Parimala Ranganatha Perumal temple

Coordinates: 11°6′35″N 79°38′46″E / 11.10972°N 79.64611°E / 11.10972; 79.64611
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Parimala Ranganathar Perumal Temple
Tiruindaloor
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMayiladuthurai
Deity
Features
  • Tower: Vedachakra
Location
LocationIndaloor, Mayiladuthurai
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates11°6′35″N 79°38′46″E / 11.10972°N 79.64611°E / 11.10972; 79.64611
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Temple(s)1

Parimala Ranganathar Perumal Temples or Tiruindaloor is a Hindu temple dedicated to

Alvars.[1] This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams
.

The temple is believed to be of significant antiquity with contributions at different times from

Madurai Nayaks. The temple is enshrined within a granite wall and the complex contains all the shrines of the temple. The rajagopuram
(the main gateway) has five tiers.

Parimala Ranganathar is believed to have appeared for Chandra, the moon god. The temple has six daily rituals at various times from 5:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and twelve yearly festivals on its calendar. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Chartibable Institutions Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple is one of the prominent tourist destinations in the district.[2]

Legend

Legend of the temple

According to Hindu legend, the place is where moon god, Chandra is believed to have been relieved of his curse. Indu means moon and the place Tiruindaloor derives its name from the legend. Chandra worshiped Vishnu who appeared to please the devotee.[3]

According to another legend, the

Thirumangai Alvar visited the temple and the doors were locked at the time. He was singing praise of Parimala Ranganathar, but the door still was not open. After continuous singing, he became frustrated at one point and so asked Parimala Ranganathar to keep the temple for himself, when the doors were opened.[4]

Architecture

Pillared halls within the temple

The central shrine, of the presiding deity Parimala Ranganathar, is made of 12 ft (3.7 m) green stone. The deity is seen in a reclining posture, facing east. The consort of Parimala Ranganathar is Parimala Ranganayaki, who is also called Chandrasaapa Vimochanavalli and Pundareekavalli. The sanctum houses the images of river gods

ten avatars of Vishnu.[5]

Religious significance

temple tank

The temple is revered in

Sarangapani temple at Kumbakonam is mentioned in place of Vatarangam in some references.[6][7][8]

Worship and festivals

Festivals of the temple

The temple follows Pancharatra Agama and

tavil (percussion instrument), religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) read by priests and prostration by worshippers in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, fortnightly and monthly rituals.[9]

The major festival celebrated in the temple is the Chitrai festival, celebrated during the

Makara Sankranthi during January and Panguni Brahmotsavam during the month of Panguni (March - April).[9]

See also

  • Divya Desams
  • Mangalasasanam by Divyadesam

References

  1. ^ M. S., Ramesh (1998). 108 Vaishnavite Divya Desams: Divya desams in Malai Nadu and Vada Nadu. Tirumalai-Tirupati Devasthanam.
  2. ^ "Identification of Tourism Circuits across Tamil Nadu" (PDF). IL&FS Infrastructure. Tamil Nadu Tourist Development Corporation, Government of Tamil Nadu. p. 5. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  3. ISBN 9788120601512
    .
  4. ^ R. 2001, p. 451
  5. ^ K., Subramanian (27 March 2009). "Innovative and modern technology used in Vishnu temple restoration work". The Hindu. Retrieved 17 September 2014.
  6. ISBN 978-81-7755-280-5
    . Retrieved 13 December 2012.
  7. ^ "Pancharanga Kshetrams". Indian temples. Retrieved 20 June 2007.
  8. ISBN 978-0-14-341421-6
    .
  9. ^ a b "Sri Parimala Ranganathar Temple". Dinamalar. 2011. Retrieved 17 September 2014.

External links

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