Temples in and around Madurantakam
by B. Mekala | 2016 | 71,416 words
This essay studies the Temples found around Madurantakam, a town and municipality in Kancheepuram (Kanchipuram) District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Madurantakam is one of the sacred holy places visited by Saint Ramanuja. It is also a region blessed with many renowned temples which, even though dating to at least the 10th century, yet they c...
Sri Vyagrapureeswarar Temple
The village, Puliparkoil lies at a distance of two miles from Padalam railway station. It is believed that this temple was built during the reign of Cholas and it is mentioned in the Sthalapuranam of Thirukalikundram.[1] The temple covers an area of 40 cents. The Moolavar is a Swayambu. One pooja is performed daily. An extent of 982 acres of wet and dry lands belonging to the Devasthanam is under lease cultivation from. which income is got annually. The important annual festival is celebrated on the day following the Pongal and about 1,000 devotees attend it. Four trustees manage the affairs of the temple.[2]
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[1]:
Sthalapuranam of Thirukalikundram, Thirukalikundram, 1958,pp.1-2.