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Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Parimala Ranganatha Thirukoil- Tiru indalur, Mayiladuthurai Tamil Nadu

Parimala Ranganadhar Koil in  TiruIndalur is  one of the Pancha Ranga Kshetrams( temple) and is an important divyadesam of Vishnu. 
The Utsavar here is known as Sugandha Nathar or  Parimala Nathar and his consort is Parimala Valli
There are seperate shrines for Suganda valli , Andal and Chakrathazhwar.
The pillars here are beautified with images from the epics Ramayana , Krishnavatara and Dashavatara.
This is the place where the Moon was liberated from curse by Lord Srinivsa, and here He is seen near the Lord. The temple sanctum is decked up well and the idol of Ranganathar is of bewitching beauty.

This temple is in Mayiladuthurai and is 35 Kms from Kumbakonam.
Other Pancha Ranga Kshetrams are in 1.SriRangam,2. ThiruKoviladi, 3.TiruKudanthai and 4.Srirangapattinam.


How to reach:  Nearest airport is Trichy and there is a rail station at Mayiladuthurai. 
Many buses ply to this town from various parts of Tamil Nadu.
Accommodation- Good hotels are available in Mayiladuthurai.

 Photos

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48 comments:

  1. MridulaJune 8, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    It indeed looks quite bewitching and calm but where are the people? I thought temples are crowded places?

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  2. FranEJune 8, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    I love the way they tell stories with statues, and drawings. What a rich heritage.
    Thanks again for sharing.

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  3. kiran sawhneyJune 8, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Recently I went to Akshardham temple. They also have stories on the pillars- the elephants depicting various stories.
    You must see that temple some time. Make a visit to Delhi.

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  4. InsigniaJune 8, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    The carvings on pillars are all beautiful. Each tell a story.

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  5. ECJune 8, 2011 at 12:21 PM

    The architecture is so beautiful..nice clicks

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  6. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Mridula,
    Crowd is there in only a few temples. Many temples look deserted and are only visited by tourists like us:)

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  7. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Frances, thanks a lot.

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  8. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Kiran, I want to visit Delhi as I want to make a trip Varanasi and places nearby.

    I have seen Akshardam only in pics. Would love to visit.

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  9. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Insignia, thanks

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  10. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    EC, Have you visited this temple. Vishnu desams are your specialty!!

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  11. ArtiJune 8, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Looks fabulous Chitra. The carvings and engravings are majestic, really bewitching as you said. Have a great week:)

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  12. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Arti, thanks dear.

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  13. Anuradha ShankarJune 8, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    the temple looks wonderful! had heard about this temple, but couldnt visit it when we visited kumbakonam... wonder when the time will come :)

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  14. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    Anu,
    I think there are lot of temples on your wish list. Hope it will realise soon.

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  15. KParthasarathiJune 8, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    Wow.What a wonderful collection of sculptures with each one outclassing the other.I am beholden to you for enabling me to enjoy these treasures of art and kindling a desire to visit the shrine.Please continue to do the laudable work,Chitra

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  16. chitraJune 8, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    KP, I am very happy you like the finely crafted interiors of the temple. Your words encourage me a lot.thanks

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  17. MartinaJune 9, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Looks gorgeous Chitra - am amazed at how many places you're visiting! Hope your day is happy! xx

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  18. UrmiJune 9, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Thanks for your comment. Lazeez means Delicious.
    Wonderful and gorgeous temple. Even the interior is so beautifully crafted that it looks absolutely amazing.

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  19. SridharanJune 9, 2011 at 9:00 AM

    Very nice pictures..! Would love to visit to have darshan of the beautiful Ranganatha..!

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  20. chitraJune 9, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    Thanks Martina, wish you the same.

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  21. chitraJune 9, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Yes, you should Sridharan, the idol is really beautiful and the temple is not crowded we can spend as much time as we want there.

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  22. chitraJune 9, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Babli, thanks for the clarification.

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  23. AshaJune 9, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    lovely photos, it looks so realistic!

    madhya ranga is at sivanasamudram. adi ranga is srirangapattinam, antya ranga is srirangam. will make a post of it!

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  24. BikramJune 9, 2011 at 3:01 PM

    Wowo I like the figures engraved inside the walls Beautiful

    Bikram's

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  25. chitraJune 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Asha, Ok.make one and shall read it.
    Haven't been to Sivasamudram.

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  26. chitraJune 9, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Bkram, Thanks.

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  27. Felicity Grace TerryJune 10, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Grief, it seems as if blogger may be up to its old tricks with regards to not being able to leave comments - this is my third time of trying so apologies if you get several comments all appearing later.

    What spectacular carvings, all the more beautiful for the story they tell.

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  28. AmritJune 11, 2011 at 12:38 AM

    Pictures look much better when you look in Picasa instead of slide show on Blog. Looked at them in full screen mode. Good captures from different angles. :))

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  29. smJune 11, 2011 at 2:24 AM

    beautiful carvings

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  30. chitraJune 11, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    PW, I understand. I am also sad that the list of temples I created for all the posts for the convenience of readers has disappeared. I do not know what is the solution? :(

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  31. chitraJune 11, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    A, thanks a bunch. I know full screen gives a different effect.

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  32. chitraJune 11, 2011 at 9:12 AM

    A, After reading the comment I also had a look in picasa -full screen mode. They appear really good.

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  33. chitraJune 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    sm, thanks.

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  34. AnyaJune 13, 2011 at 11:06 AM

    Wow .... it looks fantastic
    I would love it to visit your place
    (Maybe I will someday :)

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  35. chitraJune 13, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Anya,
    Hope your dream of visiting our country realises soon.:)

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  36. TeamgsquareJune 14, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Lovely captures and amazing place to visit .

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  37. chitraJune 14, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    TGS, thanks

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  38. Anil PJune 14, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    The sculptures on the stone pillars are wonderful to look at. And they shine.

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  39. R. RameshJune 14, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    chitra ji my dear friend how r u?

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  40. Sushma MallyaJune 16, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Loved the Photography of the carvings on the pillars Chitra truely amazing:)

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  41. chitraJune 16, 2011 at 6:51 PM

    Anil, Welcome to my blog. thanks for the comment.

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  42. chitraJune 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Ramesh,Fine...son is home, hence a little busy.

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  43. chitraJune 16, 2011 at 6:53 PM

    Sushma,thanks. seems you were away.

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  44. V GopalanJune 18, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    Lovely pictures! especially the close up ones!

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  45. chitraJune 18, 2011 at 7:26 PM

    Gopalan, thank you.

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  46. smJune 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    beautiful slide show

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  47. chitraJune 18, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    sm, thanks

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  48. AnonymousSeptember 29, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    This Puratasi Saturday is a very good day to workship lord Vishnu.

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