Perambalur
How to Reach
Air
The nearest International airport is Trichy Airport which is about 75KMs from Perambalur.
Train
The nearest Railway Station is Ariyalur which is about 30 KMs from Perambalur. Trichy Junction Railway Station is about 60 KMs from Perambalur and has trains arriving from different parts of India.
Road
Perambalur is situated on the NH45. One can easily arrive by bus from Chennai. It is about 275 KMs from the District Headquarters. Buses are often available to go to Trichy from where one can access the train and air network.
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Discovering Perambalur’s Attractions
Ranjankudi Fort is one of the district’s prime attractions. It draws visitors from across Tamil Nadu and other regions of India throughout the year. This historic site is a major draw for history enthusiasts. Perambalur is also home to several renowned temples. These temples serve as important pilgrimage spots. They are visited by both devotees and tourists alike.
A significant religious site is the Siruvachur Madura Kaliamman Temple in the Siruvachur area of Perambalur Taluk. The temple’s major annual festival begins in the last week of Panguni. The Car Festival is celebrated in the first week of Chithirai.
Other notable temples include the Arulmigu Ekambareswar and Thandayuthapani Temples, located in Chettikulam Village. These ancient temples were constructed by King Kulasekara Pandian around 800 years ago. They are key religious and cultural landmarks, located just 22 kilometers from Perambalur. They are also 8 kilometers from Alathurgate on the Trichy-Chennai National Highway.
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Unveiling Ariyalur’s Historic Past
Ariyalur district has a captivating historical narrative. In 1741, the Marathas invaded Tiruchirappalli and captured Chanda Saheb. In 1748, Chanda Saheb regained his freedom. He became involved in a fierce conflict for the Nawabship of Carnatic. He fought against Anwardeen, the Nawab of Arcot, and his son Mohammed Ali. During this period, the polayams of Udayarpalayam and Ariyalur faced annexation by Mohammed Ali. This happened because they didn’t pay tributes and they neglected to help in quelling the rebellion of Yusuf Khan.
In January 1765, the Madras Council provided military assistance. Mohammed Ali’s forces, led by Donald Campbell and Umdat-Ul-Umara, successfully captured Ariyalur. The young Poligar and his followers fled to Udayarpalayam, but the forces soon marched and occupied both regions. The poligars sought refuge in Tharangampadi, a Danish settlement, and the annexation solidified the Nawab’s control from Arcot to Tiruchirappalli.
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The renowned temple of Arulmigu Mathura Kaliamman at Siruvachur is located 50 kms from Trichy and 8 kms from Perambalur. It has an antiquity dating back to 1000 years. Many devotees visit this temple on Mondays and Fridays. They come to worship the powerful deity. Devotees seek her divine blessings. According to tradition Chelliamman was the local deity of Siruvachur. An evil magician through his intense devotion to the deity won her favour. Pleased with his devotion, Chelliamman granted him any boon he wished. The cruel sorcerer wished that the deity should be his servant and do his bidding at all times. Bound by the power of her own boon Chelliamman had no other choice but to obey all his evil commands.
At this time Kannagi the embodiment of virtue and chastity happened to visit Siruvachur. Kannagi was the devoted wife of Kovalan, a merchant. The happy couple led a blissful life till Kovalan in the course of his travels met Madhavi a beautiful danseuse. Enamored by her grace Kovalan started living with her and spent all his wealth on her. This went on for over a year during which he had a daughter Manimegalai through her. When his resources were exhausted Kovalan realized his folly and returned to his devoted wife Kannagi. The couple went to Madurai to eke out their livelihood. Kovalan, hard pressed for money, tried to sell one of the precious anklets of his wife. The anklets resembled those of the queen of Madurai. As a result, the king charged Kovalan with theft. He swiftly beheaded him without even a trial. On hearing this, Kannagi was seething with anger. She rushed to the king’s court. She accused him of taking an innocent man’s life by his hasty and unjust ruling. With fuming rage she took out the other anklet and threw it down. All at once, by the power of her chastity the entire city of Madurai went up in flames.
