- Special Features
Foundation Year500 - 1000 years oldSthala TreeVilwa TreeTheerthamKudaganaru RiverRathamArchitectureDravidian architectureOther Speciality
- Sthala PuranThe soundaraja Perumal Temple in Thadikombu, a beautiful village 10 km south of Dindigul, is considered to be as sacred as the Kallazhagar Temple near Madurai. Arulmighu soundaraja Perumal is found in the sleeping posture in this temple and it is said this place was previously known as Thaalamaapuri. Though it is a Vaishnava temple, the sthala vriksha is the vilva tree.
Near the river Kudaganaru, sage Mandugar was doing penance. Thalaasuran, a demon, tried to spoil the efforts. Lord Azhagar from Thirumaliruncholai (Azhagar temple) destroyed the demon and protected the penance. The sage prayed to the Lord to stay and bless the devotees and so Azhagar gives darshan as soundaraja Perumal in this temple.This temple is supposed to be as important as the Azhagar temple near Madurai and history states that it was built 500 years ago by Achutha Devarayar of the Vijayanagar Empire.
There is an idol of Hayagriva, who is believed to bestow good education on devotees, in this temple where vows that have to be fulfilled in Azhagarkoil can be fulfilled.
The Swarna Aakarsha Bairavar here is believed to solve people economic problems.
The sculptures in this temple speak of the artistic skill of the builders and it is surprising to see even minute details like the nail tip, muscles, nerves and eyelashes sculpted with such finesse.Chithirai Tiruvizha is celebrated for five days in an elaborate manner and thousands participate in the ten-day Aadi Pournami Peruntiruvizha.
- ArchitectureRajagopuram
Tower Name - Rajagopuram
Lightning Arrester - Yes
Century - 19th Century
Tower Description - East Entrance
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and PrayersOfferings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- FestivalsCelebratingAs it is believed that Lord Kallazhagar of Madurai has connections with this place also, a festival of the Lord Soundararajar visiting the Kudaganaru River is celebrated as in Madurai in Vaigai River. The festival represents the grace of the Lord to Sage Manduka5 day festival in ChithiraiApril - May10 day Adi PoornimaJuly - August
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- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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