Veerakeralampudur Navaneetha Krishna Swamy Temple – Thirunelveli

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Veerakeralampudur Navaneetha Krishna Swamy Temple – Thirunelveli

Veerakeralampudur, Thirunelveli district,

Tamil Nadu -627 452

Phone: +91 44-24486660, 9940095670,  9443581917, 9443502744

Moolavar

Navaneetha Krishna Swamy

Introduction

Location and Overview:

• The Navaneetha Krishna Swamy Temple is located in Veerakeralampudur Village, in the Tirunelveli District of Tamil Nadu, India.
• The temple is situated between two rivers, Chittar River and Hanumanathi River, both of which merge in this village and form a major tributary to the Thamirabarani River. The village is about 22 km from Tenkasi, 48 km from Tirunelveli, and 130 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
• The temple is believed to be around 1000 years old and is considered the family deity of the Utrumalai Kings.

Puranic Significance:

• The presiding deity of the temple is Navaneetha Krishna Swamy, who is depicted holding a butter pot in both hands with a smiling face, facing east.
• Garuda is positioned facing the sanctum with folded hands, symbolizing devotion to Lord Vishnu.
• The Thala Vriksham (sacred tree) of the temple is the Amla Tree, and the temple’s Theertham (holy water) is Chithar.
• The Dwajasthambam (flagpole) of the temple is made of gold, symbolizing the divine presence.
• The Urchavar (processional deity) is Navaneetha Krishna along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi, and it is located in the mandapam in front of the sanctum.
• The Vimanam (tower) above the sanctum houses various deities:
  • Navaneetha Krishna in the east
  • Dhakshinamoorthy in the south
  • Yoga Narasimha in the west
  • Brahma in the north
• The Vimana is topped with a Bronze Kalasha, symbolizing divine blessings.
• The temple also has shrines dedicated to Dasavathara (Ten Avatars of Vishnu), Dhanavanthri (god of healing), Thumbikai Azhwar, Azhwars, Ramanujar, and Garudazhvar.
• Anjaneya (Hanuman) is placed on the northern pillar of the mandapam housing the Urchavar.

Special Features:

• Annamalai Reddiyar, a renowned poet, has composed songs and works dedicated to the temple, including:
  • Veerai Andhadhi
  • Veerai Pillai Tamizh
  • Veerai Thalapuranam
  • Veerai Navaneetha Krishnaswamy Pathigam
  • Gomathi Anthathi
• These works contribute significantly to the temple’s literary and devotional significance.

Festivals:

• The temple celebrates a variety of festivals throughout the year, with much fanfare. Key festivals include:
  • Panguni Uthiram
  • Thai Pongal
  • Dushera
  • Vaikunda Ekadesi
  • Karthigai Deepam
  • Last Saturday of Tamil month
  • Krishna Jayanthi
  • Purattasi Saturdays
• These festivals attract large crowds of devotees and are marked by special rituals, processions, and celebrations.

References

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/03/navaneetha-krishna-swamy-temple.html

Century/Period

1000 Years Old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HR&CE)

Nearest Bus Station

Veerakeralampudur

Nearest Railway Station

Thirunelveli

Nearest Airport

Madurai and Thiruvananthapuram

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