The Visit to this Sri Panduranga
Swamy Temple at Thennangur was a part
of the “Narasimha Temples Visit” in Kanchipuram and Tiruvannamalai Districts, on 24th
March 2024, ie Panguni Uthiram day conducted by Bhakti Ula, Pattabhi of Ashok
Medicals Velachery, Chennai. Apart from Narasimhar Temples, Vallakottai Sri
Subramaniar Temple, Thennangur Pandurangan Temple, and Perunagar Jyeshta Devi
are also Covered in this visit.
Moolavar : Sri Krishna
as Panduranga Swamy
Thayar : Sri
Rukmani / Raghumayee
Some of the salient features of this temple are…
The temple faces east with a 5-tier Rajagopuram. Nagars
are on before the Rajagopuram. The other three directions Rajagopuras are of 3
tiers. The Sthala vruksham ( Thamala Vruksham ), Balipeedam, and Garudan are
after the Rajagopuram. Dwarapalakas are in metal / Panchaloka on both sides of
the ardha mandapam. Moolavar Pandurangan is about 7 feet tall and they are in
Rajasthani style Raja and Rani Alangaram ( during our Visit ). The Idols were worshipped by Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal. And Utsavars are in front of Moolavar.
Dwarapalakas
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala,
ardha mandapam, maha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. The whole temple was built
with cement concrete. The temple was built similar to Puri Jagannath Temple in
North Indian style. But the 4 entrance Rajagopurams are built in south Indian
style at a later date.
Krishna Leela and Krishna-related drawing panels are
in the ardha mandapam maha mandapam adorn the walls and ceilings.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
At the end of the 20th Century temple was built by
Sri Haridhos Giri Swamigal, the disciple of Sri Gnananda Swamigal. The temple
is at present administered by Namanandagiri Swamigal.
LEGENDS
Pundalik was the son of Janudeva and Satyavati. After his
marriage, as advised by his wife, he started ill-treating his parents. To escape
from ill-treatment, Janudeva and Satyavati decided to go on a pilgrimage to
Kashi. On hearing this Pundalik's wife also wanted to go to Kashi with the same
group. While Paundalik and his wife are traveling on a horse, his Father and
mother walk.
On the way, they reached Kukkutswamy ashram. When
everybody was asleep, Pundalik happened to see some ladies with dirty clothes.
After cleaning the ashram and floor they left with a clean dress and beauty. On the
second day also Pundalik happened to see the same. He was surprised and wanted
to know, who they were and what they were doing in the ashram. They replied that
they are the holy river Ganga, Yamuna, etc. They also said that they came to the
ashram to clean, themselves after they were absorbing the sin of the Devotees,
those who took baths. This changed the mind of Pundalik and started serving his father
and mother, to get rid of his sin.
Shri Krishna wanted to show the love and affection of
Puntalik, toward his Parents to Rukmaye, so they came to Puntalik’s place. Since
it was raining at that time, Pundalik without giving respect first to God,
threw a brick and asked to stand on the brick and went to attend his parents.
After attending Pundalik came out and begged to pardon him to make them wait.
Krishna said that he is very happy to see his devotion and love towards his
parents. Since Krishna was standing on the brick, asked Pundalik to worship as
Vithoba, which had been corrupted to Vitthala. Krishna asked to construct a
temple for him at this place. Vithoba also known as Panduranga, Pandhari, or
Vitthala
It is believed that the Namasankirtan ie. Bhajan ie
praising God in the form of music is the only way to reach Maha Vishnu. Srimad
Bhagavatham says “Kalau Sankirtaya Kesavam”, while Purandaradasa sang
“Kaliyugadalli Harinamava Nenedarey Kula Kodigalu Utharisuvavu”. Adi Sankara Bhagwadpada taught “Bhaja
Govindam, Bhaja Govindam – Govindam Bhaja Moodamathae”, while Sri Bodhendra
Saraswathi Swamigal, a descendent in the lineage of Adi Sankara emphasized,
“Namasankirtan alone is the salvation in this Kali Yuga”. Azhwars and Nayanmars
sang the praise of the Lord throughout their lives to attain moksha
(liberation).
Many saints born in Maharashtra sang Abhangs
(devotional songs in the Marathi language)
in praise of Sri Krishna, who is popularly known as Vitthal. The Maha Vishnu is
also hailed as Panduranga and his consort is Rakhumayi Devi.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Sri Pandurangan and Raghumayee are decorated with
different alangaras/costumes every day. On Sundays decorated like the Rajasthan
King and Queen. Wearing a Rajasthani Turban, and holding a sword in hands. Panduranga
will be decorated like Giridhari holding Govardhana Hill, As Geethacharya,
Parthasarathy, Radhakrishna etc,.
Some of the festivals celebrated in this temple are Tamil New Year’s Day, Gokulashtami with Muthangi Seva, etc, are celebrated in a
grand manner.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open between 06.00 hrs. to
12.00 hrs. and 16.00 hrs. to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The landline and mobile numbers of the +91-9176967153, +91-9444310136, and +91-44- 24952498 may be
contacted for further details.
E-mail address: ashram@gurujithennangur.com
Official website: https://www.gurujithennangur.com/panduranga-rakhumayi-temple/
HOW TO REACH
Thennangur Village is about a KM from Thennangur Bus
Stop on Tiruvannamalai to Kanchipuram Road, 7 km from Vandavasi, 37 km from
Kanchipuram, 39 km from Melmaruvathur, 43 km from Tindivanam and 125 km from
Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE:
CLICK HERE
The Sthala vruksham ( Thamala Vruksham )
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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