After
visiting the Veeratteswarar Temple of Keel Padappai on 6th March
2022 (no significant progress was made in the renovation of the temple), on the
way to the main road, I happened to see this Maha Vishnu Temple with a unique
construction.
Moolavar : Sri Varam Tharum Perumal
Thayar : Sridevi and Bhudevi
Some
of the salient features of this temple are…
The
temple faces east, with an entrance arch. Stucco images of Hanuman, Thiruman
with Sangu Chakra, and Garudan are on the
top. Garudalwar sannidhi is in front of the sanctum sanctorum. Moolavar Varam Tharum Perumal is in the sanctum sanctorum with
Sri Devi and Bhudevi. Utsavars are in front of moolavar. Stucco images of Maha
Vishnu’s Dasavatharam are in the mukha mandapam.
On top of the mukha mandapam are stucco images of Hanuman, Thayar, and Perumal with Sridevi
& Bhudevi, Hayagreevar, and Garudan. In praharam, Thayar, Ramar, and Hanuman.
ARCHITECTURE
The
sanctum sanctorum is of a square on upanam, adhistanam is with jagathy, Vrutha kumuda, and pattigai. The bhitti starts with vedika. The Bhitti is supported
by Brahma kantha pilasters containing kalasam, kudam, lotus petals mandi,
palakai, Veera Kandam, and Vettu pothyal. The prastaram consists of
valapi, kapotam, and bhoomi desam. In koshtam, Thumbikai Alwar, Narasimhar, Maha
Vishnu, and Hayagreevar. The sanctum sanctorum from Upanam to prastram was constructed
with stone.
The
2-tier stucco vimanam is on the prastram. Maha Vishnu’s various forms are on
the two tiers and greevam. From greevam to
Sigaram, built in Dravidian style, with 4
maha nasis and 4 alpha Nasis.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
It
was said that this temple’s Moolavar was unearthed near this temple during an
excavation about 50 years ago, and it is believed that an old Vishnu temple might
have existed near the Keel Padappai Shiva temple. Perumal devotees believe
that he came as swayambhu from Earth after hundreds of years. A New temple was
built. Maha Samprokshanam was conducted in February 2022, and mandala abhishekam was
held on 1st April 2022.
LEGENDS
Perumal
is a vara prasadhi who will fulfill all the wishes of his devotees. Hence, Perumal
is called Varam Tharum Perumal. Hayagreevar is in a separate sannidhi in the
prakaram. It is believed that those who worship Hayagreevar will excel in studies,
education, knowledge, etc.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from Oru kala pooja, special poojas are conducted on Vaikunda Ekadasi, Rama
Navami, Hanuman Jayanthi, Navaratri, etc.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept open from 07.30 hrs to 11.00 hrs, and from 17.30 hrs to 20.00
hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The
temple trustee Panneerselvam’s mobile number is +91 994149 2779, and Bhattar’s
mobile number is +91 9790035442. They may be contacted for further details and darshan.
HOW TO REACH
Padappai
is on the Tambaram to Kanchipuram bus route, and Keel Padappai is on the part of Padappai.
All buses from Chennai to Kanchipuram via Tambaram will pass through Padappai.
The
temple is 750 meters off the main road, 12 km from Tambaram, 14.2 km from Oragadam
Industrial Corridor, 42 km from Kanchipuram, and 39 km from Chennai.
The nearest railway station is Tambaram.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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