Manjakkudi Srinivasa Perumal Temple – Thiruvarur

Address

Manjakkudi Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Manjakkudi Post, Kudavasal Taluk, Narasingam Pettai, Thiruvarur District. Mobile: +91 94432 82091

Deity

Srinivasa Perumal Amman: Sridevi, Bhudevi

Introduction

• Location: Manjakkudi Village, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Presiding Deity: Lord Srinivasa Perumal, with Mothers Sridevi and Bhudevi.
• Sthala Vrikshams (Sacred Trees):
  • Tulsi
  • Bodhi Tree
• Theertham (Sacred Water): Rama Pushkarani.
• Historical Name: Originally called Narasimha Puram; now known as Narasingam Pettai.
• Proximity:
  • Located half a kilometer from the Chola Choodamani River.
  • 4 km from Kudavasal.
  • Nearest railway station: Koradacherry.
  • Nearest airport: Trichy.
• Accessibility: On Thiruvarur – Kumbakonam Road, approximately 0.5 km from Manjakkudi bus stand.

Puranic Significance

• Mythological Story:
  • The temple is linked to the epic tale of Ramayana, where Sita is enticed by a radiant deer, leading to her abduction by Ravana.
  • Anjaneya (Hanuman) sets out from this place in search of Sita, taking Rama’s ring as a token and returning with her Choodamani for identification.
• Temple Origin: Established in honor of Anjaneya for his devotion and heroism, subsequently leading to the installation of Lord Srinivasa Perumal with Mother Mahalakshmi.

Beliefs

• Devotee Prayers: People seek blessings for:
  • Mental peace
  • Success in legal matters
  • Child blessings
  • Positive outcomes in personal and professional family matters.
• Offerings: Devotees traditionally offer curd and a new dhoti to Sri Anjaneya as a fulfillment of their prayers.

Special Features

• Unique Deity Representation:
  • Festival deity Anjaneya gestures to Lord Rama with two fingers, symbolizing “I have found Mother Sita.”
• Idol Security: Panchaloka idols are kept in the Tiruvarur temple for protection.
• Garuda Bhagwan: Positioned at the east entrance facing west, focusing on Lord Srinivasa Perumal.
• Mahamandapam: Can accommodate approximately 200 devotees.
• Kaaria Anjaneya: Depicts Sri Anjaneya in action, blessing devotees on the southern side of the temple.
• Entrance Deities: Nagar (serpent) and Lord Vinayaka (Ganesha) located at the entrance.
• Holy Spring: Found at the Sani Bhagwan corner at the entrance.
• Historical Significance: The temple is believed to be around 1,000 years old, with the last consecration celebrated in 1997.

Festivals

• Key Celebrations: All Vishnu-related festivals, particularly Masi Magam, are celebrated with grandeur and enthusiasm.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Manjakkudi

Nearest Railway Station

Koradacherry

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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