After this Kannagi left Madurai and traveling towards north arrived at Siruvachur. There she rested for the night at the deserted temple. Something strange happened. The deity of the temple Chelliamman came out of the sanctum. She requested Kannagi not to stay there. A cruel magician could kill her if she stayed. Chelliamman narrated to Kannagi her sorry tale. Kannagi was very much moved and offered to help Chelliamman rid herself of the evil. Kannagi entered the sanctum with Chelliamman and lay there waiting. In the middle of the night the magician came and ordered Chelliamman to come out. Kannagi immediately invoked the blessings of her family deity Kali. Goddess Kali bestowed her powers on Kannagi. She leapt out of the sanctum. Kannagi fought the magician, vanquished him, and beheaded him. Chelliamman was thus rid of her bondage.
Filled with gratitude, Chelliamman prayed to Kannagi. She asked her to stay at the temple permanently. Kannagi would bless and protect all devotees who seek her refuge. Chelliamman said that she would retreat and stay at the nearby Periyasami hills. Kannagi willingly consented. She agreed to stay at the temple only on Mondays and Fridays. On all other days, she would stay with Chelliamman. Kannagi came from Madurai. She invoked the blessings of Goddess Kali to slay the magician. She was worshipped as Mathura Kaliamman when she took the seat at Siruvachur temple. Thousands of devotees visit the temple on Mondays and Fridays to seek the blessings of Mathura Kaliamman. During Puja, the Aarthi is first lifted towards Periyasami hills. This is done to offer prayers to Chelliamman. Then, it is offered to Mathura Kaliamman. According to the magician’s dying wish, his samadhi is located in front of the sanctum. Devotees stamp over the samadhi while entering the sanctum as wished for by the magician. The priests at the temple are said to be the descendants of the magician. Still, they are entirely free of his evil proclivities by the divine grace of the deity.
It is said that the deity at the temple was originally consecrated by AdiSankara.The revered saint Sri Sadasiva Brahmendral has installed a powerful Srichakram in this temple. The deity is also the kuladeivam of KanchiMahaswami Shri Chandrasekharendra Saraswathi.
Important Festival
Chithirai Car Festivel :
This festival starts after Chithirai ammavasai on the 1st Tuesday. The Poochorithal Festival happens then. After 8 days, the Kappu Kattuthal Festival takes place. After 10 days, the famous big car festival occurs, which is a major event in the district.
The Special Temple Opening days in Tamil months include Chithirai for Tamil New Year. Aadi is for Aadi 18th day. Purattasi covers Navarathri 10 days. Iyppasi is known for Deepavali. Karthigai celebrates Karthigai Deepam. Margazhi is significant for Margazhi Pirappu and Vaikunda Ekadesi. English New Year falls on January 1st. Thai includes Thaippongal and Thaipoosam. Masi celebrates Sivarathri.
Temple Opening/Pooja Times
Temple Opening Time : Morning 6.30 A.M to 9.00 P.M
Abishgam Time : 11.00 A.M to 12.00 P.M.
Uchikala Pooja Time : 1.00. P.M to 1.30 ( Golden Kavasam )
God : Arulmigu Ekampareshwarar and Thandayudhapani Temple.
Goddess : Kamatchi Amman.
Holy pond : Panchanadi Theertha pond.
Holy Tree : Vilvam
Historical Greatness of the place
In the earlier days this place was surrounded by a canopy of kadamba trees. The Chola king was ruling, having uraiyur as capital. At that time, a Trader from his region, went towards Northern side, from uraiyur, to trade. When he reached kadambavanam, it was dusk and dark. So, he decided to stop his journey and rest there. He climbed up and sat on a Banyan Tree.
A Flash of light appeared suddenly like a fire in the midnight. It was in the form of Shivlinga amid the Lords and Saints who were worshipping. Then it disappeared. This wonderful scene was seen by the trader. Out of astonishment, the trader returned back to his native place uraiyur, to inform the chola king in the dawn.
Reaching Uraiyiur, the trader described that spiritual scene to the Great king parandaha cholan, in his palace.
