- Special Features
Foundation YearThis temple is said to be constructed by the grandson of Karikala Chozhan.Sthala TreeTheerthamRathamArchitectureOther SpecialityThe local trustees have ensured maintenance of a fine Ghat road of around 5 km so vehicles can reach the top of the hill easily. It will take about 15 minutes in vehicle and about an hour by walking the steps.
- Sthala Puran
The temple of Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathiy lies on top of Perumalmalai, 960 feet above ground level in Pachamalai hills and has 1532 steps.
Thousands of devotees take part in the Girivalam procession around the Perumalmalai hillock on all full-moon days. There are seven hillocks to cross.
Lord Prassana Venkatesa Perumal gives darshan in Kalyana Kolam with Thayaars in the Temple. Goddess Alar Mael Mangai Thayaar has a separate shrine.
Lord Govindharaja Perumal in lying posture has a temple at the foot hill.
There is an Idol of Lord Narasimha with 12 hands and with Hiranyakasibu on His lap and tearing his stomach.
As per the request of Karikaalan - Lord Venkatesa Perumal left His footprints (Perumal Paatham) and The Paatham Imprints are near Thayaar sannidhi.
- Architecture
In the Shobana mandapam, there are excellent musical pillars and beautiful sculptures of the ten avatars of Lord Vishnu and others on the pillars.
- Alankar of Deity
- Prayers and BenefitsSpecial Vratas and Prayers
Holy tulsi theetham is offered at the sannidhis of perumal and Thayar.
Offerings to DeityStotras and Mantras
- FestivalsAll saturdays in PuratasiSeptember - OctoberChithiraiFirst-day special AbishekamVaikasiTiruvona NakshatraSravana UtchavamThiru kalyanam ( holy marriage )KarthigaiDeepa is lit at the top of the hillMargazhiVaikunda Ekadashi - Utchavar appears in the Ekadashi mandapamThaiFull moon day
- Sodasha Upcharas
- PrasadhasVibhuti ( holy ash ) prasadha is offered at the Karuppana Swamy Sannidhi.
- Social ActivitiesAnnadhanMarriageEar BoringHead ShaveDanaasEducation FacilitiesSocial DrivesOther Activities
- Arjita Seva
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