigai month. In Margazhi month, Thiruppavai Utsavam, Vaikunta Ekadasi and Hanumanth Jayanthi are celebrated. In Thai month, Sri Andal Thirukalyana Utsavam, in Masi month, Masi Magam and Sri Ramar Garuda Seva Utsavam, in Panguni month, Sri Rama Navami, Panguni Uthram and Sri Thayar Thirukalyana Utsav are the special festivals.

Contact

Kothandaramar Temple,

West Mambalam,

Chennai – 600 033

Phone: +91 44 2370 0243

Web: http://www.westmambalamkothandaramartemple.tnhrce.in/ 

Connectivity

The temple is situated near Madley subway right next to the Mambalam Veda Pada Shala. The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Ayodhya Mandapam, 2 Kms from Ashok Pillar, 2 Kms from Saidapet Railway Station, 850 meters from Mambalam Railway Station, 2.5 Kms from Ashok Nagar Metro Station, 750 meters from T Nagar Bus Terminus, 1.5 Kms from T Nagar, 11 Kms from Chennai Central Railway Station, 6 Kms from Koyambedu Mofussil Bus Terminus, 8 Kms from Egmore Railway Station and 11 Kms from Chennai Airport.

West Mambalam is served by Mambalam Railway station (the busiest station after Chennai Central, Egmore and Tambaram), providing access to Chennai Central, Chennai Egmore and Tambaram. The nearest bus terminus is T. Nagar. The bus service connects the area to K.K. Nagar, Vadapalani, Iyappanthangal, Poonamallee, T. Nagar and Broadway (via Postal Colony), Mylapore and Vallalar Nagar (via Rangarajapuram) and Saligramam (via Brindavan Street), West Saidapet and Besant Nagar (via Mettupalayam).

Other less frequent services connect the area to Taramani, Guindy Industrial Estate, Pattabiram, Tollgate and Kundrathur. Addition to that Small bus operated between Ashok Pillar to Liberty via 4th and 7th avenue of Ashok Nagar, Ayodhya Mandapam, Rangarajapuram. Nearest Metro Rail Station is Ashok Nagar.

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References:

https://veludharan.blogspot.com/2017/10/sri-kothanda-ramar-temple-west-mambalam.html

Ramar Temple, Mangudi, Thanjavur

Ramar Temple, Mangudi, Thanjavur

Ramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Mangudi Village in Kumbakonam Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. This is a small beautiful temple tucked away in peaceful surroundings in Mangudi Village. The Temple is only open at certain times (early mornings and after 7.00 pm during Margazhi).

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Poundarigapuram, 5 Kms from Ayyavadi, 5 Kms from Thirunageswaram, 6 Kms from Thirunageswaram Railway Station, 9 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kumbakonam, 53 Kms from Thanjavur and 114 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Kumbakonam to Karaikal Route.

Location

Rama Temple, Srimushnam, Cuddalore

Rama Temple, Srimushnam, Cuddalore

Rama Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Srimushnam Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is situated outside the famous Bhu Varaha Swamy Temple, Srimushnam. The uniqueness in the temple is that Lord Sri Rama is in sitting posture in this temple, a very rare sight.

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/01/bhu-varaha-swamy-temple-srimushnam-connectivity.html

Location

Azhagiya Ramar Temple, Kaveripakkam, Vellore

Azhagiya Ramar Temple, Kaveripakkam, Vellore

Azhagiya Ramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Kaveripakkam Town in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. Although the presiding Deity is Varadaraja Perumal, the temple takes its name from Lord Rama Shrine in the Temple. Kaveripakkam is located on the banks of River Palar.

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/07/azhagiya-ramar-temple-kaveripakkam-history.html

The Temple

This is a small temple with a 3 tier Rajagopuram. The Azhagiya Rama Temple is actually dedicated to Varadaraja Perumal. This deity, more than six feet in height including the pedestal, is in a standing pose holding the conch (Sankha) and discus (Chakra) in the upper hands, with the lower right hand in the pose of blessing devotees (abhaya mudra) and lower left hand resting on the top of the mace (gada).

