Thirukkannamangai Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Thirukkannamangai Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Kodavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Thirukkannamangai, Tamil Nadu 610104

Deity

Bhaktavatsala Perumal, Amman: Abhiseka Valli

Introduction

• Location: Thirukannamangai, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu
• Deity Worshipped: Bhaktavatsala Perumal (Vishnu) and his consort Kannamangai Nayagi (Lakshmi)
• Divya Desam: One of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu
• Architecture: Dravidian style with a five-tiered rajagopuram and granite wall enclosing the temple
• Thala Virutcham: Magizha Maram (tree associated with the temple)
• Theertham: Darshana Pushkarini
• Inscriptions: Three inscriptions dating from the Chola period
• Temple Tank: Located outside the main entrance of the temple

Puranic Significance:

• The temple is associated with the divine wedding of Lord Vishnu and Mother Mahalakshmi.
• After the churning of the milk ocean, Mahalakshmi, enticed by Vishnu’s appearance, performed penance here to marry Him.
• Lord Vishnu granted darshan and the wedding took place with divine pomp, in the presence of 90 crore Devas.
• The place is also called Lakshmi Vanam (as Mahalakshmi performed penance here) and Krishna Mangala Kshetra (where the divine wedding occurred).
• Vishnu is praised as Perum Pura Kadal, which means the “Ocean Lord,” as He emerged from the milk ocean.

Beliefs:

• Garuda Bhagwan: The vehicle of Lord Vishnu is enshrined in the temple and is colossal in size.
• Devotees seek blessings for the removal of obstacles in wedding proposals, child boon, and job opportunities by praying to Garuda.

Special Features:

• Rajagopuram: 90 ft (27 m) tall five-tiered gateway tower.
• Temple Tank: One of the largest temple tanks in Tamil Nadu, situated opposite the temple.
• Saptamrita Kshetram: The temple is referred to as this, meaning “Seven Celebrated Elements of Nature,” including Vimanam, Mandapam, Aaranyam, Theertham, Kshetram, river, and town.
• Temple Layout:
  • Main entrance faces East, with a four-pillared open hall.
  • Smaller temple tower on the western side.
  • Large streets surrounding the temple for the chariot festival procession.
• Rare Images:
  • Image of Buddha.
  • Image of Vaikunta Natha and Vishnu mounted on Garuda.
  • Pillared hall leading to the Kannamangai Thayar shrine with Nayak-style architecture.

Festivals:

• Chariot Festival: Celebrated during Tamil month of Chittirai (March-April), it is the most prominent festival in the temple.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thirukkannamangai

Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakkonam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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