Konar Temple, Thirumalpur, Ranipet

Konar Temple, Thirumalpur, Ranipet

Konar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thirumalpur, an important temple town near Kanchipuram in Nemili Taluk in Ranipet District of Tamil Nadu. This temple is under the control of Archaeological survey of India (ASI).

History

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2021/06/konar-temple-thirumalpur-history.html

The Temple

This Temple is facing towards east. The Sanctum Sanctorum consists of Mukha Mandapam, Antrala and Sanctum. The Idol of Vishnu, Sridevi and Bhoodevi, once housed in the sanctum, are in damaged condition can be seen in the Mukha Mandapam. There is a niche with pilasters and makara torana in the outer wall of Antrala. Gajalakshmi can be seen on the southern niche and Durga can be seen on the northern niche in the torana. There are no idols in the niche. 

Bhooda ganas frieze can be seen over the top portion of the temple. This temple has miniatures reliefs of Ramayana and Krishna Leela. There is one unique relief showing Krishna dancing with 2 pots balancing on both hands. This dance is called Kudakkoothu. Silapathikaram mentions that Krishna danced in this posture to liberate Aniruddha in the city of Banasura. Remains of pillars can be seen in the temple premises.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Thirumalpur, 1 Km from Thirumalpur Bus Stop, 2.5 Kms from Govindavadi, 4 Kms from Thirumalpur Railway Station, 4 Kms from Pallur, 9 Kms from Nemili, 18 Kms from Arakkonam, 19 Kms from Kanchipuram, 41 Kms from Ranipet, 71 Kms from Chennai Airport and 80 Kms from Chennai. The temple is situated on Thirumalpur to Panappakkam route. Thirumalpur is situated on Kanchipuram to Arakkonam Road.

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