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Sri Ranganathaswamy or Aadhi Thiruvarangam Perumal Temple, Aadhi Thiruvarangam, Kallakurichi District, Tamil Nadu

Aadhi Thiruvarangam is located beyond Thirukoilur. The Temple is located close to the banks of a dry South Pennai River. The Main Deity is Sri Ranganathaswamy or Sri Aadhi Thiruvaranga Perumal. His Consort here is Sri Ranganayaki Thayar. The Temple dates back to the Kritha Yugam and hence known as Aadhi Thiruvarangam. The Temple is built in Tamil Architecture in 5 Acres. Unlike other Temples the Rajagopuram is flat here. The Gopuram of this Temple has coloured Idols of Thirumann, Srichurnam, Sangu Chakkaram and two Idols of Sri Garudalwar and Sri Anjaneya Swamy on either side. The Temple has a Dwajasthambam or Kodi Maram, and a Neivedhya Peedam or a Bali Peedam beyond which is a coloured Idol of Sri Krishna perched atop and this fascinates the Devotees entering the Temple.

Though the Moolasthanam and the Temple are East facing Devotees may have to enter the Moolasthanam through a Southern entrance. The Main Deity here is bigger than Srirangam and hence He is called as Sri Periya Ranganathar. The most important point is that the Presiding Deity of Sri Ranganatha Swamy is made out of Divine Navapashanam which is considered very Holy and having just one Darshan or a glimpse of Him would do a lot of good to such Devotees. Sri Ranganatha Perumal is believed to have appeared here to the Alwars and King Mahabali.On the way to the Moolasthanam there are Shrines for Sri Rama, Goddess Seetha and Sri Lakshmana and Sri Anjaneyar. The Sub Shrine of Sri Desigar is seen in the multi pillared Mandapam close to the Moolasthanam.

The Consort of this Temple is Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar. There is a separate Shrine for Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar in a multi pillared Mandapam in which She is seen in a sitting posture Blessing Her Devotees. The Temple encourages Thulaabaram offering to Devotees. The Temple offers Annadhanam to all Devotees. Mahishasura Mardhini is considered as the Kaaval Deivam here. The Temple is unique since its kept open from 6 AM to 8 PM continuously. His Lotus Feet (Arangan Paadham) is kept in a closed enclosure. The Temple has a well maintained Ghoshala. A Nandhavanam or Temple Garden is maintained too. The Sthala Viruksham is a Punnaaga Maram, and the Pushkarani is called as Chandra Pushkarani. Several small shops are found around the sprawling Car Parking. Devotees ought to be a bit careful since there are lots of beggars who fleece those visiting here.

Contact Details: Narayanan 63811 40960, Madhan Kumar 78689 60447, 63805 09067, K.Ranganatha Battachariar @ K. Ranganathan 94446 91885 and S.Raja Bhattachariar 94429 83479

S.Sivaprakash 81440 47339, E.O: 78680 47049, Office: 04146 229075, 04153 293677

Temple Address: Aadhi Thiruvarangam Temple, Aadhi Thiruvarangam Post, (Via) Kadambhur, Sankarapuram Taluk, Kallakurichi District, Pin 605 802

Temple Timing: 6 AM to 8 PM continuously

Distance from Cuddalore to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 95 Kms

Distance from Chidambaram to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 125 Kms

Distance from Sirkazhi to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 146 Kms

Distance from Neyveli to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 97 Kms

Distance from Panruti to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 70 Kms

Distance from Perambalur to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 113 Kms

Distance from Valikandapuram to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 102 Kms

Distance from Kallakurichi to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 45 Kms

Distance from Thirukovilur to Aadhi Thiruvarangam is 20 Kms