Kottaimalai Venugopala Swamy Temple, Padavedu

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Kottaimalai Venugopala Swamy Temple, Padavedu

Kottaimalai, Padavedu,

Thiruvannamalai district,

Tamil Nadu -635703

Moolavar

Venugopala Swamy

Amman

Rukmini and Sathyabama

Introduction

• Location: Located atop Raja Kambeera Mountain (Kottaimalai), 3 km from Arulmigu Renugambal Temple, with a height of 2500 feet.
• Access: Accessible only via a Ghat road through thick forests.

Puranic Significance

• Deity: Lord Venugopala Swamy in a standing posture playing the flute, along with consorts Rukmini and Satyabhama.
• Age: The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old.
• Historical Significance: Built during the Sambuvarayar period, featuring a beautiful stone Dhwajasthambham (flagpole) with a lightning arrestor at the top.
• Water Streams: Two water streams (sunai) run on either side of the temple. One provides clean water used for drinking and Abhishekham.
• Climate: The high altitude and surrounding mountains create a strong and cool breeze at the temple.

Temple Timings

• Open on Saturdays: The temple is open only on Saturdays from 9 AM to 4 PM.

Festivals

• Purattasi Saturday:
  • Sunray Phenomenon: On Purattasi Saturdays, sun rays fall on the foot of the deity and move up to the head in the early morning hours, possibly on the third Saturday of the month.
  • Festival Atmosphere: Hundreds of devotees stay overnight to witness the event, and the temple is decorated with lights.
  • Annadhanam: Many devotees participate in Annadhanam (community meals) during the festival.

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Kottaimalai

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvannamalai

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

Location on Map

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