Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri

Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Shoolagiri, Krishnagiri

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Shoolagiri Village in Shoolagiri Taluk in Krishnagiri District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal / Udayasthagirinadhar and Mother is called as Perundevi Thayar. The temple is considered as parihara sthalam for sarpa doshas.

Legends

Pandavas visit to Shoolagiri:

In Dvapara Yuga, when Pandavas lost in the gambling to Duryodhana, they were condemned to exile in the forest, as per the terms of the gambling. During the exile period, Pandavas went to several places and came to Shoolagiri as well. In Shoolagiri, Arjuna consecrated Varadaraja Perumal and worshipped him. To commemorate the visit of Pandavas to this place, there are 5 big rocks together in the Shoolagiri hill. There is also a carving of the dice game (gambling) indicating the connection to the Pandavas.  

Shoolagiri:

As the hill resembles trident (Shoolam in Tamil), this place came to be called as Shoolagiri.

Vaikunta of the South:

This temple is referred to as Dakshina Vaikunta Hasthashyla Sree Kshetram (Vaikunta of the South).

Udayasthagirinadhar:

As the rays of the setting sun fall on the feet of Perumal during Uttharayana period, he came to be called as Udayasthagirinadhar.

History

The temple is said to have been built by the Cholas and later expanded by the Hoysalas, Vijayanagara kingdom, Nayaks and Polygars. The maha mandapam was built by Emperor Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara Kingdom.

The Temple

The temple is situated on the slopes of Shoolagiri hill. This temple is facing towards west with three tiered rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, antrala and pillared maha mandapam. The pillars of the mandapam are intricately carved. Sculptures of Lakshmi Narasimha, Narasimha slaying Hiranyakasipu, Navaneetha Krishnan, warrior riding a horse, various incarnations of Lord Vishnu, etc can be seen in the pillars of the maha mandapam.

The sanctum enshrines an image of Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal / Udayasthagirinadhar. He is facing towards west. He is about seven feet tall and in standing posture. The sun rays will fall on the feet of Lord Varadaraja Perumal during sun set during the Uttharayana period (mid-Jan to mid-July) every year. The main deity has been created in such a way that it seems to be appearing bigger in size when one moves far from the sanctum. There is a separate east facing shrine for goddess Perundevi Thayar.

There is a carving of two snakes trying to swallow Sun and Moon representing eclipses can be seen in front of the goddess shrine. There is a shrine for Lord Hanuman situated in the right side of the maha mandapam. There is a small cave enshrining an idol of Hanuman can be seen behind the temple. Shrines of Garuda, Ganesha, Lakshmi Narasimha, Ramanuja and Nammalvar can be seen in the temple premises.

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Varadaraja Perumal Jayanthi is celebrated on 21^st May every year with special poojas, homas, Kalyanotsavam to Varadaraja Perumal and Perundevi Thayar. Garuda Seva is performed during Vaikunta Ekadashi in the Tamil month of Margazhi (Dec-Jan). This temple has the biggest Garuda Vahanam, compared to all the temples in the nearby areas.

Contact

Prasanna Varadaraja Perumal Temple,

Shoolagiri, Shoolagiri Taluk,

Krishnagiri District – 635 117

Phone: +91 4344 252 608

Mobile: +91 96776 47992

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Shoolagiri Bus Stand, 12 Kms from Athimugam, 24 Kms from Hosur, 25 Kms from Hosur Railway Station, 29 Kms from Krishnagiri, 62 Kms from Bengaluru and 94 Kms from Bengaluru Airport. The temple is situated Shoolagiri Town on Krishnagiri to Hosur route.

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Shiva Vishnu Temple, Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu

Shiva Vishnu Temple, Kondamangalam, Chengalpattu

Shiva Vishnu Temple is a group of Hindu Temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu located in Kondamangalam Village in Chengalpattu Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The temples are believed to be built in 7^th century CE by Pallavas but the temples have been lost completely. The villagers dug out the idols from the ground and built the temples recently.

The Temples

There are two temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu located adjacent to each other. Both the temples are facing towards east and consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum of the Shiva shrine enshrines the presiding deity, Esana Dharbaranyeswarar in the form of Shiva Lingam. His consort, Pranambigai is housed in a separate south facing shrine.

