30th December 2018.
This temple Sri Ranganathaswamy’s visit was a part of Thiruvannamalai Heritage walk organized by the Thiruvannamalai District Historical Research Center on 30th December 2018. This temple is at Adhi Thiruvarangam, near Sankarapuram on the south bank of river Then Pennai..
Moolavar : Sri Ranganathar
Thayar : Sri Ranganayaki
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with an entrance arch with stucco image of Sri Ranganathar in Sayana kolam. A 4 pillar mandapa is before the 3 tier Rajagopuram. There is a paddy/ grains storage go-down built with bricks on the right side corner of the premises, immediately after the entrance arch. The Dravidian style architecture sanctum sanctorum with 2 prakaras spreads in 2 acre( 8100 sq m) land. The premises walls are constructed with high raised stone. Thayar is also facing east on the right side of moolavar sannadhi. Palipedam, Dwajasthambam are in the mahamandapam.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum, antarala, arthamandapam and maha mandapam. Entrance to the main sanctum is from the south. The sanctum is of rectangular shape to accommodate Sri Renganathar is of 15 feet in length on the 5 hooded Adhi sheshan in sayana kolam. Sridevi and Bhoodevi are at his feet. Garudalwar is also at moolavar’s feet in worshiping posture. Alwars and Chotta Renganathar are in arthamandapa. In the prakaram sannadhi for Gothanda Ramar, Hanuman, Varadharaja Perumal, Viswak Senar, Friday oonjal, Andal and Krishnar. A Stone Ramar statue is on the south west corner of the prakaram, various sounds are noticed by tapping different parts of the statue.
As per the legend the demon Somukan took away the 4 vedhas from The Devas. As per their request Vishnu got back the same. In another legend a King Surakeerthi was blessed with a child after praying Sri Renganathar. Chandran and Brahma worshiped Lord Renganathar of this temple.
Important functions are held on Vaikunda Ekathesi, Ramanavami, Pournami, Purattasi Saturday, Krishnar Jayanthi, Karthikai deepam, etc,. Brahmotsavam will also be Celebrated.. Daily 6 times poojas are conducted. The 10 days Chariot procession festival will be conducted during Chitra month.
Believed to be built in 8 - 9th Century medieval Chozha period and latter contributions from Vijayanagara dynasty.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The land line 0414 6229075 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
Adhi Thiruvarangam is about 20 km from Thirukoyilur and 32 KM from Thiruvannamalai.
Thiruvannamalai - Manalurpettai - Thiruvarangam
Thirukoyilur - Manalurpettai - Thiruvarangam
Minibus, Auto are available from Manalurpettai
Thiruvannamalai - Manalurpettai - Thiruvarangam
Thirukoyilur - Manalurpettai - Thiruvarangam
Minibus, Auto are available from Manalurpettai
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Grain storage
Grain storage Ceiling
Ramar Statue with musical sound when tapped with a coin
Relief on the compound Wall
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