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108 Divyadesam Temples of Sri Maha Vishnu

The Lord of this kshetram is known under the name “Palli Konda perumal”. He poses as Lord Ranganatha with four hands. In a way of explaining the Unison of Lord Shiva and Vishnu, Lord Vishnu has adopted many qualities of Lord Shiva such as dancing (Kuravai Koothu at Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram), Accepting Lord Chandra as a head ornament in Thirushankadu etc, he transforms this place as his stage for dancing as Lord Shiva took Chidambaram as his dance stage, and stys still as Ranganatha representing stableness Shivalogam.

I heard of this little narration in one of Sri.U.Ve.Karunakaracharya's Upanyasa. He said that Sri Vishnu himself declared that he was none other than Shiva! That, when the pandiya king beat Lord Shiva up during the 'pittukku mann sumandha leela', everyone in the universe including himself (Sri Vishnu) and mother Mahalakshmi felt it! Showing he is none other than Lord Shiva.
 
Divya Desam 35-Thirumanikkoodam or Varadaraja Perumal Temple

Divya Desam 35-Thirumanikkoodam or Varadaraja Perumal Temple

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The Temple

The temple complex has a single prakaram(outer courtyard) and a single shrine. It is located close to Thirunangur, a small village, 8 km east of Sirkali en route to Thiruvenkadu. Eleven Rudras and the king of celestial deities, Devas, are believed to have worshipped Varadarajar


Sthalapuranam:


The Moolavar of this Divyadesam is Sri Varadharaja Perumal. Also known as Manikooda Nayagan. He is giving his seva in Nindra Thirukkolam (a Standing posture) facing towards east direction. He is found with four hands on the Aadhiseshan. Prathyaksham to Chandran.


Lord of this place has chandran as ornamet and Garuda as vehicle and poses as Lord Varadharaja. He gave special dharsan to Lord Chandra and Garuda here. This is an act of illustrating the unity between the Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. As the Lord Shiva solved the curse of chandran, here Lord Vishnu also once saved Chandra from his Curse and hence the Pushkarani is named as Chandra Pushkarani.
The rays of Lord Chandra is as soft as light rays emerging out of Pearls, Crystals etc. Which are known as manigal and as Lord Varadharaja gave dharsan to Chandran. This place is called “Thiru Mani Koodam”.


Name of the Temple

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple

Period of origin


Before 1600 years

Name of deity


Moolavar: Varadaraja Perumal


Thayar
:Tirumaamagal Naachiyaar, Bhudevi


Pushkarani
: Chandra Pushkarini


Vimanam:
Kanaka Vimanam


Mangalasasanam:
Thirumangaialwar – 10 Paasurams.

Daily Puja rituals

Temple rituals are performed by the priests on a daily basis as well as during festive season. The priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a brahmin sub caste. There are 4 temple rituals daily:


Ushathkalam at 8 in the morning
Kalasanthi at 10 in the morning
Sayarakshai at 5 in the evening
Ardhajamam at 7 in the evening.


Each of the rituals have 3 procedures which are the alangaram ( decoration), the neivethanam (food offering) and deeparadanai (lighting lamps) for Lord Vishnu and his consort. During the rituals, religious hymns and texts are recited from the Vedas by the priests. There are weekly, fortnightly and monthly rituals performed in the temple.

Festivals

he Thirumangai Alvar Mangalasasana utsavam(festival) in the month of Thai(Jan-Feb) witnesses 11 Garudasevai a spectacular event in which festival images idols from the 11 Thirunaangur Divyadesam shrines in the area are brought on Garuda mounts to Thirunangur.

An idol of Thirumangai Alvar is also brought here on a Hamsa Vahanam(palaquin) and his paasurams(verses) dedicated to each of these 11 temples are recited.

The utsavar of Thirumangai Alvar and his consort Sri Kumudavalli naachiyar are taken in a palanquin to each of the 11 temples, through the paddy fields in the area. The paasurams(poems) dedicated to each of the 11 Divyadesams are chanted in the respective shrines.

This is the most important of the festivals in this area, and it draws thousands of visitors.





Route
:

It’s about 8 Km away from Seerkazhi and 1/2 miles away from Thirunaangur

Temple Timings:


06:00 am to 11:00 am ; 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm.

Temple Telephone Number:


9787853732
Temple Address:
Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple
Thirumanikkoodam
Thirunangur – 609 106,
Nagapattinam District.
Tamil Nadu.





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Divya Desam 35-Thirumanikkoodam or Varadaraja Perumal Temple


Divya Desam 35-Thirumanikkoodam or Varadaraja Perumal Temple



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The Temple

The temple complex has a single prakaram(outer courtyard) and a single shrine. It is located close to Thirunangur, a small village, 8 km east of Sirkali en route to Thiruvenkadu. Eleven Rudras and the king of celestial deities, Devas, are believed to have worshipped Varadarajar.

Sthalapuranam:
The Moolavar of this Divyadesam is Sri Varadharaja Perumal. Also known as Manikooda Nayagan. He is giving his seva in Nindra Thirukkolam (a Standing posture) facing towards east direction. He is found with four hands on the Aadhiseshan. Prathyaksham to Chandran.

Lord of this place has chandran as ornamet and Garuda as vehicle and poses as Lord Varadharaja. He gave special dharsan to Lord Chandra and Garuda here. This is an act of illustrating the unity between the Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. As the Lord Shiva solved the curse of chandran, here Lord Vishnu also once saved Chandra from his Curse and hence the Pushkarani is named as Chandra Pushkarani.

The rays of Lord Chandra is as soft as light rays emerging out of Pearls, Crystals etc. Which are known as manigal and as Lord Varadharaja gave dharsan to Chandran. This place is called “Thiru Mani Koodam”.



Greatness of the Temple

The Lord Varadharaja is known for his act of testowing abundant wealth to his devotees and this act brings the name of the Vimaanam as Kanaka - gold Vimaanam. The rays of Lord Chandra are as soft as light rays emerging out of Pearls, Crystals etc. Which are known as manigal and as Lord Varadharaja gave dharsan to Lord Moon here. This place is called "Thiru Mani Koodam"


Puja and Rituals

There are 4 temple rituals daily:Ushathkalam at 8 in the morning
Kalasanthi at 10 in the morning
Sayarakshai at 5 in the evening
Ardhajamam at 7 in the evening.


Each of the rituals have 3 procedures which are the alangaram ( decoration), the neivethanam (food offering) and deeparadanai (lighting lamps) for Lord Vishnu and his consort. During the rituals, religious hymns and texts are recited from the Vedas by the priests. There are weekly, fortnightly and monthly rituals performed in the temple.

Festivals

During the new moon day of the Tamil month Thai, the festival deity of Thirumangai Azhwar is brought to the temple from Thiruvali-Thirunagari. The Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalasasana Utsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai (January–February). The highlight of the festival is Garudasevai, an event in which the festival images of the eleven Thirunangur Tirupathis are brought on mount designed like Garuda, called Garuda Vahana, to Thirunangur.


The festive image of Thirumangai Azhwar is also brought on a Hamsa Vahanam (palaquin) and his paasurams (verses) dedicated to each of these eleven temples are recited during the occasion. The festival images of Thirumangai Alvar and his consort Kumudavalli Naachiyar are taken in a palanquin to each of the eleven temples.


The verses dedicated to each of the eleven temples are chanted in the respective shrines. This is one of the most important festivals in the region which draws thousands of visitors.




Best time to visit:

Throughout the year, the devotees used to visit this temple. On the Tamil month of Thai utsavam is the best time to visit this temple.



Temple Timings:

06:00 am to 11:00 am ; 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm.

Temple Contact Details:


PLACE : THIRUMANIKOODAM
PRESENT NAME : THIRUNANGUR
BASE TOWN : SIRKAZHI
DISTANCE : 8 KM
MOOLAVAR : VARADARAJAPERUMAL
THIRUKKOLAM : NINDRA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : EAST
THAYAR : THIRUMAMAGAL NACHIYAR
MANGALASASANAM :
Thirumangaialwar 10 PAASURAMS
PRATYAKSHAM : CHANDRAN
THEERTHAM : CHANDRA PUSHKARANI
VIMANAM : KANAGA VIMANAM
NAMAVALI : Sri Sri Boo nayiga sameda Sri Varadharaja parabramane namaha

Arulmigu Varadharaja Perumal Thirukkoil,
Thirumanikkoodam
Thirunangur – 609 106,
Nagapattinam District.
Tamil Nadu.
Contact person: Sri Srinivasa - 9787853732/9655465756


Route:
It’s about 8 Km away from Seerkazhi and 1/2 miles away from Thirunaangur


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Divya Desam 36-Taamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal Temple or Thiruppaarththanpalli


Divya Desam 36-Taamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal Temple or Thiruppaarththanpalli


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The Temple

It is located close to Thirunangur, a small village, 8 km east of Sirkali en route to Thiruvenkadu. The temple complex has a single prakaram(closed precincts of a temple) and separate shrines for Tamariyan Kelvan Perumal, Shenbagavalli Thayar and Arjuna. The vimana of the temple is called Narayana Vimanam and water body associated with the temple is called Katka Theertham.[SUP]

[/SUP] The festival images of Tamaraiyan Kalvan, Krishna and Rama, are stored in the shrine of Tamarayan Kelvan. The main gateway tower, the rajagopuram faces west and the temple is surrounded by walls. The temple tank is located in the southern side outside the temple complex. There is a separate hall in the temple complex that houses the chariot and festival chariots.

Location: Tiruppartanpalli near Sirkazhi(Chola Naadu)
Vishnu: Taamaraiyaal Kelvan, Parthasarathy
Taayaar: Taamarai Nayaki
Theertham: Shankha Saras Paasuram : Tirumangaialwar
Vimaanam: Narayana Vimanam
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Moolavar: The Moolavar of this Divyadesam is Sri Thamaraiyal Kelvan. Also known as Lakshmi Rangar. He is giving his seva Nindra (Standing) Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards east direction. Prathyaksham for Parthan, Varunan and Ekadasa Rudhirar. Thayaar: The Thayaar found in this sthalam is Thamarai Nayaki. Utsavar: The Utsavar found in this sthalam is Parthasarathy.
Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 10 Paasurams.

Legend


Padmapurana details the legend associated with the temple.[SUP]

[/SUP] As per Hindu legend, Arjuna, one of the five Pandavas from the epic Mahabharatha reached this place on a pilgrimage. He was thirsty and sought water from sage Agastya who was doing penance. There was no water with the sage and all places around. Agastya realised that it was the trick of god Krishna, who was the Lord of Arjuna. He advised Arjuna to pray Krishna, who did accordingly. Krishna was pleased with the prayer of Arjuna and offered him a sword. Arjuna dug the land with the sword which resulted in a gush of water resulting in the Katka Pushkarani, the temple tank. Arjuna is depicted in the temple sporting a sword, following the legend. Krishna also appeared to Arjuna as Parthasarathy and initiated his knowledge to understand who he actually was. Since Parthasarathy initiated education here for Arjuna, the place is called Parthanpalli. (Parthan + Palli, meaning school).[SUP]


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Festival and Daily Rituals



The temple is open from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed four times a day: Ushathkalam at 8 a.m., Kalasanthi at 10:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at 5:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 7:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Tamaraiyan Kalvan and Shengamalavalli. During the worship, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.


The annual Theerthavari festival is celebrated during the New moon day of Tamil month of Aadi when the festival deity of the temple is taken in a procession to the sea at Poompuhar. During the new moon day of the Tamil month Thai, the festival deity of Thirumangai Azhwar is brought to the temple from Thiruvali-Thirunagari.[SUP]

[/SUP] The Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalasasana Utsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai (January–February). The highlight of the festival is Garudasevai, an event in which the festival images of the eleven Thirunangur Tirupathis are brought on mount designed like Garuda, called Garuda Vahana, to Thirunangur. The festive image of Thirumangai Azhwar is also brought on a Hamsa Vahanam (palaquin) and his paasurams (verses) dedicated to each of these eleven temples are recited during the occasion. The festival images of Thirumangai Alvar and his consort Kumudavalli Naachiyar are taken in a palanquin to each of the eleven temples. The verses dedicated to each of the eleven temples are chanted in the respective shrines. This is one of the most important festivals in the region which draws thousands of visitors


Religious Significance


The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in one hymn and Poigai Azhwar in one hymn. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. It is one among the eleven divyadesams of Thirunangur Tirupathis and is closely associated with Thirumangai Alvar. It is also the only temple in the Nangur divyadesams to have been revered by an azhwar other than Thirumangai Alvar. It is also the only one of the eleven to have both Rama and Krishna as festival deities



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Divya Desam 37-Thiruvali -Thirunagari (Thirunangur) – Azahiyasinga Perumal

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The Temple

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Thiruvali - Thirunagari Temples are paired Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located 10 km away from Sirkali, Tamil Nadu, India and 5 km away from each other.

Unlike other Divyadesams where a single shrine is referred, this pair of temples is referred together in all the 41 paasurams(poems). These temples follow Thenkalai mode of worship.
It closely associated with Thirunangur Tirupathis and the birthplace of Thirumangai Alvar.


Visuals of Thiruvali Thirunagari Temples

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Thiruvali


Thiruvali: This is one of Pancha Narashima Kshetram.


The place Alinadu is about 6 kms SE of Seergazhi Town, also known as Vilwaranyam. It is a small temple with single prakaram.

Main Deity is Lakshmi Narashimar in sitting posture with, Lakshmi to his right side on his lap.Urchavar is known as Thiruvali nagaralan and his consort Amirthakada valli Thayar. Pushkarani is known as Elakshani.



Other deities seen in the temple are, Poorna Maharishi, Nammazwar, Manavala ma munigal, Udayavar, Kulasekarar, and Periyazwar.


Thiruvaali Temple Sthala Puranam

Purana says Narashimar after his samharam of Hiranyakashyap was uncontrolable in anger. Devas prayed to Lakshmi Devi to cool down his anger. Lakshmi agreed to their Prayers. She came near Narashimar and sat on his right lap, Narashimar was cooled down by her act and he took her to his arms.


Here we see Narashimar with Lakshmi Devi to right lap and his hands around her, and hence the place is known as Thiruvali (Alingana form of Narashimar)


Importance: Birth place of Kumudha valli Nachiiyar, daughter of Thirumangai azwar.
The place is equal to Badrikasramam. This is the next place where Perumal gave the upadesam of Narayana mantram to Thirumangai azwar. Marriage of perumal and kumudha valli Nachiyar took place here.



Thiru Nagari

Thiru Nagari is One of Pancha Narashima Kshetram, where we see swayambu Yoga Narashimar, and Hiranya Narashimar.



The place Thirunagari is known as Vilwaranyam, Alingnapuram is about 7 kms of seergazhi town. The temple has a big rajagopuram with five prakarams.


Main Deity is Vedarajan in sitting posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
Urchavar is known as Kalyana Ranganadha Perumal.


We see sanctums of Andal, Azwars, Udayavar, Kannan, Nadha Munigal, and Desikar as we go around the prakaram.


Thirunagari Temple Sthala Puranam

Purana says once Sri Lakshmi left Sri vaikundam and came down to Bhoolokham. She stayed in a lotus flower in the pushkaranin of Thiru nagari Kshetram, which was full of Lotus flower. Lord Vishnu came in search of Sri Lakshmi, and when he reached Thirunagari pushkarani he felt, Sri Lakshmi will be some hiding herself in the lotus flower.



Lord Vishnu’s eyes represent Sun and moon, so he closed his left eye which represents moon and looked at the pushkarani with his right eye. The Lotus flower bloomed when they saw the sun and he found Sri Lakshmi in the Lotus flower.

He took her in his arms. Since Sri Lakshmi stayed in this place it is known as Sripuram.

