Located in Umbalappadi village, enroute Kapisthalam, Papanasam, Thanjavur district, Arulmigu Anandavalli Ambal Samedha Chandrasekarar temple, is believed to have been constructed 900 years ago, during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I (1070-1120 A.D.) Inscriptions show the name of the village as Umbalappadi even before the period of Rajaraja Chola. It is believed that the deity was earlier called ‘Nilavanai Mahadevar’ and during the reign of the Cholas the Tamil name was changed to ‘Chandrasekarar’ (the Sanskrit equivalent). This ancient temple has been lying in a state of disrepair. To restore the lost glory Umbalapadi Sri Mahadevar Trust has undertaken the renovation work and has proposed to conduct the consecration between June and July this year. Contributions are solicited for the same.
Bank details: City Union Bank Limited, Gandhi Nagar Branch, Kumbakonam. SB account name: Umbalappadi Sri Mahadevar Trust, SB a/c no: 50010 10102 28822; IFSC no: CIUB0000171. For details call 98943 87416/93606 70620.
Samprokshanam
The management of Sree Venkatesa Perumal temple, B.B. Road, performed Balalayam on February 2. The renovation is under way and the management has proposed to perform the samprokshanam in May this year. Contributions are solicited to complete the renovation and perform consecration of the temple. Donations, in the form of chque/Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Sree Venkatesa Perumal Temple, may be sent to the Temple, 107/H, B.B. Road, Chennai – 600 0339. For details 044-2551 5666.