Cheranmahadevi is located between Thirunelveli and Ambasamudhram. Sri Ramaswamy Temple is also known as Sri Ramar Temple and is seen East facing. The Temple does not have any Rajagopuram, instead there is a multi pillared Mandapam with the name board of the Temple. On entering this multi pillared Mandapam there is an Idol of Sri Rama with Goddess Seetha and Anjaneya Swamy at the base of one pillar, facing this pillar is the Idol of Sri Lakshmana at the base of another pillar. Beyond this is a Neivedhya Peedam or Bali Peedam and a Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram placed in a four pillared Mandapam. The Dwajasthambam seems to pierce the ceiling and go skywards. Next is the Sri Garudalwar Sannadhi facing Westwards towards the Moolasthanam. 

Then is another multi pillared Mandapam whose pillars have been intricately carved with well designed Yaali Idols on them. The Vaahanams of the Temple are also stacked in this multi pillared Mandapam. On proceeding towards the Moolasthanam there are Alwar Idols along with that of Sri Viswaksenar and all these Idols are South facing. The following is the name of the 12 Alwars: Poigai Alwar, Bhoothath Alwar, Pei Alwar, Kulasekara Alwar, Nammalwar, Thirumazhisai Alwar, Periyalawar, Madhurakavi Alwar, Thondaradipodi Alwar, Thirupaan Alwar and Thirumangai Alwar. Just before the Moolasthanam are two huge looking Dwara Baalaka Idols. Beside the left Dwara Baalaka is a small East facing Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Idol. Beside the right Dwara Baalaka Idol is a small East facing Idol of Sri Krishna. The Vimanam of the Moolasthanam is made up of 3 tiers and is known as Ashtanga Vimanam. Though the Temple is known as Sri Ramaswamy Temple the name of the Presiding Deity is Sri Aadhi Narayana Perumal who is seen East facing in a standing posture, flanked by His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. The Urchavamoorthy Idol is known as Sri Ramaswamy who is seen along with Goddess Seetha, Sri Lakshmana and Sri Anjaneya Swamy. The Temple is named after the Urchavamoorthy Sri Ramaswamy. There are steps leading to the Moolasthanam located in the first floor. The Moolasthanam in the first floor is East facing and the Presiding Deity who is known as Sri Veetrirundha Perumal is seen in a sitting posture flanked by His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Besides them the coloured Idols of Sri Markendeyar and Sri Brihu Maharishi are seen in a seated posture. A small colured Idol of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneyar are seen at the doors of this Moolasthanam. From the first floor which is the middle tier of the Temple there are narrow and steep steps leading to the top tier of the second floor. Elders and sick may find it tough to climb these narrow steps. In the top tier / second floor Moolasthanam the Presiding Deity who is known here as Sri Thiruparkadalnathan is seen in a reclining posture beneath a Hooded Aadhiseshan. Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi are seen flanking Him and Sri Brahmma could be seen popping out from His Naabi Kamalam or Naval. Besides them the Idols of Sri Brihu Maharishi and Sri Markandeyar is also seen in a seated posture. It is customary in this Temple to take the Urchavamoorthy Idol of Sri Ramaswamy on a procession around the Town and hence He is more popular among the locals.

The Temple's outer peripheral has a Sub Shrine of Sri Vedha Narayana Perumal who is seen East facing. Within this Sub Shrine Sri Vedha Narayana Perumal is seen in a standing posture flanked by His Consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Looking towards this Sub Shrine is an Idol of Sri Garudalwar. Similarly the outer peripheral has an East facing podium on which the Idols of Sapthamathas or Saptha Kannigaigal are seen. Facing them is a small Neivedhya Peedam. There is a South facing Sub Shrine of Sri Anjaneyar with a tin sheet roofing. In this Sub Shrine Sri Anjaneya Swamy is seen in a standing posture with a Mace by His side. It is the custom of the local Devotees to come to Sri Anjaneya Swamy's Sub Shrine and Pray to Him before commencing any auspicious work. There is a small Vinayagar Idol, a Shiva Lingam along with a Naaga Devatha Idol close to the Sub Shrine of Sri Anjaneya Swamy. The Temple has a Madapalli for its use. The outer peripheral of the Temple hasn't been maintained well and is full of weeds, unwanted plants and creepers. If local volunteers of Uzhavaarapani opt to clean it there could be no match for this Temple. The Temple's Pushkarani is located closeby and could be seen visibly from the second floor of the Temple but the Purohit is not able to throw light on its name and other intricate details. Purataasi Garuda Seva, Sri Rama Navami, Krishna Jayanthi, Marghazhi Theppothsavam and Vaikunta Ekadesi are celebrated in a grand manner.

Contact Details: Sriram 94423 32694, Parthasarathy Bhattar 99525 82506, Sathyanarayana Bhattar 90435 48173 and Kannan 90436 73430

Temple Timing: 7 AM to 10 AM and 5 PM to 7 PM

Distance from Thirunelveli to Cheranmahadevi is 29 Kms

Distance from Veeravanallur to Cheranmahadevi is 7 Kms

Distance from Mannarkovil to Cheranmahadevi is 21 Kms

Distance from Thiruvattaru to Cheranmahadevi is 106 Kms

Distance from Thiruppathisaram to Cheranmahadevi is 73 Kms

Distance from Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum to Cheranmahadevi is 153 Kms

Distance from Varkala to Cheranmahadevi is 152 Kms

Distance from Guruvayur to Cheranmahadevi is 349 Kms

Distance from Triprayar to Cheranmahadevi is 334 Kms

Distance from Srivilliputhur to Cheranmahadevi is 149 Kms

Distance from Kovilpatti to Cheranmahadevi is 89 Kms

Distance from Thiruthangal to Cheranmahadevi is 133 Kms

Distance from Paramakudi to Cheranmahadevi is 210 Kms

Distance from Punnaiyadi to Cheranmahadevi is 70 Kms

Distance from Nagercoil to Cheranmahadevi is 80 Kms

Distance from Nanguneri to Cheranmahadevi is 28 Kms

Distance from Kanyakumari to Cheranmahadevi is 82 Kms

Distance from Thiruppullani to Cheranmahadevi is 194 Kms

Distance from Thirukkurungudi to Cheranmahadevi is 30 Kms

Distance from Kumbakonam to Cheranmahadevi is 424 Kms

Distance from Srirangam to Cheranmahadevi is 332 Kms

Distance from Mannargudi to Cheranmahadevi is 416 Kms

Distance from Vaduvur to Cheranmahadevi is 402 Kms

Distance from Thanjavur to Cheranmahadevi is 381 Kms

Distance from Thirukkoodalur to Cheranmahadevi is 385 Kms

Distance from Irratai Tirupathi to Cheranmahadevi is 59 Kms

Distance from Alwarthirunagari to Cheranmahadevi is 55 Kms

Distance from Then Thirupperai to Cheranmahadevi is 60 Kms

Distance from Nagapattinam to Cheranmahadevi is 463 Kms

Distance from Thirunageswaram to Cheranmahadevi is 427 Kms

Distance from Thiruvenkatanathapuram to Cheranmahadevi is 17 Kms

Distance from Puliyarai to Cheranmahadevi is 66 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Cheranmahadevi is 652 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Cheranmahadevi R.S.

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