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Amodhavalli Thayar Samedha Sri Thirunarayana Perumal Temple
- Kolathur,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
The temple of Amodhavalli Thayar Samedha Sri Thirunarayana Perumal is situated at Kolathur about 5 kms west of Singa Perumal Koil. This is between Tambaram and Chengalpattu railway stations. The ancient name of the village Kolathur’s was ‘Sembian Kolathur’. The name ‘Sembian’ indicates Chola kings. This village is very renowned for its Sama Vedic scholars.
About The Temple
Sri Thirunarayan Perumal is located in scenic environs with a series of knolls forming the back drop and two big lakes one just at the back of the temple and another on the left of the Temple. Around 200 years back when Deephaprakasa Perumal of Kanchipuram graced this temple with his visit, Mangalasasanam was done by Shri Nigamandha Maha Desikan who was adorning this temple then. The temple is believed to be more than 400 years old.
By the year 1997, Vimanam was constructed for the sannadhi of Shri Thiru Narayana Perumal followed by Sam prokshanam of the same. The Dwajastambam which was very old was replaced by a new Dwajastambam and Maha Samprokshanam was done during 2002. Vimanam for Thayar sannadhi was built and maha samprokshnam was conducted during 2003. The sculptures at the temple is understood to be of the period of Vikrama Cholan.
About The Deity
The reigning deity is Thirunarayana Perumal with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhumi Devi. There is a separate sannidhi for the Goddess Amodhavalli Thayar. Amodhavalli thayar is the only thayar in this world with a distinctive name. Aamodham means joy, serenity and pleasure and she bestows happiness to all those who worship her. She also blesses the couples with child boon who come and pray to her for a child. It is widely acknowledged and also historically proved that this thayar's kungumam is enough for the couple to be blessed with a child. Kannan, Aandal, Ramar, Sampath Kumara, Chakrathu Aalwar, Nammazhvar and Ramanujar are minor deities.
How to Reach
Airport
The nearest airport is Chennai Airport.
Railways
The nearest railway station is Singaperumlkoil Railway Station.
Road
The nearest bus stand is in Singaperumlkoil.
Temple Address
Amodhavalli Thayar Samedha Sri Thirunarayana Perumal Temple,
Appur R.F., Kolathur, Kanchipuram District,
Tamil Nadu, India.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- Fame
- Freedom from diseases
- Wealth
- Courage
- Relief from adverse effects from bad planetary aspects
- Relief from bondage
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 6 A.M to 9 P.M