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Srirangam Divyadesam - 'Swayamvyaktha Kshetram', a Self-Manifested temple. Among the Holy Shrines of Lord Maha Vishnu worshipped as 108 Divyadesams, Srirnagam is the first and foremost. As far as Sree Vaishnavas parlance, Koil means Srirangam. Another 2 imporatnts parlances are Perumal and Thirumalai. Perumal means Kanchipuram Varadharaja Perumal and Thirumalai means Tirumala Tirupati. Temples which are Self Manifested - Swayambu, means not built by either the Rishnis, Saints, Kings or Humans, are worshipped as Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras. There are 8 Swayam Vyaktha Kshetras. Remaining are Srimushnam, Tirumalai, Mukthinath, Thiru Naimisaranyam, Vanamamalai, Pushkaramand Badrinath. Read More ... |
| Thirukozhi Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Uraiyur Nachiyarkoil - Once upon a time a number of Rishis were discussing as to who among the trinity is the greatest?. Lord Bramma Devar or Lord Siva or Lord Maha Vishnu?. There were no conclusions among them and so they were much more confused. At that time Sage Birugu happened to be there and the rishis decided to entrust the issue to him to get a solution for their debate. Brighu Mahirishi accepted and assred them that he will find out the fact. He went to Mount Kailash. There Dwara Palakas refused an entry to Birugu as Lord Siva and Goddess Parvati were alone and not to be disturbed. Uraiyur is the birth place of Thiruppan Azhwar, one of 12 Alwars. Read More ... |
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| Thiruvellarai Divyadesam Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple has a biggest temple wall and it is a Birth place of Bhakthar Uyyakondaar. The temple is situated on top of the Mountain which is fall of white rocks and 100 feet height. Moolavar is blessing as Pundarikatshan in His Grand Standing Posture facing East. Thayaar here is blessing as Shenbagavalli Thayar. She is worshipped as Peri Piraattiyaar. Utsavar thaayar is worshipped as Pangajavalli Thayar. Lakshmi Devi is blessing in a seperate sanctum sanctorum. Prathyaksham was blessed to Garudan, Bhoomi Devi, Markandeyar, Lord Brahma and Rudhran. Thiruvellarai is about 16 miles away from Sreerangam. This is the birth place of Vishnu Chithar, who completed Read More ... |
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Thiru Anbil Divyadesam Sri Vadhivazhagiya Nambi Temple is located about 22 km from Srirangam. Sthala Puranam - Once there was a discussion between Lord Bramha Devar and Saint Valmiki about the beautifulness of Lord Vishnu in HIS Sayana Posture. This conversation led them to the debate with each other. Lord Vishnu appeared before them and said "In Sayana Posture I am beautiful in Thiru Anbil". Hence Lord Maha Vishnu here in Thiru Anbil is being worshipped as "Vadhivazhagiya Nambi". Thiru Anbil Divyadesam is related to two great creators. The whole world was created by Lord Brahma Devar. Valmiki Maharishi, the great saint had lots of built-in good thoughts. Raja Gopuram is a three tiered one Read More ... |
| Thirukkarambanur Divyadesam Uthamar Koil - A Trimurthy Kshetram -All 3 Deities blessing in same shrine with their Consorts - Its very rare to find temples where all the three Trinities, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva blessing in the same temple. Eventhough if there is not so many temples for Lord Brahma Devar, it is also to be noted that there is no temple with an idol of Lord Brahma. Thirukandiyur and Kumbakonam Brahmman Temple are such holy temples where Lord Brahma Devar is Blessing as one among the Main Deities. Lord Brahma himself is blessing as Brahma Guru, Vishnu Guru, Shiva Guru, Sakthi Guru, Subramanaya Guru, Deva Guru and Asura Guru. Hence Uthamar Koil is worshipped as Seven Guru Kshetram." - Read More ... |
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Thiru Thanjai Mamanikoil Divyadesam located on the banks of a river Vennaru, about 5 km from Thanjavur, Tamilnadu, which is a group of 3 temples. Sreeman Narayanan is blessing in the three different temples as Sri Neelamaga Perumal, Thiru Manikundra Perumal and Veera Narasimha Perumal. These three temples are being collectively worshipped as One Divyadesam.
