Oppliappan Temple
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Oppiliappan Temple is a prominent Vishnu temple located in the village of Thirunageswaram. It is identified as one of the Pancha Kshethrams, a site where Goddess Lakshmi was born as Bhargavi, and is explicitly mentioned in the Brahmanda Purana.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Vishnu
- स्थान / Location: Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu
- निर्माण / Built: 6th–9th centuries CE
- वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Dravidian
- मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: gopuram
वास्तुकला · Architecture
gopuram
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Naalayira Divya Prabandham
महत्व · Significance
The temple holds great religious importance as one of the significant Vishnu temples in Tamil Nadu and a key site in the Pancha Kshethrams tradition.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
Sthala-purana tradition tells of Bhudevi being born to Markandeya and Vishnu marrying her after appearing as an elderly seeker.
The HR&CE sthala-purana recounts Markandeya receiving Bhudevi as a daughter and Vishnu marrying her after appearing as an elderly seeker.
पूजा एवं साधना · Worship
HR&CE says temple worship follows Vaikhanasa Agama and includes six daily pujas.
- Salt-free food offering is reported as a local temple tradition and is associated with the name Uppiliappan.
- HR&CE states that offerings are prepared without salt and that salt or salt-containing items should not be taken beyond Garuda's shrine.
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- Diwali
- Holi
- Navratri
- Onam
- Chariot Festival
दर्शन जानकारी · Visiting
- ड्रेस कोड: Traditional and formal clothing
कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach
- निकटतम हवाई अड्डा: is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ), at a distance of 90-95 km from the temple. One can easily get the direct flights from various major cities to this airport. You can hire a private taxi or take the public transport to reach the temple.Best Time to Visit Arulmigu Sri Oppiliappan TempleThe best time to visit this temple is from October to March. Being the cooler months, one can comfortably enjoy the stay near the temple.
- निकटतम रेलवे: is Kumbakonam Station in the city itself, at a very close distance of 5 km from the temple. You can get trains from various major cities to this city. Even you can take the local transport to reach the temple from the station.By RoadThe city is easily accessible with the roadways. You can get the facilities of public transport and private taxis from the nearby cities. The visitors can even hire a direct taxi to reach the temple.By AirThe nearest airport is Tiruchirappalli International Airport (
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Oppliappan Temple?
Oppliappan Temple is dedicated to Vishnu.
Where is Oppliappan Temple located?
Oppliappan Temple is located in Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 10.9614, 79.4316.
लिंक · Links
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