Kolanjiappar Temple, Manavalanallur

Manavalanallur, Tamil Nadu

Also Known As:

Kolanjiappar

Kolanjiappar Temple in Manavalanallur welcomes visitors into a space where tranquillity and devotion meet in perfect harmony. Surrounded by peaceful landscapes and infused with a divine aura, the temple offers a sanctuary from the noise of everyday life. Devotees and visitors alike find solace here, whether they are participating in sacred rituals, meditating in the temple halls, or simply admiring the beauty of its surroundings. The gentle fragrance of incense, the rhythmic chanting of prayers, and the warm presence of fellow worshippers create an atmosphere of deep spiritual connection. Many return time and again, drawn by the temple’s ability to refresh the soul and inspire faith. Kolanjiappar Temple remains a timeless reminder of how sacred spaces nurture both devotion and inner peace. It is also an integral part of the vast List of temples in Tamil Nadu that narrate the state’s spiritual glory.

Kolanjiappar Temple History and Significance

Kolanjiappar temple in Manavalanallur, a village on the outskirts of Virudhachalam in Cuddalore district, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian architecture, the temple is located on the Virudhachalam - Manavalanallur Road. The legend of the temple is associated with Saivite saint Sundarar and the Vriddhagiriswarar temple at Virudhachalam.

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Kolanjiappar Temple Pooja Timing
Kolanjiappar Temple Information Facilities and Accommodation
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Kolanjiappar Temple Opening Time

Day	Timings
Monday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Saturday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM
Sunday	6:00 AM – 8:30 PM

Kolanjiappar Temple Pooja Timing

Pooja Name	Timings
Palliyarai Pooja (malar)	06:00 AM to 08:00 AM IST
Kalasandhi pooja (Abhishekam and Decoration)	07:00 AM to 07:30 AM IST
Uchikkala Pooja (Abhishekam and Decoration)	11:30 AM to 12:30 PM IST
Sayaraksha Pooja (Evening) (Abhishekam and Decoration)	04:30 PM to 05:00 PM IST
Ardhajama Pooja (Abhishekam and Decoration)	07:00 PM to 08:00 PM IST

Kolanjiappar Temple Location Details

Kolanjiappar Temple is located in Manavalanallur, Vriddhachalam, Tamil Nadu. The temple is well connected by road, rail, and air, making it easily accessible for devotees and tourists. Below are the location details.

Address

Main Road, 606003

9994987965

How to Reach Kolanjiappar Temple

By Road:

Virudhachalam is well-connected by road to major towns in Tamil Nadu. State Transport Buses and private taxis operate regularly.

By Train:

Nearest railway stations: Virudhachalam Junction. From this station, buses or taxis are available to reach the temple.

By Air:

Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Virudhachalam via connecting cities.

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Best time to visit (season/months):

The best time to visit Kolanjiappar Temple is between October and March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall and potential travel disruptions.

Temple Facility

Accommodation Facility:

Servants in this temple The hostel is currently dilapidated. Steps are being taken to repair it. The details are respectfully submitted.

Marriage Hall:

A wedding hall at a low cost in the temple

Bath Room Facility:

Bathrooms with modern amenities for the convenience of servants

Drinking Water R.O.:

A cold and purified drinking water facility with modern facilities is available for the convenience of servants.

Wheel Chair:

A wheelchair is available for the convenience of servants.

Conduct of Marriage:

It is a special feature of this temple that marriage ceremonies are held in large numbers. Currently 5 per annum as per Tamil Nadu government legislative notification Free marriage takes place. For details approach the temple office (The day of the free wedding is subject to conditions)

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Kolanjiappar Temple Information Facilities and Accommodation

Temple Speciality

Prayer:

This temple is known as a place of prayer where the famous Lord Murugan resided in Cuddalore district. Here, it is happening daily that the sevarthis get their reasonable demands in writing and get their Pradhu built within 90 days from the date of building, and those whose demands are fulfilled get back the pradhin they gave to Swami. Also, people with incurable diseases stay in this thalam as a mandala or half a mandala and visit Kolanjayappara, rub the body with the Vepenna offered by worshiping at the said shrine and drink it to achieve complete healing. The sevarthis pray for their grievances, and when their grievances are completely resolved, they pay gold, silver, brass, cash, grains, cattle etc. as their fine debt to the temple, which makes this temple special. Even today, according to the Sekhi peoples saying, Varanach Chevalodu Varamail Kulagan Vittan was offered to Lord Muruga to get Nagan Kannappa as his son.

