Guruji: மலை நாடு திவ்யஸ்தலங்கள் (கேரள நாட்டு திவ்யஸ்தலங்கள்)

ராதே கிருஷ்ணா 05-01-2018

மலை நாடு திவ்யஸ்தலங்கள் (கேரள நாட்டு திவ்யஸ்தலங்கள்)

Sri Uyyavandha Perumal temple

Moolavar	:	Uyyavanda Perumal – Abhayapradhan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Vithuvakottuvalli – Padmasani Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Chakkara Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	2000-3000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tirumittrakodu
City	:	Tiru Vithuvakodu
District	:	Palakkad
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Kulasekhara Azhwar was the king of Chera region surrendering himself to Perumal. As Periazhwar played the role of Yasodha in his hymns bringing up Lord Krishna, Kulasekhara Azhwar was the mother of Lord Rama in his hymns. In his Mangalasasanam, Kulasekhara Azhwar becomes a child awaiting the grace of mother. He says, “Oh! Lord of Vithuvakodu, surrounded by fragrant flower gardens, I have no asylum but your feet. Though an angry mother ignores her child, it waits for her sympathy and love. I am in the same situation awaiting your look on me.”

	Festival:

	Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-Janary and Tiruvonam are the festival of the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is a Divyadesa in the holy list of 108 Tirupathis of Lord Vishnu. Perumal appeared here to give Darshan to King Ambarisha facing South, according to history of the place – sthala purana.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

	Address:

	Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-Janary and Tiruvonam are the festival of the temple.

	Phone:

	+91- 98954 03524

	General Information:

	Majority of the population of the place speak Tamil. The temple has a treasure of sculptures depicting Krishna Leela, Arjuna penance telling volumes of Tamil architectural skills.

	Prayers

	Many people of Kerala offer Tarpan to their ancestors in this place.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees light ghee lamps to Perumal and perform archanas with tulsi leaves.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Performing Tarpan to ancestors is considered very sacred in this place as Lord Kasi Viswanatha is also present in this place situated on the banks of Bharatha Puzha with the confluence of 10 rivers.

	Temple History:

	During their life in the jungles, Pandavas the five brothers during their journey in south found this place, an embodiment of nature’s beauty with divine peace spread everywhere. They decided to stay there for a while. They built temples and installed idols for their pujas and worship. Arjuna installed the idol of Lord Vishnu. This is considered as the sanctum sanctorum of the temple. Other idols of Lord Vishnu installed by Darma, Beema, Nakula and Sahadeva are in separate shrines in the prakara-corridor. There also shrines for Lord Sastha, Nagar and Mother Bhagavati. Lord Ganapathy and Lord Dakshinamurthy grace the devotees at the entrance of the temple. It is said that Pandavas spent a longer period of their forest life in this place. After a long time, a Pandya king built the compound wall. About 2000 years back, a sage of this place went to Kasi and stayed there for a long time. He came to know that his mother was terminally ill and started to see his mother. Lord Kasi Viswanatha also accompanied him hiding himself in the umbrella of the sage. Reaching this place, the sage left the umbrella and went for a bath. Returning, he saw the umbrella disappearing and the stone blasted and a Shivalinga in the place. It is believed that Lord Kasi Viswanatha with all His grace came to this place to stay here installed by Pandavas through the sage. The first worship goes to Lord Shiva before approaching Lord Vishnu in the temple. People of Kerala respect this place as a place with five Murthys.

	Special Features:

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Sri Lakshmana Perumal temple

Moolavar	:	Lakshmana Perumal, Tirumoozhi Kalathan,Appan, Sukthinathan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Maduraveni Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Chittaru, Sanga Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tirumoozhikalam
City	:	Tirumoozhikalam
District	:	Ernakulam
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Saint Nammazhwar in his song addresses a crane in the tank nearby the temple requesting to take his message to Lord Tirumoozhikalathan holding His discuss and wearing the Tulsi garland that it is not fair on the part of the Lord to ignore him (Azhwar) waiting for His grace with tearful eyes. The shrine has the reputation of the Mangalasasanam of Nammazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar.

	Festival:

	Besides special pujas and abisheks to Lord in all Tiruvonam star days of the year, Chithirai Tiruvonam (April-May) Aarattu festival is celebrated grandly with a flag hoisting tem days earlier. In Kerala, as Aadi month (July-August) is considered as Ramayana month, devotee crowd is huge in the temple during this month.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is one of the 108 sacred shrines of Lord Vishnu where Lakshmana and Bharatha worshipped together. It is said that Lakshmana built the Tower and Mandaps of the temple.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Lakshmana Perumal Temple, Tirumoozhikalam, Ernakulam district. Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 484 - 247 3996

	General Information:

	Lord Perumal graces facing east with discus and conch in His upper two hands, a club in the right lower hand and a lotus in the left resting on His hip. Sage Haridha Maharshi had worshipped Perumal in this temple. There is also a shrine for Lord Shiva showing harmony between Saivite and Vaishanavite faiths.

	Prayers

	Devotees seeking child boon perform Tirivonam puja for which they have to book one year in advance.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees offer Sandal paste Alankar to Lord.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The temple is situated on the banks of famous Bharatapuzha River in Kerala. According to evidences available, the place was a centre of learning. As the sacred text Sri Sukthi came into being in this place, this was a pleasant centre of research for the scholars. During his exile, when Sri Rama was staying in Chitrakuda in the forest, Bharatha came there to take Sri Rama to Ayodhya back. Lakshmana misunderstood Bharata’s visit to the place and was ready to kill him. Lakshmana realized his mistake and sought the pardon of Perumal in the temple. Bharata came in, embraced his brother and spoke softly to him. Hence the name of the place, Tirumozhikalam – place of auspicious and soft words.

