A Temple built by the Mudhaliars
of Kanchipuram in the 17th Century AD
Located
just over 10kms from Mannargudi on the Thiruthuraipoondi road is the 350years
old Srinivasa Perumal temple in Kottur, one that was built by the Mudaliars of
Kanchi. The temple that recently was renovated wears a new look. Once upon a
time the entire village was home to the Mudhaliars.
In
the 17th Century, people from Kanchipuram migrated and several of
them settled at Karappankadu. The Mudhaliar community that hailed from
Vallapakkam village near Kanchi settled here in Kottur. Their Kula Deivam was
Venkatachalapathy and hence they built the Srinivasa Perumal temple in the
heart of Kottur.
In memory of this, there is an idol of Krishna Mudhaliar inside the temple.
They also created an Agraharam and set up a Veda Paatashala. This
was later surrendered to the HR & CE in the 20th century. Later
people from Ukkada Kamalapuram used to take care of the temple. This
continues to be the Kula Deivam temple for many of them.
Festivals
Procession
on Shravanam every month
When here also visit, Varadaraja Perumal temple in Rayanallur, just a few kms away.
Quick Facts
Moolavar:
Srinivasa Perumal east facing standing posture
Time
: 7am-10am and 5pm-8pm
Contact : Raghavan Bhattar @ 93614 94474
How to reach
Buses
ply every half hour between Mannargudi and Thiruthuraipoondi
Well mentioned facts about this temple..I am from Kottur and our family members were behind the renovation of this temple.. This is only Venkatachalapathy Temple in Thiruvarur District.. This Village was famous for Veda Pathasala long back.. I must say I am delighted to go through your blog bringing lots of news about such temples which were supporting our ancient culture for a long time and lost their glories in this urbanised century. .
ReplyDeleteDoes the temple accept Online Archana ? Or do I have to approach a priest there? Thank you
Deleterequest you to contact the priest.
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