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Abodes of Vishnu

8. Arulmigu Padmasini Thayar sameda Jagathrakshagan Koil - Thiru Koodalur (Aaduthurai Perumal Koil)

Mulavar		Jagathrakshagan
*Utsavar*		*Uyyavandhaar*
Thayar		*Padmaasani,Pushpavalli*
Kshethram
*Pose & Direction*		*Standing pose facing East*
Theertham		*Chakra Theertham, Indra Theertham, Cauvery*
Vimanam		*Sudhasthava Vimanam*
*Sthala Vruksham*
Paadiyavar		*Thirumangai Alwar*
*Travel Base*		*Kumbakonam*
*Nearest Railway Station*		Iyyampettai

Location

Vadakurangaduthurai is a village located in the Papanasam taluk in the cauvery north bank. It is 4 km from Papanasam.It is also known by the name of Aaduthurai Perumal Koil. It is situated in Tanjoor district, Tamil Nadu. 6 Kms away from Ayyampettai, 7 miles away from Tiruvayyaaru - Kumbakkonam when going in bus.

History

In this sthalam, all the devars along with Nandhagarishi was given the prathyaksham of Sriman Narayanan. Since all of them gathered (koodi) all together, this sthalam is called as "Thirukkoodaloor". After coming to this sthalam only, the River Cauvery regained its speciality and holyness. Koodal + oor = Koodaloor. Koodal means joining (merging) together at the same place. Since, Cauvery is coming together in this Kshetram, this Kshetram is also called as "Sangama Kshetram". Sangamam means joined together. The Utsavar in this temple is "Jegatharatshakan". As the name implies, he keeps the Baton in his hand.

Architecture

Timing: 7.30 am to 12.30 pm, 4.00 pm to 7.30 pm