Importance: The temple belongs to chatur yugam. This is the place where Thirumangai azwar was bestowed of Narayana Mantram upadesa from Lord Vishnu. There is Yoga Narashimar and Hiranya Narashimar whom he worshipped at this place is seen in the temple.

There is a separate sanctum for Thirumangai Azwar is seen in this place. There is an idol for chindanayikku ineyal whom Thirumangai Azwar worshipped.


Thiru nagari is the place where Thirumangai Azwar won in debate against Thirugyana Sambandhar, and got a Vel from him. Here in the temple we see Azwar with this vel.


Thirumangai Azwar made an idol, and he transfered all his powers in the idol and attained Mukthi.



Mangai madam is a place near by where he used to feed 1008 vaishnavites daily.

There is a place near by Thirunagari where Vedaraja puram. It was in this place he looted ornaments from Lord Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi who were pasing by. He was blessed by Ranganadhar, whom Azwar saw in his bridal form, and he was blessed Narayana mantra upadesam by Lord himself.

Festivals



10 days of Brahmothsavam in Panguni and 10 days of Thirumangai Azhwar uthsavam in Karthigai are celebrated here.




ThiruMangai Azhvaar 41 Paasurams
(1078,1188-1217,1329,1519,1733,1735,1850,2014,2027,2063,2673(71)and 2674(115) )



Temple Timings:
07:30 am to 11:00 am ; 04:00 pm to 09:30 pm
Temple Telephone Number:
04364 – 256927,
Temple Address:
Sri Azahiyasingar Temple,
Thiruvali,Thirunagari
Thirunangur – 609 106,
Nagapattinam District.
Tamil Nadu.



Route:
It’s about 6 miles from Thirunaangur. If taken the route of Keezh salai from Thirunaangur about 3 1/2 miles.





Priest : Padmanabha Bhattar
Contact : 04364 275699/94433 72567











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Divya Desam 38-Thiruthevanartthogai or Madhava Perumal Temple

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Temple


Thiruthevanartthogai or Madhava Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Keezhchaalai, close the holy village of Thirunangur, Tamilnadu, India. Thiru Devanar Thogai is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Nangur near Shirkazhi, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu.

Located about 3 kms North East of Annan Koil and 2kms from Purushottamar koil, Madhava Perumal koil in Devanar Thogai on Keezha Salai is said to be the place where the Devas came in groups and congregated to have darshan of Lord Vishnu in his 11 different forms. The Lord here is from Thiru Vidanthai. It is believed that Sage Vashista undertook penance here and had darshan of the Lord.




History & Legend:

It's been said that Lord Narayana married Goddess Lakshmi Devi who emerged out of the Thiruparkadal at this place. As the Deva's (celestial persons) came in a group (Thogai in Tamil) this place is called Thiru Devanar Thogai. It is situated on the South bank of river Manni.

The Vimaanam of this temple consists of two stories and is of a magnificent structure. As the Lord is in the Marriage pose, the Vimaanam and Pushkarani are named Shobana Vimaanam and Shobana Pushkarani respectively. And in order of homage to the celestial persons, the pushkarani also named as Devashaba Pushkarani. Among the Saptha rishis (7 great saints) Vashista is considered as the top most person. He is the son of Lord Brahma (i.e.) he was born by the mental thought of Lord Brahma. The term Vashista means "Best Rishi among all others". So Lord Deiva Nayagan gave dharsan to this great Rishi as young married couple. The idols of Thayar and perumal are of small size only.

Other Details


PLACE : THIRUTHEVANARTHOGAI
PRESENT NAME : KEEZHACHALAI
BASE TOWN : SIRKAZHI
DISTANCE : 6 KM
MOOLAVAR : DEIVANAYAKAN
THIRUKKOLAM : NINDRA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : EAST
UTHSAVAR : MADHAVAPERUMAL
THAYAR : KADALMAGAL NACHIYAR
MANGALASASANAM : 10 PAASURAMS
PRATYAKSHAM : VASHISTA
THEERTHAM : SOBANA PUSHKARANI
VIMANAM : SOBANA VIMANAM
NAMAVALI : Sri Samudradanaya nayiga sameda Sri Devanayaka parabramane namaha





Specialty of the Temple



As this place was graced by the Celestial persons, the shadow of the Vimaanam falls within the range of the Vimaanam (temple tower) itself. The term Madhavan, Emperumaan are common for both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Henceforth to represent this unison, though the temple is a Vishnu temple, there is a burial ground the favorite place of Lord Shiva in the backyard of this temple.


It is believed that, after having dharsan of this perumal, unmarried persons get married and childless couples got the boon of child birth.


Temple Timings:

This temple remains open from 08:00 AM to 11:30 AM in the morning and 05:00 PM to 07:30 PM in the evenings.

Location:

6 kms from Sirkazhi.

Temple Address & Contact Details:

Arulmigu Deivanayaga Perumal Thirukkoil,
Thiruthevanarthogai,
Thirunangur – 609 106,
Nagapattinam District.
Tamil Nadu.
Priest : Sampath Bhattar
Phone : 04364 – 266542 ; Mobile : 94869 09166



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Divya Desam 39-Thiruvellakkulam or Annan Perumal Temple

Divya Desam 39-Thiruvellakkulam or Annan Perumal Temple



The Temple

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Sri Annan Perumal Kovil ( Thiruvellakulam ) is located at Nagai District in Tamil Nadu State in India. This Temple located in Gateway to Thirunangur Village. It is about 7 Km from East of Sirkazhi. Lot of Transport facility is available. The temple complex has a single prakaram (closed precincts of a temple) and a separate shrines for Perumal, Thayar, Garudan, Anjeneya and Kumudavalli Nachiar, the wife of Thirumangai Azwar.



This village has four main streets called madavedi, surrounding the temple complex. The village of Thiruvellakkulam is very serene and peaceful. Acres of paddy fields and coconut plantations border the houses and people own huge herds of cows. There are numerous small and big agriculture lands, and several brooks and streams water the land of Thiruvellakkulam. The air echoes with the chirping of various birds. Thirumangai Alwar said that the birds are constantly chanting the holy names of the Lord. The spectacular and huge pond facing the temple is known as Thiruvellakkulam (thiru- vella- kulam) vella means water and kulam means pond. Hence the name Thiruvellakkulam. The name of the place and the name of the pond is the same. Thirumangai Alwar draws a comparison between the name of the place and the Supreme Lord. Ponds (kulam) contain water, which is blue, but so is Krishna. Vella in Thiruvellakulam could also mean white, and Balarama, Sri Rama, Kshirodakshayi Vishnu are of this colour. Therefore this place has a temple of the Lord who took the colours of white and blue; hence “Thiruvellakulam.”

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Sthala Puranam:
Once there was a king named Swethan, the son of Thundu maran of the Surya dyansty. Fearing early death he sought the help of "Maruthuva Maharishi", the son of Lord Surya the sun god. He instructed swethan to chant the "Mrithyunjaya Manthiram" by sitting under the Tree vilvam which was on the south bank of the pushkarani. Lord Narayanan presented himself before the king and blessed him with a long life. This Kshetram is known as South Tirupathi.


All the offering in due to the Thiruvenkadamudayan of Tirupathi can be offered here too. At Thiruvinnagar, Lord Oppiliappan blesses along with godess Bhoodevi as an equivalent form of Lord varahaswamy and Bhoodevi as Tirumala Tirupathi. Also as an equivalent form of Lord Srinivasa and Padmavathi Thaayar, the Lord blesses us as Thiruvellakulam as Lord Srinivasa and Padmavathi. As for the above stated reasons, both the Kshetrams are considered in equivalent with Tirumala Tirupathi. Sri Annanperumal is the elder brother of Lord Vendateswara of Thirumala. Hence, this temple is known as Annan Perumal Kovil As he saved the king Swethan from the death fear he shows himself as Varadharajan. So, the perumal stands as form representing all the yugams. the Vimaanam too has a hint of this act as Thathuva Yodhaga Vimaanam. Vellam means flood and kulam means pond. Both the terms represent water only. As like Annan Kovil, this place has got its another name "Thiru Vellakulam" from the above similarity. It can also taken that Lord Rama, Balarama and Aadhi vishnu are all of white colour. Lord Krishna is of Blue colour the colour of water in ponds and tanks. Taking Vellam as Vellai White colour it can also be said that the name Vellakulam was got by the above reason.


The Pastime





The great King Thundumaran of the Surya dynasty was blessed with a son, Swethan. King Swethan once sought expert opinion about his horoscope from the learned brahmanas of the kingdom. They predicted that King Swethan would have a premature death. King Swethan then consulted the great sages and rishis of his kingdom as he desperately wanted to enjoy a long life. The sages advised King to approach Maruthva Maharishi.

Maruthva Maharishi was a great sage and son of the sun god. He patiently heard the grievance of King Swethan and instructed him to go to Thiruvellakkulam, sit under a vilva tree and chant the Mrithyunjaya mantra (which is chanted for overcoming premature death). After chanting the Mrithyunjaya mantra King Swethan was granted the audience of the Supreme Lord who granted the king a long life. But the king did not desire for long life at this point of time. The bewitching beauty of the Supreme Lord is matchless and people fall in love with this beauty immediately! King Swethan requested the Supreme Lord to reside in the place and bless the devotees with more and more devotional service. Lord Vishnu is Bhaktavatsala, as He always wants grant the wishes of His beloved devotees. He agreed to stay in the place where King Swethan did penance and bless the devotees with more and more transcendental devotional service.

Divine energy protects great devotees. For King Swethan, that divine energy came in the form of the merciful sage Maruthva Maharishi who arrived to instruct him on how to remove the illusion. Even though King Swethan approached Lord Vishnu with the intention of a material desire, the constant chanting of the holy names and the darshana of the Lord Hari made him pure. This same divine shelter is available to all of us. When we chant the holy names of the Supreme Lord Hari, the illusion of the material sphere begins to lift. Slowly, we will realise that there are higher objectives in the world than just long life. Lord Hari sends us help in the form of spiritual masters and rishis to teach us how to get rid of the material illusion and reawaken and rekindle our dormant love for Him. It is only then that we become perfectly situated in the absolute reality. The Great Thirumangai Alwar

Thirumangai Alwar, one of the twelve Alwars of Srivaishnavism has a special connection to this temple. Thirumangai Alwar was crowned as king of Thirumangai by the emperor of the Chola dynasty. The emperor was so impressed with Thirumangai Alwar that their relationship was more than that of chieftain and emperor. They were very good friends. The Chola emperor wanted Thirumangai Alwar to get married and sought suitable alliance. During this time, the women from the celestial world used to come down to Thirunangoor to gather the kumuda flowers from the pond there. One of them, Kumudavalli, lost her power to go back to her place as the vision of a man fell on her. Thirumangai Alwar wanted to marry this damsel. Accordingly, Kumudavalli Nachiyar of Thiruvellakkulam was married to Thirumangai Alwar. Kumudavalli Nachiyar was instrumental in making Thirumangai Alwar, a great Vaishnava.

The nectarine poems written by Thirumangai Alwar on the Lord of Thiruvellakulam are so divine that they transport one to the realm of pure devotion. Thirumangai compares the swaroopa of the Lord as the deep and expansive one, like the dark, deep ocean. He refers to the bluish-black ocean that stretches as far as one’s eyes could see which is filled with mysterious, soothing beauty. Thirumangai hints that the Lord’s hue reminds him of that dark blue hue of the deep ocean. Just as we enjoy the mystery and the beauty of the ocean without winking, Thirumangai says that he is intensely engaged in enjoying the extraordinary beauty of the Lord of Thiruvellakkulam.



Mangalasasanam: Thirumangaialwar - 10 Paasurams.
Location: Annan Koil near Sirkazhi(Chola Naadu)
Vishnu: Srinivasan (Annan Perumaal, Kannan)
Taayaar: Alarmelmangai
Theertham : Tiruvellakkulam Paasuram : Tirumangai
Vimaanam: Tatvatyodaka Vimanam
Travel Base : Chidambaram


Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumangaialwar - 10 Paasurams.
    Total - 10 Paasurams.



Specials:


1. This Divyadesam is known as "South Tirupathi". All the offering in due to the Thiru Venkadamudayan of Tirupathi can be offered here too.


2.
This sthalam is the avathara sthalam of Kumudhavalli Naachiyaar (wife of Thirumangai Azwar).


3.
Whenever Thirumangai Azwar comes to this sthalam, villagers pick up the Azwar from boundary of the Village. He was given two coconuts smeared with turmeric powder. There is a great custom involved in this issue. (i e) Whenever son-in-law comes to his wife's place, he would be offered and greeted along with the coconuts. Since, Thirumangai Azwar married Kumudhavalli Naachiyaar, he is offered along with two coconuts. When Azwar leave the village the villagers will go along with Azwar up to the boundary of the village.





Festivals


As in Thirupathi Thirumala, Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the temple during Purattasi (September-October). Another festival is observed in Vaikasi (May-June) and the Lord’s wedding festival is celebrated on the last Friday in the month of Adi (July-August). Pavitotsava is celebrated in September and Vasantotsava in June. Janmastami and Sri Rama Navami are two major festivals. In February, the Lord travels to Thirunangoor along with the Lords of eleven other temples in a grand procession.






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Divya Desam 40-Govindaraja Perumal Temple or Thiruchitrakoodam

Divya Desam 40-Govindaraja Perumal Temple or Thiruchitrakoodam


The Temple


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General Information:

Govindaraja Perumal Temple or Thiruchitrakoodam in Chidambaram in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu. The temple is inside the premises of Thillai Nataraja Temple, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Govindaraja and his consort Lakshmi as Pundarikavalli.

The temple is believed to have been relocated outside the temple complex during the period of Kulothunga Chola II and reinstated later by king Krishnappa Nayak (1564-1572 A.D.).

The Vimana above the sanctum sanctorum is called Sadvika Vimana. Procession deity Devadhi Devan is in a sitting posture with Mothers. Another procession deity in a standing posture is with presiding Lord near His feet. Lord Govindaraja is in a separate temple with His flag post in the temple known as Chitra Sabha. Standing in the front mandap, the devotee can have the joint darshan of Lord Nataraja, Lord Govindaraja and Lord Brahmma on his the naval chord simultaneously. This Shiva-Vishnu-Brahmma darshan is available for the devotees in this temple only.

Temple History:

Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi offered a grand dance performance in Kailash when they were in a happy mood. At the end, they wanted to know the winner. They approached Lord Brahmma. He was not able to decide. They sought the opinion of Lord Vishnu. He suggested a stage be built by divine sculptor Vishwakarma for the dance contest. The contest began. For every type of Thandavas (dancing) Shiva did, Mother Parvathi too did Her part thrillingly. They excelled each other. At the end, Lord Shiva simply lifted His right leg and kept it above His head which Parvathi could not. Lord Shiva was declared winner by Lord Vishnu.

Lord Shiva stayed in this temple as Lord Nataraja and requested Perumal too to stay with Him. Lord Vishnu is here in His reclining posture.


Sthala Puranam:
As Lord Narayana poses as Nila Thingal Thundan perumal having inside the Ekambareswar temple premises in Kanchipuram, here at Chidambaram one of the very big Shiva temple he poses as Govindarajan near Lord Natarajar Sannadhi.
The Mountain "Chitra Kooda Malai" was in North India near the Prayagai. In this very place only Lord Rama Stayed while he was sent to the forest and left his pregnent wife Sitadevi.


While he came searching for his wife who was taken away by Ravana, Lord Rama found this place in South India and compared it's beauty to Chitra Kooda in North India. Thus it got its name.


As this place largely represents Sri Rama, Kulashekara Alwar considers Govinda rajan as Sri Kalyana Rama and composed all his 11 Paasurams posing Govindarajan as Sri Rama only.


