Chenji - Bhujangasayana Perumal Temple

This is a historic town renowned for sturdy fortifications built over three hills, and many battles were fought to protect them by heroic people from external aggression. Though wars and ravages of weather have left their marks and showing their former glory in ruins within the rampart walls and towers, there are here and there some buildings, all but in faded glory. Among them the' Bhujangasayana Perumal temple built on the Ranganathagiri is still luring both tourists and theists perennially. Built in the Dravidian architectural style and adorned with fine sculpture, its significance is not waned. The archamurti in the usual reclining position true to its nature is extremely pleasant to sight and magnificent in granting boons. There are many signs of royalty endowing it lavishly with many useful things. Built over the top of the hill, and not enjoying the metalled road, visitors do feel the ascent hard, but once they reach the sannidhi, they feel emancipated since the sight of the Moolavar with fine polish and dazzle lifts them without their knowing.

It is 25 km off Tindivanam, a flourishing town of Tamilnadu, accessible by bus.

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