	Temple History:

	Lord Krishna was performing his pujas in Dwaraka with four idols of Rama, Lakshmana, Bharata and Satrugana. After Dwaraka was drowned in floods later, Sage Vakelwa got these idols. Lord appearing in his dream, asked the Rishi o install them in places on the banks of Bharatapuzha River. Accordingly, Rama was installed in Tiruparayar in Trissur district, Bharata in Irugnalakuda, Satrugna in Payamal and Lakshmana as Lakshmana Perumal in Tirumoozhikalam. This is the only Vishnu temple named after Lakshmana. According to other story, Haridha Maharshi performed penance on Lord Vishnu here. Pleased with his penance, Lord appeared before and offered his wish. The Rishi asked the Lord to tell people an easy way to reach Him. Lord, in his reply said that every one should practice the trade assigned to them according to Varnasrama Dharmas and offered the Sri Sukthi text explaining the puja rules. This event also is attributed to the name Tirumozhikalam (place of sacred, soft and auspicious words) which later changed as Tirumoozhikalam.

	Special Features:

Sri Tiruvazh Marban temple

Moolavar	:	Tiruvazh Marban –Sri Vallaban Kolapiran
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Selva Tirukozhundu Nachiar(Vatsalya Devi)
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Kandakarna Theertham, Pambai Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Sri Vallabha Kshetra
City	:	Tiruvallavazh
District	:	Pathanamthitta
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Nammazhwar, in his hymn says that he is eagerly waiting for the moment to have the darshan of the Lotus feet of the handsome Lord in the Tiruvallavazh – Sri Vallaba Kshetra situated in an environment of extreme natural beauty filled with the musical sounds of bees. The temple is praised thus in the Mangalasasanam of Nammazhwar and also in the hymns of Tirumangai Azhwar.

	Festival:

	Aaraatu on Poosa star day in the month of Masi (February-March) with a flag hoisting 10 days earlier is very grandly celebrated in the temples followed by Archanas the next day. Other pujas are not performed on this day.

	Temple's Speciality:

	There is no admission to women in this temple as in Aiyappan temple as Lord observes Brammacharya (celibacy) here. The temple has the reputation of being among the 108 Vaishnavite Divya Desas. As the Chest Darshan of Lord is considered very important on Margazhi Tiruvadhirai in December-January and on Chithirai Vishu the first day of the month falling almost on April 14 or a day before or after occasionally in some years, women are admitted to the temple on these days only. It is said that Perumal also as a Brahmmachari stood in the queue to receive the dhan (alms) from Sankara Mangalathu Ammayar. Perumal also asked Ammayar the salted mango she kept to take after completing her fast. She immediately offered it to Perumal in the arecanut leaf. Hence, rice and salted mango on this leaf is offered to Perumal as nivedhana. Sandal Prasad is very famous in Kerala. In this temple, vibhuti-the sacred ash is also offered as Prasad with sandal paste, based on the story that Lord Shiva came to the temple to worship Perumal on the Tiruvadhirai day. Hence, Vibhuti also is added in the Prasad.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 4.00 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Tiruvazh Marban Temple (Sri Vallaba Kshetra), Panthanam Thitta, Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 469 - 270 0191

	General Information:

	Those seeking child boon organize the Kathakali dance performance in the temple that exclusively belongs to Kerala. This is called Nerchai. This is performed each day in the temple. There is a troupe in the temple itself called Kalakshetra.

	Prayers

	Devotees pray for child boon in the temple.

	Thanks giving:

	They organize the Kathakali dance as a prayer commitment.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	We see Garuda Bhagwan in Vishnu temple standing in a worshipping form opposite the Lord. Here, He is 50 feet tall on a pillar in a flying form covered with gold. The philosophy is that Sri Garuda Bagwan is ready to carry the Lord to the devotee who prays to him submitting his grievances. Perumal is facing east in a standing form. The Vimana – tower above the sanctum sanctorum is called Chaturanga Kola Vimanam. Kandakarnan and Sankaramangala Ammayar had worshipped here.

	Temple History:

	A holy woman respected for her Pathi Bhakti was living in Sankaramangalam village. She was observing the Ekadasi fasting intensely and used to visit the temple on Dwadasi-next day and was feeding the ascetics in the temple. A demon, Tolakasuran by name was giving her troubles on her way to the temple. Ammayar prayed to Perumal for protection. Once, while she was coming to the temple through the forest area, she saw a Brahmmachari fighting ferociously. The sound of the fight stopped after a while. Ammayar reached the temple and saw a Brahmmachari youth resembling the one she saw in the forest and understood that Lord Himself came to protect her. Brahmmacharis do not wear the upper cloth-Angavastram. There is no angavastram for Perumal in the temple. While we see seek the feet of Perumal for darshan, here devotees seek the chest darshan of Perumal, the abode of Sri Mahalakshmi (Tiru). Hence, Perumal is called Tiru Vazh Marban – Lakshmi residing in the chest of Perumal.

	Special Features:

Sri Arputha Narayanan temple

Moolavar	:	Arputha Narayanan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Karpagavalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Karpagavalli Nachiar
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	2000-3000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Tirukadithanam
District	:	Kottayam
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	The Lord of the temple is praised by Nammazhwar in his prabandham hymn as Lord of Lords (God of Gods).

	Festival:

	Tirukarthikai in November-December is grandly celebrated for 10 days. Deeps (lamps) are lit on the ninth day. This event is called Sangetham. All the lights will be burning till the next day. Devotee crowd will be huge this day. The festival is attributed to the story that Lord Shiva was here in the form of a fire ball threatening to burn the whole region. Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahmma appealed to Lord Shiva to cool down. Responding to their prayer, Shiva reduced the form into into a small deep (lamp) and saved the region on a Tirukarthikai day. Other festivals celebrated in the temple are Gokhulashtami in Aavani month (August-September) and days related to Vishnu worship.