Subshrines Details

VEERANAR SANNATHI:

This temple is in front of the East Rajagopuram.

MUNIYAPPAR SANNATHI:

Kolanjiappar touched the foot and took the pradhu sheet It is customary to worship the Muniyappr and tie it to the fence in front of the Muniyappar.

VINAYAGAR SANNATHI:

KOLANJIAPPAR SANNATHI NEAREST

indupan kadapan:

indumpan kadampan

Temple Services

Annadhanam:

Annadanam program has been started in this temple since August 2002. 50 people are distributed daily under Annadanam scheme. Devotees who wish to give alms can pay a permanent deposit of Rs.20000/-(twenty thousand rupees) (Alms will be given once a year on a day specified by the devotees) Those who wish to donate can directly pay at the temple office and get a receipt. You can donate Rs.1,750/- to give alms to 50 people in a day and do alms on any day you want. There is income tax exemption (80G) for those who donate alms.

Legends Beliefs

As per Hindu legend, Sundarar, the famous Nayanmar saint in Saivite tradition, came to Virudhachalam during his old age. He sang praise of the Vriddhagiriswarar. Shiva was pleased and wanted him to sing again. He sent his son Muruga in the form of a hunter to the Kolanji forest through which Sundarar was traversing.The hunter took away Sundarar's belongings and demanded him to return to Virudhachalam. Understanding it as a divine play, Sundarar returned and sang praise of Shiva again. Muruga subsequently set his abode in the Kolanji forest as Kolanjiappar.Another legend mentions a cow milking under a kolanji bush daily. People found a stone form under it, later identified with Sundarar's travel from Vridhachaalam.
Deities and Sub Deities

The temple has separate shrines for Idumban and Kadamban. There are two images of Muniappa facing the sanctum in the Mahamandapam. There is also a shrine of Siddhi Vinayakar in the Mahamandapam.
Offerings

Devotees offer hen, cattle, and sheep to the temple. Other offerings include facsimiles or shapes of body parts made of tin. Offering money or objects equal to one's weight, tonsuring, carrying milk pots, and piercing body parts with Vel are common forms of worship.The temple also offers an Annadanam scheme from 2002, where lunch is served to devotees every day.
Architecture

The temple has a five-tiered gateway tower, the gopuram, leading to a pillared hall and the sanctum. The sanctum faces East and the image of the presiding deity is a small altar, unlike most temples in the state which have sculpted granite or stucco images.During the consecration in 2010, a newly built Northern temple tower, marriage hall, shopping complex, Mani Mandap, Sidhar Mandap, and a guesthouse for devotees were added with public contributions.
Festivals

The major festivals of the temple include the Panguni Uthiram festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni (March - April), ten-day Vasantha Utsavam during Vaikasi (May- June), and Adi festival. During Panguni Uthiram, the flag hoisting is done on the first day, and the presiding deities are taken in a chariot around the streets.During Adi festival, hundreds of devotees carry pots of milk and Kavadi around the streets, followed by a feast attended by close to 5,000 people.
Religious Practices

The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. The temple rituals are performed four times a day: Kalasandhi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikala poojai at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., and Arthajama Pooja at 8:15 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering), and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for the presiding deities.There are weekly, monthly, and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple. The temple is open from 6:30 am – 12:00 pm and 5 - 8:30 pm on all days except during festive occasions when it has extended timings.

FAQ's

Where is the Kolanjiappar Temple located?

The Kolanjiappar Temple is located in Manavalanallur, Tamil Nadu, India. Specifically, it is situated in the Vriddhachalam district.

Which God is Kolanjiappar?

Kolanjiappar is a major Hindu deity.

What is the best time to visit Kolanjiappar Temple?

The best time to visit Kolanjiappar Temple is between October and March when the weather is pleasant. Avoid the monsoon season due to heavy rainfall and potential travel disruptions.

Why is Kolanjiappar Temple famous among tourists and devotees?

How to reach Kolanjiappar Temple from near City or Town?

Nearest railway stations: Virudhachalam Junction. From this station, buses or taxis are available to reach the temple. Nearest airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport. From the airport, you can take a taxi or bus to Virudhachalam via connecting cities.