Among the 108 Divyadesam, Thiru Thanjai Mamanikoil is the One and only Divyadesam where three temples located very nearby, in a walkable distance, are put together worshipped as one Divyadesam. Thiru Thanjai Mamanikoil located on the way to Kumbakonam Read More ... |
Thirukkandiyur Divyadesam - Hara Shaba Vimochana Perumal Temple is located near Thiruvayaru and familiarly known as Kandiyur in memory of Lord Shiva, worshipped as Kandeeswarar, who got the salvation from the curse of Brahmmahathi Dhosham beacause of plucking the fifth head of Lord Bramha Devar. This is a Poorva Janma Punya Kshetram.
The sacred place which relieved Lord Shiva Himself of His dosham. Hence, all the dhosams being faced by the devotees will disappear, if they have a dharshan here. Temple is located at 7 km from Thanjavur on the banks of the River Kudamurutti, a distributary River. Read More ... |
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Thirukaviththalam Divyadesam - Kabisthalam - Once there was a Demon named Koohoo was residing near the temple tank here and he was having a habit of pulling the legs of those who came here for bathing. One day Sage Agasthiyar came and took a bath. As usual the Demon pulled his leg. The angry Sage Agasthiyar cursed the Demon to beome a Crocodile. Frightened Demon begged the sage for the relief from curse. Pleased Sage informed him that he would be relieved from the curse during Ganjendra Moksham. Kabi means Monkey, as He gave darshan to Lord Anjaneya this temple is being worshipped as Thirukavithalam familairly Kabisthalam. Moolavar blessing as Gajendra Varadhan in Bhujanga Sayanam facing East. Read More ... |
| Thiruvaiinagar Divyadesam - Sree Oppiliappan Temple. The temple is also being worshipped as Tulasi Vanam and Margandeya Kshetram, located 7 KM south of Kumbakonam. Moolavar Sree Oppiliappan in His Gigantic Standing Posture along with Bhoomidevi Nachiyar. This is the Only Divyadesam where Perumal is being worshipped in His Five Forms as Ponnappan, Maniappan, Mutthappan, Vinnagarappan and Ennappan. Temple Vimanam is "Sudhanandha Vimanam", means the Complete Happiness. Temple Theertham is 'Ahorathra Pushkarini,' where even after the sunset and night time devotees can take the holy bath. Normally as per the scriptures, devotees should not take the holy bath in temple tanks after the sunset at Read More ... |
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Thiruvelliyangudi Divyadesam - Sree Kolavilli Ramar Temple is believed by Vaishnavits that worshipping Kolavilli Ramar here is as equal as worshipping all His 108 Divyadesams, is also blessing as Ksheerabdhi Nathan. Thyar blessing as Sree Maragathavalli Thayar. Hymned by Thirumangai Azhwar. The Temple Pushkarani is Sukra Theertham as it is associated with Saint Sukracharyar and also as Brahma Theertham, Indra Theertham, Chakra Theertham and Parasara Theertham. Unlike in any other Vishnu temples, Periya Thiruvadi Garudalwar is blessing here with four hands holding Conch and the Discus. Only one temple in this world where Garuda blessing in the rising posture with four hands and worshipped as Read More ... |
| Thiru Nandhipura Vinnagaram Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Nathankoil Jaganatha Perumal Temple resembles Puri Jagnathar Temple hence the temple is worshipped called as Dakshina Jaganatham. Moolavar is blessing as Natha Nathan, Vinnagara Perumal and Jaganathan, blessing in His Sitting Posture holding a Sword, a Bow, a Sudharshana Chakram ( The Discus ), Sangu ( The Conch ) and a Dhandam ( The Stick ) in His hands under the Mandhaara Vimanam facing West. Utsava Murthi is blessing as Jaganathan. Dhosha Parikara Poojas are being performed here on Mondays. Temple is open from 06:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. 04:00 PM to 08:00 PM. Pushkarini Nadhi Theertham. Shenbagaranya Kshetram Read More ... |
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Thirucherai Divyadesam - Saranatha Perumal Temple - One among the Pancha Sara Kshetrams. Saaranathan, Saara Nayagi, Saara Vimanam, Saara Theertham and Saara Kshetram, is located in Kumbakonam. Thirucherai is one of the oldest temples and believed that it was there in existence from Dwabara Yuga, with the Grand Raja Gopruam with 120 feet height. Thirucherai is the Only Divyadesam where Perumal is blessing as Pancha Lakshmi Natahan, with Five Goddesses. Lord Hanuman is blessing the devotees as Vara Prasadhi here. Saara Nachiyar and blessing with Padma Hastham instead of usual Abaya Hastham. Among 108 Divyadesams, Only here in Thirucherai , Rathotsavam is being celebrated on Makara Pushyam Day Read More ... |
Thiru Adhanoor Divyadesam is located near Swamilai Swaminadha Swamy Temple- One among the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan in Kumbakonam, which is one of the Sree Vaishnava Guru Parikara Sthalam. Moolavar is Andalakkum Ayyan, Facing East in His Bujanga Sayanam.
