Salamalai Sanjeevi Perumal Temple, Theni

Address

Salamalai Sanjeevi Perumal Temple, Theni

Theni district,

Tamil Nadu 625524

Moolavar

Sanjeevi Perumal

Amman

Lakshmi and Nachiyar.

Introduction

Introduction

The Sanjeevi Perumal Temple is a revered shrine dedicated to Lord Vishnu, situated atop the scenic Salamalai Hills near Chinnamanur Town in the Theni District of Tamil Nadu.

• Deity: The presiding deity, Sanjeevi Perumal, is worshipped along with his divine consorts Lakshmi and Nachiyar.
• Age: The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old, reflecting its rich historical and spiritual significance.
• Unique Tradition: The temple is open only on Saturdays, attracting devotees who visit to tie cradles and offer prayers for child boon over seven consecutive Saturdays.

Accessibility

• Distance from Major Locations:
  • 9 km from Chinnamanur and its New Bus Stand.
  • 21 km from Bodinayakanur Railway Station.
  • 30 km from Theni and its Railway Station.
  • 107 km from Madurai and 124 km from Madurai Airport.

Festivals

The temple celebrates several grand festivals that bring together devotees from various regions:

• Purattasi Brahmotsavam (September–October).
• Panguni Uthiram (March–April).
• Masi Makam (February–March).
• Vaikasi Visakam (May–June).
• Thiru Karthikai (November–December).
• Vaikunda Ekadashi (December–January).
• Sravana Deepam, a special lighting festival.

This has been extracted from,

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/09/sanjeevi-perumal-temple-salamalai-theni.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Nearest Bus Station

Chinnamanur

Nearest Railway Station

Theni

Nearest Airport

Madurai

Location on Map

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