Kulasekara pandian, the honorable guest to chola king heard about the miracle. The chola and pandian king along with the trader and soldiers reached kadambavanam. The searched for the shivalinga in all directions. At that time, an old man with a sugar cane in his hand revealed to them the place of linga. He was shivering and disappeared at once, like a flash of light, in the Eastern side. The Kings were astonished. They saw a small hill in the distance. Lord Muruga stands on it as Thandayuthapani with a sugar cane.
Both the kings were almost immersed in Bhakthi. Kulasekara Pandian built the Ekambareswarar temple. He also constructed the Thandayudhapani temple at the same time.
Kovalan was put to death. Out of anger, his wife, the virgin lady Kannagi, cursed Madurai and turned it into ashes. On her journey towards the Northwest, she passed Lord Thandayuthapani’s temple. There, she was pacified. She received blessings to go to Siruvachur, have the incarnation as Madurakali, and bless the devotees.
Greatness of the place
Arulmigu Ekambareshwarar temple is referred to as the core of Chettikulam. On the hill is the Lord Thandayuthapani temple, which descends from Chettikulam. These two temples describe the historical value of the place. Uraiyur Cholaking Parandagan and the Pandian king Kulesekaran saw Father Shiva. Dharshana inspired them to create a temple. On the Hill, Arulmigu Thandayuthapani holds in his hand a sugarcane with eleven knots. This depiction is considered one of the best.
After the order of Kamatchi Amman, Lord Thandayuthapani destroyed the Giant. As a gift to Him, Annai Kamatchi presented the sugar cane from her hand and blessed Him. From that time onwards, he gives His dharshana to his Bhakthas with sugarcane. He removes all their sorrows and sufferings and blesses them to be happy. This is the reason why Anna Kamachi doesn’t sugar cane in her hand.
Sooriya Pooja
Towards the East is the Ekambareswarar temple. Arulmigu Thandayuthapani on the hill faces his Father towards the west. This is a unique feature.
On 19, 20, 21 dates of panguni month, the sun’s rays fall on Shivalinga at dawn. They gradually move and fall on Kamatchi Amman. Many of the devotees come to witness this miracle. On the 19th, 20th, and 21st dates of the Maasi month, the sun’s rays fall on Lord Thandayuthapani. This occurs in the dusk.
Festivals and Jathras
Thai poosam festival celebrated in Ekambareswarar temple is of great unique. panguni Festival celebrated in the hill of Lord Thandayuthapani is also of great unique. Only of panguni festival the Lord will come down the hill and will give his dharshana to the devotees.
This Panguni Festival is celebrated in a grand manner every year. This tradition started during the rule of Britishers. It is inaugurated by hoisting a flag and for 14 days there will be special abhishegam and decoration. Decorated lord Thandayuthapani, will come around the town in the morning and evening. Besides, Lord will come around an Horse, Silver peacock and Floral decorated Vaganam, each and every day. The Festival ends with a farewell of Pancha Moorthigal.
A Place for Childless People
Devotees who want a child will have to fast on shasti days. While praying, they have to tie a cradle on the Vilva tree. After getting fulfilled their prayer, the devoice has to bring his child in sugar cane cradle to the hill.
Zodiac Kuberan
In Arulmigu Ekambareswarar temple, there is a temple separately for Kuberan opposite to Ambal temple. Here Kuberan’s dharshana is with chitralekha sitting on Lotus. Here Green colour Kumkum is given as Prasad. This is one of the unique qualities of this temple. Besides that, for 12 Zodiac symbols are shown in ‘OM’ shape in all the temple pillars. Offering Green dhoti is also a special one. This temple resemble as a place of kubera. On Kuberan’s birth star ‘Poorattadhi’ Kubera Homam and special prayers will be performed in a grand manner every month.
Silver Chariot
On Silver Chariot in the Prahara, Lord Thandayuthapani will come around the temple at 6.00 p.m . The amount be paid. to draw (pull) the Silver Chariot is Rs. 1,000/- . The Devotees can also make a fined deposit of Rs 20,000/-. This deposit allows them to draw the chariot once a year on any day they wish.
On the beautiful hill, we can have Lord Thandayuthapani’s dharshana. Hill has both exit and enter steps separately and separate road for vehicles.
