Shri Janaki Narayana Perumal Temple – Solavandan

Janaki Narayana Perumal Temple is situated on the bank of Vaigai river and is amidst a fertile environment called Janakayambathi. The place is known for the penance performed by King Janaka seeking Sri Rama for his son-in-law. The idols of Rama, Sita and Lakshman are established in the sanctum of  the temple.

There is a shrine for Lord Anjaneya is on the right side of the Artha Mandapam. He grants all the boons of the devotees. The tail of Lord Aanjaneya has a bell in the end. It is believed that any endeavour taken after worshipping Anjaneya never fails. This is why he is called Jaya Veera Anjaneya.

History of Janaki Narayana Perumal Temple

As per the legends, Goddess Mahalakshmi herself was born to King Janaka as Sita and brought great glory to him. King Janaka was always worried to find a suitable match for her daughter. One day he realized that Lord Narayana was the only who would be suitable for his daughter. He went to Solavandan to perform penance inorder to realize his ambition. Lord Narayana got pleased with his penance and married Sita. Thus, this temple is a memorial to Lord Janaka and his hard penance to please Lord Narayana.

Significance of Janaki Narayana Perumal Temple

People come here to get relief from various kinds of sufferings in their life. Two main boons for which devotees have faith in this temple are marriage and children. People who have problems in their married life or are not blessed with a child come here to worship Lord Narayana.

Devotees offer Kottai Nel to the lord. A Kottai is a quantity of 112 Madras measures followed in South Tamilnadu in those days. Other than that, devotees also offer Vadai garlands, Tulsi garlands and light a lamp inn front of the main deity of this temple. Some people also offer donations for renovation and maintenance of the temple.

Dasavathara festival is one of the most important festival of the temple. On this day the deity is taken in procession in a palanquin. Other than this, 3 day Chitra Poornima puja in the month of April-May and 11 day Panguni in the month of March-April is also celebrated with full zeal and enthusiasm. Other important festivals includes Pongal, Brahmmotsavam, Navarathri, Vaikunda Ekadasi and Adipooram of Andal.