Ratha Vallabha Perumal

Ratha Vallabha Perumal Form Sivakasi

  • Temple's Peculiarity

This is a special temple for all Chithra starrers.

  • Mythology

The Chitra Ratha Vallabha Perumal Temple, dedicated to Lord Narayana, commemorates Guru’s penance to rescue his son Kasa from the demon’s world, marked by Lord Narayana’s divine appearance in a magnificent chariot (Ratha) on the Chitra Star, leading to its establishment at Guru’s meditation site.

  • Temple Speciality

Lord Narayana along with his consorts are made up of sandal wood which is a rare feature. Lord Chakrathalwar and Guru both grace from their shrines as swayambu moorthis

  • Temple Festivals

There are lot of festivals celebrated in this temple. Among them Marghali Vaikunta Ekadasi and Guru Peyarchi are notable

  • Preferred Star

As the name of the temple suggest, this temple is very famous for chitra nakshatra people. It is believed that if they visit this temple on auspicious days they will get rid of their planetary effects and lead a happy life.

  • Travel
  • There are surplus buses to this temple from Madurai Periyar bus stand. On all auspicious days buses or autos will take you till the threshold of the temple.
  • Madurai junction is the nearest one to this temple.
  • From Madurai airport it will take one hour to reach this temple.