Vallam Madhava Perumal Temple
A historical 12th Century AD temple built by
Vikrama Chozhan back to its glory days Located on the Thanjavur-Trichy National
Highway, about 10kms from Thanjavur is the historical almost 900 year old Madhava Perumal and Yoga Narasimha temple in Vallam.
 The Name-Vallam Vallaba
Chozhan, who ruled this region, founded this village. Hence this place came to be called Vallaba Puri. Over time, this became
Vallam.
Historical Reference Vikrama Chozhan
who ruled Thanjavur between 1118 and 1136 built the Madhava Perumal koil. The temple was then called Vikrama Vinnagaram, a
reference to this can be found in the inscriptions inside the Gowri Amman and Siva temple (a historical temple that is also
said to have been built around the same time as the Madhava Perumal temple) about 2 kms from here.
The story Indra is said to have come here, bathed at the Vajra Theertham
and was liberated from the curse of Gowthama Rishi, who was undertaking penance here. Hence, the lord here is also called
‘Devendran’.
 Swayambu Murthies Both
Madhava Perumal and Yoga Narasimha are ‘Swayambu’ idols. Abhishekam takes place only four times a year during
Vishnupathi Punyakalam ( 2am) on the first day of the Tamil Calendar months of Vaikasi, Aavani, Karthigai and Maasi.
Madhava
Perumal can be seen in a sitting posture with a folded left leg and the right leg on the ground.
The temple currently
does not have Utsava deities, which are said to be under the protection of the Palace in Thanjavur. The temple authorities
are hoping to have it installed inside the temple in the coming months.
Yoga Narasimha Lord Narasimha is believed to have killed Vallasuran and then given darshan to the
devotees here.
 There are Sannidhis for Raama, Azhvaars and Thaayar. A slim Anjaneya looks
handsome in a smallish idol. Andal, for whom a separate sannidhi was rebuilt, also looks beautiful.
Contributions to the temple Pandyas, Hoysalas, Nayaks and Marata kings contributed
significantly to the upkeep and renovation of this temple.
20th Century AD-Temple closed
for half a century The temple was ignored for a major part of the last century and remained closed for 48years.
With bushes surrounding this entire area, the temple had almost gone into ruins and seemed to become a part of ‘history’
until it was revived a decade ago. After renovation, the temple was reopened in 1996 and has since regained a lot of its lost
beauty.
The temple is seeing an increasing number of devotees, of late.
Mottai Gopuram The temple is currently without a Gopuram. The one that existed previously
is believed to have been knocked under the Sultan Invasion.
Quick
Facts Deity : Madhava Perumal (Devarajan) East Facing Sitting Posture Yoga Narasimha –South
Facing Goddess : Komalavalli Temple Time : 6am-10am, 530pm-8pm
Contact : S. Kuppuswamy Bhattar @ 99437 32491
or 04362 266553
Festivals : Aadi Pooram Andal Kalyanam, Puratasi Kalyana Utsavam
How to reach Vallam Buses every 5 minutes between Thanjavur and Trichy. The temple is a 5 minute
walk from the Vallam Bus Stand.
Where to stay Best to stay in Thanjavur
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