- Special Features
Foundation Year1000-2000 years oldSthala TreePurasa treeTheerthamIndira PushkariniRathamArchitectureDravidian ArchitectureOther SpecialityThe temple is one among the Divya Desas of Lord Perumal and also one of the five Pancharanga Sthalas
- Sthala Puran
King Upamanyu lost his powers due to the curse of Sage Durvasa. When begged for pardon and relief, the sage said that the king should feed one lakh people in this place, then known as Palasavanam and he would be relieved of the curse. The king built a palace nearby and commenced the feeding. One day, Lord Sriman Narayanan-Perumal came there in the guise of an aged Brahmin. He was served food. To test the determination of the king, Lord consumed the entire quantity of food prepared for the day. King politely asked the Brahmin if He wanted anything more. The Brahmin replied He wanted one pot of Appam. Sooner He received Appam pot from the king, his curse vanished, says the Sthala Purana
- Architecture
Lord, in His Bhujanga Sayana-reclining posture is facing west. The Vimana above the sanctum is of Indira Vimana design. Lord Vazhikatti Vinanayaka (Guiding Vinayaka) graces the place. Upamanyu and Sage Parasara had the darshan of Lord Appakudathan here
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Those seeking child boon, freedom from fear of death, to develop qualities of humility, for relief from adverse planetary aspects, sins and curses, facing endless problems, pray to Perumal for solutions
Offerings to DeityDevotees perform Tirumanjanam to Perumal and offer vastras
Stotras and Mantras
- FestivalsCar festival on Panguni Uthiram star day Theerthavari in March-April; Vaikunta Ekadasi in December-January; Navarathri in September-October and the butter pot breaking utsav-Uri Adi- are the festivals celebrated in the temple
- Sodasha Upcharas
- Prasadhas
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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