HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE OF THIRUVATTAR AATHIKESAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE OF VENADU

Abstract

Temples are the primary outward manifestation of the Hindu Religion. A Hindu temple is a structure designed to bring human beings and gods together, using symbolism to express the ideas and beliefs of Hinduism. Venadu, the land of the Tamils especially the Palmyra culture people, is noted for its prestigious Perumal temples such as Aathikesava Perumal Temple at Thiruvattar, Thanumalaya Perumal Temple at Suchindram and Padmanabha Perumal Temple at Thiruvananthapuram. Most of the Vaishnavite Temples in Venadu were founded centuries ago by the Perumal Family rulers of Venadu who were the sub-sect of Nadar alias Naadaalwar community.