Her shrine is situated in the mukha mandapa of the Shiva shrine. Nandi and Balipeedam can be found facing towards the Shiva shrine. Chandikeswarar shrine can be seen in his usual location. The sanctum of the Vishnu shrine enshrines an image of Kariya Manicka Perumal with his consorts Sridevi & Bhoodevi. Garuda can be seen facing towards his sanctum. There are two temple ponds associated with these temples.

Contact

Shiva Vishnu Temple,

Kondamangalam,

Chengalpattu Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 209

Mobile: +91 99411 34695 / 95511 43024 / 97102 30154

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Kondamangalam Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Singaperumalkoil, 8 Kms from Singaperumalkoil Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Singaperumalkoil Railway Station, 10 Kms from Nellikkuppam, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 23 Kms from Thiruporur, 36 Kms from Chennai Airport and 56 Kms from Chennai. The temple is located at about 7 Kms to the east of Singaperumalkoil on Singaperumalkoil to Thiruporur route via Nellikkuppam. Buses (82, M60) from Singaperumalkoil pass through this village.

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kayar Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Varadaraja Perumal and Mothers are Sridevi & Bhudevi. The temple is believed to be built in 17^th century by the Nayak Kings.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Varadharaja Perumal flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Deepa Sthambam can be seen in front of the entrance arch on the road. Balipeedam and Garuda can be seen in front of the mukha mandapam facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and open pillared mukha mandapam.

The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Varadaraja Perumal. He is in standing posture along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Sculptures of Ananda Sayana Vishnu, Narasimha, Lakshmi, Ramanuja etc can be seen on the pillars of the mukha mandapam. There is south facing shrine enshrining the images of Azhwar in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 500 metres from Kayar Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Kattur, 9 Kms from Thiruporur, 10 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kelambakkam, 23 Kms from Guduvanchery Railway Station, 25 Kms from Vandalur, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Tambaram, 34 Kms from Chennai Airport and 47 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Mambakkam Junction on Vandalur to Kelambakkam route. MTC Bus No 555M from Tambaram to Thiruporur passes through Kayar and Mambakkam. Share Autos and Autos are available from Mambakkam Junction and Thiruporur.

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Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple, Kayar, Chengalpattu

Kamala Narayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kayar Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Kamala Narayana Perumal and Mothers are Sridevi & Bhudevi.

History

The temple is believed to be built by the Pallavas in 8^th century CE and later extensively renovated by Cholas. The temple was completely renovated in recent years in such a way that its ancient features are lost permanently except the two stone slabs with Chola period inscriptions, There are two undated inscriptions belonged to the Cholas in this temple. These inscriptions refer the temple as Urudaipperumal Thiru Metralidevar at Kayaru in Kumulinadu, a subdivision of Amur Kottam. The village was also called as Kamala Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam in ancient times.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Balipeedam and Garudan can be seen in front of the temple facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum, artha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity Kamala Narayana Perumal. He is seen in standing posture flanked by his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Vinayaga, Lakshmi Narasimha, Vishnu, Lakshmi Hayagreeva and Durga are the koshta idols located around the sanctum walls.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 250 metres from Kayar Bus Stop, 5 Kms from Kattur, 9 Kms from Thiruporur, 10 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 11 Kms from Kelambakkam, 23 Kms from Guduvanchery Railway Station, 25 Kms from Vandalur, 25 Kms from Chengalpattu, 27 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 30 Kms from Tambaram, 34 Kms from Chennai Airport and 47 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated at about 9 Kms from Mambakkam Junction on Vandalur to Kelambakkam route. MTC Bus No 555M from Tambaram to Thiruporur passes through Kayar and Mambakkam. Share Autos and Autos are available from Mambakkam Junction and Thiruporur.

