The Presiding Deity is Sri Uthira Ranganathar who is an incarnation of Sri Maha Vishnu. His Consort is known as Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar. The Temple construction was initiated in the 5th Century and the Vijayanagara Kings had a big hand in its development. The Temple is built close to River Paalar. The Moolavar in the Sanctum Sanctorum is East facing and found in a Sayanakolam or Reclining Posture. Hence He is called as Sri Pallikonda Ranganathar. The Sayanakolam is known as Baala Sayanam which is closely guarded by the Divine Aadhi Seshan. The rear side of the Sanctum is spectacularly designed in a semi circular fashion. Sri Chota Ranga or Sri Kasthuri Rangan and Alwar Sannidhis are found close to the main Sanctum.

During the Moghul period when this area was invaded by Muslims the local people projected Sri Chota Rangan / Sri Kasthuri Rangan as the Main Deities thereby saving the Presiding Deity. Just outside the Moolavar Sannadhi they do have a Thulaa Bhaaram or a Weighing Scale facility for the Devotees offering purposes etc. Sri Ranganayaki Thaayar Blesses Her Devotees from a separate Shrine located in a Pillared Mandapam. Sri Rama along with Goddess Seetha and Sri Lakshmana occupies a Sub Shrine. Sri Krishna has a Sub Shrine of His own and He Blesses His Devotees. Sri Anjaneya Swamy and Sri Aandal Nachiyar too have Shrines for them. There are several stone Idols of Naga Devathas kept on the outer peripherals and hence this Temple is considered to be a Naga Dhosha Parihaara Sthalam. The Sthala Viruksham is a Paadha Rishi Tree and Praying here is said to bring harmony in married couples. There are Shrines for Saint Ramanujar and Sri Manavala Maamunigal which are located opposite to each other on entering the Temple. The Temple Tank or Pushkarani here is called as Vyasa Pushkarani and it is located just outside the Temple premises. Taking a Holy Dip in this Vyasa Pushkarani is believed to get rid of all tha physical ailments of all Devotees. The Temple has also got a new Chariot or a Temple Car for the past 3 years. Since Sri Uthira Ranganatha Swamy Temple or Sri Pallikonda Ranganathar Temple is located close to the Chennai Bangalore National Highway many travellers too visit this Temple other than normal Devotees. This Temple follows the Thengalai Tradition or Sampradhaya. The Temple is considered to be a Naga Dhosha Parihaara Sthalam.

Contact Details: Raja Bhattar  95004 31420 and 95000 31420

Temple Timings: 7 AM to 12 Noon and 5 PM to 8 PM

Distance from Virinjipuram or Virinchipuram to Pallikonda is 14 Kms

Distance from Vellore to Pallikonda is 26 Kms

Distance From Ranipet to Pallikonda is 51 Kms

Distance from Arcot to Pallikonda is 50 Kms

Distance from Katpadi to Pallikonda is 31 Kms

Distance from Krishnagiri to Pallikonda is 97 Kms

Distance from Ambur to Pallikonda is 30 Kms

Distance from Vaniyambadi to Pallikonda is 45 Kms

Distance from Dharmapuri to Pallikonda is 143 Kms

Distance from Hosur to Pallikonda is 151 Kms

Distance from Kanchipuram to Pallikonda is 93 Kms

Distance from Kaveripakkam to Pallikonda is 65 Kms

Distance from Chennai to Pallikonda is 162 Kms

Nearest Railway Station is Gudiyatham R.S.

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