Perianaickenpalayam Sri Ranganathar temple, Coimbatore

Address

Perianaickenpalayam Sri Ranganathar temple, Coimbatore

Palamalai, Perianaickenpalayam,

Coimbatore district,

Tamil Nadu- 641020.

Phone: +91-94433 48564

Moolavar

Ranganathar

Introduction

• Location: Situated in Perianaickenpalayam, Coimbatore District, Tamil Nadu, about 25 kilometers from Coimbatore.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Ranganathar, who appears in a standing posture facing east.
• Other Deities: Thumbikkai Azhwar and Mother grace the devotees from their respective shrines.
• Geography: The temple is nestled between two hills, creating a scenic and serene environment.

Puranic Significance

1. Maharshi Kalava’s Penance:
   • Maharshi Kalava performed penance for many years to receive the darshan of Lord Narayana.
   • Durmadha, a demon born out of a curse from Sage Vasishta, harassed Kalava.
   • Kalava prayed to Lord Narayana, who granted him darshan and subdued the demon, thus relieving him of his curse.
   • This event is believed to have taken place at this temple.
2. King Nanda Boopala and His Son Darma Gupta:
   • King Nanda Boopala renounced his kingdom to meditate on Lord Narayana, leaving his son Darma Gupta to rule.
   • Darma Gupta, cursed by a bear for breaching trust, became a lunatic.
   • To cure his son, King Nanda took him to Sage Jaimini, who advised a dip in Palamalai Theertha and worship of Lord Ranganatha.
   • Darma Gupta was cured, marking another significant event associated with the temple.

Temple Features

• Deity Form: Lord Ranganatha is in a standing posture, facing east, bringing peace to devotees.
• Surroundings: The temple is surrounded by lush greenery, with green trees lining the path, making it easy for devotees to climb the hill.
• Construction: Originally, construction faced challenges due to the lack of sufficient stones. One day, a large rock split, and the temple’s construction proceeded with these rock splits.
• Modern Developments:
  • A road was built for easier access, allowing vehicles up to the temple.
  • A private sector firm contributed to the construction of a large mandap.
  • The Padma Theertham tank was cleaned and restored, becoming a beautiful feature of the temple.

Beliefs and Rituals

• Relief from Curses: Devotees facing the impact of curses pray here for relief.
• Special Rituals: Devotees perform Tirumanjanam (sacred bathing) for Lord Ranganatha and Mother, offering sweet pudding (sarkarai pongal) as nivedhana.

Special Features

• Hill Temple: The temple is located on a hill, but the climb is made easier by the surrounding greenery.
• Car Festival: Adequate space is provided around the temple for the car festival and to accommodate large crowds during festivals.
• Popular on New Moon Days and Saturdays: The temple attracts large crowds, especially on these days.

Festivals

Car festival is celebrated in the temple on Chitra Poornima day in April-May.   

Century/Period

1800 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Coimbatore Junction

Nearest Railway Station

Coimbatore Junction

Nearest Airport

Coimbatore

Location on Map

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