Located about 2kms from the bus stand is over 1000years old Kasthuri Ranganatha Perumal temple in Erode, a temple that dates back to the rule of Paranthaka Chola. The Dwarapalakas who were cursed by an angry Sage Durvasa are seen at the feet of Lord Ranganatha offering their service. Lord Kasthuri Ranganatha is seen with his right hand on Sage Durvasa in a posture of cooling the normally angry sage.
10th Century AD Inscription in Tamil records the construction of a Nilai ( Door Jamb) and mentions the name of the God as Pallikonda Devar
On the Western Wall, an inscription relating to the rule of Raja Kesarivarma mentions the temple of Pallikonda Perumal
Festivals
Chitra Pournami
Brahmotsavam in Puratasi
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Quick Facts
Moolavar: Kasthuri Ranganatha in a Sayana Kolam
Goddess: Kamalavalli Thaayar
Utsavar : Varadaraja Perumal
Time : 6am-12noon and 430pm-830pm
Contact: Sriram Bhattar @ 98652 24745 / Nagarajan @ 94439 51121
How to reach
Auto from bus stand will cost Rs. 40 / from the railway station will cost Rs. 50/-
Thanks to: prtraveller
