The Visit to this Sri Kariya Manicka Perumal temple was a part of visit to the Temples and heritage sites around Kanchipuram, scheduled on 10th July 2021. After visiting Sri Agneeswarar Temple, we came to this Vishnu Temple, which is in the midst of the Village, Kalakattur.
Moolavar : Sri Kariyamanicka PerumalThayar : Sri Maragatha Valli
Some of the salient features of this temple are…The temple is facing east with an entrance mottai Gopuram. Balipeedam, Deepa Sthambam and Garudan are immediately after the entrance. Moolavar with saligrama garland is in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Madapalli and Thayar Sannidhi are in the prakaram. Thayar is in sitting Posture with abhaya and varada hastam. Urchavars Maha Vishnu with Sridevi and Bhudevi, Thayar and Kalinga Nardanar are in front of Thayar. Alwars are in the Mukha mandapam facing north.
ARCHITECTUREThe temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala and a latter period Mukha mandapam. The adhisthana is not constructed as per any architectural style. The sanctum sanctorum from adhisthana to prastaram was built with stone. A single tier stucco Vesara Vimana is on the sanctum Sanctorum. Thayar sannidhi was built during recent years. The main sanctum needs renovations, since cracks are observed on the walls and water is leaking inside the sanctum during rain.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONSThe period of construction is not known and the pillar in the madapalli is confusing to decide the age of the temple Further it was told that two stone pillars are taken to the Shiva temple from here. This present temple might be a reconstructed one and considering the pillars, we may conclude that the temple may be about 400 years old.
The temple is under the control of Tamil Nadu HR& CE Department.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONSApart from oru kala pooja Special poojas are conducted on Vaikunta Ekadasi day and some other days which are sponsored by the devotees.
TEMPLE TIMINGSSince oru kala pooja is conducted the opening and closing times are unpredictable.
CONTACT DETAILSThe Bhattars Rangarajan on his mobile +91 9943343838 and Sathyanarayana +91 8778264435 may be contacted for Poojas. Mr Kamalakannan, who is taking care of the temple may be contacted on his mobile +91 98433361031 for further details.
HOW TO REACHThe temple is in the midst of the Village Kalakattur. Kalakattur is 11. KM from Kanchipuram, 22 KM from Uthiramerur, 41 KM from Chengalpattu and 83 KM from Chennai.Nearest Railway station is Kanchipuram.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE: CLICK HERE
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