Thirumangai alwar found Govindarajan to be still like a portrait or picture enchanting himself in the stunning dance of Lord Nataraja here at Ponnambalam - Chidambaram. So among the 32 Paasurams he composed, the first 10 are of the ("Shankarabaranam Ragam") "Raga: Shankarabaranam" the favourite raga of Lord Shiva.

It's been said that the 3000 Brahmins of Thinai, Paanini, Padanjali and Vyakrapadha Maharishi had the vision of Lord Shiva's dance along with Lord Govindaraja and got both the lords blessings.


As Parashakti (wife of Lord Shiva) danced with Lord Shiva transforming her as Thillai kaali, this place is known as Thillai Nagar.
Pundarekatchan means Vishnu, so his wife is called Pundaregavalli and the Pushkarani pundarega Pushkarani.


As the perumal Govindarajan lays still and soft releishing the dance the Vimaanam is called "Sathivega Vimaanam" where Sathvigam literally means soft nature. Moolavar has Sangu and Chakaram in his hands. He's attended by his wives Periya Piratti, Bhoomi piratti and Neela devi at his feet. The celestial persons ie devas surround him. And he is in the sleeping posture.


It's been said that while reparing the Nataraja temple, Aanapaya chozan also known as Second Kulothunga ordered his men to remove Govindaraja's idol and throw it into the sea.


Late the great social reformer Aacharya Ramanuja took great effort in finding Govindaraja under the sea and found him and replaced him in his original place.


During the life time of Alwars, Govindaraja's Poojas was done by the thillai Brahmains ie Shaivities only. But during 1539 A.D, king Krishnadevaraya's brother Aachudharayar employed Bhatacharyas (Priests following Vaishnavam) and made them to render pooja's under the Vyganasa Aagamam (One type of rites and rituals).


Though there are lots of difference of Opinions between the Shaivities and Vaishnavities dating back from the period of Alwars, atleast let us unite together to stop these meaningless fights and accept the unity between the lords.



Greatness Of Temple:


This is a land devotees seek for salvation. Kaveran the king of Kalinga had a daughter named Lopamudra married to Sage Agasthya. Sage changed Lopamudra as River Cauvery. Kaveran and his wife bathed in the river everyday and asked their daughter Lopamudra-Cauvery the means of attaining salvation. She advised them to go to Thillai Nagar and perform penance on Lord Vishnu to realize their wish and darshan of Lord. Pleased with their penance, Lord appeared with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi and granted salvation to the couples.

As a tradition, Lord Brahmma on the naval chord of Lord Vishnu is seen in a sitting form. Differing from this tradition, Brahmma is in a standing form in this temple. It is said that Brahmma chose to stand as a respect to Lord Vishnu who was to judge the winner in the dance competition taking place in the Chitra Sabha.

Lord is looking at the sky as the place come under the Akash category.

Divine serpent Adisesha, serving as the bed of Lord Vishnu, desired to have the Thandava Darshan of Lord Shiva. Lord Vishnu sent him to have his desire fulfilled. Adisesha made friends with Maharshi Vyakrapada and had the darshan of Lord Shiva. He also had the blessings of Lord Vishnu here and returned to the milk ocean to resume his job as bed of Perumal. He has his shrine in the prakara at the feet of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that prayer to Adisesha would bring the dual benefit of the blessings of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

A demon woman Dhilli by name prayed to Lord Perumal to be a forest herself full of trees and that Lord should grace the place with His presence. She became Thillai trees. Named after her, the place came to be known as Thillai Nagar.

Mother Pundarikavalli graces from a separate shrine. The Padukas of Lord are in a shrine in the prakara ensuring salvation to the devotees. Garuda Baghwan holding the devotee elephant Gajendra, Lords Narasimha, Venugopala and Maharshi Patanjali, Sri Andal and Sri Anjaneya also grace the devotees from their shrines in the prakara.


Sannadhis in Govindarajar temple


Govindaraja perumal
Pundarikavalli thayar
Anjaneyar
Narasimhar/Chakratalwar
Alwars and Acharyas
Andal
Wodeyavar
Naraimhar with Shanku chakram
Venugopal
Yoga Narasimhar
Kooratazhwar

Vishwaksenar


Temple tank and vimanam


The temple tank is called Pundarika pushkarni and vimanam is called Satvika vimanam.

Specials:
1. The main speciality of this temple is that this Perumal has his sannathi in the premises of the Lord Shiva's temple itself. That too near the Natarajar sannathi itself.
Moolavar:
The Moolavar of this Divyadesam is Sri Govindarajan. He is giving his seva Kindantha (Sleeping) Thirukkolam in Bhoga Sayanam facing his thirumugham towards eest direction. Prathyaksham for Thillai Moovayiravar, Paanini, Padhanjali and Vyakpathra Maharishi.
Thayaar:
The Thayaar found in this sthalam is Pundaregavalli. She has a separate sannadhi in this temple.
Utsavar:
1. Devadhidevan. Also known as Parthasarathy. He is in the sitting posture.
2. Chitira Koodhathullan with two wives.
3. Sri Rama in his Vanavasa Kolam (ie poses as in his forest surroundings).


Religious Significance


As per legend, Govindarajan is believed to have descended for sage Kanvar and the 3,000 Dikshidars of the Thillai Natarajar temple.[SUP]

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Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumangaialwar - 32 Paasurams
  • Kulasekara Alwar - 11 Paasurams.
    Total - 43 Paasurams.

Festivals and religious practices


The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed six times a day: Ushathkalam at 7 a.m., Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., Irandamkalam at 7:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 10:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Govindarajan and Pundarikavalli. During the last step of worship, nagaswaram (pipe instrument) and tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast.

There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple. The 10-day Chittirai festival celebrated during the Tamil month of Chittirai (March - April) and Gajendra Moksha festival are the prominent festivals celebrated in the temple.[SUP]


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Temple timings


The temple is open in the mornings from 6 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4 pm to 9 pm.



Prayers

People pray here to be fair on their part in their endeavours.


Temples in proximity


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Address
Location :
Lord Govindaraja Perumal temple is close to Lord Nataraja shrine in Chidambaram.


Sri Govindaraja Perumal Temple,
Tiruchitra Koodam, Chidambaram-608 001.

+91- 4144 - 222 552, 98940 69422.

How to reach

The temple is close to Chidambaram railway station and Chidambaram is on the Villupuram -Mayavaram rail route. Chidambaram is well connected with important cities of Tamilnadu by road.

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Divya Desam 41-Thiruvahindrapuram (Tamil: திருவஹீந்திரபுரம்)

Divya Desam 41-Thiruvahindrapuram (Tamil: திருவஹீந்திரபுரம்)



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Temple

Thiruvahindrapuram (Tamil: திருவஹீந்திரபுரம்) is one of the revenue village in Cuddalore district of Indian state, Tamil Nadu.

Pandya, Chozha, Chera, Sinhala and Raya rulers contributed to the development of the temple.

Perumal here is known as Devanayaka and Dēvanâtha, or “Lord of the gods”. He is also known in Tamil as அடியவர்க்கு மெய்யன் / aḍiyavarkku meyyan, “the One Who is true to His devotees”. Thâyâr is known here as Hēmâmbuja Nâyaki.


He is praised here as having manifested Himself as Brahma, Vishnu, and Siva all in one form. Tirumangai Alvar sings of Devanayaka Perumal as மூவர் ஆகிய ஒருவன் / mūvar âkiya oruvan, the One who became three, for the purpose of creation, preservation, and dissolution.


Lord Devanayaka is popularly considered an elder brother of Tirupati Srinivasa Perumal and offerings to Lord Srinivasa can also be done here.




Location:Cuddalore
(
Nadu Naadu)
Vishnu: Devanathan,
Taayaar: Hemambujavalli
Theertham:Garudanadi, Chandratheertham, Sesha Theertham Paasuram :Tirumangai
Vimaanam:Chandra, Sudhdhasatva vimamnam


Deities: The Moolavar here is Deivanayakan in a standing posture facing east; Taayaar here is known as Hemambujavalli or Vaikunthanayaki. Utsavar here is known as Devanathan, or Moovaragiya Oruvan - a manifestation of the trinity (Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva). The Suddhasatva vimaanam above the sanctum has images of Vishnu facing east, Dakshinamurthy (Shiva) facing south, Narasimha facing west and Bhrahma facing north. There is also a Vilva tree in the temple complex. .


The temple on top of the adjoining Aushadagiri hill enshrining Hayagrivar - the embodiment of knowledge and learning - is of very great significance.


This temple is also known for its close association with Desikacharyar, who spent close to forty years in this town. It is beleived that Vedanta Desikacharyar meditated up on Garuda on the Aushadagiri and obtained the image from Hayagreeva from him.


This shrine has also been visited by Manavaala Maamuni.


Stone inscriptions in the temple refer to the deity as 'Ninraruliya Mahavishnu' and 'Ezhisai naada perumaan'.


The Tiruvahindrapuram temple has a 5 tiered rajagopuram and 3 prakarams. There are shrines to Ganesha, Rama, Rajagopala, Aandaal and Desikacharyar.

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History and Religious Significance


Over the years, kings of the Pandya, Chola, Pallava, and Vijayanagara dynasties contributed to the construction of various parts of the temple, as attested to by its structure and several inscriptions. The shrine was a significant one, and is edified by the benediction of Tirumangai Alvar. The saint has composed 10 verses on Lord Devanayaka. The temple seems to have been built in stages. According to inscriptional and stylistic evidence, the temple Prakaras were built by the Pandyas. The structure of the roof slabs and the base of the small gopuram show characteristics of the late Pallava period. Near the dvara palakas are inscriptions mentioning kings of the Chola dynasty.


This kshetram was important enough to be mentioned by three Puranas — the Brahmanda, Brhan-naradiya, and Skanda.



Sthala Purana

Sri N.R. Venkatesan, Tiruvahindrapuram native

Tiruvahindrapuram, situated 5 km west of Cuddalore, the historic coastal city, is one among the two “nadu naattu thirupathigaL” among the 108 Divya Desams sanctified by the visit of the Alvars. The temple of Lord Dēvanâtha is flanked by the inspiring Aushada Giri, a herbal drop on the Lap of Time from the hands of speeding Anjaneya to the battlefield of Lanka and the serpentine holy river Garudanadhi.

The importance of this sthala has found place in many Puranas.


Tirumangai Alvar has hailed the presiding deity of this temple as the Godhead of Trinity, viz. Siva, Brahma, and Vishnu (moovar aagiya oruvan). True to the appellation of “adiyavarkku meyyan”, Lord Dēvanâtha’s charm and power attract thousands of pilgrims day in and day out from all over the country.


The structure and inscriptions found in the temple bear testimony to the association of later Pallavas, Chola and Pandya dynasty rules.


Legend has it that when Lord Dēvanâtha was feeling thirsty he asked for water. Garuda made Garuda Nadi by ploughing the earth with his beak and Adisesha did so by carving the earth. Adisesha was first to come back with water and the Lord quenched his thirst with that. On seeing this Garuda was sad and to cheer him up, the Lord chose water from Garuda Nadi for his thirumanjanam (holy bath) and from Sesha Tirtham for nivedanam (offering).


Since the place was constructed by Aheendran (Adisesha), it is called Aheendrapuram. The body of water brought up by Garuda flows as Garuda Nadi, whereas the one brought by Adisesha is available as Sesha Tirtham.


People offer pepper,salt, milk, honey, turmeric and others into the Sesha Tirtham as part of their prayers and still it is indeed a divine wonder that the water is used for preparing the daily nivedanam to the Lord.




மொழிவார் மொழிவன
மும்மறையாகும் அயிந்தையில்வந்து
இழிவாரிழிக! என்று
இன்னமுதக் கடலாகிநின்ற
விழிவாரருள் மெய்யர்
மெல்லடிவேண்டிய மெல்லியல்மேல்
பொழிவாரனங்கர்
தம்பூங்கரும்புந்தியபூமழையே
— மும்மணிக்கோவை
The God of Love will shower a rain of flower-tipped
arrows from his charming bow
of sugar-cane
at that tender girl who longs for the soft feet
of the God of Truth:
Mercy gushes
from his side-long glances.
He stands here, a sea of sweet nectar,
saying to those who long
to plunge into him: “Come, dive deep!”
He has come to Tiruvahindrapuram,
where those who speak speak
only the essence
of the three
Vedas.
Vedanta Desika’s Mummanikkovai,
translated by Steven Hopkins



Sri Vedanta Desika


Tiruvahindrapuram is intimately connected with the life of the great acharya Vedanta Desika. Desika spent some of the most eventful years of his life here, participating in the service of the Lord and creating some of his best poetic compositions. It is no exaggeration to say that Desika truly blossomed under Lord Dēvanâtha’s influence.


When in his early twenties, Desika meditated on the Garuda mantra on Aushada Giri and Garuda appeared before him. Sri Garuda in turn initiated him into the Hayagriva mantra and instructed Desika to meditate on this form of Lord Vishnu. Blessed with the effulgent vision of Lord Hayagriva, Desika composed the Hayagriva Stotra, his very first, and went on to compose many others in several languages. At Tiruvahindrapuram itself, in addition to the Gopala Vimsati and Raghuvira Gadyam mentioned earllier, he composed the Garuda Panchasat, Devanayaka Panchasat (both in Sanskrit), Achyuta Satakam (Prakrit), Mummanikkovai, and Navamanimaalai (both in Tamil). These are only his extant works; Desika himself mentions others he composed for recital during Lord Dēvanâtha’s many festivals. These are now lost.
Desikan Tirumaligai / தேசிகன் திருமாளிகை


tirukkiṇaṛu: The well constructed by Sri Desika
The place where Desika lived in Tiruvahindrapuram is preserved as “dēsikan tirumâḷigai”. True to his title of “Master of all branches of learning” (sarva tantra svatantra), Desika also constructed a well with his own hands that can be seen in Tiruvahindrapuram to this day. The image of Desika worshipped inside the temple was cast by himself.


It is no surprise that Desika is worshipped here both as God and as an acharya. The annual festival commemorating Desika’s birth is held in September-October (Purattasi) and is conducted in a grand fashion.

