The fabulous Sri Lakshmi Narayanan Thirukovil (temple) is situated at the village Kappur, adjacent to Villupuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is important to bear in mind that on the banks of the Thenpennai river are the divya kshetrams(Holy temples) of Thirukovalur, Padhur and Parikal. The Lakshmi Narayanan Thirukovil (temple) is the centre of attraction on the banks, about ten kms from the Villupuram Highway, where the significance of the calm and quiet village of ‘Kappur’ is located. It is worthwhile to note that for several centuries, the residents of Kappur have been worshipping at “Sri Lakshmi Narayanan Thirukovil” with renewed vigour and never-ending enthusiasm.
The temple stands on eight grounds of land, which portrays the almighty Sri Lakshmi Narayanan in the posture with Thayar (the goddess) seated on his lap with utmost pride. In this well-known temple, the devotees have the blessing-in-disguise, as they are also getting a god-sent opportunity to offer worship of Utsavarmurthy (Sri Varadarajan with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi Thayars), Sri Chakrathazhwar, Sri Vedanta Desikar, Sri Garudazhwar, Sri Anjaneyar, and Sri Adhivan Sadagopan.
The renowned temple would be performing Sri Narasimha Jayanthi and Vaikasi Visakam Garuda Sevai on 22.5.24 in the evening at about 5.00 pm. Special Thirumanjanam would be performed on that day. On 23.5.24, Veedhi Purappadu, marking Garuda Sevai, would be held in the morning at 7.00 am. All are requested to participate on the above-mentioned days to seek the blessings of the Almighty. Naturally, huge expenses would be incurred for performing the puja on both days. The details are given below for the devotees, who wish to sponsor for any of the following items:
Thirumanjanam : Rs 1500/-
Thaligai : Rs 2000/-
Parisarakar : Rs 3000/-
Flowers, Garlands : Rs 4000/-
Vadiyam(For Garuda Sevai Purapadu) : Rs 3000/-
Archakar Sampavani : Rs 2000/-
The amount may be sent to the following address:
Kapur Sri Lakshmi Narayana Perumal Temple Kaingarya Trust,
Account number: 60152010047765, Canara Bank, Mylapore Branch, IFSC Code: CNRB 0016015
For any further information, the devotees are requested to contact the following person:
Sri K.S. Gopalan , Mobile No; 96001 63805
As we are well aware, small drop makes an ocean. It is high time the people treat it as a cause to serve the interests of the devotees and for their betterment in the long run, who throng the reverred temple with constant worries to seek the blessings of the supreme power.
K.V. Venugopal, Chennai