The processional image, seen with consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi, is worshipped as Sundara Varadar. The shrine for Azhagiya Rama, after whom this temple takes its name, has the stone images of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita all standing, with Anjaneya seen next to Lakshmana. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped here as Sundaravalli Thayar. A unique image of Madapalli Nachiyar (Goddess worshipped in the temple kitchens) is here. This deity is in a natural pose, with her garment slightly hitched up as a lady in a kitchen.  

There is a unique image of Garuda where he is seen with the left leg on the ground, and the right leg bent and uplifted as though just about to fly. This deity is called Ashtanaga Garuda as there are eight serpents (naga) on his body. Two are earrings, two around the wrists, two are on the shoulders, one is a garland and one is around the waist. There is special Thirumanjanam to Garuda every Valarpirai Panchami.

It has been believed there is a secret subway leading to Vellore fort from this temple. There is a window in the wall of the main sanctum and is said to be carved in single stone. The designs of the window are different in both the sides which is very rare case in single stone window. Theertham associated with this Temple is Ksheera Pushkarini. The temple tank Ksheera Pushkarani is to the right of the temple from the entrance.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open in the mornings from 7 am to 10 am and in the evenings from 5 pm to 9 pm.

Inscriptions

The earliest inscriptions here, dating to the 9th century, belong to the reigns of Nripatungavarman and Kampavarman of the Pallava dynasty. A few inscriptions in fragmentary condition, found in Azhagiya Ramar temple, are of great interest. The most important inscription is found on the Jagadi of Azhagiya Rama temple and is dated in the reign of Chola, Rajakesari. It refers to a merchant of a market named “Kirtimartanda Kalapuiyam”. The merchant named Cappakan son of Kumara chetti, gifted 90 sheep for burning a perpetual temp to Lord Kalapriyadeva, named after the title Kirti Marthanda. The sheep were entrusted in the hands of some shepherds. The Rajakesarivarman of this record may be Rajaraja Chola I.

The next record is important. The area in which the temple of Kalapriyadeva is located is now called Loka Mahadevipuram. Loka Mahadevi was the name of the Chief queen of Rajaraja after whom several townships were created in the time of Rajaraja. So, it is clear that Rajaraja has paid special attention to this town and re-established it as a merchant town. Earlier it was called a market town Kirti-Marthanda Kalapriyam after this temple. Another fragmentary record mentions the gift of several jewels, Silver and brass vessels and also arrangement of 7 days festival.

The merchant guild received nine Kalanju of gold and in lieu of interest resolved to supply provisions for the seven days festival. The gold was gifted by a commander in chief. The village was called “Kavidippakkam” obviously a region gifted to a commander in chief who was conferred the 'Kavidi' title that also suggests the importance of it as a strategic centre. Inscriptions mention the historic names of Kaveripakkam as Vikrama Chola Chaturvedi Mangalam after Vikrama Chola (1118-1135 AD) and also as Vijayaganda Gopala Chaturvedimangalam and Avani Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Kaveripakkam Bus Stand, 3 Kms from Thiruparkadal, 6 Kms from Sirukarumbur, 18 Kms from Walajah Railway Station, 17 Kms from Ranipet, 20 Kms from Marudhalam Railway Station, 30 Kms from Kanchipuram, 32 Kms from Sholinghur, 39 Kms from Arakkonam, 41 Kms from Vellore, 90 Kms from Chennai Airport and 99 Kms from Chennai. Kaveripakkam on right on the Bangalore – Chennai highway.

Location

Bhadrachala Ramar Temple, Erumai Vetti Palayam, Thiruvallur

Bhadrachala Ramar Temple, Erumai Vetti Palayam, Thiruvallur

Bhadrachala Ramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Erumai Vetti Palayam Village in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. There is also a Varamuktheeswarar Temple in this Village. This Village is called as Mahishasuramardhanam in olden days.

Legends

Lord Rama’s consort, Sita Devi, once came to take bath in Kusasthalai river nearby. Mahishasuran came and disturbed her peace. Getting scared, Sita Devi came running and sat on the left thigh of Lord Rama. Mahishasura had already done penance and obtained a boon from Lord Siva, according to which only women can end his life. Accordingly, Lord Rama placed four Dharbai grass in the four directions. They took the form of four Devis and ended the life of Mahishasura. Even today, those four Devis, Angala Parameswari, Ponniamman, Mulakkal Amman and Kekaithamman remain as the guarding deities (Kaval Deivam) of this village.

