The
visit to this Sri Arasiramani Vellutru Perumal kovil at Arasiramani was a part
of “Shiva, Vishnu, Amman Temples and Heritage sites from Komarapalayam to Edappadi
Visit” – On 19th May 2024. This
temple is away from human habitation near the hill. Thanks
to ல மா செல்வராசு, one of my FB friends of
Komarapalayam for taking me to all these places.
Moolavar : Sri
Lakshmi Narayanar
Consort :
Sri Lakshmi.
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east without any compound
wall. Stucco images of Krishnar and Cows on both sides are on the top of mukha
mandapam. A Deepa sthambam or garuda
thoon and Anjaneyar are in front of the Temple. In Sanctum sanctorum, Sri Maha
Vishnu as Narayanar and and Sridevi and Bhudevi. Two stones are in the mandapam,
under worship with thiruman.
Vinayagar as Thumbigai Alwar, Hanuman, and a small
spring with steps on 4 sides are in the outer praharam.
Moolavar
An Anjaneyar is infront of the temple instead of Garuda
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala
and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a adhistanam, Bhitti,
prastaram and Vimanam. Vaishnava related stucco images are on the Vimanam.
A spring or a well is on the north side of the
temple with steps on all four sides.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple belongs to 100 to 200 years old. No
further details available about this temple.
LEGENDS
Since the temple is away from human habitation, why
this temple is constructed at this place is not known.
The Spring on the north side of the temple over
flows during rainy and non rainy seasons. It was told that the spring didn’t
dried up even during hot summer. From where the water comes is not known. Hence
the Maha Vishnu is called as Vellutru Perumal.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Oru kala pooja is conducted and no special poojas
are conducted.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened for darshan during
morning hours.
CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
The temple is about 14 KM from Edappadi, 28 KM from
Bhavani Sangameshwarar Temple, 30 KM from Sankagiri, and 43 KM from Erode.
Nearest Railway station is Sankagiri
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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