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Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple - Cheranmahadevi

Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple - Cheranmahadevi

Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple is an ancient temple situated in the out skirts of small village  Cheranmahadevi near Tirunelveli ( 22 Kms). It is architecturally beautiful and has so many excellent sculptures. The site is a centrally protected monument under the control of Archaeological Survey of India since 1921. It can be considered as one of the best heritage sites in Tamil Nadu state.

            Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple is located in the outskirts of Cheranmahadevi amidst paddy fields on the bank of Thamirabarani River. This temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The temple was built by Pandiyas in the 12th century AD. The temple contains late Chola and Pandiya inscriptions. Out of the 108 divya desams, it lies in the 17th place. This place is also called as Sapthamirtha Kshetram.

            The temple complex is big and houses two shrines. The smaller shrine is dedicated Bala Krishnan. It is a very attractive sculpture. The bigger temple is dedicated to Bhaktavatsala Perumal. The Perumal shrine is in standing posture with four hands. He is standing alone without his consorts in this temple. The main shrine has Garbhagriha, ardha mandapa, maha mandapa and the exterior mandapa. Garuda is found to be facing the main shrine. The temple has great number of pillars with beautiful carvings and relief images. In the exterior mandapa, the sculpture of Bhoo Devi is found. Though the temple enterance is incomplete, it is artistically attractive. The high temple walls are usually made of sized stones assembled with interlocking fixtures in two rows. Inner of these two rows of stone walls are filled with binding materials such as processed lime and bricks. Since it packs a great number of pillars with beautiful carvings and relief images, it is a sight not to be missed.

 
















All regular Poojas are done regularly in the temple.

Location : 3 kms from Cheranmahadevi, and 22 kms from Tirunelveli

Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple Timings: 8 AM -12 PM & 5 PM - 8. 30 PM


Worth visiting this temple for Lord Sri Bakthatchala Perumal Blessings

Posted on 29/03/2022

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