Vedanarayana perumal temple, Thirunarayanapuram
| Vedanarayana perumal temple, Thirunarayana puram | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruchirapalli |
| Deity | Vedanarayana perumal and Vedanayaki thayar |
| Location | |
| Location | Thirunarayana puram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
Vedanarayana perumal temple is a Hindu temple located in the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Vedanarayana and Goddess Lakshmi as Vedanayaki. Lord Vishnu showers his blessings in a reclining position with four Vedas as his pillow and Teaching the Vedas to Brahma.[1] The structure is Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, it is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar king. Six daily rituals and a dozen yearly festivals are held there, of which the chariot festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Chittirai (March–April), is the most prominent. The temple is open from 6 am to 7:30 pm. It is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[2]
References
- ^ மலர், மாலை (24 December 2020). "திருநாராயணபுரம் வேதநாராயண பெருமாள் கோவிலில் சொர்க்கவாசல் திறப்பு நாளை நடக்கிறது". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil).
- ^ மலர், மாலை (3 January 2023). "திருநாராயணபுரம் வேதநாராயண பெருமாள் கோயிலில் சொர்க்கவாசல் திறப்பு". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil).