Krishnaswamy Senthamangalam

God

Krishnaswamy, facing east

Goddess

Sathyabhama and Rukmini along with the main deity, facing east

Other Deities

Vinayaka, Garuda, Anjaneya, Azhwars, Venkatramanaswamy with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi, Navagraha

Krishnaswamy Senthamangalam is a small east-facing temple. A single Prakaram houses the mandapam and the sanctum sanctorum. A Balipeedam, small stone Dwajasthambam, and Garuda are in front. The Prakaram is beautiful with Banana trees, a Well, and a nice pathway for circumambulation. The ceiling of the Maha Mandapam has beautiful and old-looking painted ornamental designs. On the north side of the mandapam are the Navagrahas. In the Ardha Mandapam facing east is Lord Vishnu as Venkataramanaswamy with his consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi. In the Sanctum Sanctorum, Lord Krishna is seen with his consorts Rukmini and Sathyabhama on either side. The idols on the Vimaana over the sanctum sanctorum are crumbling and require renovation.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Krishnaswamy Senthamangalam is an old temple as is evident from the carvings and architecture style. Historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Krishnaswamy Senthamangalam is about 13 kilometers northeast of Namakkal on the road going towards Bellukurichi. The temple is on the northern side of the village. Before Krishnaswamy Senthamangalam is a large Perumal temple and a little inside is a beautifully renovated Shiva Temple.

Stay and Food

None locally. The closest is Salem or Namakkal depending on your travel plans.