Thirukkannapuram Souriraja Perumal |
Moolavar : The Moolavar of this kshetram is Sri Neelamega Perumal. The Moolavar is giving his seva in the standing posture facing east. Instead of Abhaya Hastham he has Varadha Hastham similar to Kanchi Varadharaja perumal. Also, he has the Prayoga Chakaram, similar to that of Ranganatha perumal of SriRangam. Prathyaksham for Kanva Maharishi, Thandaka Maharishi and Garudan. |
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Thayaar : The Thayaar found in this sthalam is Kannapura Naayaki along with Periya piraati, Sridevi, Aandal and Padmini Thaayar. |
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Utsavar : The Utsavar of this sthalam is Utsavar Sowriraja perumal is in a pose of seeking hands for marriage. |
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Pushkarani : Nithiya Pushkarani. |
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History : Once upon a time, lots of flowers were sent to the temple for pooja from the palace. But it didn't reach the god instead it was sold. The king came to knew this and tried to know the truth by a surprise visit.Knowing this fact, the Archagar Ranga Bhattar arranged for a garland quickly and put it upon the god. When the King came to visit the temple, he found a strand of hair in the garland and started enquiring about that. Ranga Bhattar was shocked and pleaded the God to save him. Bhattar lied the King that it was God's hair and Lord Neela Mega perumal had a plait (Kudumi). But the King was not satisfied. When he came again for inspection, Lord Neelamega perumal showed him off his long plait. The king was convinced.Henceforth from that incident he's also called Sowrirajan (Sowri means hair). |
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Gopuram View |
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Gopuram View |
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Information about Thirukkannapuram |
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Information about Nithiya Pushkarni |
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View of Nithiya Pushkarni |
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View of Nithiya Pushkarni |
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View of Nithiya Pushkarni |
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View of Nithiya Pushkarni |
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View of Nithiya Pushkarni |
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Side view of Vimana |
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Pooja Information |
Travel Information : This temple is in the Tanjore district 4 miles from Nannilam Railway station. |
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