Friday, August 29, 2008

About the Temple




The temple is built during the Pallava era, and is estimated to be 1500 years old.The temple has a 5 stage gopuram at the entrance.

Moolavar:

Bakthavasala Perumal with Sri & Bhu Devi thaayars in standing posture facing the east.
Uthsavar is called as Baktharaavi Perumal/Patharaavi Perumal.

Thaayar:

Ennai Petra Thaayar also called as Sudhavalli Thaayar.

Pushkarni: Varuna Pushkarni

Vimanam: Uthbala Vimanam

Other Sannidhi's in the Temple:

Chakkarathalwar, Adhiseshan, Andal, Acharya's & Alwars. Anjaneyar Sannathi is located outside the temple on the maadaveethi.

Also there is a Ramar Temple few feets away from the Main Temple. Erikatha Ramar is huge and Graceful. There is a unique Idol of Sri Anjaneya Carrying Sri Rama & Lakshmana on his Shoulder. It's said there are only two such Idols one in Thirunindravur and the other is in Naimisaranyam.

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