| Sri ThiruValanchuzhi Nathar temple - Swetha Vinayaka (Vellai Vinayaka) |
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| Main Deity - ThiruValanchuzhi Nathar |
| Goddess - Peria Nayaki |
| Theertham - Cauvery, Arasalaru, Jada theertham |
| Sthala Virutcham - Vilwa |
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| History: Lord Vinayaga is known by the name of ‘Shwetha Vinayaga’,as he is made of the ocean foam. ‘Nurai Pillayar’ or most popularly as ‘Vellai Vinayagar’. The idol is pure white and is protected very fiercely by silver and gold frames. No abhisheka or pushpa are offered to the deity, lest the cream is washed away. Every decoration and splendour is for the surrounding frames alone. The only offering is Pacha-Karpooram (a fine edible form of camphor), which is finely crushed and sprinkled over the image on a basis. This alone is the main offering by the devotees to the temple. Lord Vinayaka married here Indiradevi Kamalambal born of the eyes of Lord Maha Vishnu and Buddhi Devi born of the speech of Lord Brahmma in this sacred place, hence, those facing obstacles and problems in their marriage efforts worship Lord Swetha Vinayaka for reliefs. |
| Contact : Sri Tiru Valanchuzhi Nathar Temple, Tiruvalanchuzi-612 302 |
| Phone : +91 435 - 2454421, 2454026 |
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