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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Tiruchherai Saranathan temple, Tamil Nadu

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
https://photos.google.com/album/AF1QipMlcxC5t_MRHtL5uVXnC7CoDMtoZHXxxeu-GNqe









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30 comments:

  1. ECAugust 2, 2011 at 9:40 PM

    Love the serenity of the temple..nice coverage

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  2. MartinaAugust 2, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    So many details on this magical building - ancient and beautiful!

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  3. KParthasarathiAugust 2, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Where are the pictures,Chitra? That would have embellished the nice post.

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  4. KParthasarathiAugust 3, 2011 at 2:15 AM

    Sorry,Chitra.I missed the slideshow in the iPad.The pictures are great.

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  5. SridharanAugust 3, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    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?

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  6. chitraAugust 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    EC, thank you so much. I reached in the evening hence there was no crowd at all in the temple.

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  7. chitraAugust 3, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Martina, thanks dear.

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  8. TeamgsquareAugust 3, 2011 at 10:07 AM

    Superb temple .

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  9. InsigniaAugust 3, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Seems calm and serene. The paintings are neat.

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  10. AshaAugust 3, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    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

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  11. chitraAugust 3, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Asha,
    You can start with Uppiyappan, Nachiyar kil , Tirucherrai they are all nearby. You may visit Tirunageshwaram too which is near Uppiliyappan Koil.

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  12. ArtiAugust 3, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    The ceiling is very colorful and fascinating and so is the entire temple. The glow from the lights is giving it a beautiful radiance..

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  13. BikramAugust 3, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    I like the story behind , the saving of the vedas which did not happen but it was willed ..

    the painting are lovely ..

    Bikram's

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  14. aipiAugust 4, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    Gorgeous ~ I always like how you share the history n legends related to the place!
    Us Masala

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  15. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Kp, thanks
    Sridharan, I had replied yesterday to your comments. But it missing now. thanks for the comment.

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  16. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    TGS,
    thanks

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  17. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    Sridharan,
    I didn't see that Sridharan though I visited it twice.

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  18. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    Insignia,
    thanks.

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  19. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Arti,
    I visited the temple in the evening.hence it was well lit and could click a few photos.

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  20. chitraAugust 4, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Bikram, thanks a lot.
    Aipi, thanks a lot.

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  21. MridulaAugust 5, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    The roof details are quite elaborate and beautiful.

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  22. Felicity Grace TerryAugust 5, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    As always an interesting and informative post, how I love my virtual travels with you.

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  23. chitraAugust 5, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Mridual, welcome...thanks.

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  24. chitraAugust 5, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    PW, thank you so much.

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  25. Sushma MallyaAugust 9, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Lovely detailed post..beautifully captured!

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  26. chitraAugust 10, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Sushma, thanks.

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  27. Oh my Dior!August 10, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    It looks like a place full of light!


    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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  28. smAugust 12, 2011 at 1:51 AM

    thanks for story
    nice show

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  29. chitraAugust 13, 2011 at 6:16 PM

    OMD
    thanks for the comment
    sm, thank you so much.

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  30. Oh my Dior!August 17, 2011 at 11:05 AM

    such a peaceful place we want a new post!!

    http://www.ohmydior.org/

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