Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple which is maintained under the control of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department, Government of Tamil Nadu is a Perumal temple situated at Kuruvithurai.[1] The main deity in this temple Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal, who appears here with His consorts Shri Devi and Boo Devi.[2] The idols of main deity and His consorts are made up of sandalwood which is a rare feature in this temple.[3]
| Kuruvithurai Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Madurai |
| Deity | Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal |
| Festivals | Vaikuntha Ekadashi, Krishna Janmashtami |
| Location | |
| Location | Kuruvithurai |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
  | |
| Geographic coordinates | 10°04′13″N 77°53′48″E / 10.070364°N 77.896548°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
| Specifications | |
| Temple(s) | One |
| Elevation | 214.77 m (705 ft) |
Location
editThis temple is located with the coordinates of (10°04′13″N 77°53′48″E / 10.070364°N 77.896548°E) at Kuruvithurai neighbourhood in Madurai district of Tamil Nadu state in India.[citation needed]
Mythical belief
editGuru (Jupiter) constructed a place in Kuruvithurai for his son Kasa. But Kasa had been trapped in demon's world. Guru performed penance on Perumal and pleased by his penance, Perumal appeared before him with a chariot (ratha) in Kuruvithurai and saved his son from demon's world. So this temple is known as 'Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple'.[4]
Inscriptions
editA stone inscription was found in this temple which mentioned king Parakrama Pandian (1097 - 1104 A.D.) renovated the check dam in Kuruvithurai, with the conversion of brick and mortar structure into stone barrage which lasts long.[5]
Theft
editThe idols of Lord Perumal, Lord Panchamurth, Goddess Sridevi and Goddess Boodevi were stolen by thieves and later abandoned on roadside and recovered back safely.[6]
Guru peyarchi
editEvery year, on account of 'Guru peyarchi' (the forward movement of Jupiter from one zodiac to another), people throng this temple situated on the banks of Vaigai river at Kuruvithurai.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Arulmigu Chithira Ratha Vallaba Perumal Temple, Kuruvithurai - 625207, Madurai District [TM032260].,Gurubagavan Sthalam,Chithira Ratha Vallaba Perumal,Shenbagavalli Thaayar". hrce.tn.gov.in. Retrieved 26 September 2024.
- ^ Tamil Nadu Police Journal. 1975.
- ^ "Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple: A Special Chitra Nakshatra Shrine". www.southtourism.in. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Chitraradha Vallaba Perumal Temple : Chitraradha Vallaba Perumal Temple Details". temple.dinamalar.com. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ S. Annamalai (12 August 2019). "Pandya's irrigation practice deserves to be set in stone". The Hindu. Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ V Vignesh (17 October 2018). "Four stolen panchaloha idols from Madurai temple found dumped on roadside". Retrieved 27 September 2024.
- ^ "Devotees throng Guru temple for Gurupeyarchi". The Hindu. 16 December 2009. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 26 September 2024.