Tiruchherai also known as Udaiyar Koil is a divya desam of Vishnu and here the main deity is known by the name Saranathan and His consort Saranayaki. This is the place where river Kaveri prayed to God to obtain the stature of river Ganga. Lord Vishnu blesses Kaveri here, along with His consorts, Sreedevi, Boodevi, Neela devi, and Saranayaki. The idols are well sculpted are quite charming and beautiful.
The legend also mentions that during the great deluge, Brahma wanted to protect the Vedas by keeping them in a pot of clay but failed to make a lasting one. He could make one only at Tirucherai, at Sara kshetram as per the directions of Lord Vishnu. The temple has a separate sannidhi for Saranayaki.
There are also shrines for Lakshmi Narasimha and Rajagopalaswamy here.
Temple is situated 15 Kms from the town of Kumbhakonam.
How to reach- Nearest airport is at Trichy. Kumbhakonam is well connected with rail and road.
As Kumbhakonam is a pilgrim town there are many hotels available in the town.
PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
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30 comments:
Love the serenity of the temple..nice coverage
So many details on this magical building - ancient and beautiful!
Where are the pictures,Chitra? That would have embellished the nice post.
Sorry,Chitra.I missed the slideshow in the iPad.The pictures are great.
Nice post chitra.! I remembered the room studded with mirror all the three sides (leave out the entrance side) where the armor of God is stored.Did you see it?
EC, thank you so much. I reached in the evening hence there was no crowd at all in the temple.
Martina, thanks dear.
Superb temple .
Seems calm and serene. The paintings are neat.
I like such calm temples, easy to connect with god rather than jostle in a crowded one.
Beautiful paintings. will mark this one on my visit to kumbakonam
Asha,
You can start with Uppiyappan, Nachiyar kil , Tirucherrai they are all nearby. You may visit Tirunageshwaram too which is near Uppiliyappan Koil.
The ceiling is very colorful and fascinating and so is the entire temple. The glow from the lights is giving it a beautiful radiance..
I like the story behind , the saving of the vedas which did not happen but it was willed ..
the painting are lovely ..
Bikram's
Gorgeous ~ I always like how you share the history n legends related to the place!
Us Masala
Kp, thanks
Sridharan, I had replied yesterday to your comments. But it missing now. thanks for the comment.
TGS,
thanks
Sridharan,
I didn't see that Sridharan though I visited it twice.
Insignia,
thanks.
Arti,
I visited the temple in the evening.hence it was well lit and could click a few photos.
Bikram, thanks a lot.
Aipi, thanks a lot.
The roof details are quite elaborate and beautiful.
As always an interesting and informative post, how I love my virtual travels with you.
Mridual, welcome...thanks.
PW, thank you so much.
Lovely detailed post..beautifully captured!
Sushma, thanks.
It looks like a place full of light!
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thanks for story
nice show
OMD
thanks for the comment
sm, thank you so much.
such a peaceful place we want a new post!!
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