God
Kalyana Venkatramana Swamy is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Here deity is facing in West direction and is swayambumurthi. Of the four arms of the deity, the two upper arms hold the conch and discus. The lower right arm shows the Varada Hasta (boon giving) gesture and the lower left arm is in the Katyavalambita pose (palm resting on the hip).
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37 °C during the day and 21 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (30 °C during day and 18 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Karur Bus Stand |
7 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Karur Junction |
4 KM | 139 |
 Cochin International Airport |
288 KM | 07373774163 |
Architecture
This Thanthondriperumal Temple is facing the west and the hillock Thanthondri is spread from East to West. The western part of the hillock is elevated that the eastern part and this west facing temple is a cave temple. The Sanctum Sanctorum when the daily Perumal is presented is in the eastern part of the ‘Artha Mandapam’. With two pillars, there is a big stage in the Sanctum Sanctorum whose three sides were deepened. In the east of the stage, facing the western direction, Arulmigu Kalyanavenkataramana Perumal poses with Goddess Lakshmi in His Chest. Lord Perumal is also known as Bhaktha Pratheenan.
Religious Significance
In Thirupaarkadal once, Lord Vishnu was conversing with his Goddess Lakshmi. Adhisheshan was guarding the entrance. Vayubaghavan wanted to see the Lord but Adhisheshan did not permit. It started a debate between them on who is stronger and powerful. To solve it, Lord Thirumal gave them a task to accomplish which is Lord Adhiseshan should hold Thiruvenkatamalai (Venkatachalam) with his body and Vayudevan is to take the hill out of the clutches of Adhisheshan. Adhisheshan held firmly, so Vayubhagavan could not succeed in his attempt and he was furious. He transformed into a great cyclone and broke the hill. It was thrown into pieces in all directions and one such piece is Thanthondrimalai. This hillock having got the holiness of the Thiruvenkadamalai, is also called as the 'Then Thirupathi'.
There was a priest who performed the pujas regularly. Once he sent his as he could not come on that day. On that day a devotee came there with life size garland. The boy was so short so he prayed the Lord to bend a little. Lord Perumal also bent so the boy happily decorated the Lord with the garland.
History
The Cave Temple here at Thanthoni Malai was excavated in the 8th Century A.D.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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