Description
This is a Vaishnava temple with presiding deity Perumal appears on Garuda in the sanctum itself. We see Perumal in temples in sitting, standing or reclining form only. The Lord appears on Garuda only during festivals. This is a temple where Garuda Seva is available to the devotee every day. People with the Mrigasheersha star worship here for quick solutions to the problems they face.
History
According to the legends, Sage Bruhu was performing penance here surrounded by Vanni trees. A chola king who had been hunting made a lot of noise to hunt a lion. This interrupted the penance of the sage. He cursed the king that he would have a lion's face as he had chosen that place for hunting where sages are engaged in penance. The king begged for a remedy. The sage suggested that he bathed in Vettraru river known as Vruddha Cauvery and worship Perumal. The king followed the advice of the sage and got back his human face. The place assumed importance for Mrigasheersha star as the king was relieved from the Mriga (animal) face.
Importance/Significance
Situated in Tiruvarur in Tamil Nadu, this Vaishnavite temple sees a lot of poojas performed on behalf of couples who wish to make an addition to their family. A beautiful, symbolic cradle is made with the help of sugar cane and some cloth, and fruits are placed in this cradle. Next, the cradle is carried about the temple in order to complete the pooja rituals. This pooja, though very simple, is equally potent. People come from far and wide to this temple in order to conduct a pooja, asking for the boon of a child being born to them. In all cases, the Lord acts kindly towards the bhakts and many couples visit the temple to thank the Lord for giving them the gift of a child.
Festivals/Events/Gatherings
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