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Sri Bhoodha Narayana Swami temple

Moolavar	:	Bhoodha Narayana
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	-
Thala Virutcham	:	Pulichi tree
Theertham	:	Surabi Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Suruthi Malai
City	:	Surulimalai
District	:	Theni
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

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	Festival:

	Three week Chithirai festival in April-May is the main festival of the temple. Special pujas and abisheks are dedicated to Lord on the Aadi new moon day in July-August, Thai new moon day in January-February, Tamil New Year day in April and Chitra full moon day in April-May.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Perumal graces in the place as Suruli Andava Linga. This is a very holy land where many Siddhas, Sages and the Devas performed penance. Lord Mahavishnu in His standing posture blesses the devotees as Bhoodha Narayana.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Bhoodha Narayana Swami Temple, Surulimalai, Theni district

	Phone:

	+91- 4554- 276715

	General Information:

	The place is a confluence of Suruliyaru, Venniyaru and Kannimar spring pregnant with herbal properties. Adding to the health ingredients in the above rivers, Suruli-Surabi falls is nearby in the midst of this forest area. Every ailment is cured with a bath in the falls. There are shrines for Lords Ugra Narasimha, Dakshinamurthi, Vallabha Ganapathy and Navagrahas in the prakara. Those unable to visit Kasi-Varanasi or Rameswaram to perform the ceremonies for their ancestors, do it here. This is not only a place of religious importance but also a place of tourism attraction. Perumal graces devotees from His standing posture accepting flake and fruit nivedhanas offered by His Bhaktas. Lord Ganapathy is praised as Vallabha Ganapathy.

	Prayers

	Bathing in Surabi River and worshipping the Lord cleanses people from all sins promising a peaceful life. They get their wishes fulfilled and cured of all ailments.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform abishek to Lord and offer garlands with coconuts, fruits etc. as nivedhana.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	According to history, Chola woman Kannagi left the Pandya capital Madurai after furiously burning it travelled through Surulimalai then known as Neduvel Kundram and reached Gudalur Vannathiparai. The hill has mention in the celebrated Tamil epic Cilapathikaram. The hill has many water resources with rich medicinal properties coupled with religious importance. Siddhas, Sages and Devas in the celestial world chose this place for performing penance. As a pinnacle of its reputation, Lord Bhoodha Narayana is present here in His standing posture.

	Temple History:

	Ravana performed severe penance on Lord Shiva and acquired the power of keeping all the 14 worlds, their subjects, planets and the 12 zodiac routes, 27 stars under his single command. He harassed every being. All of them reached Lord Vishnu through a mysterious path and submitted their prayers for relief from the cruelties of Ravana. Ravana found all had left. He sent Saturn to find them who only returned with an empty message. He ordered Sage Narada to find the Devas. Narada on his way met a sage performing penance among anthills and enquired him if he knew where Devas were then. The sage told Narada the place where they were discussing with Lord Vishnu. Knowing their whereabouts, Ravana set out with his huge army to capture the Devas and others. Lord Vishnu in a huge form covering both earth and sky combining the powers of water, earth, space, fire and air (Pancha Bhoodas) blocked the march of Ravana and his men. He was all furious spitting fire. Ravana could not stand the Bhooda Rupa of Lord and simply retreated to protect himself. Devas came to Lord Vishnu, offered Him rice food with their prayers. Lord was softened. That Lord Bhoodha Narayana is protecting us from this holy land

	Special Features:

Location :
Surulimalai is 51 km from Theni. Suruli Theertham is 8 km from Cumbam. City buses are available from Cumbam only at specific hours. Mini buses and vans are available to reach the place.

Near By Railway Station :
Theni

Near By Airport :
Madurai

Accomodation :
Theni:

Western Ghats: +91-4546-251 475
Theni International: +91-4546-250 656
Puppies: +91-4546-265 268
Raj Bhavan: +91-4546-252 607
Vasantham: +91-4546-255 682