Kothandaramar Temple, Thillaivilagam


Kothandaramar Temple is a Hindu temple located in the Tiruvarur district of Tamil Nadu, India, dedicated to Lord Rama, the seventh avatar of Lord Vishnu.

Location

It is located in the village of Thillaivilagam in Thiruthiraipoondi taluk. It is located at a distance of 20 km from the town of Thiruthuraipoondi.

Presiding deity

The presiding deity is known as Kothandaramar and also Veera Kothandaramar. There are also Sita, Lakshmanan and Hanuman.

Speciality

Hanuman with four feet height, in standing posture, is the speciality of the temple.

Religious significance

This temple is one of the Pancharama Kshetrams and considered the foremost among the five temples. Pancha means five and Kshetrams refers to holy places. All the five temples are situated in Tiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu.