Temple under renovation
Lord Venkatachalapathy with His Consorts at Mudikondan
Tirumala is the famous abode of Sri Venkatachalapathy. But the deity is enshrined in temples across the villages of South India. One such temple, ancient, is in Mudikondan village near Nannilam in Tiruvarur district.
The moolavar is Sri Lakhminarayana with Sri Devi on His lap instead of in His chest as commonly seen.
The Utsavar is Bhoodevi Sri Devi samedha Sri Venkatachalapathy. Worshipped as a varaprasadhi the deity is affectionately referred to as `kalana' Venkatachalapathy for the simple reason devotees in distress just set aside a 25 paise coin praying for relief and the Lord never fails them.
A shrine for Hayagreeva was a later addition, quite popular, especially among students.
The temple was renovated in 1978 and kumbhabhishekam performed. Consecration has been planned, after 27 years. The vimanam will be refurbished and the compound wall, which is in bad shape, will be set right. The front mantapam will get a concrete roof. The estimate is Rs. 10 lakhs and the kumbabhishekam budget is Rs. 2 lakhs. Iraiyarul Satsangam, which has undertaken the task appeals for donations. Cheques and drafts may be sent in favour of Iraiyarul Satsangam to either Aadhi N. Swaminathan, Secretary and Treasurer, Iraiyarul Satsangam, Mudikondan, 609502, Tiruvarur dt., City Union Bank, Channanallur Branch, Account No: 5008 or Mudikondan Sri Venkatachalapathy Swami Temple Renovation Committee (S. A. Balasubramanian), No. 9 (Old 36), Luz Avenue, Mylapore, Chennai, 600004.
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