Kariyamanicka Perumal Purisai

God

Kariyamanicka Perumal, facing east

Goddess

Sreedevi and Bhoodevi with the main deity, facing east

Other Deities

Garuda, Anjaneyar, Nammazhwar, Ramanujar, Manavala Mamunigal

Kariyamanicka Perumal Purisai is a large and beautiful temple. The entrance is from the east through a gateway and you face the sanctum sanctorum as you enter. The single Prakaram surrounding the sanctum is large and spacious. The gardens have many flowering plants and a Goshala. A small and beautiful temple tank has been built in the north inside the temple walls. This is a rainwater harvested temple and the water flows into the temple tank.

Holy Water (Theertham) – Temple Tank

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Kariyamanicka Perumal Purisai was built in the 16th Century CE and discovered in a dilapidated state some years back. The new structures were then built up with the support of philanthropists and the local villagers.

Legend

No information

Directions

Kariyamanicka Perumal Purisai is 13 kilometers north east of Thirumalpur. Refer our map for exact location.

Stay and Food

None locally.