Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple- Tiruvonam Nakshatra

Address

Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple, Thiruparkadal Post, Kaveripakkam, Walajapet Taluk, Vellore District – 632 508 Phone: +91 4177 254 929 Mobile: +91 94868 77896 / 94861 39289 / 80151 14344

Diety

Prasanna Venkateswara Perumal Amman: Alarmel Mangai

Introduction

Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thiruparkadal Village in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. This temple is considered to be testimony for the unity of Shaivism and Vaishnavism, where Thirumal stands on God Siva to show the world, the amalgamation of Vaishnavism with Saivism and to enlighten both of them are one and the same. Presiding Deity is called as Prasanna Venkateswara Perumal. Mother is called as Alarmel Mangai. The Temple follows Vaikanasa Agamam. This is a nakshatra parihara sthalam for Thiruvonam/Sharavana nakshatra folks. Those born in Thiruvonam nakshatra are encouraged to visit this temple as often as possible in their life time. *TIRUVONAM STARERS: Tiruvonam starrers are devout and respect elders. They participate in public affairs with interest. They are helpful in nature and own lands. This is a nakshatra parihara sthalam for Thiruvonam/Sharavana nakshatra folks. Those born in Thiruvonam nakshatra are encouraged to visit this temple as often as possible in their life time. However the days of Thiruvonam nakshatra are ideal for visit.

Puranic Significance

Pundareeka rishi was on his way back from Kanchi after visiting Brahmma’s Ashwamedha Yagam. It was Vaikundha egadesi day and hence Pundareeka desperately wanted to have darshan of Lord Vishnu. Seeing a temple and assuming that to be a Vishnu temple, he took bath in the temple pond was in a hurry to have darshan of Lord Vishnu. After entering the temple, to his dismay, he found it was a Shiva temple (Lord Shiva here originally was called Doosheshswarar) and was utterly disappointed. Worried that he may not be able to get the darshan of Lord Vishnu on Vaikundha egadesi, he left the temple. When he was leaving, an elderly brahmin clarified to him it was indeed a Vishnu temple and persuaded him to get inside the temple and to check for himself. Half-heartedly Pundareeka rishi came inside the temple to double check and was pleasantly shocked and surprised on seeing Lord Vishnu standing on top of Avudaiyar (on which Sivalingams are installed)Indeed what a nice way to demonstrate to Pundareeka and to the world the great philosophy that all Gods are one and the same. Since Lord gave darshan to Pundareeka, Lord is named as “Prasanna” Venkateswara Perumal.

Beliefs

Those born in Tiruvonam star are advised to visit and worship in this temple on the star days, Rohini and Hastham star days and on the third day from the New Moon day called Moondram Pirai in Tamil and perform abishek and archanas to Perumal to gain wisdom. As this star is specifically related to Perumal all pray here. Those facing problems in marriage affairs often seek the blessings of the Lord. The belief is that all efforts end in success if the devotee lights ghee lamps and perform Tulsi archanas for Perumal. They also offer garlands made of 108 turmeric pieces to Mother Alarmel Mangai Thayar for a happy marriage.