The Visit to this Sri Killa Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Kosapalayam, Arani was a part of Gajaprishta Vimana Temples Visit in Thiruvannamalai and Ranipet Districts. Thanks to Mr Vijayan sir, for taking me to these temple in and around Arani.
Since this temple was maintained by an army Personnel, served in a rank called “Killa” during Jagirthar period. ( கில்லோதார் என்றால் கோட்டைத் தலைவர் என்று பொருளாகும் ). Hence Perumal of this temple is called as killa Srinivasa Perumal.
Moolavar : Sri Killa Srinivasa Perumal
Thayar : Sri Alarmelu mangai / Sri Alamelu Mangai
Some of the salient features of this temple are....
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Vinayagar sannidhi is on the left side of Rajagopuram. Stucco image of Ramar, Sita, Lakshmana and Hanuman, Srinivasa Perumal with Sridevi and Bhudevi, Krishnar with bhama & Rukmani are on the top of Mukha mandapam. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan are after the rajagopuram. Moolavar Sri Killa Srinivasa Perumal and Utsavar are with Sridevi and Bhudevi are in the sanctum sanctorum. Andal and Utsava murtis are in the ardha mandapam. The Koshtas are without images.
In the praharam, Thayar Sri Alarmelu Mangai, Thulasi madam with Nagars, Sundara Varadharaja Perumal, Hanuman Temple and vahana mandapam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple was built on upanam. From adhisthanam to Prastaram, the temple was built with stones. A three tier stucco Salakara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Maha Vishnu’s various avataras are on the Tala and greeva koshtams.
The Thayar sannadhi was built with the stones brought from Padavedu, after dismantling the Amman temple. The pillars has the bas reliefs of the epic Ramayan. The mahara thorana has the bas relief of Bhuvarahar, Periya Thiruvadi carrying Maha Vishnu etc,.
Thayar Sannidhi Koshtam Sculptures
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The original temple belongs to Vijayanagara period. The temple was maintained directly by a person with a rank called “Killa” during Jagirthar period. The cannon ball mark can be seen on the north side wall of the main sanctum sanctorum.
The Rajagopuram is about 80 feet Tall, built during 20th Century. An inscription on the Rajagopuram records the service of Akkammal’s son Thandavaraya Mudaliar. Another Inscription also mentions the contribution of the service by Seshapillai’s son Appasamy Pillai. The Rajagopuram work was started in Kaliyugan 4992, Thai month.
Thirumadappalli punarutharanam was held on 05th December 2012.
Jeernodharana ashta bandhana maha samprokshanam maha kumbabhishekam was held on 9th February 1996, in presence of Sri Jeyendra Saraswati Swamigal and Jeeyar Swamigal. Again Maha Kumbhabhishekam was conducted on 26th Feb 2007. Previously the Maha samprokshanam maha kumbhabhishekam same was held on 09th February 1941.
A New Temple Chariot procession was held after 100 years in September 2022.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas, special poojas are conducted on Thiruvona utsavam, Ratha sapthami ( Utsavar will be taken procession in 7 Vahanas ), Vaikunda Ekadasi, etc,.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 07.00 hrs to 11.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.30 Hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
HOW TO REACH
This temple is at Kosapalayam, a part of Arani, is about 1.7 KM from Arani Bus stand.
This place Arani is about 29 KM from Arcot, 32 KM from Ranipet Rly Station, 43 KM from Vellore, 64 KM from Thiruvannamalai District head Quarters and 145 KM from Chennai.
Nearest Railway Station is Ranipet.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Thayar Sannidhi
Thayar Sannidhi Pillar Sculptures
Thayar Sannidhi Pillar Sculptures
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