Thirukulandai
Thirukulandai
Sri Srinivasa Perumal / Mayakoothan Perumal Temple
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Thirukulandai Srinivasa Permual Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams and a Nava Tirupathi located near Alwar Thirunagari across the river Thamiraparani, Tamil Nadu, South India. This is also called as Navagraha Tirupathis because each of the Navagrahas is said to have worshipped at the temples here. In that aspect this is dedicated to Saneeswaran or Saturn.
As per legends,there lived a bhramin couple Vedhasaran and Kumudavalli. With divine blessings from Sri Narayana, they were blessed with a beautiful girl,Kamalavathy. When she attained the age for marriage she refused to marry any mortal , but wanted only Sri Krishna. She did a severe penance towards Maha Vishnu. Lord Narayana appeared before her and married her. He took her to his chest as an ornament.
The temple has a three tiered small Rajagopuram which seems to be constructed during this century. We can see exiquisite stone sculptures and carvings in the pillars of this temple.There is a huge pushkarani (temple tank) called Perunkulam.
The Moolavar here is Srinivasa Perumal in a nindra thirukolam (standing posture). The Utsavar is Mayakoothan.Prathyaksham for Brahaspathy.
Thayaar Alamelumangai Thaayar,Kulandaivalli.No seperate sannidhi.
Mangalaasasanam The temple is revered by the verses of Nammalwar.
Festivals During the Garuda Sevai utsavam(festival) in the month of Vaikasi(May-Jun) there are nine Garudasevai, a big event in which the utsava murthi is brought on Garuda vahana. This festivals draws thousands of visitors from nearby areas.
Temple location The temple is situated in the small town of Thirukulandai or Perungulam near Alwar Thirunagari.
Temple Timings The temple is open from 7:30 AM till 12:00 noon and from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm
How to reach?
It is well connected by state highways roads, and this temple is 10 kms from AlwarThiruNagari. Take your car or hire a cab to visit all the nine Tirupathis, going by the local bus is time consuming. If you are only three or less travellers, local auto rickshaws are the cheapest and best mode of transport.Negotiate and fix a rate for the day trip.
Those in Chennai can avail the services of Tamilnadu Tourism Development Corporation which is arranging the trip twice a month on the first and third Friday of the month. They can return by Wednesday morning.
Where to Stay? There are no big hotels here. Tiruchendur or Tirunelveli which are under 30 kms from here would be an ideal place for stay
Where to eat There are a few restauarants here.Use your judgement to find a hygienic place to eat in the available eateries.
Other interesting places around Thirukulandai The other eight Nava Tirupathis are within a day's visit from here if you drive your car or hire a cab. Tiruchendur temple is a must visit temple from here.
Arulmigu Kallappiraan Temple,
Srivaikuntam,
Thiruchendur Taluk,
Thoothukudi district.,
Pincode : 628 601 ,
Phone no: 04630 - 256476
Executive Officer: 94439 86996,
Clerk: 95667 55063
E-Mail : kallapiranswamytemple@gmail.com
Useful data
State: Tamil Nadu
District:Thoothukudi
Famous for: Pilgrimage, other Nava Tirupathis
Languages: Tamil,English
Best Season: Throughout the year. Summer( from May to July) could be very sultry when the mercury shoots to 40 degree celsius.
Weather: Summer 33-42°C, Winter 16-28°C
Altitude: Sea level
