Adambar Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Adambar Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple, Adambar Village, Thiruvarur District – 610105.

Deity

Ranganathar Amman: Ranganayaki

Introduction

• Location: Adambar Village, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu
• Deities: The presiding deity is Ranganathar, and his consort is Ranganayaki. However, the temple is more popularly known as Ramar Temple due to its strong association with Lord Rama.
• Age: The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• Significance: Adambar is one of the five auspicious Pancha Rama Kshetras in Thiruvarur District, along with Thillaivilagam, Paruthiyur, Vaduvur, and Mudikondan. The temple is located about 7 km from Achuthamangalam and 123 km from Trichy.

Puranic Significance

The temple and surrounding villages are closely connected to events from the Ramayana. Notable nearby places include:

• Hathambar (Adambar): Where Lord Rama decided to kill the golden deer after realizing it was a trick.
• Kollumangudi: Where the deer (actually the demon Mareecha) was slain.
• Nallamangudi: Where Sita first saw the deer.
• Valangaiman: The path the deer took while fleeing.
• Padagacheri: Where Sita dropped one of her ornaments.
• Thatakanthapuram: Where Rama chased and killed the demon Tataka.

Special Features

• Temple Structure: Though small, the temple is closely associated with the Ramayana. The entrance has a single-tiered gopuram adorned with stucco images of Sita, Lakshmana, Hanuman, and Rama.
• Historical Inscriptions: A granite slab at the entrance records that the last Maha Samprokshanam (consecration) was performed on 27th June 2002 under the guidance of Sri Krishna Premi Swamigal.
• Shrines:
  • The main deity is Ranganathar, while Rajagopala Swamy is the temple’s Urchavar (processional deity).
  • The Kothanda Rama shrine is particularly notable, with beautifully crafted images of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana, and Hanuman, along with a representation of Mareecha, the demon disguised as a deer.
  • The main sanctum houses Ranganatha with his consort Ranganayaki. There is also a small shrine for Garudazhvar in the prakaram (outer courtyard).

Festivals

• Chitra Poornima (April-May)
• Vaikasi Visakam (May-June)
• The temple also celebrates Brahmotsavam in the month of May, making it a significant occasion for devotees to gather and worship.

Century/Period/Age

1000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Adambar

Nearest Railway Station

Nannilam Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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