Temples In India

Tamilnadu Srinivasa Perumal Temple Papanasam

Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Papanasam is a popular holy place. It is situated near Kumbakonam, a small town in the Southern part of India. The main God of the temple is Srinivasa. Actually it is an individual form of the God Vishnu.

Papanasam is a small city of Tamil Nadu State, a famous place for tourists. Kumbakonam is fifteen kilometer from the town. The name of the town is in Tamil language, which means 'destruction of sins'. There are four famous rivers located in this small town named Cauvery, Thirumalairajan, Arasalaru, Kudamurutti.

History

Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Papanasam is assembled by the Cholas Kings few hundred years back. It has thousand years old history. One can easily depict this from the architectural design. So naturally there are lots of story one could get to know about this holy temple.

How To Reach

By Air

People can easily reach by air. It is a very quick and luxurious option for everyone. As it is famous as a tourist place, one would get to see many places during the journey.

By Rail

Rail is also a very quick and affordable option to travel. The nearest railway station is situated in the town. So it would be easier to reach the destination.

By Road

One could also have this option to travel around the place. People would get to see the picturesque scenery on the way. The auto and other transport are a little expensive. But it would not be an issue at all. The town is also linked to all the important cities in the states.

Important Shrines

There are lots of devotees of the Lord Srinivasa in India. And throughout the year, devotees celebrate several festivals to show their devotion. The notable festival is Garuda Vahanam, during this time the temple is devoted to the Arulmugu Laxmi. People are able to see other important idols of Gods and goddesses at this time.

Significance of the temple

In the temple, people see the huge tower like structures. The style of the temple is imaginative and there is no doubt about it. As it is also very old, the attraction of this holy building is magnificent. There are many chambers available inside the temple, important places for the idols and structures installed there.

It is actually a Vaishnav temple and people are able to see other important idols in the temple. But the central God is Srinivasa and there are lots of devotees visit the place every day.

Weather and time to visit

The weather of this part of India remains nice throughout the year. But it is mainly a hot place so if anyone wants to avoid the temperature, between August and February is a nice time to visit. The weather is generally humid, which is not an issue if you want to see some breath taking views.

Accomodation

One does not have to worry about the accommodation here. There are lots of guest houses and hotels available. One could find cheap and luxurious places easily.

• Transportation is also not a problem at all in the place. One could easily get the auto rickshaws or private cars for their travel.
• The bookings of hotels and other things should be done before hand to avoid any trouble.

Tips For Devotees

Visitors should keep in mind some important things before they visit the place. They should follow the rules of the temple. They should carry a local map of the place, which is very helpful. Visitors should be well equipped for the unpredictable climate change as one could see lots of rain in this place. And also the weather is hot there so one should carry some skin care products with them.

Rules And Rituals Of The Temple

Improve your Physical Fitness

Everyone should take care of their health and workout daily. And it is necessary to stay fit before going on a long distance journey. There are lots stairs one has to climb, so one must stay fit for that.

Improve Your Breathing Efficiency

Through daily exercises one could easily improve his breathing efficiency. This is necessary when people have to walk for a long. It is more important for the senior citizens who go for a long journey. If they stay fit, they would not have any health problem in the future.

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