Sri Chitraradha Perumal Temple- Chithirai Nakshatra

Address

Sri Chitraradha Perumal Temple, Kuruvithurai 625 207, Vadipatti Taluk, Via Cholavandhan, Madurai district. Phone Numbers: +91 94439 61948, 97902 95795

Deity

Chitraradha Perumal Amman: Shenbagavalli

Introduction

• Location: Kuruvithurai Village, near Cholavandhan in Vadipatti Taluk, Madurai District, Tamil Nadu.
• Deities:
  • Presiding Deity: Lord Vishnu as Chitra Radha Vallabha Perumal.
  • Goddess: Shenbagavalli Thaayar.
• Significance:
  • Though dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is famous as a Guru Parihara Sthalam (a temple for resolving planetary afflictions caused by Guru/Jupiter).
  • The temple attracts lakhs of devotees on Guru Peyarchi day (Jupiter’s transition day).
• Chitra Nakshatra (Star) Influence:
  • Individuals born under the Chitra Nakshatra are generally reserved, fond of travel, courageous, and academically inclined.
  • They achieve success by adjusting to others’ views and pray here for relief from adverse planetary effects, especially from Jupiter.

Puranic Significance

• The Legend of Guru Bhagwan and Kacha:
  • Guru Brihaspati, leader of the Devas, sent his son Kacha to learn the Sanjeevini mantra from Sukracharya, the preceptor of Asuras.
  • The Asuras killed Kacha, dissolved his ashes in water, and tricked Sukracharya into consuming it.
  • Sukracharya, at his daughter’s request, used his gnana drishti to discover the truth. He revived Kacha using the Sanjeevini mantra, which caused his own death in the process.
  • Out of gratitude, Kacha also revived Sukracharya, but he refused to marry Sukracharya’s daughter, Devayani, considering her as his sister.
  • When Kacha delayed returning to the Devas, Guru Bhagwan undertook penance here, invoking Lord Narayana’s blessings.
  • Lord Narayana saved Kacha by using his discus (Chakrath Azhwar) to protect him from the Asuras.
  • The place is named Guru Iruntha Thurai (later Kuruvithurai) as Guru Bhagwan worshipped here.
  • Lord Narayana appeared on a special chariot and gave darshan to Guru Bhagwan on a Chitra Nakshatra day in the Tamil month of Chitrai, earning the title Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal.

Beliefs

• Guru Dosham Remedies:
  • Chitra Nakshatra individuals pray here for relief from planetary afflictions, especially adverse Jupiter aspects.
  • Worshiping Lord Vallabha Perumal and Guru Bhagwan removes obstacles, blesses devotees with peace, and resolves issues like Guru Dosham.
• Special Rituals:
  • Devotees perform Tirumanjanam (sacred bath) for the deity and offer new clothes (vastras).
  • Thursdays are considered special for prayers and remedies.

Festivals

• Margazhi Vaikunta Ekadasi: Celebrated in December-January.
• Guru Peyarchi (Jupiter Transition Day): The most important event, drawing lakhs of devotees.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000

Managed By

HRCE

Nearest Bus Station

Madurai

Nearest Railway Station

Madurai

Nearest Airport

Madurai

lightuptemple