Twin Perumal Temples of Karur
A beautiful Ranganatha temple on the banks of Amaravathi
Displays his Karkodaga Anantha Sayanam Posture
Located
1km south of the Railway Station on the Northern banks of River Amaravathi off
the Mettu Street is an ancient Abhaya Pradhana Ranganatha Temple in Karur, one
that was constructed during the rule of Muchukunda Chakravarthy dating back
several centuries.
Muchukunda
also played a role in the construction of Kalyana Venkatramana Swamy temple in Thanthoni
Malai on the outskirts of the city.
Providing
darshan in a Karkodaga Anantha Sayana posture, Lord Ranganatha is believed to
have promised abhayam to Markandeya Rishi protecting him from evil forces. Lord
Ranganatha is seen in a beautiful Posture resting himself on the five hooded
Serpent with his right hand placed on the Rishi’s head in a sign of blessing
him and promising protection.
Belief
is that Lord Ranganatha will provide abhayam to devotees who offer sincere
prayers at this temple.
Festivals
Brahmotsavam
in Chitrai
20day
Utsavam in Margazhi
Opening of Swarga Vaasal on Vaikunta Ekadesi
Quick Facts
Moolavar
: Ranganatha East Facing Karkodaga Sayanam
Thaayar : Ranganayaki Thaayar (Separate Sannidhi)
Utsavar : Srinivasa Perumal
Time :
630am-1130am and 430pm-830pm
Contact : VV Narasimha Bhattar @ 94439 04088 or
04324 257640
How to reach
Auto
from Railway Station / Karur Bus Stand will cost Rs.30
What is the meaning of the word Karkodaga ?
ReplyDeleteAt this temple, the Lord is seen in an Anantha Sayana Posture
ReplyDeleteSince he is sleeping on Kargodagan
(the Serpent Lord) have mentioned it/added it as (Karkodaga)AnanthaSayanam.
Prabhu
Is there a Tamil name for this temple/Vishnu ?
ReplyDeleteஆடக மாடம் என்ற பெயர் இக்கோயிலாடு தொடர்புள்ளாதா ?
Thanks in Advance.