The Temple

As in Bhadrachalam Rama Temple in Andhra Pradesh, the Lord here can be seen with Goddess Seetha seated on his lap. Lord is Archavadhara moorthy and in Pattabhisheka Thirukolam. Perumal is sitting in Padmasana and Mother Sita is sitting in his left lap. Elayaperumal and Anjaneyar is standing by his side. Perumal is Saligrama Thirumeni. The entire Vigraha is made of Salagrama Shila. There are shrines of Hayagriva, Narasimhar and Venugopala in the Temple premises.

There are evidences of this temple been a huge one with 7 prakaras in the past. Devotees who are not able to visit Bhadrachalam in Telangana can offer their Prarthana here. Evvul Veeraraghavan used to come to Erumai Vetti Palayam for a day’s Mandakapadi. Now it has been stopped. Uthsavar is in Panjesti Sivan Temple due to lack of safety. Temple is very isolated from the village and is in a hillock.

Prayers

Married couple seeking children and students pursuing higher education can find their prayers fulfilled, once they visit and conduct poojas here. Many are said to have benefitted by visiting this temple for this purpose. Those who cannot afford to visit Bhadrachalam, can come and get the blessings of Bhadrachala Rama here itself.

Contact

Bhadrachala Ramar Temple,

Erumai Vetti Palayam,

Thiruvallur District – 600052

Phone: +91 44 2640 2364

Mobile: +91 99406 70372 / 99418 25622 

Mobile: +91 95660 11853 / 99406 76372

Email: vakivishnu@hotmail.com

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 400 meters from New Erumai Vetti Palayam Bus Stop, 700 meters from Erumai Vetti Palayam Bus Stand, 1.5 Kms from Varamuktheeswarar Temple, 6 Kms from Karanodai, 8 Kms from Cholavaram, 13 Kms from Thamaraipakkam, 16 Kms from Periyapalayam, 17 Kms from Ponneri Railway Station, 23 Kms from Thiruninravur Railway Station, 32 Kms from Thiruvallur, 28 Kms from Chennai and 41 Kms from Chennai Airport. In Calcutta Highway after Toll Plaza, there is a Karanodai over bridge. By the side of the bridge towards left a rough road leads to Erumai Vetti Palayam. Buses are available from Chennai High Court Stop and Koyambedu. Route No. 58 H. Autos are available from Karanodai village.

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Eri Katha Ramar Temple, Thiruninravur, Thiruvallur

Eri Katha Ramar Temple, Thiruninravur, Thiruvallur

Eri Katha Ramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thiruninravur near Chennai City in Thiruvallur District of Tamilnadu. This Temple is found on the banks of the Thirunindravur Lake (Thiruninravur Eri) originally known as Varuna Pushkarani. Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, one of the 108 Divyadesas and Hridayaleeswarar Temple, built during the Pallava era are located near to this Temple. This temple is practically unknown to the tourists who flock the two other temples.

Legends

Eri Katha Ramar:

Once, the Thiruninravur Lake was about to be breached due to heavy rain. Villages prayed to Lord Rama from this natural calamity. It is said that Lord Rama created a wall of arrows around the lake that stopped the breach of the lake and thus he saved the villagers from the natural calamity. In gratitude,  local villagers built the temple on the banks of the lake and named the Lord as Eri Katha Ramar (Lord Rama saved the lake from breach).

Birth of Mudaliyandan:

Swami Mudaliyandan was a Hindu Vaishnava religious figure who lived in the 11^th century CE. He was a relative, disciple and associate of Sri Ramanuja, the codifier of the philosophy of Srivaishnavism. His parents were Vaadhoola Kula Thilaka Sri Anantha Narayana Dikshithar and Naachiyaramman (Sri Ramanuja 's sister). Once, his parents went on a pilgrimage to Tirupati from their hometown (Nazarathpettai) to worship Lord Balaji for child boon. Both of them stayed in Eri Katha Ramar temple at Thiruninravur for a night.

Lord Rama appeared in their dreams during the night and blessed them that they would give birth to a Child who would be an incarnation of Lord Rama. As blessed, they got a baby boy and named him Dasarathi in gratitude to Lord Rama. He became a disciple and associate of Sri Ramanuja. As he ruled the temple staff like Senai Mudhaliyar (Vishwaksena), he was given the name Muthali Aandaan.