Alvar Mangalasasanam


திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் அருளிச்செய்த பெரிய திருமொழியில்
திரு அயிந்தை மங்களாசாசனம்
1148:
இருந்தண் மாநில மேனம தாய்வளை
மருப்பினி லகத்தொடுக்கி,
கருந்தண் மாகடல் கண்டுயின் றவனிடம்
கமலநன் மலர்த்தேறல்
அருந்தி, இன்னிசை முரன்றெழும் அளிகுலம்
பொதுளியம் பொழிலூடே,
செருந்தி நாண்மலர் சென்றணைந் துழிதரு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. (2) 3.1.1
1149:
மின்னு மாழியங் கையவன் செய்யவள்
உறைதரு திருமார்பன,
பன்னு நான்மறைப் பலபொரு ளாகிய
பரனிடம் வரைச்சாரல்,
பின்னு மாதவிப் பந்தலில் பெடைவரப்
பிணியவிழ் கமலத்து,
தென்ன வென்றுவண் டின்னிசை முரல்தரு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.2
1150:
வைய மேழுமுண் டாலிலை வைகிய
மாயவன, அடியவர்க்கு
மெய்ய நாகிய தெய்வநா யகனிடம்
மெய்தகு வரைச்சாரல்,
மொய்கொள் மாதவி சண்பகம் முயங்க்கிய
முல்லையங் கொடியாட,
செய்ய தாமரைச் செழும்பணை திகழ்தரு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.3
1151:
மாறு கொண்டுடன் றெதிர்ந்தவல் லவுணன்றன்
மார்பக மிருபிளவா,
கூறு கொண்டவன் குலமகற் கின்னருள்
கொடுத்தவ நிடம்,மிடைந்து
சாறு கொண்டமென் கரும்பிளங் கழைதகை
விசும்புற மணிநீழல்,
சேறு கொண்டதண் பழனம தெழில்திகழ்
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.4
1152:
ஆங்க்கு மாவலி வேள்வியி லிரந்துசென்
றகலிட மளந்துஅஆயர்,
பூங்க்கொ டிக்கின விடைபொரு தவனிடம்
பொன்மலர் திகழ்,வேங்க்கை
கோங்க்கு செண்பகக் கொம்பினில் குதிகொடு
குரக்கினம் இரைத்தோடி
தே ந்க லந்தண் பலங்கனி நுகர்தரு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.5
1153:
கூனு லாவிய மடந்தைதன் கொடுஞ்சொலின்
திறத்திளங் கொடியோடும்,
கானு லாவிய கருமுகில் திருநிறத்
தவனிடம் கவினாரும்,
வானு லாவிய மதிதவழ் மால்வரை
மாமதிள் புடைசூழ,
தேனு லாவிய செழும்பொழில் தழுவிய
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.6
1154:
மின்னின் நுண்ணிடை மடக்கொடி காரணம்
விலங்க்கலின் மிசையிலங்க்க
மன்னன, நீண்முடி பொடிசெய்த மைந்தன
திடம்மணி வரைநீழல்,
அன்ன மாமல ரரவிந்தத் தமளியில்
பெடையொடு மினிதமர,
செந்நெ லார்கவ ரிக்குலை வீசுதண்
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.7
1155:
விரைக மழ்ந்தமென் கருங்க்குழல் காரணம்
வில்லிறுத்து அடல்மழைக்கு,
நிரைக லங்க்கிட வரைகுடை யெடுத்தவன்
நிலவிய இடம்தடமார்,
வரைவ ளந்திகழ் மதகரி மருப்பொடு
மலைவள ரகிலுந்தி,
திரைகொ ணர்ந்தணை செழுநதி வயல்புகு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.8
1156:
வேல்கொள் கைத்தலத் தரசர்வெம் போரினில்
விசயனுக் காய்,மணித்தேர்க்
கோல்கொள் கைத்தலத் தெந்தைபெம் மானிடம்
குலவுதண் வரைச்சாரல்,
கால்கொள் கண்கொடிக் கையெழக் கமுகிளம்
பாளைகள் கமழ்சாரல்,
சேல்கள் பாய்தரு செழுநதி வயல்புகு
திருவயிந் திரபுரமே. 3.1.9
1157:
மூவ ராகிய வொருவனை மூவுல
குண்டுமிழ்ந் தளந்தானை,
தேவர் தானவர் சென்றுசென் றிறைஞ்சத்தண்
திருவயிந் திரபுரத்து,
மேவு சோதியை வேல்வல வ ந்கலி
கன்றி விரித்துரைத்த,
பாவு தண்டமிழ் பத்திவை பாடிடப்
பாவங்க்கள் பயிலாவே. (2) 3.1.10


Prarthana Sthalam
This is said to be a prarthana sthalam for ‘Good Education’ and to cure ‘speechless children’.


Festivals


The main festivals are the Brahmotsavam for Lord Dēvanâtha, held every year during the month of Cittirai (April-May), and Sri Desika’s tirunakshatram held during the month of Purattasi (September-October).


Other important utsavams are the Vaikuntha Ekadasi festival during the Margazhi-Tai (December-February) months extending for 30 days, the Masi-Makam (sea bath) at Devanam Pattinam and the Adi Pooram festival.


There is generally some form of utsavam or another year-round in this historic temple.

Temple Timings
Time : 630am-12noon and 4pm-930pm


Temple Priest


Neela Megha Bhattar (76 years old) / Narasimhan Bhattar@ 04142- 288999 or 287 277/ 94434 44778


How to reach the temple

Cuddalore is well connected by bus from all major towns and cities in Tamil Nadu. One can reach ThiruVahindrapuram in about 4 hours by bus from Madras. Daily Trains to Cuddalore on the Main Line from Madras. Chozhan Exp (Dep 820am), Karaikal Exp ( Dep 11.15pm) and Uzhavan Exp ( 11.30pm).

From Cuddalore, one can take a town bus ( route 16) to Vahindrapuram. From the bus stop (1/2 a km from the temple entrance), one may take an auto (Rs. 15) to reach the temple.

An auto from Cuddalore bus stand would cost about Rs. 60 (one way).

Contact cab number at Thiru Vahindrapuram : Venkatesan cabs
93676 14141


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Divya Desam 42-Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur

Divya Desam 42-Ulagalantha Perumal Temple,Tirukoyilur




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The Temple

Ulagalantha Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Tirukkoyilur, Tamil Nadu, India. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Ulagalantha Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Poongothai.[SUP]

[/SUP] The temple is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas, with later contributions from Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. The temple covers an area of 5 acres (20,000 m[SUP]2[/SUP]) and has a temple tower that is the third tallest in Tamil Nadu, measuring 192 ft (59 m) in height.


Historical Significance of Tirukoilur
This town is a place of historic importance. King Malayaman who is famous for his war and administrative skills ruled from here. Also, the notable Chola king Raja Raja Chola was born in Tirukoilur, as Arulmozhivarman, the third child of Parantaka Sundara Chola and Vanavan Devi of the Malayaman dynasty.

It is said that before 1000 years, Tirukoilur was one of the four largest cities in Tamil Nadu like other cities namely Kanchipuram, Madurai, and Thanjavur. Later, Kings like Adiyamman demolished the city.

Tirukoilur is also a very regarded place for madhwas
(followers of Dvaitha philosophy of Sri Madhwacharya)
.


Temple History:




Emperor Mahabali, though good natured, ever helpful to those in need, had a desire that none should exceed him in status and fame. To realize this aim, he conducted a great yajna headed by his Guru Shukracharya. Lord thought to bring down his pride. He took the form of dwarf, came to the Yajna field and sought three foot steps of land (three steps by His foot) as dhan (charity).

Guru Shukracharge sensed some mischief in the dwarf and understood that the visitor was none other than Lord Vishnu. He vehemently warned Mahabali and did his best to prevent his promise. Mahabali did not relent. He was only keen to keep up his word to dwarf and offered His wish. Lord took His Vishwarupa, measured the earth by one foot step and the Akasha by the second step and there was no place for the third step and asked Mahabali for the third. Mahabali gracefully accepted his inability and offered his head for the third. Lord placed his head on Mahabali and demanded that he solemnize the dhan with water from his right hand. Mahabali took the water bowl to confirm his promise but Shuracharya took the form of a bee and blocked the hole of the bowl from releasing the water. Lord Vishnu took a grass piece, put it on the bowl hole that blinded the Guru. Mahabali was pressed by the Lord to the Padala Loka and taken later with Him, goes the story.


Any devotee who would indeed like to read and enjoy this Vamanavathara-Trivikrama story of Lord, should read Sriman Narayaneeyam by Narayana Pattadri and Srimad Bhagavatha by Sage Veda Vyasa. They will have to close the book only unwillingly.

Greatness Of Temple:

This is one among the "Pancha Krishnaranya Kshetram", In this sthalam only, Naalayira Divya Prabandham was explained to the world and it can be said that it is the place of origin of it.The great and a special thing is that the Sangu, which will be usually on the left hand is on the right hand and the Chakkaram which will be on the right hand is on the left hand.


The object of Lord in His Vamanavatara-Trivikrama Avatara was to teach that wealth of even great kings should not land them pride and arrogance. He took the Vishwarupa, measured the space with His right Leg and the Earth with the right. He stood too tall touching both earth and sky. In His extreme delight to bless Emperor Mahabali, the illustrious grandson of Prahladha who was instrumental for His Narasimha Avtar, Lord appears here with the conch in the right hand and the discus in the left-vice-versa. This is described as His teaching wisdom to devotees. His posture-left leg on the earth and the right in the sky-appears as if He is asking where to place His foot for the third foot of land due from Mahabali as promised to Him. Lord Brahmma is worshipping the foot in the sky.


This is a very popular story of Lord Vishnu as a Vamana seeking three foot step land from Mahabali, which he could not afford as Lord had covered both earth and sky with two feet itself leaving no space for the third.

Sage Mrigandu wanted to have this Vishwarupa Darshan of Lord and approached Lord Brahmma for His advice. Brahmma suggested that the sage go to Krishna Kshetra (now Tirukovilur) on the banks of Krishnabadra River to realize his wish. The sage along with his wife Mitravathi came to this place and performed severe penance for the darshan of Lord.


Lord came to their abode in the guise of an old Brahmin and begged for food. They didn’t have even a single grain of rice to offer. The sage turned to his wife. Mitravathi went in, took a bowl in hand and prayed to Lord Narayana to fill the bowl with food if she was the chaste wife of the sage. The bowl was full of delicious food. Pleased with their penance, Perumal granted His Vishwarupa darshan to the sage couple.


This is the holy place where the first three Azhwars-Poigai Azhwar, Boodhathazhwar and Peyazhwar- met together incidentally by the grace of Lord. It was night raining heavily. Poigai Azhwar sought a place in the Ashram of Sage Mrigandu. He was shown a place to rest down. After a little while, Boodhathazwar came to the same place for a space. The first Ahwar shared the space just sufficient for two to sit. The third Azhwar-Peyahwar too came there. The two shared the space with him sufficient only for standing. Suddenly, they were pressed due to the presence of a fourth comer who was but Perumal Himself granting His darshan.


The songs sung by the three Azhwars how they were blessed with darshan of Lord as lighting a lamp to dispense the rainy darkness, is chanted even now by the devotees while lighting lamps in their houses in mornings and evenings.

The Three Azhwars attained salvation in this holy land. Lord Perumal is praised as Ulagu Alanda Perumal-Ulagalanda Perumal as He sought a small piece of land measuring just three feet. The idol is made of wood in a standing posture, the tallest in the country. Against the tradition, Perumal is holding the conch in the right hand and the discus in the left. Of the 108 Divya Desas of Perumal, this is the only temple with Swayambu Vishnu Durga. This is an important kshetra for the Vishnavas and Hindus in general in the Nadu Nadu region. The tower of the temple is third tallest in the state scaling 192 feet. Shukracharya, (Venus in the zodiac sign) Guru of the Asuras, has a place in the temple.


It is noteworthy that the holy scriptures Nalayira Divya Prabandam containing 4000 verses in praise of Lord Vishnu sung by 12 Alzhwars from time to time at various places, began from Tirukovilur.

It is mostly in Shiva temples, we see Mother Vishnu Durga in the prakaras. In Tirukovilur temple, Lord and His beloved Sister Durga (Maya the feminine form of Lord Vishnu) are in shrines nearby to each other. Tirumangai Azhwar who generally praises Lord alone in his hymns had made a devotional line to Mother Durga in one of his verses. People pray to Mother Vishnu Durga during Rahu Kalams on Tuesdays and Fridays for relief from the adverse aspects of planets.


There is a 40 feet tall Garuda Pillar with a small temple built on it opposite Perumal shrine. It is believed that Garuda Bhagwan is worshipping Lord from this temple.


Of the Pancha Krishna Sthalas – Five great temples of Lord Krishna- 1)Tirukovilur, 2) Tirukannapuram, 3) Tirukannangudi, 4) Tirukannamangai and 5) Kabisthalam, Tirukovilur is the first. Lord Krishhna in this temple, made of Salagrama stone, graces the devotees from a shrine on the right side of the Gopuram entrance. The devotees must begin the worship from this shrine and pass to the presiding Perumal only then. Great Vaishnava Acharya Manavala Mamunigal also had rendered many hymns in praise of Lord Perumal.


According to scriptures and Tamil literatures. Sage Parasurama and Sage Agasthya had performed penance at Tirukovilur. The puranic age Krishnabadra River is flowing now in the name of Thenpennai. Before butter (Vennai in Tamil) melts, Pennai (the name of the river) melts, is an old saying.


Literary mention


As per Hindu legend, Vishnu appeared to the mudhal azhwars (first three azhwars) at Thirukkoilur. It was day time, but it darkened and started raining heavily. The wandering Poigai Alvar found out a small hide out, which has a space for one person to lie down. Boodath arrived there looking for a hiding place and Poigai accommodated him, with both sitting together. In the meanwhile, Pey also came to the same place as all the three preferred to stand because of lack of space. The darkness became dense and inside the small room, they were not able to see each other. In the meanwhile, they felt a fourth person also forced his way among them. The three azhwars realised from the light of the lightning that the fourth one had a charming face that was sublime and divine. The trio could immediately realize that it was Vishnu who was huddling among them. Poigai wished to see Vishnu's face continuously but could view only from the simmering light of the lightening. With a view to maintain the continuity of light, he instantly composed hundred songs wishing the earth to be a big pot full of ghee like an ocean where the Sun could be the burning wick.
Tamil
வையம் தகளியா வார்கடலே நெய்யாக
வெய்ய கதிரோன் விளக்காக - செய்ய
சுடர் ஆழியான் அடிக்கே சுட்டினேன் சொல் மாலை
இடராழி நிங்குகவே என்று
Transliteration
vaiyam thagaLiyA vArkadalE neyyAga
veyya kadhirOn viLakkAga - seyya
sudar AzhiyAn adikkE sUttinEn sol mAlai
idarAzhi nIngkugavE enRu

Deeming in the world as bowl, the full sea as ghee, the fierce-rayed sun as a luminous wick, I have twined a garland of speech for the feet of Him who wields the red flaming discus so that there may be freedom from the ocean of misery.
The song is also interpreted as the azhwar praying to god to remove the darkness and ask for his unlimited knowledge and power.

Bhoothathazhwar
also sang 100 songs imagining to light the lamp constantly through ardent love for Him. Peyazhwar sang another 100 songs where he described the enchanting charm of the divine face and the association of Narayana equipped with chakra and sankha, and his divine consort goddess Laksh


Shrine inside the temple

Shri Durga
Shri Lakshmi Narayanan
Shri Lakshmi Varaagan
Shri Lakshmi Narasimhan
Shri Ramar
Sri Aandal
Shri Udayavar
Shri Thiru Kacha Nambi and
Sri Manavala Maamunigal.


Azhvaar : Thirumazhisai 2( 814,815), ThirumangaiAzhvaar4 (2059,2064,2673 and 2674)

Temple Tank and Sacred Tree :

Thritham: Chakra Thirtham Sthalavruksham: Punnai


Festivals and religious practices


The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed six times a day: Ushathkalam at 7 a.m., Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., Irandamkalam at 7:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 10:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Ulagalantha Perumal and Poongothai. During the last step of worship, nagaswaram (pipe instrument) and tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.[SUP]

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Various festivals are celebrated in the temple, with the 15 day Panguni Brahmmotsavam in March-April with Sri Pushpavalli Thayar Oonjal, being the most prominent one. During the Masi Magam festival celebrated in February-March, the festive deity is carried on the shoulders of devotees to Cuddalore. Other festivals are Purattasi Pavithra Utsavavm, Navarathri, Srirama Navami, Sri Ramanuja Jayanthi, Vasanth Utsavam in April-May, Vaikasi Visaka Garuda Seva, Nammazhwar Sattrumurai in May-June, Aani Periazhwar Sattrumurai in June-July, Aadi Thiruvadipooram, Andal Utsavam in July-August, Avani Sri Jayanthi, Uriyadi utsavam in August-September, Aipasi Mudalazwar Sattrumurai, Sri Manavala Mamunigal utsav in October-November, Karthikai Kaisika Ekadasi, Tirukarthikai in November-December, Margazhi Rapathu, Pagal Pathu and Vaikunta Ekadashi in December-January


Prayers

Devotees strongly believe that Lord Trivikrama would respond their prayers seeking high positions, promotions and regaining the positions they have lost. Devotees are blessed with happy wedding, children and freedom from enemies. Lord Chakarathzhwar frees the devotees from the evil effects of spells and witchcrafts.





