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Sri Kooda Maadu Koothan perumal

Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram or Kudamudakoothan Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu located in Thirunangur, a village in the outskirts of Sirkazhi in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This Temple is also Known as Arimeya Vinnagaram, Kuda Maadu Koothan. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kudamudakoothan and his consort Lakshmi as Amirtagadavalli. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early mediaeval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD.

Timings

9.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Entry Fee

No Entry Fee

  1. Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram or Kudamudakoothan Perumal Temple is dedicated to Hindu god Vishnu located in Thirunangur, a village in the outskirts of Sirkazhi in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
  2. This Temple is also Known as Arimeya Vinnagaram, Kuda Maadu Koothan.
  3. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kudamudakoothan and his consort Lakshmi as Amirtagadavalli.
  4. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early mediaeval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD.
  5. "Ari" means one who makes the sin's to vanish. As the Lord of this place Vanishes our sins, this place is called as Arimeya Vinnagaram.
  6. Lord Shiva is well known for his dances. Lord Vishnu too gains the name as a good dancer by performing the "Kuda Koothu" dance and got his name as Kuda Maadu Koothan.


PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 1:


  1. The Lord Kuda Maadu Koothan gave his graceful darshan to Uthang Maharishi.
  2. Uthanga Maharishi was the son of Uthunga Maharishi and Gunavathi got married to Prabhai. 
  3. Once a Crocodile took her away when both were taking holy bath in river Ganges.
  4. Uthanga Maharishi got vexed and roamed in many places and finally came to Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram. 
  5. There Kuda Maadu Koothan gave darshan to him and said that his wife has attained Mukti (eternity) and got him out of his sorrow.


PURANIC SIGNIFICANCE 2:



  1. Sage Udhangar was the disciple of Sage Vaidhar and learnt the Vedas from him. 
  2. After the Gurukula, he wanted to offer Guru dakshina. Wife of Guru demanded Udhangar to get the earrings of the queen of the land. 
  3. Udhangar went to the queen and begged for her earrings. As she knew the greatness of Guru Vaidhar, she gladly gave her ear rings to the disciple. 
  4. Udhangar was returning to Gurukula. 
  5. He was too hungry and thirsty. He saw a shepherd with his cows and a pot on his head. 
  6. Udhangar asked the shepherd to give the contents of the pot to quench his thirst and anger. The shepherd said that there was nothing but cow dung and its urine which even his Guru once consumed. 
  7. As Guru himself had eaten it, Udhangar left his Kamandalam – a hand bowl which sages carry – with the ear rings and began drinking the content of the pot. 
  8. One Dakshan coming in the way snatched the Kamandalam and ran away. 
  9. Udhangar chased him but the robber hid in a hole there. 
  10. Udhangar sought the help of the shepherd to recover the ear rings from Dakshan. 
  11. He showed a horse-man coming on the way and advised to seek his help. 
  12. The horseman came near the hole and made his horse spit fire. 
  13. Unableto bear the heat, the robber came out and returned the ear rings to the sage. Udhangar thanked the shepherd and the horseman and reached Gurukulam. 
  14. He narrated his experience to Guru Vaidhar. Guru understood with his wisdom eye – Gnana Dhrusti. 
  15. He told the disciple that it was a test to his Guru bhakti. 
  16. The shepherd was Vishnu and the horseman was Indira on Agni the fire. Guru also said that the contents of the pot was but nectar which helped him to bear the heat.. 
  17. Udhangar begged the Lord to grant him His darshan.
  18. Lord Vishnu with His pot granted the darshan as Kudamadu Koothan.

Do's and Don'ts

  1. Do pray your Ishta Devata before pilgrimage to the Temple.
  2. Do contact Temple Devasthanam information centre for enquiry, temple information and for Pooja details etc.
  3. Do reserve your travel and accommodation at Temple well in advance.
  4. Take a bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  5. Do maintain silence and recite your Ishta Mantra to yourself inside the temple.
  6. Do respect religious sentiments at Temple.
  7. Do deposit your offerings in the hundi only.


  1. Do not come to Temple for any purpose other than worshipping God and Goddess.
  2. Do not smoke at Temple.
  3. Do not consume alcoholic drinks at Temple.
  4. Do not eat non-vegetarian food in the Kshetram.
  5. Do not carry any weapon inside the temple.
  6. Do not wear any head guards like helmets, caps, turbans and hats inside the temple premises.
  7. Do not perform Sastanga Pranama inside the Sanctum Sanctorum.
  8. Do not take much time while performing Sparsa Darshanam to God in Garbhagriha.
  9. Do not encourage beggars at Temple.
  10. Do not spit or create nuisance in the premises of the temple.


Dress Code

  1. Men can wear an angavastram (a shawl-like cloth) over their shoulders, or they can go bare-chested, as is customary in some South Indian temples.
  2. Modest salwar kameez or churidar with a dupatta is also acceptable.


How to reach

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By Air:

  1. Nearest Airport: Tiruchirapalli International Airport (approximately 156 km away) or Chennai International Airport (approximately 245 km away).
  2. From the airport, you can hire a taxi or take a bus to reach Sirkazhi.


By Train:

  1. Nearest Railway Station: Sirkazhi Railway Station.
  2. Sirkazhi is well-connected by train to major cities like Chennai, Tiruchirapalli, and other parts of Tamil Nadu. From the railway station, the temple is easily accessible by a short auto-rickshaw or taxi ride.


By Road:

  1. From Chennai: Sirkazhi is about 235 km south of Chennai. You can take the East Coast Road (ECR) or NH32 and then continue on the Chidambaram-Sirkazhi Road.

Nearby Cities and Rivers

Rivers:


Kaveri River:



The Kaveri (Cauvery) River is one of the major rivers flowing near Sirkazhi. It is one of the most significant rivers in Tamil Nadu and is considered sacred.


Vellar River:



The Vellar River flows near the town of Sirkazhi and is another important water body in the region.


Nearby Cities:



  1. Mayiladuthurai is located about 20 km southwest of Sirkazhi. It is a prominent town with several temples and is well-connected to Sirkazhi.
  2. Chidambaram, famous for the Nataraja Temple, is about 20 km north of Sirkazhi. It is a significant city for Shaivism and Vaishnavism.
  3. Nagapattinam is located around 46 km south of Sirkazhi. It is a coastal town and serves as a port city with historical and religious significance.
  4. Kumbakonam, known for its numerous temples, is located approximately 50 km west of Sirkazhi. It is often referred to as the "temple town" of Tamil Nadu.
  5. Thanjavur, home to the famous Brihadeeswara Temple, is around 80 km southwest of Sirkazhi. It is an important cultural and historical city in Tamil Nadu.