God
The main deity of this temple is Sathyagiri Natha Perumal, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu facing South direction. He is a swayambhu who holds a Prayoga Chakra and Shanku in his hands with a height of 7 feet tall. The Perumal is surrounded by Chitragupta, Dharmaraja and Brahma from his navel, Devas, Rishis and Asuras. Bhoodevi is at the Lord's feet.
Goddess
Goddess Lakshmi Devi and Bhoodevi are consorts of Lord Vishnu.
Interesting Facts
- It is one of the magnificient temples among the 108 Divya Desas. It is said that this reclining Perumal is the biggest in India.
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 |
|---|---|---|
 Thirumayam Bus Stand |
500 MTRS | 1800-419-4287 |
 Tirumayam Railway Station |
1.5 KM | 139 |
 Tiruchirappalli International Airport |
61.6 KM | 07373774163 |
Architecture
Origin of the Name - The name Satyamurti might have been popular after it was referred by Thirumangai Alvar as Thirumeyyamalaiyalan which translates to ‘The Lord of Truth’ which is same as the translation of Sanskrit word Satyamurti. It is very probable that this name, Satyamurti, came into existence during the Vijayanagara rule.
The temple is facing South direction and built in Dravidian style of architecture has a 5-tier Raja gopuram. There is a koneru named as Sathya Pushkarani. There are many inscriptions in and around this temple complex. Few of these are detailed below. Number 402 of the Annual Report on Epigraphy/No 13 of the Inscriptions of the Pudukkottai State – Found on a parapet slab in the west prakara (complex boundary) of the central shrine of Satyamurti – Written in 11 lines in Tamil – dated about second half of the 8th century C.E. – records a renovation, probably of the temple, by a lady named Perumbidugu Perundevi who was the mother of Videlvidugu Vilupperadiaraisan alias Sattan Maran and the gift of lands in Andakuddi, including the cultivation and proprietorship rights to the central shrine (unnaligaippuram) of the temple.
Religious Significance
While lord was in his Yoga Nidhra on Adisesha – pretending to be asleep - two demons Madhu and Kaidaba came there to abduct Mother Mahalakshmi and Mother Bhoodevi. Afraid of them Mahalakshmi hide in lord’s chest and Bhoodevi at his feet. Unwilling to disturb the sleep of Perumal, Adisesha spit his venom from his tongues and drove away the demons. Adisesha was afraid that he acted without the permission of lord. Lord said that he did only good and appreciated his action. To prove this event, Adisesha appears in a shrinking posture, says the Sthala Purana – local history.
History
The temple was built 1000 years ago by Pallavas to foster harmony among Shaivites and Vaishnavites.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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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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