Sathyamangalam Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple – Erode

Address

Sathyamangalam Sri Venugopalaswamy Temple – Erode

Gopalapuram, Sathyamangalam,

Erode district, Tamil Nadu 638401

Moolavar

Sri Venugopalaswamy

Amman

Sri Mahalakshmi

Introduction

Location:

• Situated 70 km north of Coimbatore, on the banks of the Bhavani Sagar River.
• Located at the foot of the Kambaththa Raya Hills in the town of Sathyamangalam, Kongu Nadu.

Deity:

• The temple is dedicated to Lord Venugopala (a form of Lord Vishnu), depicted in a standing posture with Rukmini and Satyabhama, holding a conch and chakra while playing a flute.

Historical Significance:

• Believed to have been constructed by a Mysore ruler over 1500 years ago.
• Ramanuja and Vedantha Desika are said to have stayed here during their journey to Thiru Narayanapuram in Melkote.

Pandya Connection:

• The presence of numerous fish sculptures suggests the contribution of the Pandya dynasty in the temple’s construction.

Tipu Sultan’s Contribution:

• The treasurer of Tipu Sultan funded the temple’s renovations, including the current three-tier Raja Gopuram and five Kalasas on top.
• A sculpture of Tipu Sultan and Lord Venugopalaswamy is found in the 108-pillared Maha Mandapa.

Unique Features:

• Three Postures of Vishnu:
  • Venugopalaswamy (standing), Lakshmi Narayana (sitting), and Ranganatha (reclining).
  • Each deity has a dedicated sannidhi.
• Ayyappa Sannidhi: Special abhishekas are performed for Lord Ayyappa, and festivals related to him are celebrated.

Beliefs:

• Liberation from Doshams: Worshipping here can relieve individuals from doshams (flaws or misfortunes), symbolized by a large lizard sculpture on the western wall.
• Prarthana Sthalam for Unmarried People: Participating in Friday morning abhishekas at Mahalakshmi Sannidhi is believed to help find a life partner.

Festivals:

• Purattasi Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram, Masi Makam, Vaikasi Visakam, Thiru Karthikai, Vaikunda Ekadashi, Sravana Deepam.
• These festivals are celebrated with grandeur and attract large crowds.

Temple Layout:

• The temple has a three-tier Rajagopuram with Balipeedam and Dwajasthambam immediately after.
• The temple houses other deities including Aadhavan, Vishwaksena, Anjaneyar, Andal, Ayyappa, and Chakkarathalwar.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com

Century/Period

1500 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Sathyamangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Erode Station

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

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