At this temple ,to seek the LORDS darshan a devotee recollects at entrance of this temple 18 steps reminding us of the 18 chapters of Srimad Bhagvat Gita given to us by LORD Pundareekakshan. Proceeding further we come across 4 steps that are 4 Vedas and later one reaches the Bali Peetam. It is believed that one’s wishes submitted to the Perumal at the Balipeetam with the turmeric kappu are automatically taken care by Him. Abhishekam is done to the Bali Peetam only . From here, we enter the Perumal sannidhi by ascending 5 steps further representing the PanchaBhoothams (Fire, Water, Space, Air and Earth) and slowly crossing the Naazhi Kettaan Vasal. Now we see 2 entrances Dakshinaayana Gate and Utharaayana Gate which are alternately opened for devotees during the Dakshinayana/ Utharayana six month periods. to climb 18 Steps at the entrance . As One climbs further 8 steps we are reminded of Ashtaakshara mantra and further we move ahead another 24 steps reminding us of Gayathri Mantram to arrive at the sanctum sanctorum,where we have divya darishnam of our LORD Senthaamarai Kannan (Pundareekaakshan) along with His consort Pankajacchelvi Naacchiyaar.
This Divyadesam is located at about 20 km north of Trichirappalli, enroute to Thuraiyur and situated in a 14 acre site and resembles like an Old fort with strong compound walls The temple is older than Srirangam and built ahead of LORD Rama’s avataram . Hence the name Aadhi Vellarai. Tiruvellarai in tamil means white rock and this grand temple is situated on a white granite hill which is almost 90 to 100 feet high .
Lord Pundareekaksha Perumal. ( LORD with Lotus Shaped eyes) graces the devotees with abundant mercy . This temple is surrounded by a 36 feet high wall and resembles almost like a fort . The second tower entrance leads us inside the temple which has huge sculptures on the wall painted . The Bali peetam here is a huge one which has special significance . The third tower leads us into the inner sanctum of the temple.
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Adiyen dasan. Shri (dr)Giridhar Thirumalachari here. My pranams to my acharyan mudaliandan swami. Swamin,U r doing a great service for shri vaishnavism and I have no words. Lord narayana keep u in gud health.
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