Pancha Rama Kshetrams - A Group of 5 Unique Sri Kothanda Ramar Temples located in and around Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu
Theree are Five Unique Sri Rama Temples located in and around Thiruvarur which are collectively worshipped as Pancha Rama Kshetrams and these temples can be dharshaned in a single day by having a travel base in Kumbakonam. They are
01. Vaduvur Sree Kothanda Ramaswamy Temple, which is also worshipped as Vagularanya Kshetram, Dhakshina Ayodhi, Baskara Kshetram. Initially this was a Rajagopala Swamy Temple blessing facing south along with Rukmini and Sathyabama. Hayagreevar is blessing in a seperate shrine.
02. Thillaivilagam Veera Kothanda Ramar Temple, the One and Only temple where Sri Rama is blessing His arrow on His right hand, which has an inscription ‘Rama Saram’,which refers His philosophy of life. Oru Sol - Sri Rama never go back on His word given. Oru Il - Only One Wife, even though He was an Emperor. Oru Vil- His Unique Bow.
03. Mudikondan Kothanda Ramar Temple where Sreerama is Blessing with His Unbique Posture - The 3 Bend Posture. Face is seen in one direction where as His Hip and leg in other directions. This posture is being known as Utthama Lakshanam. Mudi means Crown. Kondan means Adorned. The Man with the Crown.
04. Paruthiyur Sri Kalyana Varadharaja Perumal Temple familiarly worshipped as Kothandarama Temple where Kothanda Ramar is Blessing in a separate sannidhi in His tall and beautiful posture. He is a Graha Dhosha NIvarthi Ramar. Moolavar “Kalyana Vardharaja Perumal” blessing with Prayoga Chakra facing South.
05. Adambar Sri Kothanda Ramar Temple, the place from where Sri Rama aimed the arrow on Mareesan, who came in the form of a Golden Deer. Adambar is also worshipped as " Hathambar" and "Adhambavur", where Sri Rama is blessing along with Sita Devi, Lakshmana, Hanuman and also along with Mareesha, a demon in the form of a deer |
