Keezha Thiruvenkatanathapuram (Tamil Nadu)

Once in the 14th century happened a miracle
which led to the fame of the god. A king who
ruled Nellai in the 14th century came to the
temple to get blessings from the lord, but the
priest was unavailable due to illness.

Keezha Thiruvenkatanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) Hindu Temples

Keezha Thiruvenkatanathapuram is about 10 km from Tirunelveli, a district head quarter in Tamilnadu, South India. There are 3 different routes from Tirunelveli to reach this place. The village is located on a hillock and the temple is located at an elevated plane surface. Even though these roads are narrow, they are navigable and every day mini bus service (Route No. 6A and 6B from Tirunelveli) is in operation which goes up to the temple entrance. The temple is located in "Keezha Thiruvengadanathapuram", which is half a kilometer from the famous "Then Thirupathi Shri Venkataachalapathy temple". Due to the presence of abundant Red Soil in and around the temple, this place got the name "Sengani", where "Sen" meaning "Red" and "Kani" meaning "Land" in Tamil. The name was later changed to "Sangani". This temple lies to the east of "Then Thirupathi Perumal".

Morphology

The temple is situated at the bank of the river “Thamirabharani”. This is an ancient temple. It was built by the king “Verapandian” in the 12th century. To the northern side of this temple lies “Kubera vassal” through which devotees enter. This is followed by “Maha mandapam, Artha mandapam and karpagraha”. Over the “karpagraha” lies the double tier flight. The bamboo tree is the “sthala virusha”. (Main tree of the temple)

History

The lord was placed in this location by “Saint Brughu”. The mulavar (statue) “Shri varada raja perumal” with his four hands lies in the centre with “Sridevi” to the right and “Bhumadevi” to the left. He has “chakra and dhanaregai (money yielding line)” in his right hands and “sangu and kadayutham” in his lefts hands. It is a belief that we would never be in trouble due to lack of money, if we get the money blessed by keeping it in his dhanaregai. “Shri varada raja perumal, sridevi and Chakrathalvar” are present in the karpagraha . “Sannathi karudan and anjenayar” are also present in this temple.

Once in the 14th century happened a miracle which led to the fame of the god. A king who ruled Nellai in the 14th century came to the temple to get blessings from the lord, but the priest was unavailable due to illness. At that time the lord disguised himself as the priest and performed the pooja, saving the priest from the king’s punishment. So the lord is often called "Vaazha Veikum Perumal”(The one who saves). All the devotees who pray to the lord whole heartedly would surely be blessed by him.

Timings

Morning-Evening- Monday to Friday, 7:00 - 11:00 and 17:00 - 19:30. Saturday, 6:00 - 13:00 and 17:00 - 20:30. Sunday, 7:00 - 12:00 and 17:00 - 20:00.

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