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'''Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple''' or '''Kaliyaperumal temple''' is a [[Hindu temple]] located at [[Kallankurichi]] in the [[Ariyalur district]] of [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. This temple is at distance of 10 km from Ariyalur. It is dedicated to Perumal ([[Vishnu]]).<br />
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== Significance ==<br />
The temple is about 250 years old and built by a cowherd on the spot of a 12-feet high post believed to have miraculous powers. The post now forms the main deity in the temple. Close by is the idol of [[Hanuman]].{{fact|date=July 2020}}<br />
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==Presiding deity==<br />
There is no idol found as a presiding deity. Only a 12 feet tall post, a granite pillar, is found. [[Puja (Hinduism)|Puja]]s are performed to this post.<ref name=dinamalar/> The temple has a majestic front with a few carvings. The Pillar of power is the presiding deity of the temple. The granite pillar is referred as 'Kambamperumal'. On the lower portion of the pillar [[Hanuman]] is carved out. It is a tiny figure. It appears to be in a state of firm self-control walks forward with the [[Sanjeevi]] hill on his left hand while the right hand is raised in a token of assurance. While going around the pillar within the sanctum, two carved figures, who found the temple 250 years back, can be seen. The processional deity, Varadharaja perumal can be worshipped in a large niche within the temple.<ref name=hindu>Prema Nandakumar, Pillars of power, The Hindu, 10 November 2000</ref> [[Sreedevi]] and Boodevi are found in the temple. This temple is also known as Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple.<ref name=dinamalar>[http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=1132, Dinamalar Temples, Kaliyuga Varadaraja Perumal Temple]</ref> <br />
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==Offerings==<br />
The peasants bring portion of their promised offering here and pour them in the assigned vats. They are then measured and tied up in bags and placed in the rooms above, to be taken out and used later. There are large granaries. The devotees tie to the neck of a goat a note with the words 'Kaliyaperumal Kovil' and it would not get lost. Those who come across it will direct to move towards the temple of Kaliyaperumal near Ariyalur.<ref name=hindu/><br />
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==Festival==<br />
[[Rama Navami]] is celebrated in a grand manner in this temple. During the [[car festival]] devotees come in large number and participate.<ref>[https://www.dinamalar.com/news_detail.asp?id=228538கல்லங்குறிச்சி கலியபெருமாள் கோவில் தேரோட்டம், தினமலர், 21 ஏப்ரல் 2011]</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[[Category:Hindu temples in Ariyalur district]]<br />
[[Category:Vishnu temples]]</div>->Gardenkur