Serangulam Sri Venkatachalapathi Perumal Temple- Thiruvarur

Address

Serangulam Sri Venkatachalapathi Perumal Temple- Serankulam, Mannargudi, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu 614016

Deity

Sri Venkatachalapathi Perumal

Introduction

• Location: Serangulam Village, Mannargudi Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Cultural Context: Part of the Tamil Sri Vaishnava tradition, Serangulam is one of the Pancha Gramam villages, which includes:
  • Karappangadu
  • Nammankurichi
  • Peravoorani
  • Puliyakkudi (Idaikkadu)
• Distance: Approximately 5 km from Mannargudi, 13 km from Koothanallur, 30 km from Thiruvarur, and 98 km from Trichy.
• Historical Significance: The temple is believed to be over 1000 years old and is well connected to Mannargudi.

Puranic Significance

• Migration of Sri Vaishnavas: Centuries ago, Sri Vaishnavas from three major northern cities—Kooram, Kidambi, and Selperi—embarked on a pilgrimage.
• Divine Revelation: During their journey, they camped in what is now Karappangadu. That night, they dreamt of Lord Vishnu directing them to an anthill marked by a flying Garuda, where they were to discover a deity.
• Temple Construction: Following the divine instruction, they built a temple at the site and began chanting the Divya Prabhandham in worship. Over time, families from Karappangadu settled in nearby areas, leading to the formation of the five villages known as the Pancha Graamams.

Festivals

• Major Celebrations:
  • Jaya Varusha Karthikai Rohini
  • Pournami
  • Thirukarthikai Utsavam
    • Celebrated grandly at the temple.
    • In the evening, Karthikai deepam is lit in all the sannadhis (shrines).
    • Lord Venkatachalapathy witnesses the Sokkapanai during the Thiruveedhi Purappadu (procession).
  • Thirumangai Azhwar Thirunakshatram
    • Celebrated with Goshti Parayanam (group chanting).
    • Attracts many devotees (sevarthies) seeking blessings from the Divya Dampatis (divine couple).

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Serangulam

Nearest Railway Station

Mannargudi, Thiruvarur

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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