Govindarajaperumal Kalkulam

Vaishnavite Temples, Cheyyur Taluk

God

Govindaraja Perumal with Sreedevi and Bhoodevi, facing east

Goddess

Sreedevi and Bhoodevi with the main deity, facing east

Other Deities

Garuda, Anjaneya

Govindarajaperumal Kalkulam is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram. This temple can do with attention. A tall monolith dwajasthamba with carvings of Anjaneya, Garuda, Sangu and Chakra on the base of each side is installed before the entrance. An entrance gateway leads inside the temple. This gateway has got a couple of carved pillars. This is followed by the Prakaram after which is Mantapa before entering the sanctum sanctorum. this Mantapa has carvings of fishes, snake and moon on the ceiling.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Govindarajaperumal Kalkulam is an ancient Chola temple but historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

1.3 kilometers after crossing the Paalar River bridge after Kalpakkam take a right at Kathankadai Junction. Drive on in this road for another 1.32 kilometers and take a right into Anaicut Road. Drive for 8 kilometers crossing Natham junction to reach Kalkulam Road on your right. Drive straight in this road for 3.25 kilometers to reach Govindarajaperumal Kalkulam.

Stay and Food

None locally in any of the villages of this Taluk. A few restaurants are available only in the ECR.

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