He was worshipped here by Sage Brighu, Kamadhenu, Thirumangai Azhwar and Lord Agni. Goddess is Ranganayaki Thayar also worshipped as Kamalasini. Uthsavar as Sree Ranganathar. Temple Rajagopuram is of three tiered structure. It is the One of the Two Divyadesams where Devotees can worship Thirumana Pillars on Either Sides of the Almighty inside Read More ... |
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Thirunaraiyur Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Kumbakonam Nachiyarkoil is about 10 kms from Kumbakonam and 3 KM from Thiruvinnagar Divyadesam Oppiliappan Temple, on the way from Kumbakonam to Thiruvarur. Another Divyadesam in the same as Nachiyarkoil is Uraiyur Thirukozhi Divyadesam in Trichy. Importance here in Thirunarayur Nambi Temple is Priority and Importance is always given to Thayar, blessing as Nachiyar here. This is the Only Sree Vaishnava Temple built as Maadakoil by the King Ko Chengat Cholan - One of the 63 Nayanmars, who built 73 Siva Temples as Maada Koil. Maada Koil has an Unique Strucuture where entrance of the Sanctum Sanctorum is narrow for an elephant to enter or too high that it Read More ... |
| Thirukkudanthai Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Sarangapani Temple is One among the Pancha Ranga Kshetrams,also worshipped as Kalyanapuram, Bhaskara Kshetram and Sarangapattinam is located in heart of the Holy Town Kumbakonam. The Temple’s Sanctum Sanctorum has two entrances, the first one is for the period of Uthrayanam and the other for the period of Dhakshinayanam. Special feature is that the temple itself is in the Shape of a Chariot. Other four Pancha Ranga Kshetrams are Srirangam, Thirupper Nagar in Trichy, Thiru Indhalur in Mayiladuthurai and Sree Rangapattinam in Karnataka. Pancha Ranga Kshetrams are a Group of Temples in which Lord Ranganatha Swamy is blessing on the Bank of Read More ... |
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Thiru Nagappattinam Divyadesam Sree Soundararaja Perumal Temple is very distinct and dates back across 4 Yugas. Adhisheshan, the King of Serpants had darshan in Krudha Yuga where as Bhoodevi in Thredhayuga, Markandeya Mahirishi in Dwabara Yuga and Salisugan, one of the Chozha King in Kali Yuga. Thiru Nagai is the One and Only Divyadesam where the Moolavar is blessing in His 3 Blessing Postures, in Sayana Posture as Rangnathan, Sitting Posture as Govindharajan and Standing Posture as Soundararajan. Ashtapuja Narasimhar is blessing Prahalathan in His One Hand and Abaya Hastham in the other. He performs dual duties as Dushta Nigraham as well Sishta Paribalanam. Here in Thiru Nagai Garudalwar Read More ... |
| Thirukannamangai Divyadesam Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple is about 25 KM south of Thirucherai Saranatha Perumal Temple. Its is one of the Krishna Mangala Kshetram. Goddess lakshmi Devi performed a penance here towards Perumal to attain Him. Pleased Paranthaman asked Vishwaksena, to look out for an auspicious day for the wedding. On that day the Perumal married Thayar here in Thirukannamangai. All the 33 Crore Devas came together to witness the wedding Its one of the Pancha Krishnaranya Kshetram. Thirukannamangai has all the Seven Necessities of a Kshetram, Theertham, Vimanam, Mandapam, River, Nagaram, , Nadhi and Aaranyam, hence The Temple is worshipped as " Saptha Amrutha Kshetram ". Read More ... |
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Thirukannapuram Divyadesam Sowriraja Perumal Temple is located 30 KM from Kumbakonam on the way to Thiruvarur, One among the Five Krishraranya Kshetrams. The remaining four are Thiruvikrama Perumal Temple in Thirukkovilur, Loganatha Perumal Temple in Thirukkannagudi, Gajendra Varadhan Temple in Thirukavithalam and Neelamegha Perumal Temple in Thirukannapuram. Sowriraja Perumal can be worshipped along with Sree Andal on His left side and Padmini on His Right side During Vaikasi Month Festival, on the 7th day Lord Maha Vishnu blesses the devotees in all His 3 forms - Trimurthy Swaroopam. The Whole Day as Lord Maha Vishnu and as Lord Brahma in the Whole Nigtht and dharshan as Lord Siva in Read More ... |
| Thirukannangudi Divyadesam Sri Loganatha Perumal Temple is located around 8 KM west of Nagappattinam on the way to Thiruvarur. Thirukannangudi is also one of the Krishraranya Kshetrams. The Remaining Krishnaranya Kshetrams are Thirukannamangai, Thirukannapuram, Therazhandhur and Thirukavithalam familiarly worshipped as Kabisthalam in Kumbakonam. Perumal Blessing with His consorts Sreedevi and Neeladevi. Moolavar is being worshipped as Loganatha Perumal and Shyamalameni Perumal in His Standing Posture Facing East with Abaya Hastham. Thayar is blessing as Loganayagi. Utsavar blessing as Dhamodhara Narayana Perumal. Utsava Thayar Aravindavalli. One of the Pancha Narayana Kshetrams Read More ... |
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Thirukoodalur Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Aduthurai Perumal Koil is located around 25 kms from Kumbakonam near Swamimalai, One of the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan. Thirukkoodalur Divyadesam is referred in both Bramanda Puranam and Padma Puranam.
