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2. Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple,
Thirumangaicheri Village.
(3 Kilo Metres from Pandanallur - on the Sirkazhi Road)
 Near Kumbakonam, Tanjavur District. Tamil Nadu, INDIA

KUMBABHISHEKAM Was Performed On 04-05-2007.

Heavy Bushes / Roots on the Temple Structures and Vimaanam, badly damaged the Beautiful Sculptures.
With the guidance of Agricultural Experts, huge deeply penetrated roots / bushes were removed.
This 1200-Year old Ancient Temple was Renovated utilising the latest Building Technology at a cost of Rs.7 Lakhs.
Temple Renovation Pictures & Sthalapuram below :
BEFORE RENOVATION (Ruined Condition).
AFTER RENOVATION (Same Temple with Beauty)

1. Sri Perumal Main Vimaanam & Rare Roof Brick-Arches
(Constructed even before CEMENT was known to us)
(Pictures: 1-2 & 3-4)

1. Before Renovation

Heavy Bushes & Roots From the Roof,
Penetrated into the Walls upto the Ground Level.

3. Before Renovation

Due To Nature's Fury, Dilapited Vimaanam
and Rare Roof Brick-Arches.
2. After Renovation


'Tree Killer' Was Injected & Bushes Cleared.
Latest Technology Used For Renovation.

4. After Renovation

Renovated Vimaanam & Roof Arches.
Length Of Front Rare Brick-Arch = 78 Feet.
STHALAPURANAM

This temple was built around 900 years ago by Chola Kings near Kumbakonam in honour of Goddess Lakshmi, also named "Thirumangai" with her Lord all Bestowing Sri Varadarajar. This place came to be known as Thirumangaicheri.

Sri Venkateswara Perumal appeared and Graced a dying Sarpent (Naagam). This Temple was once a famous 'Naagadhosha Parihaara Sthalam'.

Sri Perumal Sannadhi, Sri Thaayaar Sannadhi, Sri Nagar Sannadhi and Sri Narasimhar Sannadhi and Main Vimaanam are all having Ancient Sculptural and Architectural Beauty. The idol of Sri Anjaneyar has a special feature, in that HE has HIS right leg forward - ready to rescue his Devotees.

Saint Thirumangai Aazhwar visited this famous temple and worshipped the Presiding Deities.

2. Sri Thaayaar Vimaanam
(Pictures: 5 & 6)
5. Before Renovation


Bushes On Vimaanam Damaged
The Beautiful Sculptures / Roof Arches.
6. After Renovation


Bushes / Roots Cleared Using "Tree Killer".
Renovated Vimaanam / Rare Arches.
3. Sri Perumal Vimaanam & Outer Praakar
(North & West Praakar)
(Pictures: 7-8 & 9-10)
7. Before Renovation


Bushes On Vimaanam Damaged
The Beautiful Sculptures / Roof Arches.
8. After Renovation


Vimaanam / Brick-Arches Renovated.
(North Praakar)
9. Before Renovation


Bushes / Roots Cleared Using "Tree Killer".
Vimaanam / Rare Arches Are Being Renovated.
10. After Renovation


Renovated Vimaanam / Rare Arches
(West Praakar).
4. Long Roof Brick-Arch (78 Feet Long)
(without any support & Built before even CEMENT was known)
(Pictures: 11 & 12)
11. Before Renovation


Heavy Bushes / Roots Penetrated Into
Brick-Arch And Created Long Cracks.
12. After Renovation


After Clearabce Of Bushes / Roots,
Huge Cracks Are Being Fixed & Renovated.
5. Sri Thaayaar Sannidhi & Outer Praakar
(Pictures: 13 & 14)
13. Before Renovation


The Beautiful Sculptures / Roof Arches
In A Bushy / Dilapidated Condition.
14. After Renovation


Bushes / Roots Cleared.
Renovated Vimaanam / Praakar.
6. Sri Naagar Mandapam
(Pictures: 15 & 16)
15. Before Renovation


The Mandapam With Sculptural Beauty
Was Damaged And A Portion Collapsed.
16. After Renovation


Collapsed Portion Of Brick-Arches Was Reconstructed
and the Mandapam Renovated.

Kindly CLICK The Following Temple-Links
To View The Renovation Pictures Of
Five Ancient Temples

  • (BEFORE & AFTER Renovation)
    and
  • STHALA PURANAM.

    • TEMPLE-LINKS:

    1. Sri Sundareswarar Temple,
    Neikuppai Village, near Kumbakonam.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON 02-07-2006.

    Built / Consecrated by Chola Kings 900 years ago.
    The Sun rays fall on Sri Sivalingam of this Temple
    3 DAYS every year (even now).


    3. Sri Chokanathar Temple,
    Thirumangaicheri Village, near Kumbakonam.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON 10-02-2006.
    .
    Built Centuries ago by Pandiya King.
    Saint Thirunavukkarasar visited the Temple,
    which has rich treasure of Rare Icons.


    4. Sri Kailasanathar Temple,
    Mullangudi Village.

    KUMBABHISHEKAM WAS PERFORMED
    ON the 09-02-2007.

    Sri Navukkarasar visited this Temple also
    and made a Poem on Sri Kailasanathar.
    Previous Kumbabhishekam was performed
    nearly 167 years ago.

    5. Sri Dhandayuthapani Temple,
    Thirumangaicheri Village, near Kumbakonam

    Kumbabhishekam was celebrated
    on 20-01-2002.

    This Temple was built and consecrated nearly 400 years ago by a Saint from a nearby Village.
    The Presiding Deity is nowadays called
    "VARAM ARULUM MURUGAN".
    We have now undertaken the RENOVATION WORK for the EIGHTH Temple.
    Contributions are solicited through Cheques / DD
    (in any currency)
    in favour of any one of the following Names:

    "R. CHOKALINGAM"
    mailing address:
    Sri Sundareswarar Narpani Manram,
    NEIKUPPAI VILLAGE,
    PANDANALLUR POST - 609807
    THANJAVUR DISTRICT,
    TAMIL NADU, INDIA.


    "S.CHANDRAMOULI"
    mailing address:
    B-14/1, 22nd CROSS STREET,
    BESANT NAGAR, CHENNAI-600090, INDIA.
    Ph.: 44-24466744
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