	Temple's Speciality:

	The word ‘Kadi’ is derived from the word ‘Kadigai’. Of the 108 celebrated Vaishnavite shrines belonging to Lord Vishnu, three has the suffix Kadigai 1) Sholingapuram known as Tirukadigai, 2) Kandam as Kadinagar in the North, and the one in Kerala as Tirukadithanam. It is firmly believed by the devotees that a prayer just for a second with a pure and dedicated mind on Lord in this place would benefit him/her with success in all efforts and total salvation. It is also said that Perumal in the temple acquires fresh energies once in 60 years and would merge in the space as a lightning towards the end of Kaliyuga.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 5.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Arputha Narayana Temple, Tirukadithanam, Kottayam district, Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 481-244 8455

	General Information:

	There are idols of Lords Sastha, Muruga and serpent deities around the prakara. It is said that the tall compound wall of the temple was built by Bhoodas described as colossal creatures with huge body and extraordinary strength with a threatening appearance. The word fiend may not be correct English version as Bhoodas are generally shown as a helping group to Gods in our scriptures. There is a human body placed on a stone in front of the temple. The story goes that the king of the region came to the temple for darshan but found the doors closed. But the security received a bribe from the king and opened the doors. As a punishment, his body is placed on a stone, it is said.

	Prayers

	People pray for success in their endeavours and salvation.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Perumal and Mother.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	In a single sanctum sanctorum circular in shape, Lord Arputha Narayana is facing east and Lord Narasimha is facing west. Therefore, there are two flag post individually for both Perumals. It is said Lord Narasimha was installed in later days. On the south side of the sanctum Lord Dakshinamurthy and Lord Vinayaka grace facing south. There are no doors for their shrines. Holes are provided on a wooden plank to see the deities and have the darshan. With a view to reduce the ferocity of Lord Narasimha, sweet porridge is offered as nivedhana. During pujas to Narasimha, Srimad Narayaneeyam, authored by great Vishnu-Guruvayurappan devotee Narayana Pattadri is recited in the temple. The Vimana (tower above the sanctum) is called Punniyakodi Vimana. Rukmangathan and Devas had come to this temple to submit their prayers to Perumal facing east.

	Temple History:

	The region was under the rule of one Rukmangathan. Flowers of many varieties grew in his garden. Devas picked these flowers and offered it to Perumal. He came to know that the flowers are stolen from the garden. He ordered that these thieves should be arrested and brought before him. His men, not knowing that the flower pickers were Devas, caught them and produced before the king. Knowing the truth, the king apologized to them and released them immediately. Yet, as they were arrested by humans, Devas lost the power of returning back to their place. When the king asked them what he could do to help them, they told him that if he parted with the benefits of his Ekadasi fasting of years, they would regain the power to go back. The king happily agreed, took them to the Perumal temple and donated the huge benefits he had accrued through years. All these happened within a fraction of second (kadigai), hence the name of the place Tirukadithanam. It is said that Sahadevan, the last brother of the Pandavas installed Perumal in this place. He was searching for an idol but could not succeed. Out of frustration, he decided to immolate himself. An idol of Lord Narayana appeared instantly before Sahadeva and saved from his self-sacrifice. Hence, the Lord is named Arputha Narayana (Arputha-miracle). The temple is popularly known as Sahadevan Temple.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Perumal in the temple acquires fresh energies once in 60 years and would merge in the space as a lightning towards the end of Kaliyuga.

Sri Imayavarappan temple

Moolavar	:	Imayavarappan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Sengamalavalli
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Sanga Theertham, Chittraru
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tiruchenkundrur
City	:	Tiruchittraru
District	:	Alappuzha
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Saint Nammazhwar in his Mangalasasanam hymn says, “Imayavar Appan – Lord of the celestial world is my Appan-Lord too. He creates, sustains and destroys the world. His abode is in the midst of all pleasant environment filled with water sources where fishes are playing. It is Tiruchengundrur on the banks of Tiruchittraru. Who else except Him would come to protect me”.

	Festival:

	Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January and Tiruvonam are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is one of the 108 Divyadesas of Lord Vishnu. Lord Perumal is facing west in standing form. Lord Shiva had the Darshan of Lord Vishnu here. The Vimana above Lord’s shrine is called Jega Jyoti Vimana.

	Opening Time:


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

	Address:

	Sri Imayavar Appan Temple, Tiruchenkundrur, (Tiruchittraru), Azhapuzha, Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 479 - 246 6828

	General Information:

	The lights around the corridors-prakaras are painted attractively giving a pleasant look to devotees.

	Prayers

	It is strongly believed that Lord pardons wrong doers if they honestly and sincerely seek Lord’s grace.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The town where the temple is situated is Chengundrur. The river flowing near the temple is Chittraru. Name of the Lord is Imayavar Appan. It is noteworthy that Nammazhwar has used all these three words in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

	Temple History:

	It was an embarrassing situation for Dharma the eldest of Pandava brothers in the Kurukshetra battle field. Unless Dronacharya the Guru of Dharma was killed, Pandavas cannot win. Drona was very fond of his son Aswathama and he could not bear his loss in the battle field. It was decided to make Drona believe that Aswathama was killed in the field. Dharma had to do this job. He knows it was sin to speak a lie of this kind. But there was no option left if he has to win the war. He told Drona that an elephant also named Aswathama was killed but toned down his voice while telling the word elephant and raised the voice while telling the name of Aswathama. Drona could not bear the news and stopped fighting. He was instantly killed by Dhrushtadyumna against the Yuddha Darma. Yet, Darma could not excuse himself for the deed. After war ended, he came to this place, performed penance for peace and cleansing. It is said that Darma renovated this temple. Even before Darma’s coming to this place, Imayavars (Devas) came to this place and performed penance on Lord Vishnu. Lord granted them Darshan and was celebrated as Imayavar Appan – Lord of Devas.

