1000 Year Old Ranganatha Temple in the heart of Erode
Inscriptions date back to 10th Century AD
Located
about 2kms from the bus stand is over 1000years old Kasthuri Ranganatha Perumal
temple in Erode, a temple that dates back to the rule of Paranthaka Chola.
The
Dwarapalakas who were cursed by an angry Sage Durvasa are seen at the feet of
Lord Ranganatha offering their service. Lord Kasthuri Ranganatha is seen with
his right hand on Sage Durvasa in a posture of cooling the normally angry sage.
Inscriptions
10th Century AD
Inscription in Tamil records the construction of a Nilai ( Door Jamb) and
mentions the name of the God as Pallikonda Devar
On the Western Wall, an
inscription relating to the rule of Raja Kesarivarma mentions the temple of
Pallikonda Perumal
Festivals
Chitra Pournami
Brahmotsavam in Puratasi
Garuda Sevai in Panguni, Maasi
and Thai
Quick
Facts
Moolavar: Kasthuri Ranganatha in
a Sayana Kolam
Goddess:
Kamalavalli Thaayar
Utsavar :
Varadaraja Perumal
Time : 6am-12noon and 430pm-830pm
Contact: Sriram Bhattar @ 98652
24745 / Nagarajan @ 94439 51121
How
to reach
Auto from bus stand will cost Rs.
40 / from the railway station will cost Rs. 50/-
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