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Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Melaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Melaperumpallam, Mayiladuthurai

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Melaperumpallam Village in Tharangampadi Taluk in Mayiladuthurai District of Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on the southern bank of Cauvery river. The temple is located close to the Valampuranathar Temple.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. The entrance arch has stucco images of Lakshmi Narayana flanked by Garuda and Anjaneya. Garuda and Balipeedam can be found immediately after the entrance arch, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and mukha mandapam. The mukha mandapam is in the form of sheet metal shed. The sanctum enshrines the image of presiding deity, Lakshmi Narayana. His consort, Lakshmi is found seated on his lap. There is a separate shrine for Anjaneya in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 2 Kms from Melaiyur Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Poompuhar, 6 Kms from Poompuhar Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Nangur, 12 Kms from Thirukadaiyur, 13 Kms from Sembanarkoil, 18 Kms from Vaitheeswarankovil, 19 Kms from Tharangambadi, 19 Kms from Sirkazhi, 21 Kms from Sirkazhi Railway Station, 21 Kms from Mayiladuthurai, 24 Kms from Mayiladuthurai Junction Railway Station and 146 Kms from Trichy Airport. Melaperumpallam is situated on Poompuhar to Mayiladuthurai route. Devotees need to get down at Melaiyur bus stop on this route and should take an auto to reach this temple.

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Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Unjanai, Namakkal

Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Unjanai, Namakkal

Varadaraja Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Unjanai Village in Tiruchengode Taluk in Namakkal District in Tamil Nadu. The temple is believed to be built by the Pandyas.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. The temple consists of sanctum and mukha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of Varadaraja Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. There are shrines for Garuda and Anjaneya in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 100 metres from Unjanai Bus Stop, 8 Kms from Tiruchengode, 9 Kms from Tiruchengode Central Bus Stand, 17 Kms from Sankagiri Durg Railway Station, 20 Kms from Sankagiri, 32 Kms from Namakkal, 33 Kms from Rasipuram, 33 Kms from Erode, 75 Kms from Salem Airport and 120 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The temple is situated on Namakkal to Tiruchengode route.

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Madhava Perumal Temple, Alathur, Chengalpattu

Madhava Perumal Temple, Alathur, Chengalpattu

Madhava Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Alathur Village near Thiruporur Town in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. The temple is situated on Thiruporur to Mamallapuram route (OMR).

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east. Deepa Sthambam, Balipeedam and Garuda can be found facing towards the sanctum. The temple consists of sanctum and ardha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines an image of the presiding deity, Madhava Perumal along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhudevi.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thiruporur Bus Stand, 5 Kms from Thiruporur, 12 Kms from Mamallapuram, 28 Kms from Chengalpattu, 30 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station, 45 Kms from Chennai Airport and 49 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated very close to Alathur Bus Stop on Thiruporur to Mamallapuram (OMR) route. All buses going to Mamallapuram in OMR passes through this village.

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Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple, Veerapandi, Coimbatore

Swayambu Narasimhar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Veerapandi Town in Coimbatore North Taluk in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India. This Temple is considered as one of the famous Narasimhar Temples in Kongu region.

Legends

It is said that Lord appeared in the dream of a devotee and informed about his divine presence in a well of his place. Later, a temple was built to enshrine the Swayambhu Moorthy.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with three tiered rajagopuram. There is a four pillared mandapa in front of the rajagopuram. Deepa sthamba can be seen in front of the rajagopuram. The temple consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. A mandapa connects the rajagopuram with the maha mandapa.

Balipeedam, Dhwaja Sthambam and Garuda can be found in this mandapa, facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Swaymbhu Narasimhar. Lord is a Swayambhu Moorthy. Only head is visible rest are not seen. There are shrines for Prahalada, Lakshmi, Dhanvatri, Azhwars, Andal, Chakrathalvar and Yoga Narasimhar in the temple premises. Sthala Vriksham is Vanni tree.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 04.30 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Narasimha Jayanthi, Pradosha, Vaikunta Ekadasi, Thirumanjanam, Aadi Perukku, Swathi Nakshatram and Sudarshana Narasimha Homam are the festivals celebrated here.

Contact

Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple,

No 4, Veerapandi, Nayakanur,

Coimbatore North Taluk,

Coimbatore District – 641 019

Mobile: +91 98657 43828 / 92444 19211

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Periyanaickenpalayam Railway Station, 10 Kms from Karamadai, 17 Kms from Mettupalayam, 20 Kms from Coimbatore, 22 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand, 23 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station and 24 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated adjacent to the Veerapandi Narasimhar Temple Bus Stop. The Temple is situated on Coimbatore to Mettupalayam road.