History

This temple is believed to be older than Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple.

The Temple

The temple is facing east without Rajagopuram and palipeedam with single prakaram. The Temple is situated on the banks of the Thirunindravur Lake (Varuna Pushkarani). It is located exactly behind the Temple. Anjaneya Shrine can be found at the entrance of the Temple. Just outside the Anjaneya shrine, There is a stone pillar with Sankhu Chakra and an image of Hanuman carved on it, can be found outside the Anjaneya Shrine.

The sanctum consists of Mukha Mandapam, Maha mandapam and Artha mandapam. Vishnu Avathars are sculpted beautifully on the Mukha Mandapam Pillars. There is an interesting idol of Lord Hanuman can be found in the Artha Mandapa, Hanuman was found carrying Lord Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders. Lankini, a Rakshasi. can be found under his foot. Lord Hanuman is carrying mace and shield in his Hands.  

Lord Kothanda Rama is housed in the sanctum. He is about 8 feet tall. He is having two hands holding bow and arrow. He is flanked by Lakshmana and Sita. All the three idols are stucco images. 

The beautiful processional images or Utsava Murtis of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Devi Sita and Hanuman of this temple are kept in a separate shrine very near the main sanctum inside the Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple. There is a mandapam on the left side before entering the temple with madras roofing wooden beams in a dilapidated condition.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 08.30 am to 11.30 am and 05.30 pm to 07.00 pm.

Festivals

Annual Brahmotsavam and Rama Navami are the most famous festival celebrated here. Theerthavari is conducted on Panguni Shravanam.

Contact

Eri Katha Ramar Temple,

Thiruninravur – 602 024,

Tiruvallur District

Mobile: +91 78457 85715 / 98408 37689

Connectivity

For brief details, please refer below link;

http://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2018/05/eri-katha-ramar-temple-thiruninravur-connectivity.html

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Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur

Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur

Kolavilli Ramar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tiruvelliyangudi Village near Senganur in Thiruvidaimaruthur Taluk in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Kolavilli Ramar / Ksheerapthi Nathan and Mother is called as Maragatha Valli Thaayar. The Temple is situated on the northern banks of Pazhavaru River. Tiruvelliyangudi is also known as Bhargavapuram.

The temple is considered as one of the nine Vaishnava Navagraha temples of Tamil Nadu and is a part of the popular Navagraha pilgrimage in the state. This Temple is associated with the planet Venus (Shukra). The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Alvar in ten pasurams. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in Nalayira Divya Prabandham.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kolavilli-ramar-temple-tiruvelliyangudi-legends.html

History

The temple is believed to have been built by the medieval Cholas and extensively renovated by Vijayanagara Kings. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the  Government of Tamil Nadu.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kolavilli-ramar-temple-tiruvelliyangudi-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 8.00 am to 12.30 pm and 5.00 pm to 7.00 pm.

Festivals & Religious Practises

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kolavilli-ramar-temple-tiruvelliyangudi-festivals-and-religious-practises.html

Religious Significance

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/02/kolavilli-ramar-temple-tiruvelliyangudi-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

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Prayers

Those facing vision problems, delay in marriage, seeking child boon pray here with the staunch belief that their prayers will be favourably responded by Lord Perumal. People also pray to Perumal for relief from the adverse aspect of planet Shukra (Venus). Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal offering Vastras.

Contact

Kolavilli Ramar Temple,

Tiruvelliyangudi, Palakudi (Post),

Tirumangalakudi (Via),

Kumbakonam – 612102

Thanjavur District

Phone: +91 435 294 3152 / 245 0118

Mobile: +91 98434 70120 / 94433 96212 / 93457 94354

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Senganur, 4 Kms from Cholapuram, 4.5 Kms from Cholapuram Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Thiruppanandal, 10 Kms from Aduthurai Railway Station, 11 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam, 17 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 54 Kms from Thanjavur and 104 Kms from Trichy Airport. Devotees can take Town Bus No. 2 from Kumbakonam Bus Stand to reach this temple. However, the frequency is less. It is better to take the Kumbakonam – Chennai Bus and get down at Cholapuram. The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Cholapuram. Take an auto from Cholapuram to reach this temple.

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