Saturday, December 12, 2015

Kanniraintha Perumal Temple, Malayadipatti, Pudukottai

Kanniraintha Perumal Temple, Malayadipatti, Pudukottai

Kanniraintha Perumal Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Malayadipatti Village in Kulathur Taluk in Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, India. Presiding deity is called as Kanniraintha Perumal / Pallikonda Ranganathar / Anandha Padmanaba / Thiru Vaazha Vantha Perumal and Mother is called as Kamalavalli Nachiyar. This cave temple is excavated on the northern façade of the hill and situated closer to the western end of the hill. This temple is locally known as Olipathi Vishnu Griham. Malayadipatti has two temples namely Vahisvaramudayar Temple and Kanniraintha Perumal Temple, situated on the hillock called as Thiru Valattur Malai on the southern side of the village.





Legends

Sage Diwakara got back his lost powers here:

As per legend, Sage Diwakara tried to disrupt the yagna of King Indradyumna. He was cursed to lose his powers for his arrogant behaviour. It is said that he came to this place and performed penance to get back his lost powers. Pleased with his penance, Lord Vishnu appeared before him in Anandha Sayana posture and restored back his lost powers and knowledge.

Kan Oli Vazhangum Perumal:

As Lord Vishnu provides relief to those suffering from impaired vision, He is praised as Kan Oli Vazhangum Perumal (Kan means eye, Oli means vision, Vazhangum means giver).

History

This cave temple is considered a later period construction than the adjacent Vahisvaramudayar Temple. There is no foundation inscription in this temple to ascertain the exact period construction of this temple. This cave temple contains ten inscriptions dating back to Cholas, Pandyas and Nayaga Kings. The temple was called as Olipathi Vishnu Griham of Tiruvalathur hill in the Chola period inscriptions and Kanniraintha Perumal of Tiruvayamalai in Nayaga era inscriptions. An inscription dated to the Subhagiri year, Aippasi 10th, found on the sidewall of the Kamalavalli Nachiyar shrine records the construction of the goddess shrine by one Araiyan, named Manganthenkondan son of Sellapokkan of Thenmavur.





The Temple Complex

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2023/08/kanniraintha-perumal-temple-malayadipatti-temple-complex.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 06.00 AM to 12.00 Noon and 05.00 PM to 9.00 PM.

Pooja Timings

Poojas are held four times daily at this temple. The timings are;

·      Kalasanthi (07.00 AM)

·      Uchikalam (12.00 Noon)

·      Sayaratchai (06.00 PM)

·      Arthajamam (08.30 PM)

Festivals

Aadi Pooram (Jul-Aug), Purattasi Navaratri (Sep-Oct), Thiru Karthikai (Nov-Dec), Vaikunda Ekadasi & Thiruvadhirai (Dec-Jan), Masi Magam Theerthavari & Maha Shivaratri (Feb-Mar) and monthly Pradoshams are celebrated in the temple. Special pujas are conducted to Lord Vishnu on Thiruvonam star days. 

Prayers

Those suffering from impaired vision pray to Lord Vishnu for relief. Devotees light ghee lamps and offer Tulsi garlands to Perumal on Saturdays.

Contact

Kanniraintha Perumal Temple,

Malayadipatti – 622 502

Kulathur Taluk,

Pudukottai District

Mobile: +91 99407 49234

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 2.5 Kms from Killukkottai, 12 Kms from Sengipatti, 17 Kms from Keeranur Railway Station, 18 Kms from Keeranur, 18 Kms from Kulathur Railway Station, 20 Kms from Kulathur, 21 Kms from Gandarvakkottai, 31 Kms from Trichy Airport, 33 Kms from Trichy and 44 Kms from Pudukottai. The temple is situated on Keeranur to Killukkottai route.

Location