A temple in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Vishnu is worshiped in the form of Chakra. Unique story of Arulmigu Chakrapani Temple.

News India Live, Digital Desk: India is called the country of temples, but South India is something different. There is a story hidden behind every stone and every wall here. Today we take you on a tour of one such miraculous and unique temple, about which perhaps very few people in North India know.

this is a temple Arulmigu Chakrapani Swami Temple,

Kumbakonam city of Tamil Nadu is called the ‘City of Temples’, and this wonderful temple is situated here on the banks of river Kaveri. But what is special about this temple that makes it different from the rest? Let us know.

The secret is hidden in the name itself

‘Chakrapani’ means the one who has Chakra in his hand. Usually we see conch, mace, and padma in the idols of Lord Vishnu, but in this temple all importance is given to ‘Sudarshan Chakra’. Here Lord Vishnu is worshiped in his “Chakra Raja” form.

It is believed that this temple is not only a center of faith but also an unmatched example of architecture.

‘Trinetra’ form of Lord Vishnu (Three-Eyed Vishnu)

You will be surprised to know that the idol of Lord Vishnu here is three eyes Are! Yes, generally Lord Shiva has three eyes, but here in this idol of Lord Vishnu, the third eye is also visible. Their Eight hands (Ashtabhuja) Which makes it extremely rare and powerful. You will hardly see such a form anywhere else.

Interesting mythology: When Sun God’s pride was broken

There is a very famous story related to this temple. It is said that once the Sun God became very proud of his brightness and brilliance. He felt that no one was more brilliant than him. But, even the glory of Sun God paled in comparison to the brightness of Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra.

Then after realizing his mistake, Surya Dev did penance at this very place and took refuge in God. Since then it is believed that people who are suffering from Surya Dosha or eye problems in their horoscope must come here. Here Surya Dev worshiped God, hence it is also called ‘Bhaskar Kshetra’.

Why special for devotees?

Devotees coming here believe that just by seeing ‘Chakrapani’ the bad phase of life (influence of bad planets) gets destroyed. Just like Sudarshan Chakra destroys the enemies. The annual Rath Yatra and the ‘Masi Magam’ festival, when the entire Kumbakonam town echoes with the sound of drums, is a sight to behold.