The
visit to this Sri Arasiramani Vellutru Perumal Kovil at Arasiramani was a part
of the “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 from Komarapalayam, for taking me to all these places.
Moolavar : Sri
Lakshmi Narayana
Consort:
Sri Lakshmi.
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east without a compound
wall. Stucco images of Krishna 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 the sanctum sanctorum, Sri Maha
Vishnu as Narayanar 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 in front of the temple instead of Garuda
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of the sanctum sanctorum, antarala, and ardha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on an 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 is believed to be 100 to 200 years old. No
further details are available about this temple.
LEGENDS
Since the temple is away from human habitation, why
this temple was constructed at this place is not known.
The spring on the north side of the temple overflows during rainy and non-rainy seasons. It was said that the spring didn’t
dry up even during the hot summer. From where the water comes is not known. Hence, the Maha Vishnu is called Vellutru Perumal.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Oru kala pooja is conducted, and no special poojas
are conducted.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept open 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.
The nearest Railway Station is Sankagiri
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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