Pancha Rama
Kshetram – One of the five Rama Temples in this region
The Stunning Bronze idol of Lord Rama dates back to the 10th Century AD
Located
25kms South of Kumbakonam and 6kms East of Kudavasal on the Northern banks of
Kudamurutti River is the Kothandarama temple in a remote village
in Paruthiyur off the Kodavaasal- Nannilam road. The stunning bronze idol of
Rama, Sita and Lakshmana dates back to the 10th Century AD. This is
one of five popular Rama temples in this region, the others being Thillai
Vilagam, Vaduvur, Mudikondan and Adambavur.
Rama is seen in a grand standing posture wielding the bow with his left hand while his right is holding a long arrow. The idol of Lord Rama here at this temple is a symbol of divine purity. Lakshmana is seen sporting a beautiful smile.
It is believed that the entire set
of idols were found and installed by Paruthiyur Ramayanam
Sastri, who also built the temple. Kalyana
Varadaraja Perumal, the original moolavar deity is seen in a blessing posture with
a Prayoga Chakra along with Sri and Bhoo Devi.
Festivals
Margazhi
Utsavam
Puratasi
Laksharchanai
Aadi
Jestabhishekam
Panguni-Chitrai
Rama Navami – Brahmotsavam – Kalyana Utsavam
The
temple is looking to build a Raja gopuram and a Vasantha Mandapa in front of
the Thaayar Sannidhi in addition to reconstructing the outer walls.
Quick Facts
Moolavar:
Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal East Facing Standing Posture
Thaayar : Mahalakshmi (Separate Sannidhi)
Time : 6am-7am, 11am-1230pm and 530pm-730pm
Kothandarama
South Facing Standing Posture with Sita, Lakshmana and Anjaneya
Contact : Ravi Bhattar @ 93610 75113/ 97868 67387
When here, also visit Srinivasa Perumal temple in Kudavasal: http://prtraveller.blogspot.in/2009/12/kudavasal-srinivasa-perumal.html
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