	Special Features:

Sri Mayapiran temple

Moolavar	:	Mayapiran
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Porkodi Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Pragnasaras Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Kuttanadu
City	:	Tirupuliyur
District	:	Alappuzha
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Nammazhwar, personifying himself as a waiting sweetheart of the Lord says, “This girl has lost herself to Lord Mayapiran staying in Kuttanadu Tirupuliyur adored with sky scrapers, revered as a tilak on the forehead of the South. This is His grace. The shrine has also the Mangalasasanam of Tirumangai Azhwar.

	Festival:

	Kavadi festival at thai 1st day.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is one of the 108 Divyadesas. Of the Perumal temples installed in Kerala, this temple is believed to have been built by Beema. The club in the temple is too big size believed to have been used by Beema. The temple has a sturdy construction, long and wide as Beema on a vast land.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is opened from 5.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Mayapiran Temple, Tirupuliyur, (Kuttanadu), Alapuzha, Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 94478 00291

	General Information:

	The temple has a sturdy construction, long and wide as Beema on a vast land.

	Prayers

	Perumal graces the devotees with complete cure of any disease they suffer from.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees light lamps and perform archanas to Lord and Mother with tulsi leaves.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	According to the hymns of Nammazhwar, it appears there was big city in the region. Also according to the ancient Tamil Grammar text Tholkappiam, there were 12 divisions in Tamilnadu. Kuttanadu is one among them which people now call Kuttanadu Tirupuliyur. Perumal in the temple graces in a standing form facing east. The vimana – tower above the sanctum sanctorum is known as Purusha Sukta Vimana. Saptha Rishis (seven sages) had worshipped Perumal in this temple.

	Temple History:

	In days of yore, the region was under the rule of one Vrushadharbi, son of Emperor Shibi. He was suffering from a severe disease due to some curse. His kingdom also came under severe drought and famine. During this crucial time, Saptha Rishis paid a visit to the place and called on the king. He told the Rishis that he would offer them Dhan (donation) only if they help eliminating the dangers before the kingdom and himself personally. The Rishis grew furious and told the king that they would be committing a sin if they received alms from him and went away. Yet, the king sent gold and fruits through his ministers to them which they refused to accept. The angry king organized a yajna and sent an evil angel to kill the Rishis. They prayed to Perumal for protection. Lord sent Indira in the form of tiger (Puli in Tamil) and killed the evil spirit. The place is named Tirupuliyur after this event. Rishis said that Perumal alone is real and everything else in the world is but illusion – Maya. Lord thus came to be known as Mayapiran.

	Special Features:

Sri Tirukuralappan temple

Moolavar	:	Tirukuralappan – Parthasarathy
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Padmasani
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Vyasa Theertham, Deva Pushkarini
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Aaramula
City	:	Tiruvaran Vilai
District	:	Pathanamthitta
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Tiruvaranvilai, the abode of Lord Tirukuralappan is a place on earth with beautiful palaces and tanks, says Nammazhwar in his Mangalasasanam. It is noteworthy that divine poets were lovers of nature and the environment surrounding the shrines of their Lords and use more lines for such descriptions in their hymns. This is a common feature in many verses praising both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu by Nayanmars and Azhwars respectively.

	Festival:

	Aaraattu Vizha is celebrated grandly on the Tiruvonam star day in Thai month (January-February) in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	The temple has the reputation of being one among the 108 Divya Desa Vaishnavite holy places. There is an idol of Parathasarathy installed by Arjuna in the temple covered with gold. Pujas are performed grandly to Lord Parthasarathy.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 4.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Tirukuralappan Temple, Aramula(Tiruvaranvilai),Pathanamthitta, Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 468 - 221 2170.

	General Information:

	Holy Pamba river of Kerala passes through the northern entrance of the temple. There is a shrine for Sage Parasurama in the temple.

	Prayers

	People pray for the welfare of children. They bring sick children to the temple, throw away Vanni nuts after rounding them on their heads. They firmly believe that these thrown nuts attack the disease of the child as the arrows of Arjuna attack the enemies.

	Thanks giving:

	As Tulabaram (offering some items as fruits etc. equal to weight) is practiced in Guruvayur, devotees offer Vanni nuts for Tulabaram in this temple.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Lord Tirukuralappan graces in a standing form facing east. The vimana-tower above the sanctum sanctorum- is called Vamana Vimanam. Sage Veda Vyasa and Lord Brahmma had the darshan of the Lord. Once, two demons Madhu and Kaidaba snatched the Vedas from Brahmma who sought the grace of Lord Perumal to recover them. Perumal destroyed the demons and recovered the Vedas. Brahmma performed penance here on Perumal as a token of his gratitude to Lord. It is here Arjuna hid his weapons in the Vanni tree during Pandava’s life incognito. The nuts falling from this Vanni tree is heaped around the flag post of the temple and sold to devotees.

