God
The main deity of this temple is Appakudathan, who is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu faces West direction. He is in Bhujanga Sayana posture along with Kamalavalli.
Goddess
Goddess Kamalavalli is consort of Appakudathan.
Interesting Facts
- The temple is one among the Divya Desas of Lord Perumal and also one of the five Pancharanga Sthalas.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.
Weather
Highest - April to June (38 °C during day and 25 °C during night)Average - May (36 °C during the day and 20 °C during night)Lowest - October to February (28 °C during day and 19 °C during night)Monsoon season - August to September
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
- Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Thirukattupalli |
9 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
 Solgampatti Railway Station |
22.3 KM | 139 |
 Tiruchirappalli International Airport |
28 KM | 07373774163 |
Architecture
Origin of the Name - Appam is a sweet preparation offered to Gods as nivedhana. Perumal got the name Appakudathan as he received the pot of Appam from king Upamanyu. Perumal appears embracing the pot by one hand.
The temple faces West direction and built in Chola style of architecture. It has 3 tier Raja gopuram. Thiruppernagar Temple has inscriptions dating back to the reign of Aditya Chola. The inscriptions in the temple indicate donations given towards building of the main hall. As per Nammazhwar, Thiruppernagar Temple was home to the Vedic scholars of the time. The temple has inscriptions from the 18th year of the reign of Aditya Chola. The recorded inscriptions in this temple are numbered 283, 300, 301 and 303 of 1901. As per Nammazhwar, the temple was home to the Vedic scholars of the time. The inscriptions in the temple indicate donations given towards the building of the main hall. There is a koneru named as Indira pushkarini.
Religious Significance
According to the Sthala puranam, one of the the Pandiya Kings Uparisaravasar while hunting a rogue Elephant by mistake killed a Brahmin who was performing tapas on the banks of the river and got affected with Brahmmahathi Dhosham (A Sin of Killing a Brahmin). Repenting for his act, the king renounced his throne and wandered around, finally reaching Thirupper Nagar. One day Lord Shiva appeared before the king and asked him to worship Lord Vishnu here in this Kshetram to get rid of his Brahman hatthi Dhosham. There upon the king built a temple for Lord Vishnu and each day after to king’s place disguised as a Brahmin and told the king that he is hungry. The king was surprised but he requested the Brahmin to wait till the other Brahmins also assembled. But the old Brahmin man conveyed to the king that he is too hungry and cannot wait further. There upon, the king agreed to serve him the food. But to the big surprise of the king, the Brahmin ate all the food and wanted some more. The king requested him to take rest and went in to make some more. At that time Markandeya Rishi, who was informed by Shiva to seek refuge in Lord Vishnu for longevity of life, was directed to the King’s place to worship Lord Maha Vishnu taking rest as an old Brahmin man.
King Upamanyu lost his powers due to the curse of Sage Durvasa. When begged for pardon and relief, the Sage said that the king should feed one lakh people in this place, then known as Palasavanam and he would be relieved of the curse. The king built a palace nearby and commenced the feeding. One day, Lord Sriman Narayanan-Perumal came there in the guise of an aged Brahmin. He was served food. To test the determination of the king, lord consumed the entire quantity of food prepared for the day. King politely asked the Brahmin if he wanted anything more. The Brahmin replied he wanted one pot of Appam. Sooner he received Appam pot from the king, his curse vanished, says the Sthala purana. Nammazhwar is said to have breathed his last and attained Moksha here at Thiruppernagar. This was the last temple he sang. King Uparisaravasu is believed to have performed Annadhanam here to relieve himself of a curse by Sage Durvasa. The lord himself appeared as an old man and asked for food. The king realizing he had run out of food requested the lord for something else other than cooked rice. The lord asked for Appam and the king made it and gave. The lord revealed his true form and relieved the king of the curse. Thus the name and appearance of the lord with a vessel of Appam. Sage Markandeya was also relieved of his curse by Yama to die at a young age here at Thiruppernagar.
History
The temple was built 1000 years ago by Medieval Chola. The temple is believed to be of significant antiquity, with contributions at different times from the Medieval Cholas. Nammazhwar sang the last of his Paasurams about Appala Rangan before attaining Moksham. The lord of the temple is praised in the Mangalasasanam hymns of Saints Periazhwar, Tirumazhisai Azhwar and Nammazhwar (part of the 12 Azhwars, 7-9th century C.E.) Tirumangai Azhwar. Koviladi, as the village is called, was one of the focal points of fighting in the regions surrounding Tiruchirapalli during the Anglo-French war.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings | |
|---|---|---|
| All Days | 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM |
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Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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