Sri Karumanickam Perumal Temple - Karumbur

June 22, 2006

Lord Vishnu has been propitiated by our Alwars in Thirvaimozhi and

Nachiar Thirumozhi by various names. One among them is

Karumanickam. " Karu " means the stigma of life and also black.

Manickaam is a precious stone possessed by snakes. Karumanickam

perumal is a manifestation of Lord Krishna.

The Pallavas built a temple for Karumanickam Perumal in Karumbur.

Karumbur is a small quiet village filled with greenery. The temple

is between a wide lake and green fields. The inscriptions on the

rocks prove that the Pallavas built the temple. There is a very

strong association between Stala Sayana Perumal in Mahabalipuram and

Karumanickam Perumal. In both these temples, Masi Magam is performed

with a great grandeur. Annadhanam is done during Masi Magam. The

Britishers removed the original temple and moved it besides the

lake.

The salient features of this temple are Lord Vishnu is with Sridevi

and Bhoodevi in the sanctum. The Lord is seen with his Abhayahastam.

The sanctorum is outside the mandapam with granite walls. Sri Ramar

Patabishekam, Sri Ranganathar, Sri Ramanujar and 12 Azhwars are

sculpted here. Due to natural disasters, the temple remained

roofless for many years. The local people later performed

kumbabishegam in 1995. This event is mentioned in the ancient

manuscripts. Few people from Madurai found these manuscripts and

visited the temple.

Location : This small village is situated near Singaperumal kovil in

Chengalpattu district. This village is close to Maraimalai Nagar

Lake and Ford factory. Every year Lord Narasimha from Singaperumal

kovil visits this village for Paarivettai on Vijayadasami. The

villagers donated 6 acres of land for Singaperumal for celebrating

Paarivettai. Singaperumal comes with pomp and splendor on his return

anadhanam is performed.

There is also a Shiva Temple, which is 1000 years old. After

performing the kumbabishekam for Karumanickam perumal, the villagers

have prospered by doing some cottage industry work. Many of them are

involved in embroidery clothes. There are many factories that have

come near the village.

In the same village there is another small temple called Yellaiamman

temple. This deity is the village guard and she has done many

wonders for the local people.

Our request is people who go to Singaperumal temple, should also

visit Karumanickam perumal temple. When more people visit, the

shrine gets more power to help the poor and needy. We just hope and

pray that the lord bestows more on the local people and the village

for them prosper and have peace of mind

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1. Well written Article.

2. The authour of this article is not signed under his article (not mentioned

his name) by which it becomes like a " Mottai Kaduthasi " .

3. But the given matters are very interesting.

4. He / She might have included some photo graphs and route maps.

5. We can expect more information about this Khesthram from some of our members.

Thanks for the Article.

nvs

June 23, 2006

Swamin

The details of the temples with phone is available on this below link;

http://www.divyadesamonline.com/othertemple/karumanickam-perumal.asp

The temple is situated between Maraimalai nagar and singaperumal kovil

accessible by Road in a village called Karumbur.

Adiyen

Ramanuja Dasan

June 24, 2006

Srimathey Ramanujaya nama:

Adiyen had been to Singaperumal Koil yesterday (on account of Pradosham) and wanted to visit this Karumanickam Perumal also. Hence when enquired with the Deekshidars of Singaperumal Koil - I gathered the following information on the temple:

1. From Singaperumal Koil it is approx. 4 kmt. - town bus facility is there till Hanumanthapuram - from where it is 1 km. However, auto, van facility is available from Singaperumal koil

2. It was told that as there is no fund and since there is no possibility of getting salary no one prefers to go for Nithya Aaradana

3. The temple is in sorry state. Daily aradhana has been arranged since 3 months back only that too for one Kaalam - as per the wish of the Deekshidhar.

4. Only during the Parivettai days of Singaperumal this temple would remain open - as anna danam is also performed.

5. As there is no fixed time for daily poojas - no Sevarthis are coming to this temple - and NO income also.

6. Now for the past 3 - 6 months one Deekshidar is going and the temple remains open on HOLIDAY till 11.30 am. it seems.

If devotees who goes to Singaperumal koil - can approach the flower seller outside the temple (first shop from the temple) - who can assist for reaching this temple along with the DEEKSHIDHAR

We, Sri Vaishnavas shall do something to perform CONTINUOUS aaradanai to this perumal at least ones a day and to keep the temple lighted with oil lamps and the Moorthams PROVIDED with new Vasthrams.

I am ready to contribute Rice for offering Prasadam to Lord and or OIL for litting the lamp inside Garbagraha.

Adiyen Ramanuja Dasan

June 26, 2006

Namaskarams,

I have a suggestion. We can have a bank account opened up for the temple in State Bank of India so that the interest accrued can be directly used up for the day-to-day operations. This way, the temple resources are also protected from abuse and the temple authorities would also be grateful for the foolproof security against any one tampering against the sparse resources besides getting interest for the amount in the bank too.

Thanks and Regards,

Deepak

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It cannot be decided by the Donor. The Donations must be provided as per the temple authorities' requirements.

nvs

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