Needamangalam Sri Santhana Ramaswamy Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Needamangalam Sri Santhana Ramaswamy Temple, Needamangalam, Thiruvarur District Mobile: +91 94448 54208

Deity

Sri Santhana Ramaswamy Amman: Sita

Introduction

• Location: Needamangalam Town, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: Presiding deity is Sri Santhana Ramaswamy (Lord Vishnu), with Mother Sita as the divine consort.

Puranic Significance

• Historical Background:
  • Built during the reign of Maharaja Prataba Simha (1739-1763).
  • Maharaja constructed two temples in Needamangalam, along with a rest house (choultry).
  • The region is linked to Kasi-Varanasi, enhancing its spiritual reputation.
  • Azhwars composed numerous poems and hymns celebrating the temple.
• Significant Events:
  • Samprokshanam (consecration) performed in 1924, with Maha Samprokshanam in 1956, and a subsequent consecration in 2006.
  • Name Origin: The area was known as Neeradumangalam (meaning ‘abundance of water’) due to a childless couple, Saraboji and Yamunambal, bathing in the Saketha Pushkarini and being blessed with children after praying to Santhana Ramaswamy.
  • Cultural Importance: Notable figures such as Muthuswamy Dikshidar composed songs honoring Santhana Ramaswamy.

Beliefs

• Devotional Practices:
  • Childless couples pray for children and often visit the Saketha Pushkarini before seeking blessings.
  • Rohini and Revathi Nakshatra days are significant for cradling the Santana Gopala Vigraham to invoke blessings for children.

Special Features

• Temple Location: Centrally located in Needamangalam, surrounded by water sources from Vennaru and Korayaru rivers.
• Architectural Elements:
  • Features include a Vasantha Mandapam, front Mandapam, flag post, Yagasala, and Balipeeta.
  • Idols of Azhwars, Nikamanda Maha Desikan, Sri Garuda, and Hanuman installed according to scriptures.
  • Lord Santhana Ramaswamy with Mother Sita and Brother Lakshmana is in a standing form within the Thryanka Vimana sanctum.
  • Thumbikkai Azhwar and Mother Durga located on the northern side.
  • The temple follows the Vadakalai Pancharathra system in its pujas.
  • The total area covered by the temple is approximately 272 ft. x 163 ft..
  • Sri Anjaneya has a separate shrine.

Festivals

• Major festivals celebrated include:
  • Rama Navami (March-April)
  • Aadi Pooram boat festival (July-August)
  • Aavani Pavithra Utsavam (August-September)
  • Purattasi Navarathri (September-October)
  • Margazhi Adhyayana Utsavam
  • Garudaseva on Akshaya Tritiya
  • Navarathri, Hanuman Jayanthi, and Vaikunda Ekadasi (December-January)

Century/Period/Age

1739 to 1763.

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Needamangalam

Nearest Railway Station

Needamangalam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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