Sri Aadhinarayanaperumal Temple

Overview

Adi Narayana Perumal Temple is located at Enkan near Thiruvaur in Tamil Nadu, India. That murti of Lord Vishnu worshiped in the temple is sitting atop Garuda, is the unique aspect of the temple. Thus, devotees have the opportunity of getting Garuda seva darshan everyday.

About the Temple

This is one rare temple where Vishnu appears on top of Garuda in the sanctum santorum. Legend states that once Sage Brigu performed a penance in the place where the temple stands. It is believed that Sage Mrigandu is still worshipping in this temple in an invisible state. It is also believed that Lord would appear on Garuda, if people born in Mrigasheersha Nakshatra (star) worship here often or on the day of the star. Sri Aadhinarayana Perumal, the procession deity, graces with His discus and conch along with consorts Sridevi and Bhoodevi. People seeking a job equivalent to their qualification and a job with a decent salary are advised to perform abishek to Perumal on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Usually, the god appears on Garuda only during festivals. But, this is a temple where Garuda Seva is available to the devotee every day. People of Mrigasheersha star worship here for quick solutions to problems.

About the Deity

The main deity is Vishnu and called Aadhinarayanaperumal and his consorts are known as Sridevi and Bhoodevi. This is a Vaishnava temple where Perumal appears on Garuda unlike in other temples where he is seen in sitting, standing or reclining form only.

Legend and Stories

Sage Bruhu was performing penance here surrounded by Vanni trees but was interrupted by a chola king who raised high sounds to hunt a lion. Enraged, he cursed the king that he would have a lion’s face. The king begged for a remedy. The sage suggested that he bathe in Vettraru River known as Vruddha Cauvery and worship Perumal and get back his human face. Thus, the place assumed importance for Mrigasheersha star as the king was relieved from the animal (Mriga) face.

Festivals

Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January months, Garuda Panchami, Gokulaashtami in August-September months and Sri Rama Navami in March-April months are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

Thanks Giving

Those seeking child boon make a frame with four sugarcanes and fasten a sari on it as a cradle called Thooli in Tamil and place fruits in it, carry it around the outer prakara (corridor) of the temple in a step by step manner.

Significance

Besides Mrigasheersha starrers praying in this temple for relief from adverse planetary consequences, those seeking child boon, early wedding crossing the obstacles, afflicted by Naga (snake), Pakshi (bird) dosha, suffering from skin diseases, threatened by enemies, family unity and upset by recurring deaths in family, and child health problems pray in this temple on Poornima (full moon) days and Mrigasheersha star days. It is believed that on Wednesdays and Saturdays performing Tirumanjanam to Perumal yields all happy results and brings relief to all from any problem the devotee faces.

Nearby Place to Visit

Ponvaithanaathar

Swarnapureeswarar

Padaleswarar

Satchinathar

Sarguna Nathar

Kaichinneswarar

Accessibility

Road

Mukundanur is 50 km from Thanjavur on Tivarur route. One kilo meter far from Mukundanur bus stop is the Enkan Aadhinarayana Perumal temple

Railways

Tiruvarur

Airport

Trichy

Temple Address

Sri Aadhinarayana Perumal Temple,
Kanjanagaram Post,
Enkan,
Tiruvarur district,
Pincode – 612 603.