Pooja Time
Morning 8.00 – 9.00 (Kalasandhi)
Afternoon 11.30 – 12.00 (Uchchikalam)
Evening 5.30 – 6.30 ( Saya rakshai )
Night 7.30 – 8.00 ( Arthasamam)
Geological study shows that more than 120,000,000 years ago, the sea (which lies today about 100 k.m. East of Sathanur) had transgressed as far as 8 to 10 km West of Sathanur. During this period, known geologically as the Cretaceous, the sea was full of marine animals. These animals were akin to those found in the current-day sea. These animals, after death, sank to the bottom and were buried by sand and clay brought down by the rivers. Some trees flourished on the seacoast or near shore at that time. They were also buried after transport by flooded streams. In the course of time, they became petrified.
The large trunk of a petrified tree is visible here. It lies within the Trichirappalli group of rocks dating back about 100,000,000 years ago. This tree shows the presence of Conifers. These are the non-flowering plants that dominated the land vegetation. They existed before the advent of Angiosperms, which are the flowering plants of the current day.
The petrified tree trunk at Sathanur measures over 18 meters in length. Similar fossil trees are found along the stream sections near Varagur. They measure a few meters in length. The fossil trees are also near Anaipadi, Alundalipur and Saradamangalam. Dr.M.S.Krishnan of the Geological Survey of India first reported this fossil tree in 1940.
An educational center, including a museum and a children’s park exists at the National Fossil Wood Park at Sathanur.
The center is named Sathanur Petrified Tree Educational Center. This establishment would offer information to visitors. It would also raise awareness on the importance of the fossil tree at the site and the region as well.
The Education Center constructed as part of the project includes four halls. These halls have illustrations on the solar system. They also cover the origin of earth, big bang theory, origin of life, evolution and the petrified tree. Fossils collected in the region have been displayed in the museum.
Ranjankudi Fort is a 17th-century fortress located about 22 km (14mi) north of the town of Perambalur,Tamil Nadu India. The fort is located 22 km north of Perambalur NH 45 in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located 253 km (157mi) away from the state capital Chennai and 70 km (43 mi) from Trichy
The fort was constructed by feudatory Nawab of the Carnatic. Ranjakudi fort was the focus point during the Battle of Valikondah in 1751. During this battle, the British troops, supported by Mohammed Ali, won over the French, who were supported by Chanda Sahib. The fort is oblong in shape. It has semicircular bastions and a moat encircling it. There are three fortifications at different levels. These are built with cut stone blocks. The fort has a palace and residence buildings. It also features an underground chamber. An underground passage links Pettai (the top level) with Kottai Medu (lower level). The fort, in modern times, is maintained and administered by the Archaeological Survey of India.The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Perambalur.
History
The fort is called Ranjankudikottai and also referred as Nanjankudikottai. The old premises is believed to have housed Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva and Hanuman. People believe the fort was constructed by Jagridar of the Nawab of Carnatic during the 17th century. The fort was the scene of the Battle of Valikondah during 1751. The British troops were supported by Mohammed Ali while the French were supported by Chanda Sahib. Though the battle is called by the nearby village Valikondah, it was fought in the fort. The French won the first battle. Yet, the British won the final battle with the help of local Muslims.
In May of 1752, French troops under D’Auteuil surrendered at the fort. They were sent to relieve the garrison at Srirangam. D’Auteuil was posted in Uttatur and was fended off by the British troops lead by Dalton on May 9th. He retreated to Ranjankudi. The Jagirthar supported the British. He denied entry to the French troops to the upper level of the fort. D’Auteuil surrendered in the fort.
Architecture
The fort is oblong in shape with semicircular bastions and a moat encircling it. There are three fortifications at different levels, built with cut stone blocks. The lower bastion is the main rampart surrounded by mud wall. The open ground known as Pettai is approached through a flight of steps, which was once a battlefield. The top-tier is called Kottai Medu, used as guarding towers by soldiers and housing cannons. The small water body in the fort is believed to have been used by the Nawab as swimming pool. The fort has a palace, residence buildings, underground chamber and an underground passage that links Pettai with Kottai Medu. The pit in the centre of the fort was used as a prison for male prisoners. Female prisoners were jailed in small blocks inside the fort. The fort is one of the prominent tourist destinations in Perambalur.