Injikudi Adhikesava Perumal temple- Thiruvarur

Address

Injikudi Adhikesava Perumal temple- Injikudi Village, Nannilam Circle, Thiruvarur district- – 609405.

Diety

Adhikesava perumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhudevi

Introduction

Adhikesava Perumal Temple is dedicated to God Vishnu located at Injikudi Village, Nannilam circle, in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. Presiding Deity is called as Adhikesava Perumal and Mother is called as Sridevi and Bhudevi. Theerthams associated with this temple are Agni and Ganga Theertham. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The temple was built by Vikrama Chola grandson of Rajaraja Chola.

Puranic Significance

The temple was built by Vikrama Chola. Chola King Kulothunga had no child. He prayed to Mother Ambica of the temple seeking child boon. By the grace of the Goddess he was blessed with a child. He offered anklets to the Goddess. Even now, Ambica appears with anklets in her lotus feet. A demon woman Madhalolai by name was subjected to the curse of Sage Durvasa as she caused hindrance to his penance. She gave birth to two demon sons, Ambaran and Amban and died after the delivery. The demon sons grew cruel and arrogant and began harassing the noble souls. They sought asylum in the feet of Lord Shiva. Lord just saw Mother with a smile. Knowing his motive, Mother took the form an enticing virgin and appeared before the demons. Both wanted to have her hands. Meantime, Lord Vishnu in the guise of an old man told them that both cannot marry one woman and only the mightier can have the choice. Brothers began to fight against each other. Ambaran won. He came in search of Ambica who stood before him as a furious Kali with her trident. Shocked and afraid, he began to run. But Devi chased him, pierced him with her trident. Perumal – Lord Vishnu requested Lord Shiva to return his left to Mother. Devi, shedding her fury entered into a sandalwood forest, made a Linga of sand and began her penance. At the ripe time, Lord appeared and took Mother Parvathi with him.