Temple Timings

The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.


Sri Trivikramaswami Temple, Tirukovilur-605 757; Villupuram district.
+91- 94862 79990


Tirukoilur - Sri Raghothama Theertharu

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MQ9dt-rgw9w

Tirukoilur Perumal Koil Street Car

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Re2KgjSxTAY


108 Divya Desams

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108 Divyadesam Temples of Sri Maha Vishnu

அன்பர் திரு பத்மநாபன் அவர்களுக்கு
எனது நல்வணக்கம்,
தாங்கள் எழுதிவரும் "திவ்ய தேசம் " தொடரை படித்து வருகிறேன் .இது ஓர் மிகவும் அற்புதமான தொண்டு .
இந்த தொடரைப் படிக்கும்போது திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் அவர்களை பற்றி "சுஜாதா" அவர்கள் எழுதிய
கீழ்கண்ட சொற்கள் எனது ஞாபகத்தில் வருகிறது.

ஒரே ஒரு பாசுரம் – சுஜாதா

வைணவர்களுக்கு மிக முக்கியமான பாசுரம் எது ? அதைமட்டும் தெரிந்து கொண்டால் திவ்யப்ரபந்தத்தையே தெரிந்துகொண்டமாதிரி. அப்படி ஒரு பாசுரம் இருக்கிறதா என்று இந்த அவசர உலகத்தில் என்னிடம் கேள்விகள் கேட்கிறார்கள். அவர்களுக்கெல்லாம் திருமங்கையாழ்வாரின்இந்தப் பாசுரத்தைப் பரிந்துரைப்பேன்.என் தந்தை, ‘இந்தப் பாசுரம் ஒன்றே போதும். திவ்யப் பிரபந்தத்தின் சாரம், திருமந்த்ரார்த்தம் இதுதான்’ என்பார். இறக்கும் தருவாயில் இந்த ஒரு பாசுரத்தை காதில் சொன்னால் போதும் என்று கூடச் சொல்வார்கள்.

திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் திவ்யப் பிரபந்தத்தில் அதிகம் எண்ணிக்கையுள்ள பாடல்களைப் பாடினவர். அதிகம் வைணவத் தலங்களுக்குச் சென்று தரிசித்தவர். வடநாட்டில் தேவப் பிரயாகை, நைமி சாரண்யம் பத்ரிகாசிரமத்திலிருந்து துவங்கி தென்னாட்டில் அத்தனைக் கோயில்களையும் தரிசித்துப் பாடியுள்ளார். அவர் பாடாத வைணவக் கோயில் இருந்தால் அது சமீபத்தியதாக இருக்கும்.

குலந்தரும் செல்வம் தந்திடும் அடியார்
படுதுயர் ஆயினவெல்லாம்
நிலந்தரம் செய்யும் நீள் விசும்பருளும்
அருளோடு பெருநிலமளிக்கும்
வலந்தரும் மற்றும் தந்திடும் பெற்ற
தாயினும் ஆயின செய்யும்
நலம் தரும் சொல்லை நான் கண்டுகொண்டேன்
நாராயணன் என்னும் நாமமே.


இவ்வறிய தொண்டை செய்துவரும் தங்களுக்கு என்றும் ஸ்ரீமத் நாராயணன் அருள் புரிய
வேண்டுகிறேன்.
தங்கள் நலம்கோரும் அன்பன்
ப்ரஹ்மண்யன்
பெங்களுரு
 
அன்பர் திரு பத்மநாபன் அவர்களுக்கு
எனது நல்வணக்கம்,

தாங்கள் எழுதிவரும் "திவ்ய தேசம் " தொடரை படித்து வருகிறேன் .இது ஓர் மிகவும் அற்புதமான தொண்டு .

Thanks for your comment and additional info Sri ப்ரஹ்மண்யன் Sir
 
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Divya Desam 43-Varadharaja Perumal Temple or Hastagiri or Attiyuran

Divya Desam 43-Varadharaja Perumal Temple or Hastagiri or Attiyuran

Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram – 631 501.

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Glory of the Place (Temple)


Kancheepuram is one of the most ancient cities in India. Out of seven sacred Cities of India “ Ayodha, Madura,Maya, Kasi, Kanchi, Avantika, Dwara “ that can bestow salvation (Moksha) Kancheepuram is venerated as most the important one.This was the Capital of Thondai Mandalam, a country filled with scholars. This was ruled fairly by pallava kings for a number of years.

During ancient days, Kancheepuram was a seat of famous Universities and even now it is a place noted for eminent persons and educationists. This city witnesses the growth of both “Saivam “ and “Vainavam”. This city has got many temples. No other city in India consists so many temples. Many of these temples have been praised in Hymns (songs of Saiva and Vainava Saints)

General Information:


Sages Narada, Brigu, Lord Brahma, Adikesan Gajendran had the darshan of Lord Perumal in this sacred temple. The rajagopuram of the temple is 96 feet tall. The antiquity of the temple goes back beyond 2000 years. The temple was renovated by Pallava and Vijainagar kings.

The Temple



Varadharaja Perumal Temple or Hastagiri or Attiyuran is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of the Divya Desams, the 108 temples of Vishnu believed to have been visited by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars.[SUP]

[/SUP] It is located in a suburb of Kanchipuram known as the Vishnu Kanchi that is a home for many famous Vishnu temples. One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava VisishtAdvaita philosophy, Ramanuja is believed to have resided in this temple.[SUP]

[/SUP] The temple along with Ekambareswarar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is popularly known as Mumurtivasam (abode of trio), while Srirangam is referred to as ‘ The Koil’ (meaning: "temple") and Tirupathi as the ‘Malai’ (Meaning: "hill"). Among the Divya Desams, Kanchipuram Varadaraja Perumal temple is known as the ‘Perumal Koil’. This is one of the most sacred places for Vaishnavites. There is another famous temple of Varadarajaswamy in Kurmai, of Palamaner mandal in Chittor District of Andhra Pradesh, called the Kurma Varadaraja Swamy Temple.


Temple History

History: In 1053, the Cholas rebuilt the base of the hill, on the east west axis, to signifiy a cave in the hill, within which the icon of Narasimha sits as a yogi facing west. Several inscriptions are seen in this shrine.They circled the hill with a double storeyed cloistered veranda with colonnades of uniform pillars creating an opern courtyrard with a chola style gateway on the east.


This temple was expanded vastly during the reign of Kulottunga Chola I, and his son Vikrama Chola (1075 - 1135). It was during the same period that expansion work at the temples at Chidambaram, Tiruvanaikka, Sirkazhi, Tiruvarur and Srirangam were carried out. Other shrines built during the Chola period were those of Karimanikkapperumaal, Anantalwar, Abhisheka Mandapam, and the Perundevi Taayar shrine. A separate shrine for Perundevi was built on the south west, facing the sanctum, (rebuilt in 15th ent). By 14th century,the Cholas built another encircling wall including a tank etc with a gateway and a 7 tiered tower.


There are now 5 courtyards. After the long period of Chola patronage, and the political confusion following their decline, the Varadaraja Perumaal temple, came under the patronage of the devout Vijayanagar rulers, who added the towering Eastern Gopuram, and the beautiful Kalyana Mandapam, the Oonjal mandapam etc. Vijayanagar rulers embellished this shrine in the 16th century with minute carvings, pillared verandahs for circumambulation, a shrine for Andal, large hall for Navaratri, Unjal Mandapam, Kalyana Mandapam, (575 sq meters in 2 meter high plinth with 96 monolithic pillars, geometric designs, yalis, rampant horsemen, european soldiers). The east gopuram is 9 tiered rising to a height of 180 feet while the western gopuram is 160 feet high. The temple occupies an area of 20 acres. Stone chains adorn the hundred pillared halls.


Greatness Of Temple:

Among Vainava Temples, “ Koil (Temple) “ means Srirangam, Thirumalai (Hill) means Thiruvengadam (Tirupati) and “ Perumal Koil “ means Varadaraja Perumal Temple of Kancheepuram.
This temple is one among the most important Vainava temples and also one of the 108 Divya Desams sung by Alwars. This was praised by Thirumangai Alwar in 4 pasurams, by Boothath Alwar in 2 pasurams and by PeyAlwar in one Pasuram.
The Learned say that Lord Varadaraja is the god referred to by Nammalwar in his “Thiruvai mozhi”. In conformity with this saying Nammalvar appears in this temple without “Gnana Muthra “ and by keeping his hand on his chest.

Thirukkachi Nambi who lived in this place was performing Aalavattam (Sacred fanning) to Lord Devarajaswamy. It is told that this saint used to talk to Lord everyday.

This is the place where Ramanujar, who used to bring holy water to Lord for Thirumanjanam, was spotted by Alavandar as a successor to him. It is from this place that Ramanujar was sent to Srirangam by Thirukkachi Nambi with the blessings of Lord Devarajaswamy everyday.


Lord Varadaraja Perumal in His standing posture facing west blesses the devotees with all mercy. As Perumal granted a boon – Varam in Tamil - to Lord Brahmma pleased with His Yajna, He is praised as Varadaraja Perumal. The place derived the name Athigiri as Iravadam elephant lifted Perumal as a Mount. Athi-Mount. The 24 steps in the temple represent the number of letters of Gayatri Mahamantra.

Two sons of Sage Bringi were the disciples of Sage Gautama. They did not notice that two lizards had fallen into the water they brought for their mentor’s puja. Gautama cursed them to be changed as lizards. When they sought a relief, the Rishi said it lies in Kancheepuram. After a long journey around the world, they reached Kancheepuram and begged Lord Perumal for salvation. Perumal said that their soul would reach Him while their mortal coil would remain in lizard forms. Those who worship the lizards would be relieved of all adverse aspects on them, added Perumal. He also said that Sun and Moon would be witnesses to this boon.

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There are two long Mandaps under the tank north of the 100 pillar mandap in the temple, where the 40 feet long Athi Varadaraja Perumal in his reclining posture is placed. The wooden idol is brought out for the darshan of the devotees once in forty years. Special Pujas are offered to Perumal.


Sannadhis:


  • Garudan.
  • Kugai Narasimar.
  • Yoga Narsimar and Chakkarathaalwar in a single sannadhi.
  • Perundevi Thaayar.
  • Sri Ranganaathar.
  • Sri Ramar.
  • Ananthaalwan.
  • Thanvanthri.
  • Sri Krishnar.
  • Sri Andal.



Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumangai Alwar - 4 Paasurams
  • Bhoodhathalwar- 2 Paasurams
  • Pei Alwar - 1 Paasuram
    Total - 7 Paasurams
Aalavanthaar, Thirukachinambi, Udayavaar, Koorathazhvaan, Vedantha Desikar, Manavala Maamuni also did Mangalasasanam.

Prayers


People pray to Perumal for achieving excellence in education and family welfare and prosperity. Lord Sudarshana Azhwar removes the obstacles in wedding proposals of the devotees. They also succeed in court cases and gain mental peace. Women facing health problems and seeking child boon pray to Mother Perundevi Thayar.

Devotees also pray to the golden and silver lizards in the temple for relief from any untoward happening due to the fall of real lizards on their body. The prayer also brings them mental peace, safety and success in their endeavours.

Devotees offer Tulsi garlands and vastras to Lord and Mother. They offer sweet pudding – Sarkarai Pongal – nivedhana.


Temple Timings

The temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

+91- 44- 2726 9773, 94439 90773



Location :
The temple is in the heart of Kancheepuram town, 75 km far from Chennai, 35 from Chengapat and 30 from Arakonam.

Near By Railway Station :
Kancheepuram, Arakonam, Chennai.



OM NAMO NARAYANA


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http://www.kanchivaradarajartemple.com/eVaradharajarhistory.html
http://www.indianmirror.com/temples/varadaraja-temple.html

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Divya Desam 44-Sri Ashtabujakara Perumal Temple- Kancheepuram

Divya Desam 44-Sri Ashtabujakara Perumal Temple- Kancheepuram

Sri Adhikesava Perumal (Ashta Bhuja Perumal) Temple, Kancheepuram-631 501, Kancheepuram district.


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The Temple


The temple is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple has three inscriptions on its walls, two dating from the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE) and one to that of Rajendra Chola (1018-54 CE). A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines and two bodies of water. There is a four-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple.

The temple is a small temple with a tank in front and has three gopurams. The presiding deity of the temple is Astabhuja Perumal, whose image in the central shrine is sported with eight hands. There is a separate shrine for Alamelumangai. The temple also has shrines dedicated to Hanuman, Alwars, Andal, Chakra and Sarabeswara.

Legend

As per Hindu legend, once there was an argument between Saraswathi, the consort of Brahma and Lakshmi on superiority. They went to Indra, the king of celestial deities. Indra judged Lakshmi as superior and not satisfied with his argument, Saraswathi went to her husband, Brahma. He also chose Lakshmi to be the superior one. Saraswathi was unhappy with the decision and decided to stay away from Brahma. Brahma did a severe penance praying to Vishnu and did an Aswametha Yagna. Saraswathi was still angry that the yagna, which usually is done along with consorts was done alone by Brahma. She tried to disrupt the penance in various ways, but Vishnu interfered in all her attemptes. After all the demons were killed by Vishnu, who were sent by Saraswati to destroy the yagna(penance) done by Brahma, she finally sent a ferocious Sarpam(snake). Lord Vishnu took the form of Ashtabhuja Perumal holding 8 different weapons to kill the snake. The snake is found on the Vaayu end of the yaaga sala as "Sarabeswaran" in this temple.[SUP]
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Another legend associates this temple to Gajendra moksham given by Vishnu to the elephant king Gajendra. As per the legend, the elephant Gajendra, used to worship Vishnu with the lotus fetched from the temple tank everyday. Once while picking up lotus, a crocodile caught the leg of Gajendra, who started calling the name of Vishnu for help. Vishnu sent his discus to punish the crocodile and relieve the elephant.

The Other Details


Moolavar and Thaayar:
The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Aadikesava Perumal. Other names are Gajendravardhan, Chakrathaarar.

Moolavar in standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Gajendran, an Elephant. It is believed that only in this sthalam, Gajendra Moksham happened.



Thaayar


Alarmelmangai Thayaar. (Other name is Padmasani.)





Greatness of the Temple

The only divya desam where Lord Vishnu is seen with 8 hands.

Lord Brahmma felt sad that He was not respected with idol worship on earth as to other Lords and organized a great yajna to realize His wish. He left Mother Saraswathi. Mother Saraswathi sent some powerful demons to stop the yajna. Brahmma too prayed to Lord Vishnu to protect Him from the enemies. Lord Vishnu appeared there with 8 hands-Ashtabhuja Perumal-drove away the demons and the Kaali following and helped Brahmma complete His yajna successfully.


This is the 44[SUP]th[/SUP] Divya desa with the Mangalasasanam of Saints Peyazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar. This is the only Vishnu temple with a Mangalasasanam dedicated exclusively for Mother Alarmel Mangai. According to scriptures, Lord Vishnu was in this place as Adi Kesava Perumal even before His fame as Ashtabhuja Perumal after Azhwars’ Mangalasasanams.


Perumal is holding discus, sword, flower and an arrow in His right 4 hands, conch, bow, armour and club in the left four hands. The entrance and Sorgavasal in Perumal temples are generally in different directions. Both are facing north in this temple, a special feature.


Perumal saved Mother Bhoomadevi from the demons at this place. Hence, those buying Bhoomi – land either to build a house or for farming or facing difficulties in houses built already pray to Perumal to make their Bhoomi-sites a prosperous place.

Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Paasurams.
  • Pei Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 11

Festivals at Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

  • The temple celebrates Margazhi Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January
  • Purattasi Navrathri in September-October and Sri Rama Navami in Panguni-March-April.


