May, 2019.
This temple is one of the 108 Divya Desa Temples dedicated Lord Vishnu at Thiruvellakulam in Nagapattinam District. Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai Alwar. The presiding deity is called as “Annan Perumal”, since Thairumangai Alwar has quoted Perumal as “Annan” in all his pasurams. Hence the Moolavar obtained the name as “Annan Perumal”.
Moolavar : Sri Annan Perumal also called as Kannan Narayan.
Thayar : Sri Alarmelmangai.
Some of the important features of this temple are…
The temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. The Temple tank with lotus flowers is in-front and a neerazhi mandapam is at the centre. Palipedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan are in the newly built mandapa. Moolavar Annan Perumal is in Standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi. In front is Urchavar Sri Srinivasa Perumal and Thayar Alarmelmangai. Thayar Alarmel Mangai is in a separate temple like sannadhi. There is a sannadhi for Hanuman also. 108 Divya Desa temple sthala purana painting are on the walls of the prakaram.
There is a separate sannadhi for Thirumangai Alwar’s consort Kumudhavalli Nachiyar. As per the legend She was from Celestial world. She lost her power when she came for plugging Lotus from the pond. After seeing her Neelan a Chieftain wished to marry. Both married after Neelan agreed to fulfill all the conditions, including feeding of Vishnu Devotees laid by Kumudhavalli. On seeing this Vishnu was pleased, elevated him as one of the Alwar and gave dharshan for both of them.
ARCHITECTURE : The original sanctum might be existed before 7th Century. The Sanctum sanctorum consists of sanctum antarala and arthamandapam. The arthamandapam was built during Maratha period with Vavvalnethi style. The adhistana is with upana, jagathi, Kumudham. The Vimana consists of square in shape above prastharam, girivam, sikaram and kalasam. The sikaram with nasi is of vesara style. The Vimana is called as Swetha Vimana.
HISTORY & LEGEND: As per the legend Swethan was the son of Dhundumaran. Sage Vashistar predicted that Swethan will die at younger age. So he advised Swethan to recite / chant Mrutyanja Mantra under the Vilva tree on the banks of this temple tank. Lord Vishnu appeared and blessed him for a long life. Devotees used to celebrate their 60th , 70th and 80th birthdays in this temple for long and healthy life. In turn devotees offers Thulabaram. People considers this temple as Then Thirupathi. Those who couldn’t go to Thipathi, they can offer in this temple also for their prarthanai /prayer. Vishnu gave dharshan to Ekadesa Rudhirar and Swetha Maharajan.
Apart from regular poojas & festivals, annual Bramotsavam is celebrated in the month of Puratasi, summer festival in Vaikasi, Vishnu’s marriage festival in last Friday of Aadi are celebrated in a grand manner. Those are having fear of death may pray to this Vishnu, to get rid of it.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 11.30 hrs and 17.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Madhava Bhattar may be contacted on his land line +91 4364 266534 and mobile number +919489856554 and e mail: madhavabhatter68@gmail.com
E mail Id contact@sriannanperumal.org
Web site addresshttp://sriannanperumal.org/index.html
HOW TO REACH:
The Place Thiruvellakulam is about 5 KM from Sirkazhi. Since there is direct facilty, one can hire auto from Sirkazhi.
The place Thiruvellakulam is about 20 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 30 KM from Chidambaram and 58 KM from Kumbakonam.
Nearest Railway station is Sirkazhi.
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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