Wednesday Dec 11, 2024

Pon Vilaintha Kalathur Kothandaramar Temple – Kanchipuram

Address

Pon Vilaintha Kalathur Kothandaramar Temple, Pon Vilaintha Kalathur/ P.V. Kalathur, Kanchipuram– 603 405, Phone: 044 – 27441142 Mobile: +91 – 94437 06842

Deity

Kothandaramar Amman: Alarmel Mangai

Introduction

  • Location: Pon Vilaintha Kalathur, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu (10 km south of Chengalpet).
  • Age: More than 1000 years old.
  • Presiding Deity: Kothandaramar (Rama with Kothandam).
  • Mother Deity: Alarmel Mangai.

Puranic Significance

  • Historical Connection: Sri Thoopul Nigamantha Mahadesikan passed through this village on his way to Thiruvahindirapuram.
  • Cultural Heritage:
    • Promotes Tamil language; notable poets include Padikkasu Pulavar, Andhaga Kavi (Veeraraghava Mudaliar), and Pugazhendi Pulavar.
    • Freedom fighter Salem Vijayaraghavachariyar hailed from this village.
  • Moolavar Deity:
    • Pattabhi Rama in a grand Pattabhisheka posture with Sita on his left lap and Lakshmana by his side.
    • The marks on the Moolavar Rama deity indicate the temple’s historical significance.
  • Name Origin: The village is named Pon Vilaintha Kalathur, meaning “golden yield from cultivation” in Tamil, due to a divine incident involving a white horse.

Special Features

  • Kothanda Ramar: Appears with Kothandam (famous bow of Mahavishnu) in his hands.
  • Temple Layout: Adjacent to the Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple; features a beautiful garden.
  • Postures:
    • Sita Devi is seated on Rama’s left lap (unlike in most temples where she is on the right).
    • The Moolavar Venkata Varadan deity, found during renovations, is 6 ft tall and blesses devotees facing south with Abhaya Hastam.
  • Renovation: The temple was renovated by Ahobila Mutt using sacred water from Vilakkoli Perumal Temple at Thoopul.
  • Nearby Temples: Includes Kodanda Ramar Temple, Dharba Sayana Ramar Temple, and Lakshmi Narasimhar Temple.
  • Chaturbhuja Ramar Temple: Located about 4-5 km away at Pon Padhar Koodam.

Festivals

  • Rama Navami: Celebrated on the 9th day of the month.
  • Aipasi Pavitrotsavam: Annual festival held in the Tamil month of Aipasi.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Pon Vilaintha Kalathur

Nearest Railway Station

Ottivakkam

Nearest Airport

Chennai

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