Varaha Kshetram
Kubera installed the idol of Aadhi Varaha Perumal
Muthuswamy Dikshitar has referred to this Lord in his Compositions
Located about 30kms
from Tirunelveli on Tirunelveli- Papanasam Highway on the Southern Banks of
Tamaraibarani river in the Varaha Kshetram is the 850 year old Aadhi Varaha
Perumal temple in Kallidaikurichi where Aadhi Varaha is seen in a sitting
posture with a folded left leg and the right leg leaning on the ground and with
Bhoo devi on his lap.
Kubera installs Varaha idol
Lord Aadhi Varaha
Perumal is believed to have appeared from a bucket that rolled over from the
Tamaraibarani where Kubera was undertaking penance. It is believed that Lord
Aadhi Varaha appeared before him and provided darshan answering his prayers.
Pleased with this
darshan, it is believed that Kubera installed the idol at this place. Later on, various Kings
including the Nayak rulers are believed to have contributed to the improvements
to this ancient temple.
Varna Kalaba Sayana Perumal
Sacred water is
brought every morning from the Tamaraibarani for the Thirumanjana that is
performed every day for the moolavar deity.
There are separate
sannidhis for Thaayar, Lakshmi Narayana and Dasavathara Lords.
Dikshitar's praise of Kallidaikurichi Varaha Perumal
One of the Tri
Murthies of Carnatic Music, Muthuswamy Dikshitar has composed Lakshmi Varaha Bajaham Krithis (Abhogi Raga) about
this Lord where he refers to this Lord as
‘ Tamaraibarani Theera Kubera Prathistitham’.
Recently, Kallidai
Vasan, a long time resident of this place, has composed 50songs on Aadhi Varaha Perumal of Kallidaikurichi
that is presented at this temple regularly. These songs titled 'Vasamalargal' was launched on the 2nd Saturday of Puratasi in 2006.
Festivals
Brahmotsavam in
Chitrai
Vasanthotsavam in
Vaikasi
Oonjal Utsavam in
Aadi
Pavitrotsavam in
Avani
20day Utsavam in
Margazhi
There are a minimum
of 40 Garuda Seva at this temple annual, one of the highest in the country.
Quick
Facts
Moolavar:
Aadhi Varaha Perumal East Facing Sitting Posture
Utsavar
: Lakshmi Pathi
Temple
Time: 7am-1030am and 5pm-730pm
Contact
: Suresh ( Sundararaja Bhattar) @ 94431 59402 or 04634 250302
How
to reach
From Tirunelveli
new bus stand, Papanasam bound buses every 10minutes
One can reach
Kallidaikurichi in 45minutes
Train Service is
being resumed this Friday after a gap of five years
2 Passenger service
every day from Tirunelveli ( one at 930am and another at 630pm) and from
Shengottai/Tenkasi ( 630am and another at 330pm)
My kula deivam from my mother's side. Adimoolamae
ReplyDeleteLakshmipathae
I visited the temple on 3rd July, the previous day to the Samprokshanam. I was amazed to see the excellent cooperation and unity among the KUladeivakarars who have come from nooks and corners of our Country. Elaborate arrangements have been done for visitors from outside, providing place for stay and food for all the day and night. I really appreciate this tendency among the natives of Kallidaikurichi. Hats off to them
ReplyDeleteGood to hear this, Sir.
ReplyDeletePrabhu
I am a native of this beautiful place and had visited Lord Varaha Perumal's temple on numerous occasion for darshan. Although I didn't get a chance to visit since past more than 30years I still recall my past visits to the temple with my parents and on some occasions with friends. On vaikunta ekadashi day sorkavasal utsavam is very famous at this temple. the entire population of the town used to visit to seek blessings of lord Perumal. Many of the town's leading teachers through whose teachings many a pupil have reached higher standards in life used to live in this perual street. This among many other temples of this town is one of the best for spiritual lovers of Tamil Nadu.
ReplyDeleteI am delighted to see my name in this article. This is because of the anugraham of Adhivaraha perumal and the support of ladies of kallidaikurichi by encouraging me. I am very much grateful to them.
ReplyDeleteGood to hear from you, Sir.
ReplyDeletePrabhu
I love this temple very much . The place is very calm . And very big temple it is. I pray to lord Aadhi varaha perumal for the well being of all . Regards
ReplyDeleteI like to visit this temple on 18/01/24 evening along with my wife, we are aged 70 years . Could any one identify an accomodation for us for night stay please.
ReplyDeleteRequest you to call me or please share your number for me to call you.
DeletePrabhu
I am SN Vivekanandan from Chennai
ReplyDelete