Presiding deity here in Thirukkoodalur is Vaiyam Kaththa Perumal, As He protected Vaiyagam, the world from the demon, hence Vaiyagam Katha Perumal. and also worshipped as Uyyandavar and Jagath Rakshagan. One of the Purana Sthalams and also a Prarthana Sthalam. Devotees offer Sugar Candy, Butter as naivedhyam for Prosperity and Marital Harmony. Read More ... |
| Thiru Pullapoothangudi Divyadesam is one of the Sree Vaishnava Navagraha Parihara Temples Budhan - Mercury Parikara Sthalam. Moolavar is being worshipped as Valvil Ramar, blessing in His Reclining Posture facing East and the Utsavar is worshipped as Sree Raman. Thayar is Hemambuja Valli and Potramaraiyal. Theertham is Jadayu Theertham and the temple Vimanam is Shobana Vimanam. The temple is located about 10 K.M. from Kumbakonam and nearby Swamimalai, One of the Six Abodes of Lord Murugan. Yoga Narsimmar worshipped as Udyoga Narasimmar here in Thirupullabhoodhangudi is very powerful. Brindhavanam of 19th Jeer is located here. Only temple where Sri Rama is blessing in Bala Sayana Posture Read More ... |
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Thirusirupuliyur Divyadesam is one of the oldest Divyadesams dates back even to Garuda Puranam with 2 Praharams and a 75 feet height Raja Gopuram which is also familiarly worshipped as Thirucchirupuliyur, Chalasayanam and Bala Vyagrapuram. As Perumal accorded Adhisheshan a special status by placing him above Garudan, it is believed to be the Adhisheshan here in this temple blesses the devotees to get relieved from Naga and Kala Sarpa Dhosham. Once there was a Sage named Vyagrapadhar underwent a rigorous penance towards Lord Shiva in Chidambaram to attain Moksham. Lord Shiva gave him his prathyaksham and asked him to go to Srirangam and Aranganathar is the one who only can bless Read More ... |
| Thiru Indhalur Divyadesam Parimala Ranganathar Temple is one among the Pancha Ranga Kshetrams. The remaining four are Trichy Divyadesams Srirangam Aranganatha Swamy Temple, Koviladi Appankudathan Temple, Srirangapatnam Ranganathar Temple in Karnataka and Kumbakonam Sarangapani Temple. The temple is located just 2 KM north of Mayiladuthurai with a 5 Tiered Raja Gopuram. Chandra Bhagwan worships near the face of the Lord, where as the Sun at the feet and Lord Brahma Devar from His naval. Since Chandran underwent a penance, the place is being called in his name Thiru Indhalur - Indhu means Chandhran. Taking bath in River Cauvery in the Tamil Month of Aypasi is more sacred than bathing Read More ... |
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Thalaicchanga Nanmadhiyam Divyadesam - Moolavar is blessing as Sree Naanmadhiya Perumal and thayar is being worshipped as Thalaichanga Nachiyar. Utsava Murthy is blessing as Vyomajoyipiraan and Utsava Thayar is Sengamalavalli Nachiyar. The statue of Sree Andal here in Thalaisanga Nanmathiyam Temple is very mesmerizing eventhough she is small and the Shell in the Lord's hand is believed to be very precious one. Hence the place and the temple is being worshipped as Thalaicchangu. Sangu means Conch. Nanmadhiya Perumal is blessing with His consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi with one of His Arms on His Hip. Sree Andal is very beautiful here . Thirumangai Alwar compared the Face of the Nanmadhiya Perumal with Read More ...
