Sri Kudamudakoothan Perumal Temple , Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram (Thirunangur)
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📍 Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram, Mayiladuthurai, Tamil Nadu
National SignificanceThe 35th Divya Desam at Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram celebrates the divine pot-dance (Kuda Koothu) of Sri Krishna, seated in supreme serenity on Adisesha where all sins are obliterated (Arimeyam).
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Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan (Iruntha Kolam)
Moolavar: Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan (Iruntha Kolam / Seated posture facing East on Adisesha); Utsavar: Gopalakrishnan; Thayar: Amrithakadavalli Thayar; Vimanam: Utpala Vimanam; Theertham: Koda Theertham, Amrutha Theertham; Pratyaksham: Sage Uthanga, Lord Rudra (Shiva).
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Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan (Iruntha Kolam)
Nangur Road, Thirunangur Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu 609106, India
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Offering milk and butter naivedyam, praying for joy and victory over adversaries.
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About Sri Kudamudakoothan Perumal Temple , Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram (Thirunangur)
Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan Perumal Temple in Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram (Thirunangur, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu) is the 35th Divya Desam. It was praised by Thirumangai Alvar in 10 pasurams. The name Arimeya Vinnagaram signifies "the abode where all sins and karmas are obliterated without a trace by Lord Hari".
The presiding deity is named Kuda Maadu Koothan, commemorating the enchanting folkloric pot-dance (Kuda Koothu) performed by Lord Sri Krishna in the streets of Banasura's city, Shonitapura, to defeat the thousand-armed Asura king Bana and liberate His grandson Aniruddha. In this dance, Krishna juggled multiple pots upon His head, shoulders, and hands with cosmic grace while moving His feet to intoxicating rhythms, mesmerizing all three worlds.
Sage Uthanga, tormented by grief and seeking supreme detachment, performed severe penance at this sanctum. The Lord appeared before him in His majestic Iruntha Kolam seated upon the coils of Adisesha, granting him absolute tranquility of mind. Devotees praying here seek mastery in performing arts, freedom from grief, and the removal of past karmic sins.
Architecture & Heritage
Dravidian Architecture (Chola era stone construction with Vijayanagara renovations)
Uchisrunga Vimanam, three-tier Rajagopuram, Amrutha Theertham tank, stone reliefs of Krishna balancing brass pots.
Bronze processional murti depicting Krishna poised with a pot in hand.
Rituals & Traditions
Three daily worship kalas per Vaikanasa Agama; special butter-offering ceremonies on Rohini nakshatras.
Thai Amavasya 11 Garuda Sevai and Gokulashtami celebrations.
Ven Pongal, Butter, Curd rice.
Visitor Guidelines
Traditional ethnic wear: Dhoti/Kurta for men; Saree or Salwar with Dupatta for women.
Single floor compact parikrama with wide stone corridor; accessible for all visitors.
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Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan (Iruntha Kolam)
Amrithakadavalli Thayar Sannidhi, Sage Uthanga Sannidhi, Gopalakrishna Utsava Mandapam, Chakrathazhwar Sannidhi, Sri Ramanuja Sannidhi, Garudazhwar Sannidhi, Alvars Sannidhi
Nangur Road, Thirunangur Village, Sirkazhi Taluk, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu 609106, India
How to Reach
Tiruchirappalli International Airport (TRZ) (approx 143 km)
Sirkazhi Railway Station (SY) (approx 8 km)
Thirunangur Bus Stop (approx 0.3 km)
