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Vedanarayana perumal temple, Thirunarayanapuram

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Vedanarayana perumal temple, Thirunarayana puram
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictTiruchirapalli
DeityVedanarayana perumal and Vedanayaki thayar
Location
LocationThirunarayana puram
StateTamil Nadu
Country India
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture

Vedanarayana perumal temple is a Hindu temple located in the Tiruchirapalli district of Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Vishnu as Vedanarayana. Lord Vishnu showers his blessings in a reclining position with four Vedas as his pillow and Teaching the Vedas to Brahma.[1] The structure is Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, it is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar king. Six daily rituals and a dozen yearly festivals are held there, of which the chariot festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Chittirai (March–April), is the most prominent. The temple is open from 6 am to 7:30 pm. It is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[2]

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  1. ^ மலர், மாலை (24 December 2020). "திருநாராயணபுரம் வேதநாராயண பெருமாள் கோவிலில் சொர்க்கவாசல் திறப்பு நாளை நடக்கிறது". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil).
  2. ^ மலர், மாலை (3 January 2023). "திருநாராயணபுரம் வேதநாராயண பெருமாள் கோயிலில் சொர்க்கவாசல் திறப்பு". www.maalaimalar.com (in Tamil).