Uthira Ranganatha Perumal Temple Details
Moolavar (Main Deity)
Sri Uthira Ranganatha Swamy reclines on Adisesha facing east, flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Brahma sits in the navel lotus, while Sri Ranganayaki Thayar resides in a separate sanctum in seated posture.
Utsavar (Festival Deity)
The festival idol is Sri Ranganathaswamy with Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thayars.
Sthala Theertham
Vyasa Pushkarni — devotees bathe here to absolve sins and seek divine blessings.
Other Shrines (Santhis)
- Lord Sri Rama
- Navaneetha Krishnar
- Sri Andal
- Sri Anjaneya
- Manavala Mamunigal, Kulasekhara Azhwar, Nammazhwar, Garudazhwar
Temple History & Legends
Located on the banks of the Palar River at Pallikonda (“The Reclining Lord”), this shrine’s main idol is carved from Salagrama stone. According to the Brahmmanda Purana, an overnight stay here grants moksha. During invasions, the original was hidden and replaced with Kasthuri (Chotta) Ranganathar—still worshipped today.
Indra’s Brahmahati dosha was cured by a year-long penance in the Vyasa Pushkarni here. Legends say Sri Mahalakshmi and Saraswati’s rivalry led to the formation of the Palar River, stopped by Lord Vishnu’s reclining form at three sites—Pallikonda being the first.
Prarthana Sthalam
Devotees perform archana and abhishekam here for auspicious marriages, reunions, and relief from financial woes.
Timings
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Temple Address & Location
Sri Ranganayaki Sametha Sri Uthira Ranganatha Swamy Temple,
Pallikondan – 635 809, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu.
(23 km from Vellore, 9 km from Gudiyattham on the Vellore–Krishnagiri route)