Prayers

Those buying building sites and farm land and those facing problems in houses built already pray to Perumal for removal of any evil elements in the places.

Temple Timings

The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.


Location :
The temple is 2 km from Kancheepuram bus stand at Tirukachi Nambigal Street in Chinna Kancheepuram.

Near By Railway Station :
Kancheepuram

Near By Airport :
Chennai

Address & Contact Details of Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Sri Adhikesava Perumal (Ashta Bhuja Perumal) Temple, Kancheepuram-631 501, Kancheepuram district.
Phone Number: +91-44-2722 5242






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Divya Desam 45-Tooppul, or Tiruththanka (also called Deepaprakasa Perumal Temple

Divya Desam 45-Tooppul, or Tiruththanka (also called Deepaprakasa Perumal Temple

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Temple History:


Lord Brahmma the Creator was sad that he had no temple in Earth and conducted a yajna dedicated to Lord Shiva. He failed to invite His own consort Mother Saraswathi. Angry Saraswathi cursed that there should be no light to conduct the yajna. Brahmma fell at the feet of Lord Vishnu for light. Perumal granted darshan to Brahmma in the form of jyoti-light and helped him. As Perumal gave light – Vilakku Oli in Tamil- He is called Vilakkoli Perumal and Deepa Prakasar in Sanskrit.


Greatness Of Temple:


Vilakkoli Perumal temple in Kancheepuram is one among the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Vishnu. Perumal granted darshan to Mother Saraswathi in this temple. The place is also known by the name Thoopul as it was dense with Dharba grass then. This is the birth place of noted Vaishnava Acharya Sri Vedanta Maha Desika, hence the Acharya is also praised as Thoopul Vedanta Desikan. Saint Tirumangai Azhwar had sung his Mangalasasanam on the temple.

Sri Maha Desikan is a gift to his mother who prayed to Lord seeking child boon. Responding to her prayer, Lord of Tirupati – Lord Venkatachalapathi asked the Bell in His hand to be born the son of the mother. Bell is not used during pujas in Tirupati temple after this event. Born in the year 1268, Sri Desika was centenarian plus till 1369. He was an outstanding scholar of highest degree in the scriptures. He rendered a large number of Sanskrit works in Tamil.


Desika’s son Nayina Varadachari completed the construction of this temple, it is said. There is a separate shrine for Sri Desika in the temple. Lord Lakshmi Hayagriva idol worshipped by Sri Desika is still in the temple. His Avatar Utsav is celebrated in the temple on the Revathi star day in Chithirai month-April-May.

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Deepa Prakasar. He is also called as "Vilakkoli Perumal, Divya Pirakasar". Moolavar in Standing position facing West Direction.

Prathyaksham for Lord Saraswathi.


Thaayar : Maragathavalli Thayaar


Sannadhis:
Separate sannadhi for Vedantha Desikar, where he is found with Gnana Muthirai, was built by his son , Nayina Varadachariyar and separate sannadhi for Lakshimi Hayagreevar is also found.



Mangalasasanam:

  • Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
    Total - 2 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:


  • Saraswathi Theertham.
Vimanam:
Srikara Vimanam.
This is a big temple with huge Vaagana Mandapam.



Festival:



The event of Lord Varadaraja Perumal granting Darshan on His Garuda vahan to Saint Vedanta Maha Desikan in Vaikasi is grandly celebrated in May-June. The Aavani festival in August-September of Lord Vilakkoli Perumal visiting Desika’s shrine and the one in Margazhi (December-January) of Perumal honouring Desika are the festivals that demand many eyes for the devotees to enjoy the Lord’s grace.







Prayers

Devotees pray for child boon and to achieve excellence in education.

Temple Address

Sri Vilakkoli Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram-631 501.
+91- 98944 43108



Temple Timings

The temple is open from 7.30 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Location :
The temple is just a kilometer from Kancheepuram bus stand.

Near By Railway Station :
Kancheepuram

Near By Airport :
Chennai




OM NAMO NARAYANA


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiruththanka
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=270
 
Divya Desam46-Tiruvelukkai Azhagiyasingar (Narasimhar) Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram

Divya Desam46-Tiruvelukkai Azhagiyasingar (Narasimhar) Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram





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The Temple

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The temple is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple has three inscriptions on its walls, two dating from the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE) and one to that of Rajadhiraja Chola (1018-54 CE). A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines and two bodies of water. There is a four-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple.

The Vimana above the sanctum sanctorum of Lord Narasimha is called Kanaka Vimanam. Sage Brugu had worshipped Perumal in this temple. Sri Sudarsana Chakkarathazhwar the deity of Lord Vishnu’s discuss graces from a shrine in the outer corridor-prakara. Sri Garuda Bhagwan in the Narasimha shrine appears with his head slightly on a side as if unable to bear the fury of the Lord. This is a strange and different style of Garuda in this temple.

Sri Vishnu is worshipped as Azhagiya Singar and his consort Lakshmi as Amruthavalli.

Temple History:

Of the Avatars-incarnations of Lord Vishnu, Sri Narasimha Avatara is considered great representing His “Protection Readiness” for His devotees. In this Avatar He came to the rescue of His devotee instantly from a pillar. After destroying Hiranya, Lord wanted peace. Tamil word Vaell means desire. Perumal had the desire to be calm and peaceful in this place, it came to be known as Velirukkai which later changed as Velukkai.

A group of demons came to destroy a yajna proposed by Lord Brahmma. He surrendered to Lord Perumal for protection. As Perumal appeared from a pillar to protect Prahladha in lion-human form (Narasimha), He came now in the same form from Hasthisailam cave and drove the demons. They disappeared from this place in Kancheepuram. Lord stayed there as Yoga Narasimma facing east.


Greatness Of Temple:

Vel means wish and irukkai means residence. Tiruvelukkai, thus is a derivation of the terms meaning the place where Vishnu resided happily. It is believed that the original image of the temple was east facing standing posture of Vishnu as he appeared for Bhrigu Maharishi and later appeared as Azhagiya Singar.

This is one of the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Vishnu. According to scriptures, Lord granted darshan to sage Brugu from under the Kanaka Vimana facing east. Saint Peyazhwar in his hymns praises this shrine equal to that of Lord Uppiliappan and temples of Kumbakonam and Tirupathi. Vaishnava Acharya Sri Mahadesikan had praised Perumal in his celebrated Kamasikashtakam. It is believed that chanting this sloka daily will bring in tallest benefits of the blessings of Lord Narasimha. The shrine is also known as Kamashika Narasimha Sannadhi.

Azhwar mangalaasaasanam:

Tirumangai Azhwar – 2775
Peyaazhwar – 2307, 2315, 2343 (pasuram number as found in Naalaayira Divya prabhandam)


Rituals and Festivals

Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the Krishna Janmasthami festival, celebrated during the Tamil month of Aavani (August-September), being the most prominent.

Prayers

Devotees pray to Perumal for relief from the various problems they experience in life.


Temple Timings

The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.



Location :

The temple is just a kilometer far from Kancheepuram bus stop.


Address

Sri Azhagia Singa Perumal Temple, Kancheepuram-631 501.


Ph:+91- 44 6727 1692, 98944 15456

Near By Railway Station :
Kancheepuram

Near By Airport :
Chennai



Om Namo Narayanaya

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Divya Desam 47-Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Divya Desam 47-Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram



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The Temple

The temple has an area of about 60,000 square feet (5,600 m[SUP]2[/SUP]) and has a three tiered rajagopuram(main towers) with seven kalasas. The temple houses four divya desams on it own - they are Thirukkarvaanam, Thirukaaragam, Thiruooragam and Thiruneeragam.[SUP]

[/SUP]It is believed that all the shrines were probably separate temples, but the circumstances which lead do these temples getting housed in the Ulagalantha Perumal temple is not known. Thirumangai Azhwar has sung praises of all the four temples in a single verse. The temple tank, Naga Tirtha, is located outside the main temple complex.


Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Ulagalantha Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Amudavalli. The temple is believed to have been built by Pallavas, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas, Vijayanagar kings and Madurai Nayaks. The temple is found in Big Kanchipuram and situated close Kamakshi Amman Temple. The temple also houses four other Divya Desams namely Thirukkarvaanam, Thirukaaragam, Thiruooragam and Thiruneeragam.

The temple has 15 inscriptions from various dynasties like Pallavas, Chola and Sambuvarayars. The earliest inscription is from 846 CE during the regime of Nandivarman III (846 - 869 CE). There is a Chola inscription dated 1110 CE during the reign of Kulothunga Chola I (1070 - 1120 CE) indicating his visit to the temple and his gift of land to the temple whose income was to be used for the maintenance of the temple.

Another similar inscription indicates the donation of a village by the king on behest of his queen Kampamadeviyar. There are inscriptions from later Chola kings like Rajathiraja Chola II (1166-78) and Rajaraja Chola III (1216-56) indicating various records of gifts to the temple. There are also inscriptions from minor chieftains like Vijaya Gandagopala indicating gifts to the temple.[SUP]

[/SUP] The inscriptions refer the main deity by various names like Thiru Uragathu Ninru-arulina Paramaswamin, Thiru Uragathazhwar and Tiru uragathu Emberuman.[SUP]

[/SUP] The Sambuvarayar rule of the 16th century records the gift of a pond and a grove in Sevvanmedu village. The temple still continues to possess this grove.[SUP]

[/SUP] The inscriptions in the temple also indicate increased trade and commerce during the Pallava period, with licenses provided to shops like oil, ghee, arecanut, vegetables, flowers, coconut, sugar, cloth and sanda

The temple is revered by the verses of Tirumangai Alvar and Thirumazhisai Aazhwar.

Thaayar of the temple is Amudhavalli (Amirthavalli) and the festival deity of the temple is Loganathan.

The image of Ulagalantha Perumal is over 35 ft (11 m) in height depicted with his left leg at a right angle to the body and parallel to the ground.

The right leg is seen placed on the head of Mahabali with two fingers on his left hand stretched out referring to the two steps he took to measure the two worlds and the stretched finger on his right hand indicating the question the posted to Mahabali as to where he could place his third step. The roof of the sanctum, the vimana has an elevated roof to accommodate the huge image of the presiding deity

Tiruooragam



The central shrine of temple is most commonly referred as Peragam, while the smaller shrine where the image of the snake god Adisesha is houses is called Tiruoorgam. As per traidition, Mahabali at the foot of Vamana could not view the Viswaroopam and requested to have a smaller form. Vishnu obliged and appeared as a snake in a smaller shrine. The shrine is frequented by childless couple praying for offspring

Tirukkaragam

The shrine is located on the third precint of the temple. As per Hindu legend, sage Garga performed his penance at this temple and obtained knowledge. The place thus derived its name Garagaham, which later became Kaaragam. The presiding deity of the shrine is Karunakara Perumal facing north and seated on Adisesha and his consort Padmamani Nachiar. The temple tank associated with it is called Agraya Tirtha and the vimana is called Vamana Vimanam or Ramaya Vimanam

Tirukkarvanam

The shrine is located in the second precinct. The presiding deity is called Kalvar and faces north, while his consort is Kamalvalli Thayar. Gauri Tatakam and Taratara Tatakam are the temple tanks associated with the temple and the vimana is called Puskala Vimana. There is a separate for Aranavalli Thayar.

Tiruneerakam

The temple has no presiding deity, but just a festive image probably brought from other shrine. The images of the festival deity, Jagadiswara, facing East and having four arms, is housed in a hall in the second precinct. The water body associated with the temple is Akrura Tirtham and the vimana is Jagadiswara Vimanam. As per Pillai Perumal Aiyangar in his Nurrettrutiruppatiyantati, Vishnu revealed himself to a sage in the form of a child in a banyan leaf.

Sthalapuranam :



Mahabali Chakravarthy, the grandson of Prahaladhan, did a very big yagam (or) homam to get the Devendra logam, which is referred to as "Swargham". But, the lokam belongs to Indiran, who is the King of that lokam. Being a great devotee of Sriman Narayanan, he was capitulated by temptation and deceided to acquire the Devendra Lokam. To make him understand and to punish him, Sriman Narayanan took the Vaamana avathar (dwarf) and asked for 3 feets of his land. On hearing this, Mahabali said that he can take 3 feets of his land. But as a surprise to Mahabali, Sriman Narayanan who came there as Vaamanan (dwarf) grew up in height, and his head touched the sky. Using the first step, he measured the sky and earth and with the second feet or step, he covered the heaven and more tha it. Finally, he asked for the third feet of land. For this, Mahabali surrenders his own head as the third feet and was finally bleassed by Sriman Narayanan.
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When his head was stamped by Emperumaan's feet, he could not get the dharshan of Thirivikraman. So, he prayed for his great Ulagalandha dharshan. Since, he could not be given the Thirivikraman darshan, the Parumal gave his seva as Aadhiseshan (Ooragathaan) which can be seen next to Ulagalandha Perumal.


The moral that is explained by the Perumal is that all the things that are in exisit in this world belongs to Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan and this is cleary explained throught the Ulagalandhan (Thirivikrama) Perumal.


All the living things (Jeeva raasis) and its Aathmaas belong to the Emperumaan's feet and it is explained through "Thiru Ooragathaan".


Mahabali Chakravarthy comes along the family of Bhaktha Prahaladhan, a great devotee of Sri Vishnu. Inspite of coming through that kind of family, he wanted to rule the Deva lokam, which belongs to Indiran. And at the same time, Devendran - Indiran wanted to rule all over the world. So to teach both of them a lesson, he took the Thirivikrama kolam, thereby reducing the leadrship and over head of Mahabali and on the other hand, by raising his feet and measuring over the sky, he states to Devendran that Deva Lokam also belongs to him.


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In this Sthalam, Ulagalandha Perumal, Thirivikraman gave his Prathyaksham for Ooragam, who is the Aadhiseshan. Both Aadiseshan and Thirivikraman are the other ways the Emperumaan giving seva in this sthalam.



Specials:

  • Inside this Sthalam, other 3 divyadesams namely, Neeragam, Karagam and Kaaravannam are found. The Vimanam and Pushkarani are found to be so damaged.
  • In Thai month (mid of January month to mid of febraury month) a very big utsavam is done.
  • Garuda seva is the special Vaaganam of this temple.
  • Doing Thirumanjanam (divine bath to Perumal) for Ooragathaan is said to cure all sorts of problems.


Moolavar and Thaayar:


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The Moolavar of this sthalam is Thiruvikraman. Other names are Sri Ulagalantha Perumal. Prathyaksham for Aadisheshan.

Moolavar in Ulagai (World) alantha kolam

Thaayar : Amudhavalli (Amirthavalli).

Utsavaar : Sri Loganathan.

Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumazhisai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  • Thirumangai Alwar - 4 Paasurams.
    Total - 6 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:

  • Naaga Theertham.
  • Sesha Theertham.
Vimanam:

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Saara SriKara Vimanam.






Festival :


The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste. The temple rituals are performed six times a day: Ushathkalam at 7 a.m., Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., Irandamkalam at 7:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 10:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Ulagalantha Perumal and Amuthavalli. During the last step of worship, nagaswaram (pipe instrument) and tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast.

There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple. There are two major festivals celebrated in the temple - Brahmotsavam during the Tamil month of Thai (January - February) and Vamana Jayanthi during the Tamil month of Avani (August - September) on Sravanam star.


Doing Thirumanjanam (divine bath to Perumal) for Ooragathaan is said to cure all sorts of problems.





Timing : 7am-12noon and 4pm-8pm

Contact : Vijayaraghavan Bhattar
Address : Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram 631 502

+91-94435 97107, 98943 88279
Tel : Raghu, Temple Office @ 94425 53820


Location :
The temple is on the way to Sri Kamakshi Amman temple from Kancheepuram bus stand.

