Adi Narayana Perumal Temple is located at Enkan near
Thiruvaur in Tamil Nadu. The unique aspect of the temple is that murti of
Bhagavan Vishnu worshiped in the temple is sitting atop Garuda. Thus, devotees
get the opportunity to have Garuda seva darshan daily.
This is one rare temple where Vishnu appears atop Garuda in the
sanctum santorum. Legend has it that once Sage Brigu was performing penance in
the place where the temple stands. A chola king led his hunting expedition
through the place and this disturbed the penance of the Sage. When the sage
opened his eyes he saw the king attempting to hunt a lion. The sage in anger
cursed the king to have the face of a lion.
The king begged for forgiveness. The sage asked the king to
take holy dip in Vettaru River and offer prayers to Vishnu.
The king followed the advice of the sage and had darshan of
Vishnu atop Garuda here. The king got back is human face on the Mrigasira star
day.
As the king was relieved of animal face (mrug), the place is
of great importance to people born in Mrigasira Nakshatra.
Consorts of Bhagavan Vishnu worshipped in the temple are
Bhudevi and Sridevi.
The small shrine is built in typical Dravidian architecture
style.
Subsidiary deities worshipped in the temple are Nardana Vinayaka,
Hanuman and Garuda.
The most important festivals observed here are Vaikunta
Ekadasi, Garuda Panchami, Sri Krishna Jayanti (Gokula Ashtami) and Sri
Ramnavami.
It is believed that those couples without children will get
relief after offering prayers here.
Performing Tirumanjanam on Wednesdays and Saturdays are considered highly meritorious.
Performing Tirumanjanam on Wednesdays and Saturdays are considered highly meritorious.
Adi Narayana Perumal Temple at Engan Puja Timings
5:00 PM to 7:00 PMAdi Narayana Perumal Temple Contact Address
Sri Aadhinarayana Perumal Temple,
Enkan
Tiruvarur District
Pincode – 612 603
Telephone – +91 4366-269 965, 94433 51528