May 2019.
This
temple is one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu at
Thiruvellakulam/Annankoil in the Mayiladuthurai District. Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai Alwar. The
presiding deity is called “Annan Perumal” since Thirumangai Alwar has
quoted Perumal as “Annan” in all his Pasurams. Hence, Moolavar obtained the
name “Annan Perumal”.
Moolavar
: Sri Annan Perumal, also called Kannan
Narayan.
Thayar : Sri Alarmelmangai.
Some
of the important features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east with a three-tier Rajagopuram. The Temple tank with lotus
flowers is in front, and a neerazhi
mandapam is at the centre. Palipedam, Dwajasthambam, and Garudan are in the
newly built mandapam. Moolavar Annan Perumal is in a standing posture with Sridevi
and Bhoodevi. In front are Utsavar Sri Srinivasa Perumal and Thayar Alarmelmangai.
Thayar Alarmel Mangai is in a separate temple, like a sannadhi. There is a
sannadhi for Hanuman also. The 108 Divya
Desam temple sthala purana paintings are on the walls of the praharam.
There
is a separate sannadhi for Thirumangai Alwar’s consort Kumudhavalli Nachiyar.
As per the legend, she was from the Celestial World. She lost her power when she
came to pluck the lotus from the pond. After seeing her, Neelan, a Chieftain, wished to marry. Both married after Neelan agreed to fulfill all the conditions,
including the feeding of Vishnu Devotees laid down by Kumudhavalli. On seeing this, Vishnu was pleased, elevated him as one of the Alwars, and gave darshan to both
of them.
ARCHITECTURE
The original sanctum might have existed before the 7th century. The
Sanctum sanctorum consists of the sanctum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The
artha mandapam was built during the Maratha period with the Vavval nethi style. The
adhistana consists of upana, jagathi, and kumudam. The vimana consists of squares in
shape above the prastaram, griva, sigaram, and kalasam. The sikaram with nasi is
of the vesara style. The vimana is called "Swetha Vimana".
HISTORY & LEGEND
As per the legend, Swethan was the son of Dhundu Maran. Sage Vashistar predicted that
Swethan would die at a young age. So he advised Swethan to recite/chant the Mrityunjaya Mantra under the Vilva / bilva tree on the banks of this temple tank. Lord
Vishnu appeared and blessed him with a long life. Devotees used to celebrate their 60th, 70th, and 80th birthdays in this temple for long and
healthy lives. In turn, devotees offer Thulabharam. People consider this temple
as Then Thirupathi. Those who couldn’t go to Tirupati can also offer in this
temple for their prarthanai/prayer. Vishnu gave darshan to Ekadasa Rudras and Swetha Maharajan.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas & festivals, the annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the
month of Puratasi, the summer festival in Vaikasi, and Vishnu’s marriage festival on the last Friday of Aadi is celebrated grandly. Those who have a fear of death may pray to Vishnu to get
rid of it.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The
temple will be open from 08.00 hrs to 11.30 hrs, and from 17.30 hrs to
20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Madhava
Bhattar may be contacted on his landline at +91 4364 266534 and mobile number at +919489856554 and by e-mail: madhavabhatter68@gmail.com
Email ID contact@sriannanperumal.org
Website address: http://sriannanperumal.org/index.html
HOW TO REACH:
The
place Thiruvellakulam / Annankoil is about 5 km from Sirkazhi. It can be reached by auto or Taxi.
The
place Thiruvellakulam /Annankoil is about 20 km from Mayiladuthurai, 30 km from
Chidambaram, and 58 km from Kumbakonam.
The nearest
railway station is Sirkazhi.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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