	Temple History:

	During the 18 day Kurukshetra Bharata battle, the wheel of Karna’s chariot was stuck in the ground. While Karna was engaged to lift the wheel leaving his weapons in the chariot, Arjuna took the opportunity and killed him. Though Arjuna acted successfully, the guilt of killing one when unarmed troubled his mind and he could not excuse himself. What more troubled him was the thought that he, noted for his law abiding nature should not have committed a disgraceful sin. Every Pandava established a temple during their journey in Kerala. Arjuna established this temple, performed penance on Perumal and was rewarded with the Darshan of Lord in the form of Parthasarathy. It is here he hid his weapons in the Vanni tree, according to scriptures. Arjuna thus got himself cleansed of his sins with the grace of Lord Perumal.

	Special Features:

Sri Pambanai Appan temple

Moolavar	:	-Pambanai Appan – Kamalanathan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Kamalavalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Pamba Theertham
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tiruvanvandoor
City	:	Tiruvanvandoor
District	:	Alappuzha
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	The temple is praised in the Mangalasasanam hymns of Nammazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar.

	Festival:

	A ten day festival is celebrated in the temple with flag hoisting on the Anuradha (Anusham) star day in the month of Masi (February-March).

	Temple's Speciality:

	Being one among the 108 Divya Desas Vishnu temples, it is said that Pandavas came to this place during their exile life. Found dilapidated, Nakula the last brother of the Pandavas renovated the temple. People believe that this was built by Nakula.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 4.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Pambanai Appan Temple, Tiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha dist., Kerala.

	Phone:

	+91- 94461 93002

	General Information:

	The temple region is situated on the north of the holy Pampa River of Kerala. This is mentioned in the hymns of Nammazhwar. Of the temples installed by Pandavas, this is the temple that celebrates more festival events.

	Prayers

	Perumal grants every wish of the devotee.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees offer milk porridge as nivedhana to the Lord.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	While digging the land in this place, new Perumal-Vishnu idols were found. They were brought to this temple and new shrines built to install the new idols. It is significant that the sanctum sanctorum is circular in shape and Perumal in a standing form is facing west hold his conch and discus. The sculpture depicting the dance of Child Krishna on the hoods of snake Kalinga (Kalinga Nardanam) is very attractive. The two pillars bearing this Naradana Kanna has also carvings of all Dasavatara (10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu) scenes. The Vimana – tower above the sanctum sanctorum is called Sakala Veda Vimanam. Maharshis Narada and Markandeya had visited the temple to worship Perumal Pamabanaiappan.

	Temple History:

	A debate arose between Lord Brahmma and Maharshi Narada. Brahmma spelt a curse on Narada who came down to this place and performed penance on Lord Vishnu seeking his grace to teach him all the philosophies covering creation and related principles. Pleased with his penance, Lord taught him the lessons based on which Maharshi Narada wrote the treatise on the supremacy of Lord Vishnu and the codes to worship Him, titled Naradeeya Puranam, according to scriptures.

	Special Features:

Sri Anantha Padmanabhan temple

Moolavar	:	Anantha Padmanabhan
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Hari Lakshmi
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Matsya, Padma and Varaha Theerthas
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Thiruvananthapuram
District	:	Thiruvananthapuram
State	:	Kerala

	Singers:

	Saint Tirumangai Azhwar had sung the glory of Lord of the temple in his Mangala Sasanam hymns.

	Festival:

	Brahmmotsavam is celebrated in the temple in Panguni-March-April and again in Aipasi-October-November. Laksha Deepa (lighting one laksh lamps) takes place during the 41 day Murai Japa festival celebrated once in 12 years.

	Temple's Speciality:

	This is one of the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Perumal. His idol (Tirumeni) is made of 12 thousand Salagrama stones measuring 12 feet long in reclining posture.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 4.15 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Anantha Padmanabhan Temple, Thiruvananthapuram-695 001, Kerala state.

	Phone:

	+91-471-245 0233

	General Information:

	Presiding deity Lord Anantha Padamanabha Swami blesses the devotees from the sanctum sanctorum under the Hemakoota Vimana-tower above the sanctum. Lord Yoga Narasimiha, Sri Anjaneya and Lord Krishna bless the devotees from the prakara, before the sanctum and behind the sanctum respectively. The butter applied on Sri Hanuman never melts even during scorching summer nor goes junk. Temples of Lord Lakshmi Varaha and Lord Srinivasa are on the southern side.

	Prayers

	Devotees pray for removal of obstacles in wedding matter, for child boon and for good education.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Perumal offering vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The presiding deity made of Iluppai wood was destroyed by fire in the year 1686. The second and the present idol was made with 12,000 Salagrama stones of Vishnu importance with a mixture called Kadu Sarkarai Yoga. This is a very rare idol which we are worshipping now. The idol on the Adi Sesha is 18 feet long in a reclining posture, covered fully with gold.

	Temple History:

	An ascetic Vilwamangalam Swamigal was performing pujas to Lord Narayana each day with flowers etc. A little boy was causing all troubles to Swamigal by scattering the puja materials and even urinating nearby. It is said that Lord played in the guise of the little boy to test the tolerance level of Swamigal. When his mischief reached a stage, Swamigal pushed the boy Unni Kannan-little boy in anger. Lord Kannan appeared before him and said that true bhakti and renunciation required total tolerance and that He so behaved to test him. He also told the Swamigal that if he desired to see him again, he (swamigal) had to come to Ananthan Kadu. Lord disappeared then. Swamigal began to discover Ananthan Kadu but could not. He sat under a tree much tired on a scorching sunny day. He saw a peasant couple nearby quarrelling. The husband shouted that if she was behaving like that, he would kill her and throw her in the Ananthan Kadu. Swamigal was happy, approached the husband, made peace among them and asked him to show the place. The husband showed Swamigal Ananthan Kadu. It was a rough path covered by wild bushes with thorns. Determined, Swamigal found at last Lord with Sridevi and Bhoodevi on Adiseha in the reclining posture and worshipped Him. Lord further tested the Swamigal to get Him something to eat as He was hungry. Swamigal gave him unriped mango found in the jungle with salt. Swamigal informed the king of Travancore about his finding. The king took Brahmin priests from eight mutts and reached the place. Though Lord was not there as described by the Swamigal, the king in good faith, built a temple, installed Lord on Adisesha and named Him Anantha Padmanabha Swami.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: This is one of the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Perumal. His idol (Tirumeni) is made of 12 thousand Salagrama stones measuring 12 feet long in reclining posture.

