24th November 2019.
The visit to this Sri Vaikundavasa Perumal Temple was a part of Pallava and Choha period temples Visit scheduled on 24th November 2019. After Kattur Uthira Vaithyalingeshwarar Dharshan we proceeded towards Manampathy. Before entering the Village we happened to see this temple which is under renovation. The Front mandapa is under construction and Vimana is under renovation.
Moolavar : Sri Vaikuntavasa Perumal
Thayar : Sridevi and Bhdevi
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with a entrance Gate. The Garudan, balipedam and Deepa sthambam is after the entrance. Moolavar Sri Vaikuntavasa Perumal is with Sridevi and Bhudevi. The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala, arthamandapam and Mukha mandapam. Thayar is in a small sannadhi on the back side in highly eroded condition.
The sanctum sanctorum is on a padmabhandha adhisthana with tripatta kumuda. The Koshta niches are projecting out side with virutha kumuda. There is no idols in the koshtas. Prastharam is of Kabotha style with karnakood.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTION:
The adhisthana has the inscriptions of Vikrama Chozha, starts with his meikeerthi “Poomathu punara…”. For this temple might have been constructed before 12th Century. The Temple had the contributions of Chozhas, Vijayanagaras and Nayaks. The Vijayanagara period inscriptions are also found on the mandapa walls.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple is under renovation and orukala pooja is conducted. The opening and closing are unpredictable.
HOW TO REACH:
The temple is about 500 meters from Manampathy Village.
The temple is about 11.4 KM from Thiruporur, 9.5 KM from Tirukalukundram and 18 KM from Chengalpattu.
Nearest Railway station is Chengalpattu.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
Vikrama Chozha Inscription
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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