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Oothukadu Kalinga Narthana Perumal Temple
- Oothukadu,Tamil Nadu
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Overview
Oothukadu Kalinga Narthana Perumal Temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. It is located at Oothukkadu is a small village in the Papanasam taluk of the Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu, India.
About The Deity
Sage Naradha prayed to Krishna to remain in the village in the dance posture and bless the devotees. Hence it is believed that Lord Krishna remained in the dancing posture in Oothukkadu.
The idol of Sri Kalinga Narthana Perumal within the inner sanctuary of the temple is about 2.5 ft high. Lord Krishna, portrayed as a five-year old boy, is seen dancing with His left foot on the serpent’s head and his right leg in the air. Krishna is depicted holding the tail of the serpent with His left hand and showing Abhaya Mudra with His right hand. It is so intricately sculpted that one can insert a thin piece of paper between the Lord’s left leg and the head of the serpent. According to the temple Bhattacharya, the beauty is that the weight of the Lord’s body rests on the left hand that holds the serpent’s tail. One can also see the scars on the right leg of Lord Krishna formed due to the violent beating from Kalinga’s tail. The shrine has gained fame as a “Parihara Sthalam” for “Raghu Dosham” and “Sarpa Dosham.”
Legend and Stories
Mahakavi Venkatasa Subbhayyar, popularly known as Venkata Kavi, who lived in the 17th century CE spent his entire life in front of the thulasi mada composing a number of melodious songs in praise of this deity. Due to the extreme devotion of Sri Venkata Kavi to the Lord, he is believed to be a reincarnation of Sage Naradha who witnessed the Lord’s dance in the village.
Some of the famous songs of Venakata Kavi are: “Thaye Yasodha,” Ali Payudhe Kanna,” Paal Vadiyum Mugam”, “Asaindadum mayil”, “Enna Punniyam” and “Aadadhu Asangadhu Va Kanna”. The starting verses of some of these songs can be found on the temple walls. It is believed that Lord Krishna appeared in person and danced to these melodies. Lord Krishna also performed the entire Kalinga Nardhanam for the pleasure of Sri Venkata Kavi.
Significance
The shrine is also visited by devotees who pray for quick settlement of marriage alliances and birth of offspring.
How To Reach Thanjavur
Air
There are no regular flights from other major cities of the country to Thanjavur. Nearest airport is Civil Airport.
Rail
Thanjavur is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular trains.
Road
You can easily get regular buses to Thanjavur from other major cities of the country.
Temple Address
Oothukadu Kalinga Narthana Perumal Temple,
Shri Krishna Vilasam, P.O. Avoor(VIA),
Oothukadu, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu,
Pincode – 612701.
Significance
Devotees visit this temple to seek fulfillment of the following:-
- For quick settlement of marriage alliances
- To get child boon
- To attain success in one's art
Shlokas
Achutham Keyshavam Rama Narayanam Krishna Damodaram Vasudevam Harim Shridharam Madhavam Gopika Vallabham Janaki Nayakam Ramachandram Bhajey
Meaning -Oh Lord who cannot be perished, who also has names like Keshava, Rama, Damodara, Narayana, Sridhara, Madhava, Krishna, Ramachandra the beloved of Janaki, let me say your name regularly.
Vasudeva Sutham Devam Kamsa Chanoora Mardhanam Devaki Paramanandham Krishnam Vande Jagathgurum
Meaning -I bow to you O Krishna, the ultimate guru, Devaki and Vasudeva's son, and the destroyer of Kamsa and Chanur.
Adharam Madhuram Vadanam Madhuram Nayanam Madhuram Hasitam Madhuram Hridayam Madhuram Gamanam Madhuram Mathuraa Dhipate Rakhilam Madhuram
Meaning -Meaning - Sweet are Your lips, sweet is Your face, sweet are Your eyes, sweet is Your smile, sweet is Your heart, sweet is Your gait, O Lord of Mathura, everything about You is sweet.
Alokya Mathur Mukha Madarena Sthanyam Pibantham Saraseeruhaksham Sachinmayam Devam Anantha Roopam Balam Mukundam Manasa Smarami
Meaning -I think of this Balamukundan as the one who looks lovingly at his mother's face while taking milk from her, who has eyes similar to the red lotus, who is the embodiment of truth and intelligence and other forms.
Timings
The temple hours are from 10 a.m. to 12 noon and from 5 p.m.