Adhikesava Perumal, Kovilur
Vaishnavite Temples, Thiruvannamalai District
God
Adhikesava Perumal, facing east
Goddess
Sreedevi and Bhoodevi along with main deity, facing east
Other Deities
Garuda, Ganesha, Naagar, Anjaneya, Chakrathazhwar, Lakshmi Varahar
Adhikesava Perumal Kovilur is a beautiful little temple undergoing renovation as we visited in March 2020. The consecration ceremony is to be conducted in April 2020. The east facing temple is with a single Prakaram. The temple is entered through a gateway with Ganesha and Naagar shrines on either side.
Holy Water (Theertham) – No information
Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information
History
Adhikesava Perumal Kovilur is an old temple which has been completely rebuilt. Historical information is not available as of now.
Legend
No information
Directions
Adhikesava Perumal Kovilur is about 9 kilometers south of Cheyyar and can be reached via Annakavur and Mulagiripattu. There is an ancient Shiva Temple nearby. Annakavur also has a beautiful Perumal temple and an old Shiva Temple.
Stay and Food
None locally. Closest for food would be Cheyyar.
