Two Unique one of its kind features
6
½ feet Anjaneya seen in the Agni Moolai of the temple, Bairava seen with 2
Vahanas
Located 15kms from Dindigal is
the Pandya Period Kathir Narasinga Perumal temple in Kothapulli Village in Reddiarchatram,
one that still has the strong granite structure of temples of that period. The
temple was later renovated by Vijayanagara rulers and Kannivadi Zamindars. The
temple has 220acres of land under its possession.
Kathir Narasinga Perumal is seen
in a soft posture with a lean slim look unlike his normally angry presence in
other Narasimha temples. The handsome looking Utsavar is seen with a conch and chakra.
Unique Anjaneya
A unique feature at the temple is
the presence of the 6 ½ feet tall Anjaneya at the Agni Moolai (South Eastern corner of the temple), the only one of its kind in India. His body is facing
the Eastern side while his face is turned towards the Northern direction. The right
hand is lifted while the left hand is holding a mace in a posture to destroy
the ego and arrogance. The huge tail is seen lifted behind on his right side.
One of its kind
Bairava Sannidhi
Another special one of its kind feature
at this temple is the presence of Bairava with two Vahanas. Normally one finds
only a single vahana.
Chakkarath Azhvaar
Sannidhi
Yet another special feature is
the presence of ChakkarathAzhvaar carved on a square stone unlike the use
circular stone. He is seen with Devas all around him.
Inscriptions
There is an ancient Pandya period
inscription on South wall of the Maha Mandapa
Festivals
Vaikasi Narasimha Jayanthi
Avani Gokulashtami
Puratasi is celebrated in a grand
way at this temple
1st Saturday – Sandal Paste
Abhishekam for Narasinga Perumal and Anjaneya
2nd Saturday- Vennai
Kaapu
3rd Saturday-Vegetable
Maalai for Anjaneya / Ekantha Sevai Moolavar/Utsavar Narasimha
On this day, there is also the Thiru
Kalyana Vaibhavam
4th Saturday- Maalai
Alankaram for Narasinga Perumal and Anjaneya
5th Saturday- Pushpa
Alankaram for Narasinga Perumal and Anjaneya
One can find solutions to problems
relating to wedding hindrances, joblessness and childlessness by offering
sincere prayers at this temple.
Quick Facts
Moolavar : Kathir Narasingar in an East Facing Standing Posture with
Sri and Bhoodevi
Thaayar : Kamalavalli Thaayar
Time : 730am-12noon and 4pm-7pm
Contact : Vijayaraghavan Bhattar@ 98430 85165/97877
05083
How to reach
Reddiarchatram is about 15kms
from Dindigul on the Palani highway. The temple is on the main road ½ km east
of the bus stop. Buses ply every 15minutes from Dindigul. One can also take the
Dindigul-Ottanchatram town bus to get down in front of the temple (Perumal Koil
bus stop).
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