Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
Coordinates: 10°24′46″N 79°33′12″E / 10.412733°N 79.553403°E
Kothandaramar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu.[1]
| Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam | |
|---|---|
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Tiruvarur |
| Deity | Lord Rama |
| Location | |
| Location | Tiruvarur |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country |  India |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Dravidian architecture |
LocationEdit
It is located in the village of Thillaivilagam in Thiruthiraipoondi taluk. It is located at a distance of 20 km from the town of Thiruthuraipoondi.[2]
Presiding deityEdit
The presiding deity is known as Kothandaramar and also Veera Kothandaramar.[1] There are also Sita, Lakshmanan and Hanuman.[3]
SpecialityEdit
Lord Hanuman with four feet height, in standing posture, is the speciality of the temple.[3]
Religious significanceEdit
This temple is one of the *Pancha Rama Kshetrams and considered the foremost among the five temples. Pancha means five and Kshetrams refers to holy places. All the five temples are situated in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.[1]
- Sri Kodhanda Ramar Temple, Mudikondan
- Sri Kodhanda Ramar Temple, Adambar
- Sri Ramar Temple, Paruthiyur
- Sri Kodhanda Ramar Temple, Thillaivilagam
- Sri Kodhanda Ramar Temple, Vaduvur
ReferencesEdit
External linksEdit
- Pancha Rama Kshetras
- Sarvam Rama Mayam
- Sthala Puranam
- "Tourism in Tiruvarur district". District Administration, Tiruvarur. Archived from the original on 14 May 2019. Retrieved 11 April 2011.