MAHALAKSHMI THAYAR SAMEDA SRI KALYANA VARADHARAJA

PERUMAL TEMPLE, PARUTHIYUR

About the Temple: Mahalakshmi Sameda Sri Kalyana Varadharaja perumal Koil
siuated in the Cholanadu Paruthiyur. The Paruthiyur Perumal temple idols are
considered to be a masterpiece of Bronze art. Many archaeologists from all over the
world, who study south Asian bronze, don’t miss visiting this temple to examine the
unique striking bronze images.

Location: Sri Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple is located in Avanam Paruthiyur,

near Sengalipuram in the Nannilam subdivision, about 3 Kms away from Kodavasal or
Plavadi, in Thiruvarur district. Paruthiyur is about 25 Km from Kumbakonam.

DEITIES IN THE TEMPLE:

MOOLAVAR: Paruthiyur Adhi Varadaraja Perumal: Adhi Varadharaja Perumal

facing east in the Paruthiyur Temple is bestowing his grace with 'Prayoga-Chakra". This
chakra is believed to have been sent to protect King Ambarisha, a Vishnu devotee, from
the curse of the famous sage Duruvasa. In rage Duruvasa created a demon out of a
strand of his hair to kill Ambarisha. King Ambarisha prayed to the Lord. Lord
Narayana’s Sudarshana intervened and destroyed the demon and protected King
Ambarisha. The Lord protects all devotees from any kind of evil.

Sudarshana Chakra: Sudarshana Chakra or the divine disc of Maha Vishnu is one of
the Lord’s prominent weapons in annihilating evil forces. Usually Vishnu’s Sudarshana
Chakra in most temples is held on the side but in the Paruthiyur Temple it is in a very
rare Prayoga state ~ as if it is in use, hence considered very powerful. The benefits of
Prayers and Homas to Sudarshana are innumerable. It is stated in the Ahirbudhnya
Samhita that when the devotees are suffering from the afflictions caused by incurable
diseases, sorcery, or enemies, Lord Sudarshana dispels his fierce form and comes to
their protection. It is stated in the palasthuthi of Sudarsan sataka that God Vishnu and
Lakshmi has entrusted the task of protecting the world to Sudarsana and he will confer
Arogya, Aiswarya, Deerga Ayuh and confer all desired benefits to the devotees.

UTSAVAR: Kalyana Varadaraja Perumal: Since Lord Adhi Varadharaja Perumal

was very powerful with the Chakra weapon and was very fierce, another Vishnu, Sri
Kalyana Varadharajar was also erected in the same Sannadhi. This Permual bestows
well-being and sarva mangalams to the bhaktas.

Paruthiyur Mahalakshmi Thayar: Paruthiyur Mahalakshmi thayar the consort of

Kalyana Vardharaja Perumal, is an exact replica of Triplicane Parthasarathy Temple
Vedavalli Thayar. Worshipping this Parithiyur Mahalakshmi is said to be to obtain
health, wealth and prosperity. Mahalakshmi thaayaar is very special to bhakthas seeking
boons instantly. An aura of divine happiness, mental and spiritual satisfaction, and
prosperity always exists around her.
Paruthiyur Kodandarama Parivaar: Astonishing, tall and beautiful Paruthiyur
Ramar Sannadhi is in this temple. It is believed that performing Pujas to Paruthiyur
Ramar would eliminate Graha dhoshas, family feuds will vanish and bring unity and
ensure lot of happiness and joy within the family.

Pushkarni:
Kodandarama Theertham (Mela Kulam)
Kudamurutti Nadhi Tributary of Cauvery

Impotant Festivals: Vaikunta Ekadesi is a very popular festival for Varadharaja

Perumal. Aadi Velli, Navarathi & Deepavali are auspicious for Paruthiyur Mahalakshmi,
Purattasi Saturdays are celebrated for Paruthiyur Anjaneya and Rama Navami is a
grand 10 day Utsavam in this temple.

Road Route: From Kumbakonam we take the road towards Nachiar Kovil. Then at
Nachiar kovil, we take the route to Plavadi. Sithadi is on the way near the banks of the
Munikondan River. A beautiful and serene route indeed, with only paddy fields in
sight. Kumbakonam to Sithadi is only about 20 km. From Plavadi or Kodavasal people
can walk or take the auto service to Avanam Paruthiyur. Frequent busses going to
Kumbakonam, Madhirimangalam, Thirumarugai, Nachiar Koil, Nagoor Nagapattinam
road, Plavadi, Kodavasal Nannilam, Madhirimangalam, Thirumarugai, etc. pass through
Paruthiyur.

PARUTHIYUR PERUMAL TEMPLE

Mahalakshmi Sameda Sri Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Koil,
31, Agraharam, Avanam Parithiyur P.O,
Via Sengalipuram, Kodavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, TN 612604.
Email: PKSparivaar@yahoo.com
Contact: Ravichandra Bhattacharya. Tel: 9786867387

CR. Kaushik