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Paruthiyur Ramar: The history shows that the finding of this Rama was to fulfill thedesire of ardent devotee named Sri Krishna Sastri revered as Paruthiyur Periyava.

This temple was a life and soul of this Mahaan. Periyava had conducted Ramayana

pravachans and did over 100 Pattabhishekams in his career and was a PravachanaPithamaha. He received Mantropadesam from Marudhanallur Sadguru Kodandarama

Swamigal at a very young age, since then Sarvam Rama Mayam, everything was

Rama for him. Sastris desire was to build a temple for Sri Rama.

Sthala Purana: An ardent devotee of Sri Rama, Paruthiyur Krishna Sastri renovated

and maintained several temples. While renovating his ancestral village Perumal

temple, Sri Rama instructed him in his dreams to build a temple tank. A very bigsurprise was waiting for this great Rama Bhakta. Beautiful bronze Rama Murtis were

found when he constructed the Tadkam. Ever auspicious Rama, the heroicKodanda-Rama, the victorious Jaya-Rama, I enthrone you in my heart and adore

you. For me, you are my only wealth. Your path is the only path that I know, your

name is the only words that I chant, You are my only gathi, I surrender to you ORama cried Sastri in joy. Renovating and maintaining all temples, building a temple

for Sri Rama, propagating the virtues of Sri Rama, doing Dhana - Dharma, inducing

Bhakti and good conduct in the community was the goal of Sastris life. This mahaanattained mukti though Kapala Moksha.

Paruthiyur Ramar: Anjaneya and Sita Pirati are on the right site of Kodandaramaand Lakshnama to the left and the divya dhampati bestow their grace in kalyana

kolam. The beautiful sundara abhiraama aravinda lochana Paruthiyur Kodandarama,

Lakshmana, Sita Devi and Anjaneya are a treat to the devotee.

Paruthiyur Kodandarama Parivaar

Prarthanas & Parihaarams: The temple is a symbol of family unity. People

performed Prahaara Pradhakshina Pariharams around the temple along with

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bhagavan nama japas and pujas for consecutive Punarvasu star. It is believed that

performing Pujas to Paruthiyur Ramar would eliminate Graha dhoshas, family feuds

will vanish and bring unity and ensure lot of happiness and joy within the family.

Pushkarni: Kodandarama Theertham (Mela Kulam), Kudamurutti - Tributary of

Cauvery

Important Festivals: Purattasi Saturdays are celebrated for Paruthiyur Anjaneya

and Rama Navami is a grand 10 day Utsavam in this temple.

Paruthiyur: Kumbakonam is the nearest big town from Paruthiyur about 25 Kms

away. Mannargudi, & Thiruvarur is big towns within the district of Thiruvarur.Thanjavur & Mayiladuthurai will be equal distance from Paruthiyur. Vadakudi,

Nannilam, Thimangudi, Chithadi, Manjakudi & Sengalipuram are very nearby

villages. Kodavasal & Plavadi are nearest bus stations.

Road Route: From Kumbakonam we take the road route towards Nachiar Kovil and

Plavadi. From Plavadi or Kodavasal people can walk or take the auto service toAvanam Paruthiyur. Busses from Kumbakonam to Nachiar Koil, Nagapattinam,Plavadi, Kodavasal, Nannilam, Madhirimangalam, Thirumarugai, etc. pass through

Paruthiyur.

Contact: Paruthiyur Kodandaramar Sannadhi

31 Agraharam, Avanam Parithiyur P .O,Via Sengalipuram, Kodavasal Taluk,

Thiruvarur District, TN 612604.Email: PKSparivaar@yahoo.com

Contact: Bhattacharya: Tel: 9786867387

Courtesy: Sriman Kaush ik