Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Thillai Sthanam Srinivasa Perumal Temple

Abhimana Sthalam of Koviladi Appakudathan

Located 2kms West of Thiruvayaru on the Kallanai Highway is the beautiful 400 year old 17th century AD Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Thillai Sthanam with a long centuries old agraharam on the eastern side.

The temple is the Abhimana Sthalam of Appakudathan Perumal of Koviladi Divya Desam. In centuries gone by, it is believed that Lord Appakudathan used to make a 15km procession from Koviladi (west of Thiru Kaattupalli) to Thillai Sthanam along the Northern banks of the Cauvery. Being Appakudathan’s Abhimana Sthalam, his sacred Moolavar Shatari has been installed here in this temple here at Thillai Sthanam as a gesture of Appakudathan’s happiness.

NammAzhvaar who composed his verses of praise on Lord Appakudathan of Thiruper Nagar ( Koviladi) compares the Lord of Thiruper to Thirumaliruncholai.

திருபேர் நகரான் திருமாலிருன்சோலை 
பொறுப்பேன் உறைகின்ற பிரான் இன்று வந்து 

 இருப்பேன் என்று என் நெஞ்சு நிறைய புகுந்தான் 
இருப்பே பெற்று அமுது உண்டு களிதேனே 

Festivals
Aipasi Theerthavari Utsavam to the Cauvery (Full moon day)
Chitrai Chariot Festival on Shravanam
Avani Thiru Kalyanam
Pavitrotsavam

Quick Facts
Moolavar: Srinivasa Perumal East Facing Standing Posture
Thaayar  : Alarmel Mangai Thaayar
Time      : 730am-930am and 530pm-830pm
Contact  : Narayanan Bhattar @ 99656 05526

When here also visit Perumpuliyur Sundararaja Perumal temple 
 visited by Thirumazhisai Azhvaar on his way from Srirangam to Kumbakonam

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