Sri Adikesava Perumal temple

Moolavar	:	Adikesava Perumal
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Maragathavalli Thayar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Sea water, Vattaru, Rama theertha
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	2000-3000 years old
Historical Name	:	-
City	:	Tiruvattaru
District	:	Kanyakumari
State	:	Tamil Nadu

	Singers:

	Vaishanavite saint Nammalvar had sung the glory of Perumal of this temple in his Mangalasasanam.

	Festival:

	Onam, Aipasi Brahmmotsavam in October-November, Purattasi Saturdays in September-October, Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	The idol of Perumal is made of a mixture of materials called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam with 16,008 Salagrama stones (stones with Narayana forms). The devotee has to worship Perumal through three entrances. The procession deity in a standing form graces with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi. There is no Lotus or Brahmma on the naval of Perumal. It is believed that the devotee worshipping Perumal here would have no further births. Garuda, Sun, deities of the five weapons (Panchayudha), demons Madhu and Kaidaba are in the sanctum sanctorum. Maharshi Hadhaleya is near the head of the Lord. Setting rays of Sun fall on the Lord in Panguni-March-April from 3 to 9 and from 3-9 in the month of Purattasi-September-October.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open during normal hours.

	Address:

	Sri Adikesava Perumal temple, Tiruvattaru, Kanyakumari district – 629 177.

	Phone:

	+91- 94425 77047

	General Information:

	Those on a pilgrimage to 108 Divya Desas are advised to worship Lord Adikesava Perumal before proceeding to Tiruvananthapuram to worship Lord Anandapadmnabaswami.

	Prayers

	Lord grants all that the devotees ask for.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees offer Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	Lord Adikesava Perumal graces in a reclining form, longer than Lords of this form in the 108 Perumal shrines. He is facing west, his eyes set on Tiruvananthapuram Lord Anandapadmanabaswami. It is a rare form that Perumal facing west with His left hand hanging and the right assuring the devotee – Abhayahastha. His head and feet are south-north directions respectively. Mother Maragathavalli Nachiar graces with Lord.

	Temple History:

	Due to an error in the conduct of a yajna by Lord Brahmma, two demons appeared from the fire – Kesan and Kesi. They caused all troubles to Sages and Devas. They came to Lord Vishnu for protection. Lord killed Kesan and used Kesi as a pillow for his bed. The demon’s wife, to avenge the Lord, called Rivers Ganga and Tambiraparani to help her. They came in spate to wash off the Lord. Mother Earth simply raised the ground level where Perumal was reclining. Both Rivers went round the Lord, prayed to Him and continued to flow round as two garlands. This event is mentioned in Nammalvar’s Mangalasasanam hymn. As Perumal destroyed demon Kesan, He is named Kesava Perumal. Kesi tried his best to escape from the Lord with his 12 hands. Lord put 12 Rudrakshas in his hand and foiled his escape bid. 12 Shiva temples came into being through these Rudrakshas around Tiruvattaru. During Shivrathri, devotees run to cover all the 12 Siva temples and end the prayer with Lord Shiva at the feet of Adikesava Perumal. The practice continues even today.

	Special Features:

Sri Tiru Vazh Marban temple

Moolavar	:	Tiru Vazh Marban
Urchavar	:	Lord Srinivasa with Sridevi, Bhoodevi
Amman / Thayar	:	Kamalavalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Pushkarini called Lakshmi Theertha
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tiruvanparisaram
City	:	Tirupatisaram
District	:	Kanyakumari
State	:	Tamil Nadu

	Singers:

	Celebrated Vaishnavite Acharya Nammalwar has praised the Lord in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

	Festival:

	Adi Swati day when Lord took Saint Kulasekhara Azhwar to His Vaikuntam Abode in July-August, 10 day Chithirai festival in April-May, all Purattasi Saturdays in September-October, Avani Tiruvonam in August-September are the festivals of the temple. Oonjal Sevai is exclusively observed for the Perumal of this temple only in Kanyakumari district.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open during normal hours as in all temples.

	Address:

	Sri Tiruvazh Marban Temple, Tirupatisaram, Nagarcoil.

	Phone:

	+91-94424 27710

	General Information:

	This is the sacred Avathar place of Vaishnavite saint Nammalvar and his mother. Also the place is one among the celebrated 108 Viaishnava places called Divya Desas. As Mother has Her place in the chest of the Lord Himself, there is no separate shrine for Thayar. Perumal is wearing a gold chain with a dollar embossed with the figure of Mother Mahalakshmi.

	Prayers

	Those unable to execute their commitments to Tirupati Perumal, offer the same here.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother offering Vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The place has the reputation of being the birth place of a Mother, who gave an illustrious son Nammalvar to spread and sing the glory of Lord Vishnu. The wedding of Udaya Nangai, daughter of Tiruvazhmarban in the service of Nanjil Nadu Tiruvenparisaram with Kaarimaran a chieftain of Kurunadu took place in the house of the bride. They had no child though years rolled by. The couple went to Tirukurungudi, also a Divyadesa and prayed to Lord Nambi seeking child boon. Lord Nambi appeared before them and offered Himself to be born to them and advised them that the child be taken to the Tamarind tree in Tirunagari and assured that He as a child would bring great reputation to them. Mother Udayanangai delivered a male child on Visaka Star day in Vaikasi month (May-June) on a poornima-full moon day. They took the child as directed by Lord in a golden cradle to the tamarind tree in Azhwar Tirunagari. The child simply climbed on the tree with Gnana Mudra, meditated upon Lord Aadhi Natha to the chilling surprise of those gathered there. The child was in penance for 16 years. This is the sacred history of Tirupathisaram.

