Garuda kodi siththaar-perumal temple (Siddharkadu (Sithukadu)) | ancient, Vishnu temple

 ancient, Vishnu temple

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Long back (Period Unknown) Swamy found under a Nelli (Amla) tree and worshiped by sithas. It is believed that Prana Deepika Sithar, Jadamudi Sithar and other Sithas performed pooja to the present Moolavar under a Nelli (Amla) tree. Dhathree means Nelli (Amla) a sanskrit word. In Tamil Dhathreeswarar is called as Nelliappar and Prasunakunthalambigai as Poonkuzhali.<br>

The present temple is believed to be constructed by pandia king Jadavarma Sundara Pandian - I during 13th century.<br>

Swathi Natchatra Sthalam - performing Abishekam to swamy by Nelli charu at swathi natchatram will help the devotees to get out from their illness and poverty. Pachai vastram presented to Prasunakunthalambigai Ambal will bring thirumana bhakyam and prosperity. Hereditary Gurukals (Archakars) Shri.Viswanatha sivachariyar (Ph no: 94445 62327) and Shri.Kumaran sivachariyar (Ph no: 94447 93942) are performing daily poojas.<br>

Prana Depika Sithar, Jadamudi Sithar and many other sithars are appearing in the pillars of the temple. Sitharkadu name comes after sithars. Many sithars believed to be living even now. Santha Nandhi without Mookkanankairu and Shivalayam without Navagraham are the salient features of the Temple.<br>

Chithra Pournami Pooja celebrated with Pancha Murthy Ula, Thaipoosam with Lord Murugan thiruveethi ula and Margazhi Arudhra Urchavam with Natarajar Thirukalyanam and Natarajar Thiruvethi ula are the main Festivals.

Website for this temple is www.sitharkadusivantemple.com