Alagiya Manavala Nayaka who was ruling at Tanjore was engaged in the construction of the Rajagopala swamy temple at Mannargudi in Tanjore dist. Due to non avalability of the special kind of stone for the construction, the king made alternate arrangements to have the stones carried form outside the district. But unknown to the King his minister Narasa Bhoopalan who had a special interest in renovating the Saranath temple in Tiruchcherai ordered that one stone from each cart be off loaded at tiruchcheri. By this small diversion he was able to renovate the tiruchcheri temple completely. But as usual the king got to learn of this and wanted to investigate this himself. When Narasa Bhoopalan came to know of the kings visit he acted fast and knowing the kings great Love for Rajagopala he installed the idol of the Lord Rajagopala with his consorts in the Front mandapam before the Lords idol of Tiruchcheri koil. The King was very pleased he sanctioned the expenses for the complete renovation of the temple.Thus today we find a small sannidhi for Rajagopala swamy in the Tiruchcheri temple.
This is the only Vaishnavite temple where the Lord is seen with his five consorts as he is seen in Vaikunta holding a lotus flower in his right hand.
Sri devi represents Earth, Bhoomidevi represents Vayu, Neela devi Aaksa, Sara nayaki represents Water, and Mahalakshmi seated on his chest represents Fire. Thai Poosam is celebrated in this temple which is a unique feature for a Vaishnavite temple.
This is the only Vaishnavite temple where the Lord is seen with his five consorts as he is seen in Vaikunta holding a lotus flower in his right hand.
Sri devi represents Earth, Bhoomidevi represents Vayu, Neela devi Aaksa, Sara nayaki represents Water, and Mahalakshmi seated on his chest represents Fire. Thai Poosam is celebrated in this temple which is a unique feature for a Vaishnavite temple.
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