Munnur Sri Arulalapperumal Temple, Tindivanam

Address

Munnur Sri Arulalapperumal Temple, Munnur Village, Marakkanam Taluk, Tindivanam District – 604301. Mobile: +91 94440 24751 / 98412 12145

Deity

Sri Arulalapperumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhudevi, Perundevi Thayar

Introduction

• Arulala Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and is located in Munnur Village, Marakkanam Taluk, Tindivanam District, Tamil Nadu.
• The Presiding Deity is Arulala Perumal, and the Mother is Perundevi Thayar.
• The village is known by various names: Darukavanam, Veera Narayana Puram, Purushotama Nallur, Chaturvedi Mangalam, and Tirisathapuram.
• The temple is situated close to the Munnur Adavalleeswarar Temple.

Puranic Significance

• King Nalliya Kodan: It is believed that Nalliya Kodan, a local king, built the temple in 1645 after a divine vision. The Lord appeared to the king, guiding him to victory in a battle, after which the king constructed the temple.
• Chola and Pallava Inscriptions: Inscriptions from the Chola and Pallava eras have been found, suggesting the original temple might be much older, later renovated by Nalliya Kodan.
• Communication with Adavalleeswarar: There is a belief that the Lord here communicates with Adavalleeswarar (Shiva) from the nearby Adavalleeswarar Temple through Vaishnavi, the goddess, between 1:00 AM and 2:00 AM under a banyan tree.

Beliefs

• Swati Star Homam: A special homam is held on Swati star days. Worshipping Sriyoga Narasimha and wearing the Raksha (protective charm) from the homam is believed to resolve debt issues and bring peace of mind.
• Srividya Prapti Homam: This homam is conducted during the exam period. School students who attend and worship are believed to perform well in their exams.

Special Features

• West-Facing Temple: The temple is west-facing, with the Arulala Perumal deity facing west. He is accompanied by his consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi.
• Mother Deity: Perundevi Thayar is housed in a separate shrine, also facing west.
• Other Shrines:
  • Aandal
  • Anjaneya
  • Yoga Narasimhar: A significant idol found during excavation on a Saturday in September 2009, during the full moon and Swathi Nakshatra combination.
  • Chakrathalvar, Vaishnavi, Adi Kesava Perumal, Alwars, and Acharyas are also enshrined in the temple.
• Unique Lakshmi Idol: Lakshmi is depicted in a standing posture as Vaishnavi, worshipped in the North.

Century/Period/Age

1645 CE

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Munnur

Nearest Railway Station

Tindivanam

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

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