Kalinga Nardana Krishnan Temple, Oothukkadu, Thanjavur

Kalinga Nardana Krishnan Temple, Oothukkadu, Thanjavur

Kalinga Nardana Krishnan Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Oothukkadu Village in Papanasam Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Veda Narayana Perumal, but the temple is famously called as Kalinga Nardana Krishnan Temple after the discovery of the Panchaloka idol of Kalinga Narthana Perumal from the temple tank. This Temple is the only temple that is exclusively dedicated to Kalinga Narthana. The Temple is considered as Vaishnavite Navagraha Parihara Sthalam for Raghu Dosham and Sarpa Dosha. Oothukkadu is more known for the great musician Mahakavi Venkatasa Subbhayyar.

Legends

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/09/kalinga-nardana-krishnan-temple-oothukkadu-legends.html

History

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The Temple

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Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 09.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m. to 08.00 p.m.

Festivals

Special puja is performed every month on the day of Rohini, birth star of Lord Krishna and Uriyadi Utsavam on Gokulastami are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

The Temple is considered a Vaishnavite Navagraha Parihara Sthalam for Raghu Dosham and Sarpa Dosham. This temple is believed to be a Prarthana Sthalam for upcoming music and dance artistes. Those who want to excel in arts, especially music and dance, pray in this temple for themselves or for their children. They offer silver anklet to Sri Krishna Utsava Murthy. Kalinga Narthana is said to fulfill all their prayers and bring them success in their art.

This is also believed to be a Prarthana Sthalam for the unmarried as well as childless couples. Those who are born under Rohini Star are advised to pray in this temple as Sri Krishna was born under the Rohini Star. Special poojas are offered on the Rohini Star of Aavani month (Aug-Sep) which is the Janmashtami. Hundreds of litres of milk are used for performing Abhishekam on that day.

Contact

Kalinga Nardana Krishnan Temple,

Oothukkadu, Papanasam Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 701

Phone: +91 4374 268 549

Mobile: +91 98846 20129 / 96656 75102 / 94426 99355

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Aavoor, 7 Kms from Patteeswaram, 8 Kms from Thirukkarugavur, 13 Kms from Papanasam, 13 Kms from Papanasam Railway Station, 13 Kms from Papanasam Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam, 15 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 16 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 30 Kms from Thanjavur and 91 Kms from Trichy Airport.

The Temple is situated to the west of Kumbakonam, off the Aavoor – Thirukarugavur – Thittai road. The Temple can be reached through Kumbakonam – Patteeswaram – Aavoor – Oothukkadu route. Alternately, it can be reached from Thirukkarugavur near Papanasam also. Buses every half hour between Kumbakonam and Aavoor. The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Aavoor. There are also direct buses to the temple (Oothukkadu) from Kumbakonam.

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References

http://oothukkadu.com/

Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple, Nathan Kovil, Thanjavur

Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple, Nathan Kovil, Thanjavur

Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Nathan Kovil, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Nathan Koil is one of the Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalams around Kumbakonam. It is associated with Chandran (Moon). The Only Divya Desam named after Nandi, Lord Shiva's Vehicle. As this temple resembles the Puri Jagannatha temple, it is also known as Dakshina Jagannatham.

The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in ten hymns. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This Temple is considered as one of the 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Nadu. It ranks 21 among the 40 Divya Desams. The temple is currently owned and maintained by Vanamamalai Mutt.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/thiru-nandipura-vinnagaram-temple-nathan-kovil-legends.html

History

The Temple was believed to be built by the Pallava King Nandivarman. The temple is currently owned and maintained by Vanamamalai Mutt.

The Temple

This is a west facing temple with 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Since Nandi got relieved of his curse here, the names of the temples bodies are named after Nandi; the temple tank is called Nandi Theertham, the place called Nandipuram and other water body as Nandi Pushkarini. The main sanctum houses the image of the presiding deity, Srinivasa Perumal / Nadanadhan. He is in a sitting posture, with sword, bow, chakram (discus), Sangu (conch) and Dhandam (stick) in his hand, under the Mandara Vimanam facing west. He is flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi.

The metal image of the festival deity, Jagannatha / Vinnagara Perumal is also housed in the sanctum. The temple is a symbol of unity between the two sects of Hinduism, namely, Vaishnavism and Saivism and Nandhi the sacred bull Shiva and image of Brahma are depicted in the main sanctum. There is a separate shrine for Shenbagavalli Thayar. Sthala Vinayakar is Siddhi Vinayakar. Sthala Vriksham is Shenbaga tree. The rectangular walls around the temple enclose all the shrines and some of seven water bodies associated with the temple.

The temple is maintained and administered by the Vanamamalai Mutt. Nathan Kovil is where Kaliyan Vanamamalai Ramanuja Jeer, the 20^th Jeer of Vanamamalai Math, attained Samadhi. His Brindavanam has also been erected near the temple. The idol of Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar, worshipped by Vanamamalai Jeers, is also installed in a temple nearby and pujas are performed every day.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

Poojas & Festivals

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/thiru-nandipura-vinnagaram-temple-nathan-kovil-poojas-and-festivals.html

Religious Significance

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https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/03/thiru-nandipura-vinnagaram-temple-nathan-kovil-religious-significance.html

Literary Mention

The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7^th – 9^th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in ten hymns. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This Temple is considered as one of the 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Nadu. It ranks 21 among the 40 Divya Desams. Saint Thirumangai Azhwar had compressed the glory of Lord picked from scriptures as Srimad Bhagavatam so melodiously in a single verse in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

Prayers

People pray for timely wedding, reunion of couples separated for some reason or other, child boon, favorable court verdicts in litigations and cure from neurology problems. Devotees believe that their wishes would be granted with their participation in the abishek to Mother on Aipasi Fridays. Sri Sooktha Homam is performed here on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami days. Performing this Homam on eight consecutive Shukla Paksha Ashtamis will result in the devotee being blessed with prosperity, fulfillment of desires and overall happiness. Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal and offer vastras.

Contact

Jagannathan Temple (Nandipura Vinnagaram),

Nathan Kovil, Kumbakonam Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 612 703

Phone: +91 435 241 7575

Mobile: +91 98430 95904 / 94437 71400

Mobile: +91 99434 42100 / 94424 21035

Mobile: +91 98436 08738 / 95782 55870

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Udaiyalur, 3 Kms from Pazhayarai, 4 Kms from Patteeswaram, 4 Kms from Marudanallur, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 37 Kms from Thanjavur and 96 Kms from Trichy Airport. Nathan Kovil is a remote village and is situated in historic Pazhayarai area, ancient capital of imperial Cholas. The buses to this place are not very frequent. The devotee has to reach Muzhaiyur. Buses from Kumbakonam running Via Patteeswaram pass through Muzhaiyur. Nathan Kovil is about 3 Kms from Muzhaiyur. Autos are available from Muzhaiyur to reach the Temple.

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

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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