Hi, Vanackam. I joined this group just today and delighted to see Ponniyin Selvan living in so many hearts. I'd like to share my view about Thanjai Periya Kovil. My native place is in old Thanjavur district (b4 it was split into 3), and Cauvery and Thanjavur Periya Kovil are the two things that make me say with proud that I'm a Thanjavur karan. Have you seen Periya Kovil in a full moon day? There are no words to explain it. Whenever I go to Periya Kovil I'll always think about the direction of Sarappallam. The main difference between Periya Kovil and many other temples is: here we know the history (varalaaru- who built it, when, etc.) of the temple, but in other places we know the sthala puraanam of the temple. However, once you see the swami, you'll forget Rajaraja, you'll forget the architectural marvel, etc.; the only thing in your mind will be Bhakthi. If visiting Periya Kovil is going to bring ill luck, I don't mind getting troubles for visiting 'My' temple.