Dwapara Yuga Idol installed by Yudhistra
Popularly
referred to as ‘Veetrirundha Perumal’, Lord Parthasarathy is seen in a handsome
Sitting Posture here at this temple
The Hoysala
Style Chariot makes its way around the streets of Thondanur during the
Brahmotsavam in Maasi
In the
11th Century AD, an endowment of money was made by Udaya Pillai to
God Veetrirundha Perumal, one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur.
From the interest received from this endowment, copper and silver vessels and
other worship objects like Thaligai utensils, Tiruvadi, Kendi, Mani (bell) and
Cup (Vettil) were made to the handsome Lord Parthasarathy seen in a grand
sitting posture along with Sri and Bhoo Devi.
Gopalakrishnan
Temple is located East of the Nambi Narayana Perumal temple in Thondanur. The moolavar idol of Lord Parthasarathy is believed to date back to the Dwapara Yuga and was installed by the Pandava King Yudhistra.
Consecrated by Ramanuja
Parthasarathy temple is one of the three ancient Vishnu temples of Thondanur that were consecrated
during Ramanuja’s stay here at Thondanur before he made his way North to
Melkote.
Out of
the three Perumal temples of Thondanur, Lord Parthasarathy is rich in inscriptions dating back to early 11th Century AD that gives us
an indication of the name of this place, the kings ruling this place at that
time, the way this Lord was referred to and the posture of this Lord. All the
three Vishnu temples of Thondanur have been designated as a heritage monument
and comes under the control of ASI.
Hoysala Rulers
In
1177AD, during the rule of Vira Ballaala Deva, a grant of Bhoganahalli Village
along with its hamlet was made. In addition, the income from taxes on loom and
houses was directed to the service of Veetrirundha Perumal. Another Hoysala
ruler, Narasimha, granted villages of Bottahalli, Sirimakkanahalli and
Maarurumhalli along with income from taxes – Olavaaru, Horavaaru and Hole-Sunka
to Veetrirundha Perumal of Yadava Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam.
Panguni Festival
In
the 13th Century AD, the people of Yadava Narayana Chaturvedi
Mangalam gifted 20 Pons to organise festivals in Panguni here at the temple of
Veetrirundha Perumal.
During
the rule of Hoysala King, Jagadakomalla Narasimha Deva who ruled from
Dorasamudra, there was construction and consecration of the temple of
Veetrirundha Perumal and Goddess Lakshmi in 1157AD through a grant of Villages.
Names of the Lord
In
the 11th and 12th Century AD, Lord Parthasarathy here at
Thondanur was referred to as ‘Veetrirundha Perumal’ indicating his grand
sitting posture.
In
1191AD, Hoysala Vira Ballala II made a gift to Lord Gopinathan, another name
for Veetrirundha Perumal in those days. This Lord who was also referred to as ‘God
Vennai Kutta’ was gifted 10Pon for supply of 2Naali of rice for food offerings.
In the 13th Century AD, this temple was referred to as the Krishna
temple of Yadava Narayana Chaturvedi Mangalam. During this period, this temple
was also referred to as Ainnurruva Vinnagaram.
Regular Thaligai
for Lord Parthasarathy
One
comes to know that there was regular early morning service of food offerings to
Lord Parthasarathy through a gift made to the temple of 20Gadyaanas. Ramanuja’s disciple gifted a village to
Veetrirundha Perumal to ensure the daily food offerings to the Lord at this
temple. In the 12th Century AD, Kodai Andal Ammai gifted a share for
maintaining lamp at this temple.
When at Thondanur, visit the Thonnur Kere ( the huge dam) built by Thondanur Nambi, the disciple of Ramanuja.
Festivals
5day Maasi
Brahmotsavam including Chariot Festival
Gokulashtami
Thirumanjanam
every Rohini
Quick Facts
Moolavar : Lord
Parthasarathy with Sri and Bhoo Devi
Utsavar : Gopalakrishnan
with Rukmini and Satyabhama
Time : 830am-1 pm and 3pm-530pm
Contact : Raghurama
Bhattar @ 08236 251795 / 94493 72453
How to reach
Pandavapura
is about 100kms from Bangalore on the Mandya- Srirangapatna- Mysore Highway.
From Pandavapura, buses every one hour to Thondanur (Thonnur Kere) – take the
Narayanapura bound bus.
Auto
from Pandavapura bus stand will cost Rs. 100/-
Number
of Share autos ply between Pandavapura and Thonnur – they will charge Rs. 7.
Thiru Narayanapuram, Melkote is just around 20kms from here
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