Thiruloki Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal Temple, Thanjavur

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Thiruloki Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal Temple, Thanjavur

Thiruloki, Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk,

Thanjavur District – 609 804

Phone: +91 435 245 6432

Mobile: +91 94425 30392 / 94871 31630

Moolavar

Sayana Narayana Perumal

Amman

Ksheeranayaki                         

Introduction              

• Location: Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal Temple is located in Thiruloki Village, Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu, on the northern banks of Pazhavaru (a branch of the River Cauvery). The temple is southeast of the Thiruloki Sundareswarar Temple.
• Puranic Significance:
  • The village is named after Thirailokkiya Maadevi, wife of Emperor Rajaraja Chola I.
  • The temple is over 1500 years old and believed to have been constructed by Karuvur Thevar, later renovated by Rajaraja Chola I.
  • Sri Lakshmi, seeking eternal presence with Lord Vishnu, performed penance here under a Vilva tree to secure a permanent abode in his chest.
  • Sukethu, a devotee, is said to have been cured of a chronic headache after bathing in the Lakshmi Theertham.
• Special Features:
  • The temple is east-facing and features a three-tiered Rajagopuram.
  • The presiding deity is Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal, depicted in a reclining posture on the five-headed Adi Sesha, with his head facing south and feet north. Lord Vishnu holds a Shanka (conch) and Chakra (disc), and shows the Varada (boon) and Abhaya (fearless) gestures. Lakshmi is near his head, Bhoodevi at his feet, and Lord Brahma is emerging from his navel.
  • The idol is a stucco image made of sand, Punugu, Javvadhu, Sambirani, and various herbal products.
  • Thaila Kaappu (special oil) is applied to the deity, with no traditional Thirumanjanam performed. Special Thirumanjanam occurs during Vaikunda Ekadasi and Purattasi Saturdays.
  • Mother is known as Ksheera Nayagi, housed in a separate shrine.
  • Vishnu Durga is located in the Maha Mandapam, with the south-facing Durga believed to be powerful.
  • The temple also features shrines for Vishwakasena, Yoga Narasimha, Varadaraja Perumal, Abhaya Varadha, and Andal.
• Theertham:
  • The sacred Lakshmi Theertham (also known as Ksheera Theertham or Parkadal Theertham) is located behind the Anjaneya Shrine, believed to have medicinal properties.
• Unique Aspects:
  • The temple’s Sthala Vriksham (sacred tree) is the Vilva tree, which is traditionally associated with Lord Shiva rather than Vishnu. Archanais are performed with Vilva leaves despite the association with Vishnu in this temple.

Century/Period

1500 years old

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruloki

Nearest Railway Station

Aduthurai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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