Nathan Koil Sri Jagannatha Perumal, Thanjavur

Address

Nathan Koil Sri Jagannatha Perumal, Nathan Koil Nathan Koil, Near Kumbakonam, Nandipura Vinnagaram, Tamil Nadu 612703

Deity

Jagannathan, Amman: shenbagavalli

Introduction

• Location: Nathan Kovil, a village on the outskirts of Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu.
• Deity: Vishnu (Jagannathan) and his consort Lakshmi (Shenbagavalli).
• Architectural Style: Dravidian architecture.
• Significance: One of the 108 Divyadesam temples dedicated to Vishnu.
• Legend: Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, was relieved from a curse by worshipping Vishnu here, which is why the temple and water bodies are named after Nandi.
• Daily Rituals: Six rituals are performed every day.
• Festivals: Two main festivals celebrated annually.
• Auspicious Day: Fridays during the Tamil month of Aipasi are considered especially auspicious for worshipping Shenbagavalli.
• Thala Virutcham: Shebaga tree.
• Theertham: Nandi Pushkarini.

Puranic Significance:

• Legend of Nandi’s Curse: Nandi, Shiva’s sacred bull, disrespected the Dwarapalakas (gatekeepers of Vishnu) and was cursed with oppressive heat. Shiva advised Nandi to do penance in Shenbakaranyam, near Kumbakonam, where Lakshmi was also meditating. Vishnu, impressed by Nandi’s penance, relieved him from the curse.

Beliefs:

• Prayer Focus: People pray here for:
  • Timely marriage.
  • Reunion of separated couples.
  • Blessings for a child.
  • Favourable court verdicts.
  • Cure from neurological problems.

Special Features:

• Temple Structure: The temple features a 3-tier Rajagopuram (gateway tower).
• Names After Nandi:
  • Nandi Pushkarini (water body).
  • Nandi Theertham (temple tank).
  • Nandi Vimanam (temple dome).
  • The entire area is referred to as Nandipuram.
• Main Sanctum: Houses the deity Srinivasa Perumal and the festival deity Jagannatha, with images of Bhoodevi and Sridevi on either side.
• Nandi’s Presence: The image of Nandi is found in the main sanctum, which is uncommon for Shiva temples.
• Separate Shrine for Shenbagavalli: Dedicated to the consort of Vishnu, Shenbagavalli.
• Temple Enclosure: Rectangular walls enclose all shrines and seven water bodies associated with the temple.

Festivals:

• Vaikunta Ekadasi: Celebrated in December-January.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Nathan Koil

Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakkonam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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