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. Temple's Raja Gopuram is in a three tiered structure

Both these two persons are very good examples of creating good things and dedicating those to the world. Based on the Kalyana Gunam - The Character and Thiru Vadivam - The Shape of Sreeman Narayanan, they created good things and presented to the world. Behind this good creation is the love on God. Hence this temple is calle as "Anbil". In Tamil Anbu means Love.

Moolavar of this Thiru Anbil Divyadesam is Vadivazhagiya Nambi in HIS Bhujanga Sayana - Kidantha Thirukkolam, facing East. Prathayaksham was given to Lord Brahma Devar and Sage Vaalmiki. Thayaar is blessing Azhagiya Valli Naachiyaar. Mangalasasanam was sung by Thirumazhisai Alwar with one pasuram. Temple Theertham is being worshipped as Mandooga Pushkarani and the Vimanam is Thaaraga Vimanam. There are Lots of artistic and beautiful sculptures can be seen here in Thiru Anbil Vadivazhagiya Nambi Temple, and is also worshipped as Premapuri.

Anbil is regarded as a Divya Desam by both Vaishnavites and Saivites. The Western Part Anbil refered as Mel Anbil is worshipped as Vishnu Sthalam where as Eastern Part Keezh Anbil is being worshipped as Siva Sthalam. The Theertham Mandooka Pushkarani is common to both the temples.

Mandooga Mahirishi

Mandooga Mahirishi -. Mandookam, in Sanskrit refers to a frog. Once when Manduga Maharishi was in penance under the water. Saint Dhuruvaasar waited for him on the water shore for a long time. Since Mandoogar had not turned up, Dhuruvaasar cursed him to become a frog. To get relieved from the curse Saint Mandoogar and to regain his human form, he came to this place and did penance towards the Almighty. He observed the penance for here one mandalam - 48 days and at the end he had a holy bath in the temple tank.

Pleased Lord Maha Vishnu at last gave him His Prathaksham and whipped off the curse given by Dhurvaasa Mahirishi and made Saint Mandoogar to regain his old form. Hence the temple tank is being worshipped as Mandooga Pushkarini and earler the temple was also worshipped as Mandoogapuri.

Trivenisangamam

Once when Thirumazhisai Alwar came here to worship Paranthaman,. He was teased to a great extent by the local people over there.. He thought of teaching them a lesson and sung a song on the Almighty to appear on him and make the people know that he is His adherent devotee. Lord Vishnu came out of Alwar and appeared here as Vadhivazhagiya Nambi and showed the devotion of Thirumazhisai Alwar. To all the creative people, the things what they see looks good and beautiful.

Like the same way, Moolavar here in Thiru Anbil is Vadivazhagiya Nambi and Thaayar is Azhagiyavalli Naachiyar showing Sundhara Swaroopa Dharshan ( Blessing in Very Beautiful Posture ) Sundaram means beautiful and Swaroopam means the posture. Since, Perumal and Thaayar are said to be Good looking, it is said the beauty of them attracts all of their devotees.

Thiru Anbil Divyadesam is also worshipped as Trivenisangamam as the three rivers Kaveri, Savithri and Phalguni are said to have merged into one and flowing near this Divya Desam. Savithri and Phalguni are said to be flowing under the ground. Hence this place is also known as Dakshina Gaya. Those who cannot go to Gaya can perform the Sirartha - The Last Rites, here in this 600 Years old Thiru Anbil Divyadesam dates back to the period of Pandavas.

Moolavar of this temple is said to have appeared and have been blessing here based on the request by Lord Brahma Devar. Venugopalan, Lakshmi Narasimhar in addition to all the 12 Alwars are blessing here. Sree Andal has a seperate shrine. The temple tree - Sthala Vriksham is Thaazhambu - Screw Pine. The Temple's Raja Gopuram is in a three tiered structure