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Venugopala Swamy Temple, Kovaipudhur, Coimbatore

Venugopala Swamy Temple, Kovaipudhur, Coimbatore

Venugopala Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Kovaipudhur Town near Coimbatore City in Coimbatore South Taluk in Coimbatore District of Tamil Nadu, India. The temple is run by a private trust Thiruvenkatavan Charitable Society. All rituals of the temple are based and performed on Pancharathra Agama.

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east with five tiered Rajagopuram. Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Garudazhwar can be found immediately after the Rajagopuram facing towards the sanctum. The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, ardha mandapam and maha mandapam. The sanctum enshrines the presiding deity, Venugopalaswamy along with his Rukmani and Sathyabama. There is another important shrine enshrining Venkatesa Perumal with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi.

There is a shrine for Chakrathazhwar in the temple premises. He is depicted with 16 hands and the other side of the  idol is Yoga Narasimha. There are shrines of Andal, Hanuman, Vishwakasena, Acharyas and Azhwars in the temple premises. There is a Madapalli (temple kitchen) for preparing the prasadam offerings in the temple premises. It has a small shrine for Madapalli Nachiyar, a form of Mahalakshmi.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 05.00 A.M to 10.30 AM and 04.30 PM to 08.30 PM.

Festivals

6 days Brahmotsavam, Pavithrotsavam, Sri Jayanthi (Janmashtami), Venkatesa Jayanthi, Purattasi Saturdays, Margazhi Mahotsavam with Vaikunta Ekadasi, Hanumath Jayanthi and Sudarsana Jayanthi are the festivals celebrated here.

Prayers

Devotees pray to Lord Vishnu for prosperity, relief from problems and excellence in personal & professional lives. Unmarried pray to Kalyana Venkateswara Swamy for marriage boon.

Connectivity

The temple is located at about 1 Km from Kovaipudhur Bus Stand, 6 Kms from Madukarai, 8 Kms from Ukkadam Bus Stand, 9 Kms from Coimbatore Junction Railway Station, 11 Kms from Coimbatore, 12 Kms from Gandhipuram Central Bus Stand and 21 Kms from Coimbatore Airport. The Temple is situated at about 4 Kms from Kovaipudhur Junction on Coimbatore to Madukarai. The Temple is located in Shankar Nagar (Behind Siruvani Nagar).

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Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Sirukundram, Chengalpattu

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple, Sirukundram, Chengalpattu

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Sirukundram Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding deity is called as Lakshmi Narayana. He is gracing the devotees with his consort Lakshmi on his lap.

Legends

It is said that once, the village hosted seven temples. However most of the temples were lost to nature fury barring Sirukundram Vanmeeganathar Temple. The Lingams from four temples can be seen in Sirukundram Vanmeeganathar Temple. The Village was called as Sivan Kundram due to the presence of these Shiva temples but later got corrupted to Sirukundram.

The Temple

This temple is facing towards east with an entrance arch. It is located below a small hillock. The entrance arch has stucco image of Lakshmi Narayana. Stone Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Garudazhwar can be seen immediately after the entrance arch facing the sanctum. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Ardha Mandapam and Mukha Mandapam. The Sanctum houses the presiding deity, Lakshmi Narayana. He is gracing the devotees with his consort Lakshmi on his lap. Idols of Anjaneya, Ramanuja, Nammazhvar, Thirumangai Azhvaar and Vishwaksena can be seen in the temple premises. are also housed in the temple.

Contact

Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple,

Sirukundram,

Thiruporur Taluk,

Chengalpattu District – 603 002

Mobile: +91 91768 67741 / 99088 06716

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Sirukundram Bus Stop, 14 Kms from Thiruporur, 14 Kms from Chengalpattu, 16 Kms from Chengalpattu Junction Railway Station and 43 Kms from Chennai Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruporur to Chengalpattu route. Sirukundram is well connected by bus services from Chengalpattu and Tambaram. MTC Bus No X523 from Thiruvanmiyur to Perunthandalam passes through this place.

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