Sri Appakudathaan Temple

Sri Appakudathaan Temple at Thirupper Nagar (Koiladi) is a cherished Divya Desam celebrated by Thirumangai Azhwar in the Divya Prabandham. The deity's name "Appakudathaan" translates to "the One who ate the Appam (sweet cake)," referring to the beautiful legend where Lord Vishnu appeared as a charming child to accept food offerings from a devoted Brahmin woman. This temple is one of two Divya Desams located at Thirupper Nagar in the Kumbakonam region of Thanjavur district. The Kaveri delta area, known as the rice bowl of Tamil Nadu, is home to numerous Vaishnavite shrines forming the heart of the Chola Nadu Divya Desams. The temple architecture reflects the grandeur of the medieval Chola period, and devotees visit seeking the Lord's blessings especially for the welfare of children.