Tiruvelliyangudi Sri Kola Valvill Ramar Temple, Thanjavur

Address

Tiruvelliyangudi Sri Kola Valvill Ramar Temple, Thiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu 612504

Deity

Kola Valvill Ramar (Vishnu) Amman: Maragadha Valli Thaayar (Lakshmi)

Introduction

• Location: 19 km from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, on the Kumbakonam-Chennai highway.
• Deity: Lord Vishnu (Kola Valvill Ramar) and his consort Lakshmi (Maragathavalli).
• Architectural Style: Dravidian architecture.
• Significance: One of the 108 Divyadesam temples dedicated to Vishnu.
• Constructed By: Medieval Cholas with later expansions by the Vijayanagara kings.
• Temple Features: Granite wall enclosing all shrines and two water bodies. Four-tiered Rajagopuram.
• Thala Virutcham: Red plantain.
• Theerthams: Shukra, Parasurama, Brahmma, and Indra theerthams.
• Agama: Vaikanasa Agama.

Puranic Significance:

• Legend of Viswakarma and Mayan: An argument between the architects of Devaloka regarding superior skills. Brahma informed Mayan to build an abode near the river Kaveri, similar to Vaikunta. Mayan built the temple at Thiruvelliyangudi, where Sage Markendeya was meditating. Vishnu appeared as Sringara Sundaran (beautiful deity).

Beliefs:

• Prayer Focus: People seek blessings for vision problems, delay in marriage, child boons, and relief from the adverse influence of planet Shukra (Venus).
• Devotees perform: Tirumanjanam (ritual bathing) offering Vastras (clothes) to Lord Perumal.

Special Features:

• Location: Tiruvelliyangudi, 19 km from Kumbakonam.
• Temple Structure: Three-tiered Rajagopuram. Central shrine in granite; other shrines in brick.
• Worship Significance: Worshipping in this temple is considered equivalent to worshipping in all 108 Divya Desams.
• Planetary Connection: Worshipped by Shukra-Venus in the form of an ever-burning lamp, expressing gratitude for restored vision.
• Unique Plant: A plantain growing through rocks, yielding fruits once a year.
• Garuda Bhagwan: In this temple, Garuda is depicted with four hands holding the discus and conch, unlike in other temples.

Festivals:

• Marghazhi Thiruvaadhirai: December or January.
• Chaturdasi of Masi: February or March.
• Chittirai Thiruvonam: April or May.
• Aani Thirumanjanam: June or July.
• Chaturdasi of Aavani: August or September.
• Chaturdasi of Puratasi: October or November.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Thiruvalliangudi

Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakkonam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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