| Yeri Katha Ramar Temple | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Chengalpattu district |
| Deity | Rama |
| Location | |
| Location | Maduranthakam |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Geographic coordinates | 12°29′11″N 79°53′28″E / 12.48639°N 79.89111°E |
Eri-Katha Raamar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Rama located in the town of Maduranthakam, Tamil Nadu, India.[1] The temple is glorified by Ramanujar, Thirumalisai Alvar and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition. This is the sthalam (place) where Udayavar (the presiding deity) was named Ramanuja. The temple is also known by other names such as - Mathuranthaka Chaturvedi Mangalam, Vaikunda Varthanam, Thirumathurai, Thirumanthira Tirupathi, Karunagara Vilagam. Thirumalisai Alvar attained siddhi (enlightenment) in this sthalam (place). Also, Sri Ramanujar was instructed the Pancha Samskara Mantram at this place.
- ^ Dubey 1992, p. 52