Soundaryapuram Adhikesava Perumal Temple – Thiruvannamalai

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Soundaryapuram Adhikesava Perumal Temple – Thiruvannamalai

Soundaryapuram, Vandavasi Taluk,

Thiruvannamalai district,

Tamil Nadu 604408

Moolavar

Adhikesava Perumal

Amman

Ambujavalli Nayaki.

Introduction

1. Location and Deity

• The Adhikesava Perumal Temple is located in Soundaryapuram Village, Vandavasi Taluk, Thiruvannamalai District, Tamil Nadu.
• It is situated on the Vandavasi – Kanchipuram route, about 5 km east of Thennangur.
• The presiding deity is Adhikesava Perumal (a form of Lord Vishnu), and the Mother Goddess is Ambujavalli Nayaki.

2. Puranic Significance

• The village of Soundaryapuram is historically significant as it houses the Adhikesava Perumal Temple, believed to be over 1000 years old.
• The main deity, Adhikesava Perumal, is depicted in a standing posture, flanked by Goddesses Sridevi and Bhudevi.
• The temple also enshrines Goddess Lakshmi as Ambujavalli Nayaki.

3. Shrines and Sacred Relics

• The temple has several shrines dedicated to:
  • Andal, Sudarshanazhwar, Garudazhwar, Vishwaksenar.
  • Nammazhwar, Ramanujar, Nigamantha Maha Desikan, and Srimad Adivan Sadagopa Yatindra Maha Desikan.
• The Sri Padma Chakram, housed in the temple, is considered highly sacred and powerful.

4. Beliefs and Worship

• It is believed that worshipping at this temple can bring relief from diseases, along with peace and prosperity to devotees.

5. Special Features and Events

• On May 22, 2022, during Vaikasi-Avitta Nakshatram, special celebrations were conducted, including:
  • Annakoodai Utsavam and Paduka Sahasra Parayanam.
  • The event included Divya Prabhanda Parayanam, Paduka Sahasra Parayanam, Vishesha Thirumanjanam, and Sattrumurai.
  • In the evening, Perumal Garuda Sevai (procession on Garuda) was performed, followed by nivedhanam and annadhanam arrangements.

6. Festivals Celebrated

• The temple celebrates various festivals, including:
  • Purattasi Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram, Masi Makam, Vaikasi Visakam, Thiru Karthikai, Vaikunda Ekadashi, and Sravana Deepam.

This has been extracted from,

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/02/adhikesava-perumal-temple.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Soundaryapuram                                

Nearest Railway Station

Thiruvanamalai Junction

Nearest Airport

Puducherry

Location on Map

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