Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple, Tiruvallur
Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple is situated on South Masi Street in Madurai, a city renowned for its rich spiritual heritage. Dating back to the 16th century AD, the temple was built during the reign of Chokkappa Naicker, making it one of the ancient Vishnu temples in the region.
Deity & Unique Forms of Lord Vishnu
The presiding deity is Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Sri Veeraraghava Perumal, along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi, while Goddess Lakshmi is revered as Kanakavalli. Notably, Lord Vishnu appears here in three distinct forms:
- Ranganathar in a sleeping posture
- Veeraraghava Perumal in a standing posture
- Yoga Narasimhar in a seated posture
Legends & Sacred Beliefs
According to legend, Thirumalai Nayakar discovered the idol of Veeraraghava Perumal in the waters of the Vaigai River at Mandiyur. Since then, it became a tradition for Kallazhagar to visit this temple on Chitra Pournami. Additionally, sage Manduka Maharishi attained salvation here after being freed from Durvasa Muni’s curse.
Timings & Devotee Beliefs
The temple remains open from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Devotees strongly believe that prayers for marriage, childbirth, health, and salvation are fulfilled here, making it a powerful place of worship.
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