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Sri Kalyana Srinivasar Temple
- Thimmarajapuram,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The deity of God Vishnu is worshipped at the holy Sri Kalyana Srinivasar Temple which is located at Thimmarajapuram in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. This temple is almost 500years old.
About the deity
The deity depicts God Srinivasa with his consorts Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhoodevi on his right and left side respectively. This deity is a replica of a deity enshrined in Tirupati.
About the Temple
Thousands of devotees visit this temple daily to seek God’s blessings to solve their obstacles regarding marriage. The bachelors visit this temple as they believe that God Perumal will help them find a reliable life partner.
The deity depicts God Vishnu with Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Bhoodevi. He has a conch and a discus in his hands while a golden belt is wrapped around his waist holding a Chandravamsa Sword. There are several garlands worn by him of Lakshmi, Lotus, Shanbaga, Sapthgiri and Tulsi.
The deity of Goddess Alamelu Thayar is also enshrined in the temple at Arthamandapa along with the deity of God Panchmukha. The deity of God Panchmukha depicts five faces of Varaha, Garuda, Narasimha, Hayagriva and his own. There are weapons in the hands of the deity.
Legends and Stories
As per the legend, God Narayana once transformed himself into a man called Srinivasa to come on earth. He stayed on the banks of the river Tambrabarani. All the Mahapurushas and Siddhas came to know about his arrival and among these Mahatama there was a Sanyasi who felt fear as well as doubt about his future. When the God’s human life came to an end, it was time for his departure to the Vaikunta. The Sanyasi began praying to save the God and stop him from going. God Narayana then told the Sanyasi to construct a temple dedicated to him. That is when this temple was built so that God Narayana can protect and bless the devotees.
Festivals
The festivals of Aanipporam, Deepavali, Navarathri, Brammotsavam, Pongal, Rapathu and Vaikunda Ekadasi are celebrated in the temple. Tamil New Year Day is also celebrated with great joy in the temple.
How to reach Sri Kalyana Srinivasar Temple
Airport
The Madurai Airport is nearest to the temple.
Railways
The Tirunelveli Railway Station is nearest to the temple.
Road
The Tirunelveli Bus Stand is nearest to the temple as it is only 1km away from Sanniyasi Graamam.
Temple Address
Sri Kalyana Srinivasar Temple,
Thimmarajapuram,
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu 627002
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Cure from illness
- Success in lawsuits
- Progress in education
- Removal of hindrance from marriage talk
- Seeking child boon
- Good job opportunities
Shlokas
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
The temple is open from 8am to 10:30am in the morning and from 5:30pm to 8pm in the evening.