Kariamanicka Perumal, Echur
Vaishnavite Temples, Thiruvannamalai District
God
Kariamanicka Perumal, facing east
Goddess
Padmavathi Thaayar, facing east
Other Deities
Anjaneya, Garuda
Kariamanicka Perumal Echur is a small east facing temple with a single Prakaram. Dwarapalakas Jayan and Vijayan are at the entrance of the main sanctum sanctorum. Outside the main door is a stone Dwajasthambam and an elephant idol facing the main deity. Nearby are two more Vishnu temples, Kotandaramar and Venugopala Swamy.
Holy Water (Theertham) – No information
Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information
History
Kariamanicka Perumal Echur is said to be an old temple which has been completely rebuilt in concrete in recent times. We are unable to ascertain antiquity as of now.
Legend
No information
Directions
Kariamanicka Perumal Echur is about 9 kilometers north of Vandavasi off the Cheyyar Road.
Stay and Food
None locally. Closest for food would be Vandavasi.
