Sorkapallam Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Ariyalur

Address

Sorkapallam Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Ariyalur

Sorkapallam, Udayarpalayam taluk,

Ariyalur district,

Tamil Nadu 612904

Moolavar

Srinivasa Perumal

Amman

Sridevi and Bhoodevi

Introduction

• The Srinivasa Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is located in Sorkapallam near Gangaikonda Cholapuram in Udayarpalayam Taluk, Ariyalur District, Tamil Nadu.
• The temple is also known as Nathamuni Thiruvarasu, the holy site where Sri Nathamunigal attained his eternal abode on Magha Sukla Paksha Ekadasi.
• Accessibility:
  • The temple is situated approximately 1 km east of Gangaikonda Cholapuram.
  • Bus Connectivity: Buses are available every 10 minutes from Kumbakonam and Jayamkondam.
  • By Auto: Autos are available from the Gangai Konda Chola Puram Cross Road (Kumbakonam–Chennai NH).
  • By Train:
    • Alight at Kumbakonam and take a bus to reach the temple.
    • Alternatively, alight at Virudhachalam Station and reach the temple via Jayamkondam.

Puranic Significance

• Birth of Nathamunigal:
  • Sri Nathamunigal, a prominent Vaishnava Acharya, was born in Anusha Nakshatra of Ani month at Sri Veeranarayanapuram, near Kattumannar Kovil.
• Rediscovery of Thiruvarasu:
  • The exact location of Sri Nathamunigal’s Thiruvarasu (holy burial site) was initially neglected and unidentified.
  • In 1993, Sri Thirukkovilur Jeeyar Sri Thiruvenkada Ramanujacharya Swamy identified and popularized the site based on Guru Parampara and ancient references.
• Contributions for Revival:
  • In 2001, Sri Pulavar R. Haridas, a Tamil scholar from Jayamkondam, purchased the land surrounding the site and established the Sri Nathamunigal Trust to facilitate the reconstruction.
  • Historical evidence suggests that the site was part of an ancient temple complex from the era of Rajaraja Chola.
  • According to tradition, Sri Easwara Bhattar (Nathamunigal’s son and Sri Alavandar’s father) installed the deities and conducted the final rites for Sri Nathamunigal.
• Reconstruction Efforts:
  • In 2009, the Sri Bhashyakara Charitable Trust took over the restoration work.
  • The Samprokshanam (consecration ceremony) was held from July 6th to 8th, 2012, with special Vedic and Prabandham recitations.

Special Features

1. Presiding Deity:
   • The main deity, Srinivasa Perumal, is enshrined in the sanctum, gracing devotees with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
2. Shrine for Nathamunigal:
   • A dedicated shrine for Sri Nathamunigal is located within the temple premises, honoring his contributions to Vaishnavism and Guru Parampara.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/07/srinivasa-perumal-temple-sorkapallam-ariyalur.html

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Gangaikonda Cholapuram

Nearest Railway Station

Virudhachalam Station

Nearest Airport

Trichy

Location on Map

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