	Temple History:

	Suseendram, a holy place in Kanyakumari district was once known as Gnanaranyam-jungle of wisdom. Saptha Rishis – seven Maharshis were performing penance here. Lord granted Darshan to them in the form of Lord Shiva. The Rishis proceeded to Soma Theertha Ghat to have the darshan of Lord Vishnu. Having darshan of Lord as they wished, they also prayed that He should stay in this place. Lord granted their wish and is gracing the devotees as Lord of Wisdom in this place.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

Sri Tiru Vazh Marban temple

Moolavar	:	Tiru Vazh Marban
Urchavar	:	Lord Srinivasa with Sridevi, Bhoodevi
Amman / Thayar	:	Kamalavalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Pushkarini called Lakshmi Theertha
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tiruvanparisaram
City	:	Tirupatisaram
District	:	Kanyakumari
State	:	Tamil Nadu

	Singers:

	Celebrated Vaishnavite Acharya Nammalwar has praised the Lord in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

	Festival:

	Adi Swati day when Lord took Saint Kulasekhara Azhwar to His Vaikuntam Abode in July-August, 10 day Chithirai festival in April-May, all Purattasi Saturdays in September-October, Avani Tiruvonam in August-September are the festivals of the temple. Oonjal Sevai is exclusively observed for the Perumal of this temple only in Kanyakumari district.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open during normal hours as in all temples.

	Address:

	Sri Tiruvazh Marban Temple, Tirupatisaram, Nagarcoil.

	Phone:

	+91-94424 27710

	General Information:

	This is the sacred Avathar place of Vaishnavite saint Nammalvar and his mother. Also the place is one among the celebrated 108 Viaishnava places called Divya Desas. As Mother has Her place in the chest of the Lord Himself, there is no separate shrine for Thayar. Perumal is wearing a gold chain with a dollar embossed with the figure of Mother Mahalakshmi.

	Prayers

	Those unable to execute their commitments to Tirupati Perumal, offer the same here.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother offering Vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The place has the reputation of being the birth place of a Mother, who gave an illustrious son Nammalvar to spread and sing the glory of Lord Vishnu. The wedding of Udaya Nangai, daughter of Tiruvazhmarban in the service of Nanjil Nadu Tiruvenparisaram with Kaarimaran a chieftain of Kurunadu took place in the house of the bride. They had no child though years rolled by. The couple went to Tirukurungudi, also a Divyadesa and prayed to Lord Nambi seeking child boon. Lord Nambi appeared before them and offered Himself to be born to them and advised them that the child be taken to the Tamarind tree in Tirunagari and assured that He as a child would bring great reputation to them. Mother Udayanangai delivered a male child on Visaka Star day in Vaikasi month (May-June) on a poornima-full moon day. They took the child as directed by Lord in a golden cradle to the tamarind tree in Azhwar Tirunagari. The child simply climbed on the tree with Gnana Mudra, meditated upon Lord Aadhi Natha to the chilling surprise of those gathered there. The child was in penance for 16 years. This is the sacred history of Tirupathisaram.

	Temple History:

	Suseendram, a holy place in Kanyakumari district was once known as Gnanaranyam-jungle of wisdom. Saptha Rishis – seven Maharshis were performing penance here. Lord granted Darshan to them in the form of Lord Shiva. The Rishis proceeded to Soma Theertha Ghat to have the darshan of Lord Vishnu. Having darshan of Lord as they wished, they also prayed that He should stay in this place. Lord granted their wish and is gracing the devotees as Lord of Wisdom in this place.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

Sri Azhagia Nambirayar temple

Moolavar	:	Vaishnava Nambi
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Kurungudivalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Tiruparkadal, Pancha Thurai
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tirukurungudi
City	:	Tirukurungudi
District	:	Tirunelveli
State	:	Tamil Nadu

	Singers:

	Celebrated Vaishanavite Saints Tirumazhisai Azhwar, Nammazhwar, Periazhwar and Tirumangai Azhwar had praised the glory of the Lord of the temple in their Mangalasasanam Prabhandam hymns.

	Festival:

	Chithirai Vasanth Utsav in April-May, Vaikasi Jeshtabishekam in May-June, Aavani Pavithra Utsav in August-September, Purattasi Navarathri in September-October, Aipasi Swing festival in October-November, Thai float festival in January-February, Panguni Brahmmotsavam in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Tirukurungudi is one of the 108 Sri Vaishnava Divya Desas. The flag post-Kodi Maram is slightly on a side.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 6.30 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Azhagia Nambirayar (Vaishnava Nambi) Temple, Tirukurngudi – 627 115.

	Phone:

	+91 4635 265 289

	General Information:

	Presiding Lord Vaishnava Nambi-Azhagia Nambirayar is gracing from the sanctorum facing east. The Vimana-tower above the temple is of Panchaketa Vimana design. Lord Shiva and Gajendran had worshipped Nambi in the temple.

