Kola Valvill Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi

The Kola Valvill Ramar Temple stands 19 kilometers from Kumbakonam on the Chennai highway, featuring a three-tiered granite tower and multiple water bodies within its walls.

The Medieval Cholas constructed this temple in the 8th century CE, with subsequent expansions undertaken by the Vijayanagara rulers who added architectural elements.

The temple houses Lord Vishnu as Kola Valvill Ramar in a reclining position, alongside his consort Maragathavalli, attracting devotees seeking relief from eye problems.

The temple administration conducts four daily rituals and maintains separate shrines for different deities, following the Vaigasana Agama and Vadagalai traditions.

A banana tree emerges from a rock formation within the temple grounds, producing fruit annually, while Garuda appears with four hands holding both discus and conch.

Location: Thanjavur district

GPS coordinates: 11.05694,79.44333

Latest update: March 2, 2025 19:44