About trip

About Temple: Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tirukannamangai, Tamil Nadu. It is one of the “Divya Desams”, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars and is also one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams. Kannan refers to Krishna, the avatar of Vishnu, while Pancha means five and Kshetrams refers to holy places.

• Moolavar:Bhaktavatsala perumal
  
• Thayaar:Abishegavalli
• Vimanam: Utpala Vimaanam.
  
• Location: Tirukannamangai , Kumbakonam,TamilNadu.
• Contact:Archagar (Pakshirajan -9362711070 )
  

History and Significance

• Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram and a vast temple complex. The prime deity, Bhaktavatsalar has an imposing image. The temple tank is situated right opposite to the temple. This shrine is also referred to as Saptamrita Kshetram (seven celebrated elements of nature), referring to seven of its elements such as Vimanam, Mandapam, aaranyam, theertham, kshetram, river and town.
  
• As per Hindu legend, Once Lord Chandran had an affair with Lord Guru’s wife Thara. Lord Guru cursed him. He did penance and prayed the Lord Bhathavathsala Perumal. Lord Chandran got rid out of the curse, after taking a holy bath in the Dharsana Pushkarani at Thirukkannamangai.
  
• There is a story that Lord Shiva is safe guarding the Lord “Bakthavathsala perumal” in this temple from all the four directions.

• During Mahabaratha period there lived a saint called “Romasa Maharishi”. He explained the story of the king Nalan to Pandavas and made them clear the aspects of the planet Saturn.
  
• There’s a very old bee hive in Thayar sannathi. It’s being said that great rishi’s and Yogis unable to bear to leave the god transformed themselves as bee’s and are in his company forever.

Festivals

• 10 day festival following Chitra Poornima day in April – May is the main festival of the temple. Also every year Vaikunda Ekadesi is being celebrated especially here.
  
• Devotees who stay at this place at least for a single night would attain Mukthi, and get relieved from rebirth as per the Sthala Puranam of this temple.

Trip Overview

DAY 1 - Kumbakonam Sightseeing

Morning pick up from Theni. Proceed towards Kumbakonam. Hotel Check in. Then proceed to visit Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple. Ramaswamy Temple. Sri Vittal Rukmini Samsthan. Come back to Hotel. Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 2 - Kumbakonam Sightseeing

Morning Breakfast at Hotel. Check out from Hotel. Then Proceed towards Airavateshvara Temple. Uppiliappan Temple. Mahalingaeswar Temple. Mahamaham Tank Then proceed towards Theni.