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| Therazhandur Divyadesam - Sri Aamaruviappan Temple is one of the Krishnaranya Kshetrams located 11 KM form Mayiladuthurai. A 12 feet Lord Devadhi Rajan is blessing along with Prahaladhan on His Right Side can be worshiped along with Periya Thiruvadi Garudalwar on His Left Side. The other Krishnaranya Kshetrams are Thirukannamangai, Thirukavithalam, Thirukannapuram and Thirukannangudi. This is the One and Only temple where the Almighty is blessing with a Cow and a Calf as He blesses in Gokulam. This is the birth place of the Great Tamil Poet Kambar Peruman who had written a Tamil Verse of Ramayanam, Kamba Ramayanam. There is a seperate sannidhi for him here. Markandeya Mahirishi Read More ... |
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Thiruchitrakoodam Divyadesam - Govindharaja Perumal Temple is located in Chidambaram town itself. It is located in the same premise and just opposite to Chidambaram Natarajar Sannidhi - Sanctum Sanctorum. He is also worshipped as Chithrakoodathullan. Thayar is blessing as Pundareekavalli and Utsavar Thyaar is being worshipped as Parimala Ranganayagi. Perumal here is blessing in Huge Boga Sayana Posture facing East. Temple Vimanam is Saathveega Vimanam. Theertham is Pundareeha Saras. Sreemushnam and Kattumannarkoil are located nearby. Sreemushnam is one of the Purana Sthalangal and Kattumannarkoil, birth place of Alavandhar and Nadhamunigal, Who compiled Nalayira Divya Prabandham. Read More ... |
| Thirumanikoodam Divyadesam Varadharaja Perumal Temple – Moolavar Manikkooda Nayagan is blessing in His Standing Posture Facing East with Abaya Haastham along with His consorts Sreedevi and Bhoodevi and having Goddess Mahalakshmi on His chest. Thayarr is blessing as Thirumagal Nachiyar. There is no separate sannidhi for Thayar here. Utsavar is blessing as Vardharaja Perumal. Almighty is blessing the devotees Like Vardharajan of Kancheepuram. Varam Tharum Rajan. Varam means Boon. Tharum means Offering. Rajan means the King who rules. Thirumanikkoodam Vimanam is Kanaga Vimanam and temple tank is Chandhra Theertham. Thirumanikkoodam is to get rid of Chandra Dhosam. Read More ... |
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Thirumanaimada Koil Divyadesam Nandha Vilakku Divyadesam - Nara Narayana Perumal Temple, As Equal to Worship Badri- Thirumangai praising the Perumal as Nandha Vilakku Perumal, means Moolavar of Thirumanimaadakoil stands as a lamp which spreads Gnana, Wisdom to the entire world. Hence Perumal is worshipped as Swayam Prakasha Perumal and Swayam Prakasha Gnanam. Utsavar Nara Narayanan is Blessing with Prayoga Chakra - The Sudharshana Chakra in the form of use. On Thai Month Thirunangur Garuda Sevai Festival, Thirumangai Alwar appears on Hamsa Vahanam offers Garlands to all 11 Perumals and hymn Pasurams on Perumals one by one. Brindhavanam of Thirukostiyur Nambhi Read More ... |
| Thiruthevanarthogai Divyadesam - Madhava Perumal Temple where Perumal isblessing in His Kalyana Thirukkolam, Wedding Posture, is located nearby Thiruvellakulam and Thiruvan Purusothamam . This is the temple where Lord Maha Vishnu married Thayar Maha Lakshmi, emerged from Thiruparkadal, when Devas and Asuras were churning the Thiruparkadal to get the nectar. Thiruthevanarthogai Divyadesam is the temple where devotees, who look for marriage will get married quickly and childless couples will get blessed with progeny. Prathyaksham was given to Vashista Mahirishi. Moolavar here is equal to worship Nithya Kalyana Perumal of Thiruvidanthai, one of the 22 Thondainadu Divyadesams. Read More ... |
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Thirukavalambadi Divyadesam Gopala Krishnan Temple is as equal as Dwaraga, where Moolavar Gopala Krishnan is blessing along with Sathyabama, Rukmini as He blesses in Dwaraka. Utsavar is blessing as Kannan. Temple Theertham is Thadamalai Poigai where as the Vimanam is worshipped as Swayambu Vimanam, Vedhamodha Vimanam. No seperate sannidhi for Thayar
Utsavar Murthy holds a Sengol, a Stck. Once this place was with full of Parijatham Flowers. Kavalam means a Dense Garden with full of flowers. Hence the name Thirukavalambadi. Thirukurayalur, the birth place of Thirumangai Azhwar and Mangaimadam, where he fed 1008 vaishnavites a day for the whole year are very near from here, which is one of Read More ... |
| Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram Thiru Kudamadukoothan Temple where Perumal blessing the Devotees with Happiness and safeguards from them from their enemies. Moolavar is blessing in His Sitting Posture with His one Leg placed on a butter pot. Pot means Kudam in Tamil. Being Perumal seems to be dancing on a pot, He is being worshipped as Kudam-Adum-Koothan. Koothan means Dancer. Thirumangai praising this Divyadesam as Arimeya Vinnagarm. Moolavar is blessing the devotees for their prosperous life and safeguards from enemies and debts. Utsavar blessing as Chathurbuja Gopalan. Thayar is blessing as Amrudhakadavalli. Vimanam is " Uchasrunga Vimanam " . Pushkarini is " Amrudha Theertham ". Read More ... |
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Thiru Parthan Palli Divyadesam - Thamarayal Nayagi Samedha Thamarayal Kelwan - The Only Divyadesam hymned by Poigai Azhwar in addition to Thirumangai Azhwar. ( All other 10 Thirunangur Divyadesams are praised only by Thirumangai Azhwar ). Moolavar is blessing as Thamarayal Kelwan and Thayar is blessing as Thamarayal Nayagi. Moolavar is blessing in a Standing Posture facing West. Temple Vimanam is Narayana Vimanam and theertham is Ganga Theerthami. As River Ganga herself came as a theertham when Arjuna stuck his sword, theertham is being worshipped as Ganga Thertham and Kadga Theertham. Kadaga means Sword. To bear out this incidence devotees can see Perumal is seen with a dagger Read More ... |
| Thirukazheeseerama Vinnagaram Divyadesam – One among the 6 Divaydseams referred as Vinnagaram by Thirumangai Azhwar. The remaining are Thiruvinnagarm Oppilaippan Temple, Thirunandhipura Vinnagram alias Nathankoil, Thiru Paramechwara Vinnagarm, Thiruvaikundha Vinnagram and Thiru Arimeya Vinnagram. Moolavar is blessing as Thiruvikara Perumal with His Left Leg above His head in His Thrivikrama Posture. Thayarblessing as Loganayagi Nachiyar. Utsavar is worshipped as Thadlalan. Sree Manavala Mamunigal prasied his mangalasasanam here twice in his life time. Both Moolavar and Utsavar are Blessing with a Splendid Smile, and are also being worshipped as Punsirippu Raman. Punsirippu menas a Slight Smile Read More ... |
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Thiru Vaikundha Vinnagarm - Worshipping Vaigundhanathan is as equal as Worshipping Thiru Paramapathanathan himself, which is located very near to Thiruvan Purusothaman Divyadesam. To pacify 11 angered Rudhras, Perumal came down here from Paramapadham, hence HE appears as Paramapadhanathan Himself and hence the name. This is the Only Divyadesam where the devotees can worship Paramapadhanathan in this material world as human beings before worshipping Him in the celestial world. Perumal is seen with Seated on Adhiseshan with one leg folded and the other down who has Salagrama Thirumeni. It is believed that King Uparisavas and Uthanga Mahirishi undertook penance and attined Moksham Read More ... |
| Thiruvali – Thirunagari Divyadesam both the Narasimha Kshetrams are together worshiped as One Divyadesam. Being the place where the “Thirumandhiram” was taught to Thirumangai Azhwar by the Almighty Himself, the temple is being worshipped as equal as Badrinath.Thiruvali Thirunagari is one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams. Devotees can worship Yoga Narasimhar and Hiranya Narasimhar at Thirunagari. Lakshmi Narasimhar with Goddes Lakshmi on His Right Lap can be worshipped in Thiruvali. Ugra Narsimhar at Thirukurayalur, the birth place of Thirumangai Azhwar and Veera Narsimhar is blessing at Mangaimadam,. The idol of Lord Narasimhar Worshipped as "Sindahaikkiniyan" by Thirumnagai was Installed Read More ... |
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Thiruvellakulam Divyadesam familiarly worshipped as Annakoil, which is the birth place of Kumudhavalli Nachiyar, a consort of Thirumangai Azhwar. This is the one and only Divyadesam where Thirumangai Azhwar praised the Almighty as "Annan Perumal". He had never hymned any other perumals as Annan in his pasurams. Hence the temple is worshipped as Annakoil, Unlike Tirumala Tirupati, Annan Perumal can be worshipped along with Thayar Alarmel Mangai Nachiyar. Temple Theertham is Swedha Pushkarini. Moolavar of Thiruvellakkulam Divyadesam Annan Perumal is worshipped as elder brother of Srinivasa Perumal of Tirumala, Devotees who can not go to Tirumala Tirumal can come down here and worship Annan Perumal Read More ... |
