Vinayaka Temples. Amman Temples. Murugan temples. Navagraha Temples. Other Temples. Private Temples. Foreign Temples. Tamilnadu Map. Slogam 64 siva vadivangal 64 Thiruvilayaadal. Sri Vinayaka temple. During all monthly Chaturthi days, Lord Vinayaka is taken in procession mounted on the Mooshika Vahan around the temple. Temple's Speciality:. This is a big cave temple dedicated to Lord Vinayaka.
Opening Time:. The temple is open from 6. Sri Vinayakar Temple, Pillayarpatti , Sivaganga district. General Information:. This is an ancient cave temple built during Mahendra Pallava period years ago. Thanks giving:. The pillars in the temple are of pre-Pallava origin before 3rd century A. A few inscriptions in the temple that dates back to A. It was during this second phase that intricate rajagopurams and vimanas were built.
The third stage has been in the light of more recent events such as repair, refurbishment, rebuilding and renovation of the temple tank. Architecture of Pillaiyarpatti Temple. The temple architecture is a beautiful spectacle to gaze at with towering gopurams, rajagopurams, lovely bas-relief shrines, ornate carvings in an excavated cave and a fantastically designed temple complex.
Being an ancient cave temple, the Pillaiyarpatti Karpaga Vinayakar Temple has stood the brutal test of time. Karpaga Vinayakar is the presiding deity here is a bas-relief. Lord Ganesha is portrayed with two arms and his trunk curled towards the right in valampuri position seating arrangement towards the right side. The deity here is said to grant the wishes of his devotees like the Karpagam tree - a wish-fulfilling divine tree in Hindu mythology.
Hence the name Karpaga Vinayakar. The main shrine was sculpted by a renowned artist called Ekkattur Koon Peruparanan. The proof is a Tamil stone inscription found in the sanctum.
The ancient Hindu texts of Agama Shastra which specify on temple construction, meditative practices and deity worship have been implemented here in an intricate manner. The rock-cut marvel is an awe-inspiring sight. Pillaiyarpaati Festivals. Ganesh Chaturthi or Vinayagar Chathurthi as it is called here is the grandest of all festive occasions celebrated here.
It is celebrated in August - September. A ten-day celebration takes place where the deity is taken in procession all over town. A chariot procession car festival takes place on the ninth day of the festival and is a divine sight. The local village deity - Kongu Nachiyamman is also honoured during a ten-day festival in the month of Vaikasi May - June. The Thiruvathira festival is also celebrated during the Tamil month of Margazhi which coincides in December - January. Tips For Visiting Pillaiyarpatti.
There are lockers here for your shoes and other belongings. Also, a fee may be charged for a video camera or a still camera.
Best Time To Visit Pillaiyarpatti. The summer months between March and August can be pretty hot and dry. The best time to visit Pillaiyarpatti would be in the winter months between September and February when the weather is pleasant as compared to the other months. Festive occasions as mentioned above are great crowd attractors. This is the time when the temple and the town are at their glowing best, but the downside would be the large crowds.
Cottages maintained by the trust are also available which can be booked in advance. Telephone Numbers : — , , , Home Tourist Places Pillayarpatti Temple. Print Share Facebook Twitter. Pillayarpatti Temple Direction. Pillayarpatti Temple Statue.
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