Saranarayana Perumal Temple Thiruvathigai, Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu

SRI SARANARAYANA PERUMAL TEMPLE

Thiruvadigai, Cuddalore, Tamilnadu, India

God

The main deity of this temple is Sri Saranarayana Perumal, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.Lord Narasimha is seen in a Sleeping Posture facing south. It is believed that Lord Narasimha came here tired after a battle with Vakrasuran and killing him, and is said to have taken rest. Hence he is seen in a Sayana Kolam. Reference to this can be seen in Narasinga Puranam.

Goddess

Goddess Sreedevi is the consort of Lord Narasimha, who is sitting at the feet of Lord.

Interesting Facts

The unique and important feature here is that this is the only temple where Lord Narasimha in a reclining pose (Sayana Narasimha) with Goddess Mahalakshmi sitting at his feet.

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.

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Panurti Main Bus Stand	3 KM	1800-419-4287
Panruti Railway Station	2.5 KM	139
Puducherry Airport	42.5 KM	0413-2255506

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Panruti Railway Station	2.5 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Puducherry Airport	42.5 KM	0413-2255506

Architecture

Saranarayana Perumal Thiruvadigai is an East facing that has been recently renovated and looks clean and beautiful. A 5 tier Rajagopuram is at the east entrance. The flag staff and the surroundings have all been refurbished recently. Perumal is seen in wedding attire here along with Sreedevi who was born as the daughter of Sage Markandeya. This temple has a holy tank called as Garuda Theertham.

Religious Significance

According to the purana, Lord Shiva wanted to annihilate the unconquerable asuras who built three invincible forts called ‘Thiripuram’. All the Devas decided to make a titanic chariot for Lord Shiva in this venture. The platform of the chariot was earth, the sun and the moon became the two wheels, the four Vedas became the four horses with Lord Brahma as the Charioteer. The great Meru Mountain became the bow and the giant serpent, Vasuki became the thread of the bow. But to eliminate the incredible forts built by the demons with the power of magic achieved through rigorous penance, the mighty bow also needed a ‘prodigious arrow’. Lord ShriHari, out of his divine mercy, accepted to be the arrow and helped Lord Shiva to obliterate the asuras and the thiripurams. Hence the presiding deity of the temple is called Sara (arrow) Narayanar.

History

Saranarayana Perumal Thiruvadigai was originally built by Pallavas and recently rebuilt. The temple is mentioned in the 4th chapter of the Brammanda Purana written by Sage Vyasa wherein the glory of Saranarayana Perumal Thiruvadigai is told to sage Narada by Lord Brahm. The temple was built 1000 years ago by Pallavas. Arjuna is said to have visited this temple at the end of the Mahabaratha war. Sage Veda Vyasa in his narration refers to Arjuna's announcement ‘Thiruvathigai Kanden’. The great Acharya Sri Vedantha Desigar had worshipped here and eulogized him in his ‘Daya Sathagam’.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	05:00 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