| Thiru Sempon Sei Divyadesam Perarulaalan Temple is the middle among the 11 Thirunangoor Divyadesams, located in Seerkazhi, Nagapattinam District. Thiru Sempon Arangar had come here from Uraiyur. Hence the Almighty here is blessing with two Goddesses similar to Azhagiya Manavaalan of Uraiyur Divyadesam. This is the One and Only Temple among the 108 Divya Desams, for which the Almighty Himself raised funds to build the temple. Moolavar Sempon Arangar, Herambar and Perarulalan blesses Facing East. The Vimana above sanctum sanctorum is known as Kanaga Vimanam. Dasavathara paintings on the walls of the temples are eye catching and should not be missed out. Lord Shiva performed AShwamedha Read More ... |
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Thiruvanpurusothamam Divyadesam - Worshipping Perumal here is as equal as worshipping Him at Sree Ayodhi. Moolavar is blessing in His Standing Posture Facing East with Abayahastham along with Sreedvei and Bhoodevi Thayar. Thayar here is blessing as Purusothamavalli. Vimanam is Sanjeevigraha Vimanam. It is strongly believed that Perumal fulfils the desires of the devotees, who chant "Vishnu Sahasra Namam" for 48 days at a stretch with fasting and completes the ritual with a pooja on the final day. Goddess Purusothama Nayagi blessing in a Sitting Posture. Perumal gave darshan to Thirumangai as Sreeraman and He was also made mangalaasaasanam as Sree Raman by Thirumangai Alwar Read More ... |
| Thiruthetriyambalam Divyadesam - Senganmal Ranganatha Perumal Temple is familiarly worshipped as "Pallikonda Perumal Koil". The temple is located very nearer to Thiruvan Purusothamam Divyadseam and the one and only temple in Tamilnadu named as “Ambalam”. Moolavar is blessing as Senganmal Ranganathar with four hands facing east in His Anandha Sayana Posture on serpant Adhiseshan. Thayar is blessing as Sengamalavalli Thayar. Temple Vimanam is Vedha Vimanam where as the temple pushkarini is worshipped as Surya Theertham. As He just came from the war, His eyes were Red, hence the name Senganmal. Red Eyed Perumal. Sen Kan Mal. Senkan means Red Eyed. Mal refers to Perumal. Read More ... |
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| List of 40 Cholanadu Divyadesams Located in Trichy, Thanjavur, Mayiladuthurai, Seerkazhi and Nagappattinal |
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Thiruvarangam Divyadesam - Srirangam Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple - The 1st & Foremost among 108 Divyadesams |
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Thirukozhi Divyadesam - Uraiyur Nachiyar Koil Azhagiya Manavalan Temple Only Temple Where Thayar Facing North |
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Thirukkarambanoor Divyadesam - Uthamar Koil Purushothaman, Bikshandar Koil, Trimurthy Temple, 7 Guru Kshetram |
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Thirupper Nagar Divyadesam - Koviladi Appamkudathan Temple, Appaala Ranganathar Koil, Pancha Ranga Kshetram |
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Thiruvellarai Divyadesam - Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal Temple having .Utharayana Vaasal and Dhakshanayana Vaasal |
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Thiru Anbil Divyadesam - Sundara Swaroopa Vadhivazhagiya Nambi Temple, Trivenisangama Kshetram, Dakshina Gaya |
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Thiru Thanjai Mamanikoil - Sri Neelamaga Perumal, Thiru Manikundra Perumal and Yali Koil Veera Narasimha Perumal |
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Thirukavithalam - Kabisthalam Koil Gajendra Varadhan Temple, Gajendra Moksha Sthalam, Pancha Krishna Kshetram |
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Thirukkandiyur Divyadesam - Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple, Poorva Janma Punya Kshetram, Thanjavur |
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Thiruvinnagar Divyadesam - Oppiliappan Koil, One & Only Divyadesam where the Perumal is blessing in His Five Forms |
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Thiruvelliyangudi Divyadesam - Kolavilli Ramar Temple, Nethra Murthy Koil, Where Gardulalwar blessing With 4 Hands |
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Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram - Nathan Koil Jaganatha Perumal, Dhakshina Jaganatham, Chandra Dhosha Parikara Koil |
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Thirucherai Divyadesam - Saranatha Perumal Temple, Only Divyadesam Where Perumal is blessing With 5 Goddesses |
