Paramandur Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple, Pudukkottai

Address

Paramandur Sri Adikesava Perumal Temple, Paramandur, Pudukkottai District – 614 616.

Diety

Sri Adikesava Perumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhudevi

Introduction

Pudukkottai is located at a distance of about 8 km on the road from Aranthangi to Audaiyar temple The oldest temple in the area is believed to have been built by the Pandyas in the 13th century. Sri Adikesava Perumal blesses Sridevi Bhudevi Sametara in the sanctum sanctorum. This is the temple where great ceremonies and worships were celebrated during the reign of kings. Currently, the number of devotees in the temple has dropped significantly. The temple is in complete disrepair. The temple walls are in a very bad condition.

Puranic Significance

Legend has it that Parasara Maharishi, a great ascetic in ancient times, used to come to Stalam and perform penance. According to his legend, Perumal appeared before the Maharishi and bestowed blessings on him. Not only Perumal but any other deity who bestows blessings in this temple is the best boon. Devotees go to visit Perumala only after visiting him. She is revered as Padithanda Pathini. Here, Karutadhwar Perumal with his wings is blessing towards the shrine. The Mahamandapam houses the shrines of Sri Selva Varatharaja Perumal Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Nammazhvar Sri Ramanujar. The blessed Anjaneyar here is special. This Anjaneyar, who looks like an old man, looks angry when viewed from the east and with a smiling face when viewed from the west.

Beliefs

It is said that Perumal is blessed at the wedding ceremony, so those who want the blessing of the wedding come to his shrine and go to pray for Perumal. It is hoped that the Lord will soon remove the obstacles and get the blessing of marriage as well as the blessings of the child who suffers for a long time to worship this Lord. They say that if they visit this temple, the problems will go away soon. It is said that if you pray to the mother of Parimalavalli for mercy, you will get the blessing of Mangalam which will increase the strength of Mangalya.

Special Features

He is said to be a neo-pagan saint. The source has no marriage. It is not possible to visit Lord Perumal for 48 days once a year. Only Thiruvadi and Thirumuga Darshan are available. It is said that the special feature is that Hanuman is facing south and the tip of the tail is above the head