Near By Railway Station :
Kancheepuram

Near By Airport :
Chennai



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Divya Desam 48-Pandavathootha Perumal Temple or Thirupadagam

Divya Desam 48-Pandavathootha Perumal Temple or Thirupadagam

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The Temple

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The temple is considered one of three oldest temples in Kanchipuram, the other two being Ulagalantha Perumal Temple and Yathothkari Perumal Temple. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple has three inscriptions on its walls, two dating from the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE) and one to that of Rajadhiraja Chola (1018-54 CE). A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines and two bodies of water. There is a four-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple.

The temple has a set of inscriptions associated with Cholas. A record of the Chola king, Rajakesari Varaman alais Kulothunga Chola I, dated in his fifth year. Records that a merchant provided the temple with a flower garden and purchased from the village of Ovirukkai some lands for the benefit of the gardeners. The cost of the 2,000 kulis(tax-free) was 11 kalanjus equal in finesse of Madhuranthaka madai and the assembly could not levy in consequences vellikasu, nirallai, silvari, sorumattu etc. The south wall of the temple has inscriptions of Kulothunga Chola I, dated in his 39th year. Records gift of two kalanjus and two manjadi by a merchant to the pujari(temple priest) who were to supply two malis of curd daily.[SUP]

[/SUP] There are inscriptions on the base of the western wall of the central shrine from the period of Rajadhiraja Chola II (1166-78 CE) indicating gifts of 32 cows for lighting lamps of the temple

Sthalapuranam :



When Janameyjayan was hearing the Mahabharatha story from Vaisambhayanar, he heared that once Sri Krishnar went to Duriyodhanan as Thoodhuvan - Diplomat (a person who is sent to compramise and to avoid the war). Sri Krishnar went to Hasthinapuram to compramise on war. But, Duriyodhanan wanted to kill Sri Krishnar which is said to be against the Dharman.


So, he dug a big pit under the chair where Sri Krishnar was made to sit. Inside the pit, lots of his soldiers were placed to kill Sri Krishnar. It is Sriman Narayanan who looks at the action performed by after each and every Jeevathamas. So, he clearlt understood the plan of Duriyodhanan. But, opposite to it, Sri Krishnar gave them his Vishwaroopa Dharshan to all.


After hearing all this, Janameyjayan wanted to get the Vishwaroopa Dharshan of Sriman Narayanan as He gave the seva for all in the Duriyodhan's palace. So, he started to do the Ashwametha yagam. And at tha end of the yagam, Sriman Narayanan gave his seva in Vishwaroopa Dharsanam as "Pandava thoothan".
Note : According to Dharma, when a person is sent as Thoodhuvan, he should be given proper respect and no harm should be done towards him.



Legend

As per Hindu legend, the temple is associated with a chapter in Mahabharata when Krishna went to the Kauravas as a missive to the Pandavas. Duryodhana, the king of the Kouravas, had a paln to arrest and kill Krishna while he was in Hastinapura. He dug a deep pit and covered it with a carpet and a chair studded with gems. He had wrestlers hidden in the pit to wrangle Krishna. Krishna, being the avatar of Vishnu portrayed Vishwaroopa, a giant form to all the courtment and also to Dhritarashtra, the blind king and father of Duryodana.[SUP]

[/SUP] When Krishna offered a boon to Dhritarashtra, he requested Krishna to make him blind again as he did not want to see anything after seeing the Vishwaroopa.[SUP]

[/SUP] Krishna also appeared in the same form to Janamajeya, the great-grandson of Arjuna, who was doing penance to view god in Viswaroopa.[SUP]

[/SUP] Pada means big and Agam means residence, signifying Thirupadagam as the place where Vishnu resides with his giant form.


Greatness Of Temple:

Lord Krishna is the servant of His devotees in the noblest sense of the word. He undertook the job of a messenger for Pandavas the five brothers to speak to Duryodhana to get back their share of land. Hence, He is praised as Pandava Dhoodha. He revealed His Vishwarupa darshan to blind Dridharashtira (father of the wicked Duryodhana brothers misled by their uncle Sakuni) in this place. The epigraphy in the temple shows the Lord’s name as Dhoodha Hari. This is the place where the Lord graces His devotees with His Viswapadhayoga powers pressing His feet on earth. Step by step and Angapradakshina circumbulating award the devotee with many benefits. Lord Krishna is 25 feet tall in a sitting form.

The place also has the reputation of the presence of Sri Arulala Perumal Emperumanar Yagnamurthy who challenged Sri Ramanuja for a debate. The debate went on for 18 days. He finally surrendered to Sri Ramanuja and became an Acharya for great saints then. Rohini Devi worshipped Lord here and got the hands of Moon God in marriage. Moon married Rohini first having ‘wisdom powers’ followed with Kruthika (also a star deity) having Agni (fire) powers. He married other star deities later. It is said that Rohini Devi is worshipping the Lord in this temple invisibly every day. Those born in Rohini star are advised to worship in this temple on the star days, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Ashtami days and on the 8[SUP]th[/SUP] of each month.



More Details

Moolavar and Thaayar:
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The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pandava Thoodhar. He is found in Irundha (sitting) thirukkolam, facing East direction.
Prathyaksham for Janamejayan and Hareetha Munivar.


Thaayar :

Rukmani and Sathya Bama.


Sannadhis:

Separate sannadhis for Arulalaperumal, Emperumanaar, Chakrathalwar and Narasimhar.

The Sculpture in this temple say the Lord here as "Thootha Hari".

Mangalasasanam:



  • Thirumazhisai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  • Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  • Bhoodathalwar - 1 Paasuram.
  • Peiyalwaar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 6 Paasurams.
Manavala maamuni also did mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:




  • Matheesya Theertham.

Vimanam:


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Bathra Vimanam and Vetha kodi vimanam.







Temple Architecture

The temple is located in Big Kanchipuram near the Ekambareswarar Temple.[SUP]

[/SUP] The primary entrance of the temple faces east and the temple has a rectangular plan. The temple has a four-tiered rajagopuram and a single precinct enclosed in the walls. The Maha mandapa is believed to have been built by the Cholas, while the adjacent hall during the period of Vijayanagara Empire.

The central shrine of the temple has a large image of the presiding deity Pandava Thoothar, which has a height of 25 ft (7.6 m). The deity is seen seated in Arda Padmasana posture with his right leg bent to the basement. Since Krishna appeared as human form, there are only two hands to the deity, unlike other temples, where the presiding deities have four or more hands. The right palm depicts the Abhaya Mudra for protection and the left arm depicts Varada Mudra for giving boon.[SUP]

[/SUP]The preceding hall to the main sanctum, Mukha Mandapa, has bronze images of the festival deities of the temple and Azhwars. The most prominent of them is of Arulala Permula Emburamanar, the disciple of Ramanuja, whose image is rarely found in other Vishnu temples.[SUP]

[/SUP] The Shrine of Rukmini is located to the South of the main shrine and has the image of Rukmini. There are modern additions like Chakrathazhwar with an image of Narasimha on it reverse located behind the main shrine. Matsya Theertham, the temple tank, is located on the north eastern side of the temple.

Festivals and Religious Practices

The temple follows the traditions of the Thenkalai sect of Vaishnavite tradition and follows vaikanasa aagama. The temple priests perform the pooja (rituals) during festivals and on a daily basis. As at other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Vaishnavaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste.

The temple rituals are performed six times a day: Ushathkalam at 7 a.m., Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 p.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m., Irandamkalam at 7:00 p.m. and Ardha Jamam at 10:00 p.m. Each ritual has three steps: alangaram (decoration), neivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for both Pandava Thoothar and Rukmini. During the last step of worship, nagaswaram (pipe instrument) and tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.[SUP]


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The major festival of the temple is Krishna Janmasthami, celebrated during the Tamil month of Aavani (August - September). The other major festival of the temple celebrated during Bharani of Karthigai (November–December) in honour of Embaranar



Prayers


It is the belief of the devotees that Rohini starrers would cross over any problems if they pray Lord Pandava Dhoodha in the temple.


This is the shrine where Lord Krishna graces His devotees with Viswapadhayoga powers pressing His feet on earth. Hence, those circumnavigating in the temple in step by step method or roll around touching the earth with all parts of the body would have all their 72,000 veins healthy to resist any infection. Worshiping the temple on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Rohini Star days, Ashtami the eighth day from new moon or full moon days and on the eighth day of the month would gift the devotees with all prosperity and health.






Address

Sri Pandavadhoodha Perumal Temple, Tirupadagam, 28-B, Pandava Dhoodha Perumal Koil Street, Kancheepuram, 631-502. Kancheepuram district.

+91 44-2723 1899

How to reach?
Kanchipuram is around 75 kms from Chennai off the Chennai- Vellore/ Bangalore highway via SriPerumbudur. Kanchipuram is well connected by several bus services from Chennai. There is a railway station in Kanchipuram with a few train services from Chennai in the mornings.




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Divya Desam 49- Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple

Divya Desam 49- Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal Temple

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About the Temple:
This Divyadesam is situated as a small sannadhi inside Ekambareshwarar temple in Big Kanchipuram.

The shrine is in the Easanya corner – north east – of the temple. This is a temple in a temple – Vishnu temple in Shiva temple.This temple is 1000 - 2000 years old.
Here, the Lord Vishnu is prayed as Vamana Murthy


Sthlapuranam :



When Paarvathi was doing Tapas beneath a mango tree, Lord Shiva wanted to test the strength of her tapas. So, he fired the Mango tree. At that time, Paarvathi seeked the help of Vaamanar. After hearing the help voice of Paarvathi, Sri Vaamanar with four hands with Sangu in one hand and Chakram on the other, took out the Chandran (Moon) from the head of Lord Shivan and with the cool rays out of it he made the fire cool and made the Mango tree grow once again.


After this, Paarvathi went back to do the Tapas. But, Lord Shivan wanted once again to test her and sent Ganga, the river. When she came very fast to destroy the tapas of Paarvathi, Paarvathi explained her that both of them are sisters. Inspite of hearing this, Ganga river doesnt want to stop and tried to destroy her and her tapas. At that time, Parvathi made a Shiva Lingam out of sand and hugged it towards her. At that time, both Shiva and Paarvathi got mixed to each other. This is the Sthala puranam of this temple.


Since, to help Paarvathi, Sriman Narayanan took the Chandran (Moon) from Lord Shiva's head to prevent the Lingam done by sand from Ganga river, the Perumal is called as "Nila thingal thundathan" and so the sthalam is called as "Thiru Nilathingal Thundam".

Another Legend Says:

During the old period when Devas reached out to Lord Vishu and requested him to bless all devas to have long life, Lord Vishu directed both Devas and Asuras to churn thiruparkadal to get the Amirtham which will help to get long life for all devas.

During this process, first it came poison who was taken by Lord Siva(this has a relation to Surutarpalli temple, refer post ) and then came nector. Lord Vishu took all the nector by himself which made him very warm and his color was turned to black because of this. Lord Siva appeared before Lord Vishu and used his moon to absorb the warmness and converted the color to regular with the help of moon on top of his head, hence the perumal here is referred as Thiru Nilathingal Perumal ( since Lord Vishu got the moon color here)


This Divyadesam is found inside Ekambareswar temple. Since, this temple is taken care by Siva Aacharyas, the poojas for Sri Vishnu is done by a Sivaachariyar only.




Moolavar and Thaayar:
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The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Nilathingal Thundathan. He is also known as "Chandirra

Chuda Perumal
".
Moolavar in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Lord Shivan.


Thaayar :


Ner Oruvar Illa valli (Nilaatthingal Thunda thaayar).



Mangalasasanam:



  • Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 1 Paasuram.

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Pushkarani:



  • Chandira Pushkarani.
Vimanam:
Purusha Sukthi Vimanam (Soorya Vimaanam).


Address :

Sri Ekambareswarar Temple
Kanchipuram - 631 502

Timing :

6 AM to 11 PM and 5 PM to 8 PM


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http://www.divyadesam.com/hindu/temples/kanchipuram/nilathingal-temple.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ekambareswarar_Temple
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
http://goppuradarisanam.blogspot.in/2013/02/divyadesam-thiru-nilathingal-thundam.html
http://www.thiruthalam.com/temple_detail.php?id=213
http://goppuradarisanam.blogspot.in/2013/02/divyadesam-thiru-nilathingal-thundam.html
 
Divya Desam 50- Jagadeeswara Perumal Temple

Divya Desam 50- Jagadeeswara Perumal Temple

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The Temple


The temple has no presiding deity, but just a festive image probably brought from other shrine. The images of the festival deity, Jagadiswara, facing East and having four arms, is housed in a hall in the second precinct. The water body associated with the temple is Akrura Tirtham and the vimana is Jagadiswara Vimanam. As per Pillai Perumal Aiyangar in his Nurrettrutiruppatiyantati, Vishnu revealed himself to a sage in the form of a child in a banyan leaf.



Sthlapuranam :


Neer, the water is the primary and necessary element for all the things in this world to survive. To explain this, the Perumal is giving his seva as "Jagadeswar Perumal". The Perumal is also called as "Thiru Neeragathan" found along with "Nilamangai valli Thaayar". All the water rushes towards the place where there is a small groove or hole. Like the same way, Emperumaan flows into the hearts of bhaktas and and fill their soul with bhakthi.


Neer, the water is said to be cool in nature. Like wise, Emperumaan gives the coolest blessings to his devotees.


All living things need water to live and at the same time, the body is also purified by water. By explaining this, he tells both the Aathma and the human body to get purified and attain the Moksha, we need his help and the support.


Even if a small hole is found in the boat, the water will flow in. Like wise, if even the small level of bhakti is found in the hearts of his bhaktas he will flow into us. But at the same time, if we doesnt think and pray to him, he will go out as the water which comes out of the small hole found in the vessel.


The water flows towards all of the regions. It doesnt consider any raised lands or the lowered regions to flow. Likewise, infront of Sriman Narayanan, all are one and there is no higher than the other.

Moolavar and Thaayar:


The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Neeragathan. He is also named as Jagadeeshwarar. He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards East direction.
The Perumal is Prathyaksam for Akroorar.

Thaayar

The Thaayar found in this Sthalam is Nilamangai Valli.

Mangalasasanam:


  • Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 1 Paasuram.

நீரகத்தை........நிலாத்திங்கள் துண்டத்தாய் நிறைந்த
கச்சி ஊர்கதை .....நீர் வேக்கவுல்லாய்
காரகத்தை கார்வன்னதுல்லை கலவா
பேரகத்தாய் ......பெருமாநுண் திருவடியே பெநிநேனே

ThiruMangai Azhvaar in his Periya Thirumozhi verse

Thirumangai specifically refers to Ooragam Divya Desam as ‘Kachi Ooragathaai’ confirming the presence of Ulagalantha Perumal in Kanchipuram.


However, when referring to Neeragam, Kaaragam and Kaarvannam in the same Paasuram, Thirumangai does not bring the Kanchi connect, throwing open the question as to whether these three Divya Desams were originally outside Kanchi and were then brought into this temple complex much later, after Thirumangai’s time.


Thirumangai Azhvaar’s devotion and attachment to the Lord stands out. This can be seen in the way he connects Lords from different Divya Desams in a single Paasuram. Even as he is praising one Lord belonging to one Divya Desam, his thoughts seem to be immediately moving to and connecting with Lords belonging to other Divya Desams, that he had already seen.

This particular Paasuram is a perfect example of the beautiful way Thirumangai connects different Divya Desams. Starting with Neeragam, he moves to Nilaa Thingal and then to Ooragam and then brings in Kaaragam and Kaarvannam as well.


Pushkarani:


  • Akroora Theertham.
Vimanam:
Jagadeeshwara Vimanam.