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Thiru Adhanur Divyadesam - Sri Aandalakkum Ayyan Temple, Where Perumal is blessing With a Writing Pad and a Pen |
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Thirunarayur Divyadesam - Kumbakonam Nachiyar Koil, Where Perumal is blessing in His Five Forms, Kal Garudan Koil |
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Thirukkudanthai Divyadesam - Sri Sarangapani Koil, One Among the Pancha Ranga Kshetrams, A Chariot Shape Temple |
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Thiru Nagai Divyadesam - Soundararaja Perumal Temple, Periya Thiruvadi Garudalwar blessing In his Sitting Posture |
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Thirukannamangai - Bhakthavatsala Perumal Temple, Krishna Mangala, Sapthamrutha, Pancha Krishnaranya Kshetram |
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Thirukannapuram - Trimurthy Swaroopa Sowriraja Perumal, Where Perumal Showed Walking Beauty to Vibheeshanan |
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Thirukannangudi Divyadesam - Loganatha Perumal Temple, Krishnaranya, Pancha Narayana, Pancha Krishna Kshetram |
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Thirukkoodalur Divyadesam - Aduthurai Perumal Koil, Vaiyam Katha Perumal, Sangama Kshetram, Prarthana Sthalam |
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Thiru Pullapoothangudi Divyadesam - Sri Valvil Ramar Temple, Sri Rama Blessing In Bala Sayana Posture With 4 Hands |
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Thirusirupuliyur Divyadesam - Sri Sala Sayana Perumal, Only Divyadesam Where Perumal is Blessing In Bala Sayanam |
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Thiru Indhalur Divyadesam - Parimala Ranganathar Temple, Chandra Shaba Vimokshana Valli Pancha Ranga Kshetram |
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Thalai Sanga Nanmadhiyam Divyadesam - Thalaichangadu Sri Nanmadhiya Perumal Temple with Abhaya Hastha Mudra |
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Therazhandur Divyadesam - Sri Aamaruviyappan Temple, Perumal is blessing With a Cow and a Calf as In Gokulam |
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Thiruchitrakoodam Divyadesam - Chidambaram Sri Govindarajan Temple, Where Perumal is Blessing In His 3 Postures |
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Thirumanikoodam Divyadesam - Sri Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Abhaya Hastham, Chandra Dhosha Parihara Sthalam |
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Thirumanimadam Divyadesam - Nandha Vilakku Perumal Temple, Where Lord is Blessing as Nara Narayanan as In Badri |
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Thiruthevanarthogai - Sri Madhava Perumal Blessing in Wedding Posture, Parikara Sthalam for Marriage and Progeny |
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Thirukavalambadi Divyadesam - Sri Gopala Krishnan Blessing With Sathyabama and Rukmini as He Blesses In Dwaraka |
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Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram Divyadesam - Thiru Kudamadokoothan Temple, Blessing Prosperity, Chathurbuja Gopalan |
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Thiru Parthan Palli Divyadesam - Sri Thamarayalkelvan Temple, Where Both Moolavar and Utsavar Bless With Cosnorts |
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Thirukazheeseerama Vinnagaram - Thrivikrama Perumal Blessing Wearing Salgrama Garland, Thavittu Paanai Thadalan |
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Thiru Vaikunda Vinnagaram - Thiru Paramapatha Nathan Temple, Only Divyadesam to worship Paramapadhanathan |
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Thiruvali Thirunagari - Where Perumal Taught Thirumandhiram To Thirumangai Azhwar, Pancha Narasimha Kshetram |
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Thiruvellakulam Divyadesam - Annankoil Annan Perumal, Birth Place Of Kumudavalli Nachiyar, consort of Thirumangai |
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Thiru Sempon Sei Divyadesam - Sri Perarulalan Temple, Divyadesam Blessing Wealth & Prosperity, Sempon Arangan |
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Thiruvanpurusothamam Divyadesam - Sri Puroshothama Perumal, As equal as worshipping Sree Rama at Thiru Ayodhi |
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Thiruthetriyambalam Divyadesam - Sri Senganmal Ranganatha Perumal Temple, Pallikonda Perumal, Red Eyed Perumal |
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