Paiyanoor Karunakara Perumal Temple, Chengalpattu

Address

Paiyanoor Karunakara Perumal Temple, Paiyanoor, Thiruporur Taluk, Chengalpattu District – 603 104 Mobile: +91 90922 70404

Diety

Karunakara Perumal Amman: Sridevi and Bhoodevi.

Introduction

Karunakara Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Paiyanoor Village in Thiruporur Taluk in Chengalpattu District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Karunakara Perumal. He is gracing the devotees along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. This Temple is located next to the Etteeswarar Temple. The Temple is located at about 10 Kms from Thiruporur, 30 Kms from Chengalpattu Railway Station, and 50 Kms from Chennai Airport.

Puranic Significance

The Temple is believed to be 1500 years old. This temple is believed to be built by Pallavas. Lord is mentioned as Arulananda Perumal in the inscriptions available in the nearby Etteeswarar Temple. This temple is facing towards east. Dhwaja Sthambam, Balipeedam and Garudalwar can be seen immediately after the entrance facing the sanctum. There is a small stone Deepa Sthamba in front of the Dhwaja Sthambam. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Sanctum and Ardha Mandapam. There is a newly built Mandapam running around the sanctum sanctorum. The Ardha Mandapam is guarded by Dvarapalas Jayan and Vijayan. Presiding Deity is called as Karunakara Perumal / Arulananda Perumal and is facing east. He is housed in the sanctum in Abhaya Hasta posture along with his consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. He is in standing posture. Idols of Vinayaga, Durga, Lakshmi Narayana, Hayagriva and Lakshmi Narasimha can be seen on the niches along the walls of the sanctum. There is a separate shrine for Anjaneya in the temple premises. The temple has a flower orchard and a Tulsi garden. Theertham associated with this temple is Bhairavar Kulam. This Pond is shared between this temple and the nearby Etteeswarar Temple.

Festivals

Purattasi Brahmotsavam, Panguni Uthiram, Masi Makam, Vaikasi Visakam, Thiru Karthikai, Vaikunda Ekadashi and Sravana Deepam are the festivals celebrated here.