Temple Timings

07:00 to 12:00 (All days of the week(Morning))
16:00 to 20:00 (All days of the week(Evening))

Address


Ulagalandar Mada Street, Kanchipuram
Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu -



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http://www.templeadvisor.com/temples/info/10135
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulagalantha_Perumal_Temple,_Kanchipuram
http://temples-india.blogspot.in/2011/03/thiru-ooragam-thiru-neeragam-thiru.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
 
Divya Desam 51-The Tiruvekkaa or Yathothkari Perumal Temle

Divya Desam 51-The Tiruvekkaa or Yathothkari Perumal Temle

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The Temple


The temple is considered one of three oldest temples in Kanchipuram, the other two being Ulagalantha Perumal Temple and Pandava Thoothar Perumal Temple. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings.

The temple has three inscriptions on its walls, two dating from the period of Kulothunga Chola I (1070–1120 CE) and one to that of Rajadhiraja Chola (1018-54 CE). A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all the shrines. There is a three-tiered rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, in the temple.
Yathothkari Perumal is believed to have appeared for Saraswati and Thirumalisai Alvar. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple.


When Thirumizhisai alwar was living in Kanchipuram, a very old lady (Daasi) used to clean his house daily and did this as a small favour for him.



On becoming happy on the favour she is doing daily to him, Alwar changed her from old lady to a beautiful woman. After this, wondering at the beauty, the king married the woman and she became the queen of the place. On hearing the secret of an old lady becoming a beautiful woman, he was in an eager mood to meet Thirumizhisai Alwar.


Kani Kannan, who was great follower of Thirumazhisai Alwar, helped and followed him and his teachings. The king called up Kani Kannan and asked that Thirumizhisai Alwar should come to his palace and should sing a poem on praising him. On hearing this, Kani Kannan said that all the poems and songs that comes from the mouth of Thirumizhisai Alwar belongs to Srivaikundanathan and it is impossible for him to come to the palace and sung a poem on praising the king.


On hearing this, he showed lots of gold ornaments, silver items, Diamonds etc to Kani Kannan and since he being very close to Thirumizhisai Alwar, atleast he could sing a poem on praising him. But, Kani Kannan refused to do so and said he will not sing any song on praising the humans. The King got angry on hearing this and ordered him to get out from Kanchi at once.


Kani Kannan went to Thirumizhisai Alwar and explained all about that had happened in the palace and prepared to start getting out from Kanchipuram. On seeing this, Thirumizhisai Alwar also prepred to start from Kanchi leaving along with Kani Kannan. So, he too started along with him. While they were going, he sung a song on the Yadhothakari Perumal as Kani Kannan is leaving Kanchipuram, he is also going along with him and Alwar asks the Perumal to get up from his Aadhisheshan, which is the bed for him and roll it and wants him to quit from Kanchi.


The Perumal also got out from Kanchipuram following the Alwar and Kani Kannan. On hearing this, the king and all the people of Kanchi, begged Kani Kannan to return back to Kanchipuram.


And after this, Kani Kannan along with Thirumizhisai Alwar came back to Kanchipuram. When returning, Alwar sung a song asking that Kani Kannan has returned back to Kanchi and he want the Perumal to go and sleep in his Aadhiseshan in the temple. On hearing this, Sriman Narayanan comes back to Thiruvekka temple and gives his sayana kols seva. Since the Perumal obeyed the words of Thirumizhisai Alwar and did what he said, he is called as "Sonna Vannam seitha perumal". Sonna vannam seitha means obeying and doing the same what was told to him. This is one of the purana story said about this sthalam.


Once in Brahma logam, there was an arguement that who is greater between Naa Magal (or) Saraswathi and Poo Magal (Sri Lakshmi). Brahma said that it is Poomagal - Lakshmi Thaayar who is found on the heart of Sri Vishnu is the greatest. Next, Saraswathi asked which river is the big river. But, unfortunately Brahma answered that the greatest river is River Ganga which is originating from the feet of Sri Vishnu is the greates. On hearing this, Saraswathi got angry and quit from the disappeared and went along the banks of river Ganga and started doing Tapas.


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Naan mughan, Brahma wanted to do the great Ashwametha Yagam in Kanchipuram and wanted Saraswathi to be along with him. So, he sent his son Vashistan to make Saraswathi come back to him. But, Saraswathi refused to come along with him. After this, Brahma devan started the Yagam keeping Savithri and all of his wives with him.


On seeing this, the Asuraas (the Demon) wanted to destroy the Yagam and went to Saraswathi and made her angry by telling her what is happening. She got angry on Brahma devan and started as "Vegavathi" river along the south direction and flow across the place of the Yagam to destroy it . But, Sriman Narayanan wanted to stop Vegavadhi river and protect the Yagam from her. So, he stoped the river by lying across the river on Aadhiseshan. Because of this, this perumal is also named as "Vaga Sethu".
This Vega Sethu then became Vegavanai and then finally named as "Vekkanai" and finally became "Vekka".
In this sthalam only, Manavala Maamunigal expalined his "Sri Bashyam" to the world.


Specials:

Significance - This is the Birth place of Poigai Alwar, who was one of the famous 12 Vaishnavaite poets


Moolavar and Thaayar:
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The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Yathothakaari. Other names are Sonnavannam seitha Perumal and Vegasethu. Moolavar is Kidantha Kolam (Bhujanga Sayanam), facing in West direction.

Prathyaksham for Brahma Devan, Poigai, Bootham Alwar, Kanikannan.
This perumal is found in Sleeping posture from right side to left. This is also one of the speciality of this Shetram.


Thaayar : Komalavalli Nachiyaar.

Utsavar
Made with the combination of precious metal in which gold has a major part.

Sannadhis:

Pilla logacharyar.



Mangalasasanam:

  • Thirumazhisai Alwar - 3 Pasuram
  • Thirumangai Alwar - 6 Pasuram
  • Poigai Alwar - 4 Pasuram
  • Nammalwar - 1 Pasuram
    Total - 14
Vimanam:

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Vedasara Vimanam.









Please see this you tube Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqO8Y9fU660

Temple Timings:


Timings are 7:30 AM to 9:30 PM and 5 PM to 7 PM.



Location



This temple is located in Kanchipuram and very close to Ashtabhuja Perumal Koil ( 50th Divyadesam) and 2 Kms from Varadaraja Perumal Koil

Contact details :


Sri N.S.Balaji Swami S/o Sri Nallappa Narayanan Swami

Archakar, Sri Ramanujachariar Swami, 9974761694 Temple : 044-37209752. Hereditary Trustee, Misri Apartments, Little Kanchipuram

54, Sannithi St., Kanchipuram 631501.




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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
http://indiatempletour.blogspot.in/2012/02/108-divya-desams-thiruvekka-sri.html
http://www.divyadesam.com/hindu/temples/kanchipuram/tiruvekka-temple.shtml
http://goppuradarisanam.blogspot.in/2013/01/sri-yathothkari-perumal-koil-kanchipuram.html
 
Divya Desam 52-Thiru Kaaragam - Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Divya Desam 52-Thiru Kaaragam - Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram


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The Temple

This temple represnts the importance of the Megham (clouds) which brings cool breeze to the world. In this sthala, the primary deity Karunkara Perumal is giving his seva on facing south direction which is believed to be direction that belongs to the cool breeze. It is believed that Karunkara perumal resembles as Kaar megam(clouds). As clouds give rains to the world without expecting anything, he does not expects anything from his bhaktas, but only the pure bhakthi from them.Sometimes, the sky doesnt gives rain. It will test the earth and finally give rain for the earth to flourish. Similarly, inspite of knowing the problems of bhaktas, he will test them whether they will continue their pure devotion to him. And after that, he will give all his blessings to them, thereby making them get out of their problems.


This Divya desam is also found inside Ooragathan Temple, Kanchipuram which is called as Ulagalandha perumal Koil. It is very nearby Kamakshi Amman Temple. Lord Sri Karunakara Perumal, in standing position facing towards South direction. Perumal appears here with two Godesses namely Padmamani Naachiyaar and Ramamani Nachiyaar



The presiding deity is called Kalvar and faces north, while his consort is Kamalvalli Thayar.

Gauri Tatakam and Taratara Tatakam are the temple tanks associated with the temple and the vimana is called Puskala Vimana.[SUP]

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Sthalapuranam :



The Perumal in this sthalam is Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze. He is found along with Padmamani Naachiyaar and explaining to the world that he is the Megham (Clouds) which brings rain to this world to enrich the wealth of the world.


Without expectating any return, the clouds give the rain to the world. Since, Karunakara Perumal resembles as Kaar, the clouds, he doesnt expects anything from his bhaktas but he only the pure bhakthi from them.


Since, the Perumal is not expecting from anything but only, the pure bhakthi and show Karunai (Courtesy), the Perumal is called "Karunakara Perumal".


Sometimes, the sky doesnt gives rain. It will test the earth and finally gives rain for the earth to flourish. Like the same way, inspite of knowing the problems of bhaktas, he will test them whether they will continue their pure devotion to him. And after that, he will give all his blessings to them, thereby making them get out of their problems.


Moolavar and Thaayar:


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The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing his thirumugham towards South direction.
Prathayaksam for Kaasha Maharishi.

Thaayar : Padmamani Naachiyaar, Ramamani Nachiyaar.


Mangalasasanam:



  • Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:



  • Akraaya Theertham.

Vimanam:

Vaamana Vimanam, Ramya Vimanam. Since Vimanam is so pleasant (Ramyam) the thaayar is known as "Ramamani Thayaar".

Temple Timings

07:00 to 12:00 (All days of the week(Morning))
16:00 to 19:00 (All days of the week(Evening))
How to reach?
Kanchipuram is around 75 kms from Chennai off the Chennai Bangalore highway via SriPerumbudur. It is well connected by several bus services from Chennai. There is a railway station in Kanchipuram with a few train services from Chennai in the mornings.



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http://www.divyadesam.com/hindu/temples/kanchipuram/tirukaaragam-temple.shtml
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulagalantha_Perumal_Temple,_Kanchipuram
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
http://www.divinetraveller.net/thirukaaragam.html
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Divya Desam 53- Thirukkarvaanam Kalvar Perumaal- Kancheepuram

Divya Desam 53- Thirukkarvaanam Kalvar Perumaal


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The Divya kshetram is located in the prakaram of Ulagalanda perumal temple in Kanchipuram

Moolavar is Kalvar in a standing posture and the Thayar Kamalavalli also called Taamaraiyaal. The Theertham is Gowrithadakam and the Vimanam Pushkala Vimanam. The Utsava murthi is found at this kshetram.

Deities: Tirukkaarvaanam, mentioned in a paasuram of Tirumangaialwar is represented by the image of Kalvar, in a standing posture facing west in a shrine in the prakaram of the Ulagalanda Perumaal temple. Kalvan also refers to Vishnu in Kalvanur.


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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulagalantha_Perumal_Temple,_Kanchipuram
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/New_en.php?id=72
http://temples-hindu.blogspot.in/2012/05/108-tirupathi-thirukkarvaanam.html
http://templenet.com/Tamilnadu/df053.html
 
Divya Desam 54 - Thirukkalvanur -Choranatha Perumal

Divya Desam 54 - Thirukkalvanur -Choranatha Perumal

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The Temple

About the Temple: This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal (Moolavar sannadhi).
Moolavar:

The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.

Thaayar


Anjilai Valli Naachiyar
. Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal.

Sthalapuranam :


Once, when Lord Shivan and Devi Paarvathi had a Quarrel between them and as a result Lord Shivan gave Sabham to Paarvathi. And, after getting pleased by Paarvathi, Lord Shivan asked her to make Tapas by standing in one leg. After satisfied with the severe tapas of Paarvathi, Lord Shivan accepted her once again.

When Kamakshi and Sri Lakshmi were taking bath in Kama Koshtam, Emperumaan saw them by hiding behind a pillar and hearing what they weer speaking. Parvathi, who resembled as "Kamakshi" found that Sriman Narayanan is watching them and so she gave the punishment by first making him stand and then to sit and finally to Kidantha stage.

Becaue of this, he is found in all the 3 sevas (i.e) Nindra, Irundha and Kidantha seva on the North side of the pond of this koil.

Since, Sriman Narayanan saw them taking bath without knowing them, parvathi kept him the name as "Kalvan" and this Divyadesam is called as "Thirukkalvanoor".

Legend has it that Parvati meditated upon Shiva, under a mango tree at Kanchipuram to be united with him in marriage. She sought Vishnu (Vamana) her brother's help in her endeavour, and with his help, her prayers were answered. Vishnu is enshrined in a small shrine in the Kamakshi Amman temple. The name Kalvan is attributed to the legend that Parvati sighting Vishnu overhearing a conversation between Lakshmi and Parvati, addressed him as Kalvan.

Another legend has it that Kamakshi meditated upon Vamana and obtained his blessings and received Shiva's hand in marriage.

There are also three shrines to Vishnu near the temple tank, representing the reclining, sitting and standing postures of Vishnu (Kidandaan, Irundaan and Ninraan). The name Kalvan also refers to the deity at Kaarvaanam enshrined in the Ulagalanda Perumaal temple.

Mangalasasanam:
  • Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 1 Paasuram.


OM NAMO NARAYANA


http://www.indian-heritage.org/temple/divyadesams/divya54.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakshi_Amman_Temple
http://www.srivaishnava.in/108-divya-desams/item/54-54thirukkalvanur.html
 
Divya Desam 54 - Thirukkalvanur -Choranatha Perumal

Divya Desam 54 - Thirukkalvanur -Choranatha Perumal

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The Temple

About the Temple: This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal (Moolavar sannadhi).
Moolavar:

The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.

Thaayar


Anjilai Valli Naachiyar
. Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal.

Sthalapuranam :


Once, when Lord Shivan and Devi Paarvathi had a Quarrel between them and as a result Lord Shivan gave Sabham to Paarvathi. And, after getting pleased by Paarvathi, Lord Shivan asked her to make Tapas by standing in one leg. After satisfied with the severe tapas of Paarvathi, Lord Shivan accepted her once again.

When Kamakshi and Sri Lakshmi were taking bath in Kama Koshtam, Emperumaan saw them by hiding behind a pillar and hearing what they weer speaking. Parvathi, who resembled as "Kamakshi" found that Sriman Narayanan is watching them and so she gave the punishment by first making him stand and then to sit and finally to Kidantha stage.

Becaue of this, he is found in all the 3 sevas (i.e) Nindra, Irundha and Kidantha seva on the North side of the pond of this koil.

Since, Sriman Narayanan saw them taking bath without knowing them, parvathi kept him the name as "Kalvan" and this Divyadesam is called as "Thirukkalvanoor".

Legend has it that Parvati meditated upon Shiva, under a mango tree at Kanchipuram to be united with him in marriage. She sought Vishnu (Vamana) her brother's help in her endeavour, and with his help, her prayers were answered. Vishnu is enshrined in a small shrine in the Kamakshi Amman temple. The name Kalvan is attributed to the legend that Parvati sighting Vishnu overhearing a conversation between Lakshmi and Parvati, addressed him as Kalvan.

Another legend has it that Kamakshi meditated upon Vamana and obtained his blessings and received Shiva's hand in marriage.

There are also three shrines to Vishnu near the temple tank, representing the reclining, sitting and standing postures of Vishnu (Kidandaan, Irundaan and Ninraan). The name Kalvan also refers to the deity at Kaarvaanam enshrined in the Ulagalanda Perumaal temple.

Mangalasasanam:
  • Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
    Total - 1 Paasuram.


OM NAMO NARAYANA


http://www.indian-heritage.org/temple/divyadesams/divya54.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Divya_Desam
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kamakshi_Amman_Temple
http://www.srivaishnava.in/108-divya-desams/item/54-54thirukkalvanur.html
 

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