	Prayers

	People pray to Perumal for salvation.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees light ghee lamps.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	There lived one Nambaduvan, belonging to a backward community at the foot of Mahendragiri hills, was a staunch Vishnu devotee. He was sad that he could not have the darshan of the Lord Azhagia Nambi even from outside the temple as the flag post-Kodimaram was shielding the sanctum sanctorum. To oblige Nambaduvan, Lord asked the flag post to move a little to enable the devotee to have His darshan. We see the flag post in the temple slightly moved to a side. The temple also houses the shrines of Lord Shiva and Lord Bhairava as a symbol of Saiva-Vaishnava harmony. When pujas are performed to Lord Nambi, to ascertain whether pujas are performed to Lord Shiva also, a priest nearby would ask “ anything short for Lord’s beloved friend”. The other one will reply “nothing”. This is in vogue even today. Lord Nambi is praised in the Mangalasasanam hymns of Nammazhwar, Tirumazhisai Azhwar, Tirumangai Azhwar and Periazhwar. Periazhwar was no less an avatar of Lord Nambi Himself. Thirumangai Azhwar was directed by Srirangam Lord Ranganatha to go to Tirukurungudi where Nambi would grant him salvation he wished. Lord Nambi graces in four forms, standing, sitting, reclining and walking. Kurangam in Tamil means Mother Earth-Bhoomadevi. As Mother prayed here on Perumal, the place is also known as Kuranga Kshetram. Lord Vishnu condensed (Kurukuthal in Tamil) his huge Varaha Avatara form here situated on the banks of Nambi River while with Mother Mahalalakshmi, the place is named Kurungudi. When He took the Vamana (Dwarf) Avatar and then grew touching the sky, the spring that came out of his anklet is named Silambaru, Silambu-anklet, according to ancient scriptures

	Temple History:

	Earth was retrieved by Lord Vishnu with His Varaha Avtar when demon Hiranyaksaha tried to take it away. Mother Earth sought the guidance of Lord Varaha to reach him. Lord said that he could be reached through music. A problem arose between a man of backward community and a ghost. When the ghost tried to devour the man, he promised the ghost to come back to it after singing the praise of Lord as it was a sacred Kaisika Ekadasi day. The man attained salvation that day as he sang the praise of Lord and ghost too attained salvation as it heard the man singing the praise of Lord.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Tirukurungudi is one of the 108 Vaishnava Divyadesas. The Kodimaram-flag post is slightly on a side.

Sri Thothadri Nathan temple

Moolavar	:	Deivanathan, Vanamamalai (Thothadrinathar)
Urchavar	:	-
Amman / Thayar	:	Varamangai Thayar
Thala Virutcham	:	Mango
Theertham	:	Setru Thamarai
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Vanamamali – Tiruvaramangai
City	:	Nanguneri
District	:	Tirunelveli
State	:	Tamil Nadu

	Singers:

	Describing the glory of the Lord, Saint Nammazhwar begs Him to appear before him to worship Him with full satisfaction.

	Festival:

	Chithirai Brahmmotsavam in April-May and the second in Panguni (March-April) are the two festivals of importance in the temples besides festivals related to Lord Vishnu.

	Temple's Speciality:

	While traditionally temples have only one swayambumurthy, this is one with 11 Swayambumurthis – Lord Thothadri Nathar in the sanctum sanctorum, Mother Sridevi and Bhoodevi, Sun, Moon, Maharshis Brugu and Markandeya, dancers of the celestial world Uruvasi and Thilothama. Of the 8 Vishnu Swayambumurthis, the one in Badrinath in north is covered by fog for six months. Here, the Lord is available for the devotees throughout the year. Gingelly oil abishek is performed to Lord Thotadrinathar throughout the year.

	Opening Time:


	The temple is open from 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.

	Address:

	Sri Thothadrinathar Temple, Nanguneri -627 108, Tirunelveli district.

	Phone:

	+91- 4635-250 119

	General Information:

	The vimana-tower above the sanctum is of Nandavardana design. Lord Brahmma, Indira, king of Sindhu, Garuda Baghwan, Urvasi, Thilothama were blessed with the darshan of Lord in the temple.

	Prayers

	Gingelly oil abishek is performed to Lord throughout the year. This abishek oil is stored in a well. Those suffering from skin problems apply this on their body and consume a few drops for total cure.

	Thanks giving:

	Realizing their wishes from Perumal, devotees buy the gingelly oil sold the temple itself for abishek to Lord.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The place came to be known as Naguneri meaning surrounded by four lakes. This is one of the 108 Divya Desas of Perumal. This is the only temple where Perumal graces with His royal attire in Durbar with Mothers Sridevi and Bhoodevi. One of Lord’s hands point to His feet and the other on His lap as an assurance that the devotee surrendering at His feet will have a place on His lap. Perumal also holds the Prayoga Chakra. Those worshipping the Chakra will have no enemies at all in life. It is said that the procession idol of Mother was originally in Tirupathi. Devotees in Tirupati were to offer Varamangadevi to Sri Venkateswara in Tirupati. Perumal appeared in the dream of Jeer Swamigal and said that Varamangadevi was meant to Lord Vanamamalai in Nanguneri, therefore taken to this place. The headquarters of Vanamamalai Jeer, one among the Ashtathik Gajas – Eight pontiffs of Vaishnava order – by saint Manavala Mamunigal is here. The Sadari placed on the devotees as blessing of Lord, has the image of Nammazhwar-Sadagopan.

	Temple History:

	When Lord Vishnu destroyed the demons, Madhu and Kaidaba, the bad odour from their body spread polluting the whole earth. Mother Earth lost Her natural purity. She came to this place for cleansing. Lord appeared before Bhoomadevi (Earth) and said, “pollution set on you is washed off” according to history of the place-sthala purana.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Thothadri Nathan Describing the glory of the Lord, Saint Nammazhwar begs Him to appear before him to worship Him with full satisfaction.

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