Wandering at 60's

Bakthavathsala Perumal Temple, Cheranmahadevi

From the Ramaswamy temple, driving through a narrow and winding road towards the Tamirabarani river we reach the majestic and mesmerizing Bakthavathsala Perumal Koil. This temple is grandiose in appearance. The entry is through the western side while the eastern side gate is locked, not that easily accessible and apparently is used rarely. It is well fortified with two circumambulating walls of granite with numerous inscriptions. The Tamirabarani bank, located a mere 100 metre away was scenic and those who wish to take a dip can do so at the “padithurai”. This impressive temple is maintained by ASI. Really worth visiting especially for the architecture and location. This is open for worship only in the morning. This is the only “Vyadipadha parigara” temple. There is also a Meenakshi Sundareswarar temple within the temple campus. The temple walls are full of inscription and the priest told us that the temple was built and renovated by the Chera, Chola, Pandya and the Nayaka dynasties.

Appan Venkatachalapathy Temple, Cheranmahadevi

The Appan Venkatachalapthy Temple is less than one km from Ramaswamy Temple on the main road from Kalakkadu via Cheranmahadevi, in Cheranmahadevi. Appan Venkatachalapathy temple is a moderate size temple with several stone inscriptions. This temple is also open for worship only during the morning hours and closed during the evening hours. Perhaps morning hours would be more suitable for visiting all the three temples in Cheranmahadevi in a single visit.

The Appan Koil had a huge flourishing Pathasala, kitchen . It was run by people from Udupi. Today the whole area seems remote.