Koickal Devaswom

In the 11th century a Pandyan Prince Manavikraman was attacked by dacoits while he and his subjects camped on the banks of the river Periyar. He was instantly assisted by a sixteen year old boy who arrived on an elephant along with a group of tribal warriors. The young boy who led the warriors dissipated the dacoits and rescued the Prince.

Manavikrama Pandyan had, a few years before the incident, abdicated his throne as the supreme ruler of Madurai. After installing his brother, Soundra Pandyan, on the throne, he settled down in Gudaloor for a few years carving out a kingdom called Pandyamandalam. He then moved further south se......

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Sree Dharmashastha Temple Poonjar

Situated on the banks of the Meenachil River, the Dharma Shasta Temple was built by the Pandya King Manavikrama Pandyan, who founded the Poonjar Dynasty. Manavikrama Pandyan, during his travels to establish a new kingdom, was in search of a place whi

Madhura Meenakshi Temple

The Madura Meenakshi Temple in Poonjar, is built in the Tamil style of architecture made out of stone. The idols installed in the temple are originally the ulsava murthys (the idols which are taken out for procession during temple festivals) of the p

Nayattupara Ganapathi Temple

The Nayattupara Ganapathi Temple is situated in Poonjar. The smallest of all the temples belonging to the Poonjar Royal family, this temple houses an idol of Ganapathi. Nayatupara, which translates to ‘the rock for hunting’, is adjacent to the SM

Kottaram Sreekrishnaswamy Temple

The Kottaram Sri Krishna temple is one of the oldest temples in Poonjar. The temple is said to have been built by a prince who was a devotee of Sri Krishna. The temple is managed by the Poonjar Koickal Devaswom and is situated in Poonjar. [aigpl-g

Nadackal Sree Bhagavathy Temple

The history of the Nadackal Sree Bhagavathy temple is mysterious. There are many legends connected to the temple, and the people who visit the premises automatically fall into a reverential trance like state. It is believed that the temple functioned

Mankombu Sree Bhagavathy and Shiva Temple

Mankombu, which is situated under the Illickakal Mountains, is a place of great beauty. The mountain peak can be seen from Poonjar. There are three temples in Mankombu. The Bhagavathy temple stands on the foothills of the mountains. A few steps below

Vandiperiyar Shiva Temple

In the 11th century Manavikrama Pandyan had discovered the ruins of a temple on the banks of the Periyar river. His decision to settle there was, however, not very wise as he was instantly attacked and looted by a gang of dacoits. He was rescued by a

Vandiperiyar Sree Dharma Shasta Temple

The Vandiperiyar Sree Dharma Shasta temple is situated in the exact spot where Manavikrama Pandyan was assisted by a sixteen year old boy while he was struggling in a battle against dacoits. It is believed that the boy was Dharma Shasta or better kno

Koickal Devaswom

Sree Dharmashastha Temple Poonjar

Madhura Meenakshi Temple

Nayattupara Ganapathi Temple

Kottaram Sreekrishnaswamy Temple

Nadackal Sree Bhagavathy Temple

Mankombu Sree Bhagavathy and Shiva Temple

Vandiperiyar Shiva Temple

Vandiperiyar Sree Dharma Shasta Temple

Events

Thiru Uthsavam – 2021

Sree Dharmashastha Temple Poonjar

Mahashivarathri – Vandiperiyar – 2020

Vandiperiyar Shiva Temple

Thiru Uthsavam – 2020

Sree Dharmashastha Temple Poonjar