Rajagopalaswamy Temple, Mannargudi, Hindu temple in Mannargudi, Tamil Nadu.
Description
Rajagopalaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple in Mannargudi, Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. The complex spreads over roughly 9 hectares and includes multiple towers, shrines, halls, and water bodies arranged across different sections of the grounds.
History
A Chola king built this temple during the 11th century using bricks and limestone mortar. Its construction marked the beginning of urban development in Mannargudi.
Culture
The temple functions as a Vaishnava center where Lord Krishna manifests as Vamadeva Perumal in the main shrine and Rajagopalaswamy in the festival deity.
Practical
The grounds feature a rainwater collection system at the entrance and a large water tank running through the complex. Visitors should wear appropriate clothing and prepare for walking across large areas to reach different shrines.
Did you know?
The shrine offers dosa during evening worship, a practice followed by only a few other temples in Tamil Nadu. This detail connects it to a similar tradition in Madurai.
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