CHOLA NAATU
DIVYA DESAM - 40 TEMPLES
The Chola Dynasty was a territory of Tamil Nadu, India's
southernmost state. It comprises the Cauveri River's lower reaches and Delta,
and served as the cultural and political heartland of the Chola Dynasty, which dominated
huge swaths of South India and Sri Lanka between the 9th and the 13th-century
CE. The early Chola capital was Uraiyur (now part of Tiruchirapalli city), then
the mediaeval Cholas moved to Thanjavur, and finally, in the 11th century CE,
Chola monarch Rajendra Chola I moved the capital to Gangaikonda Cholapuram in
Ariyalur.
The
Cholas are known as one of India's longest ruling dynasties in the southern
states. In this part of the history, a new culture emerges, and art flourishes
like never before. This joyful period of history is still reflected in the
temples and literature of the time.
When
the Cholas conquered the Pallavas to gain control in the 9th century, they
began their reign. Until the 13th century, this rule lasted for more than five
centuries. The state of Andhra, on the other hand, had a Chola kingdom that
flourished far and wide around the 2nd century. The Sangam literature emerged
during the Chola rule's early centuries. Kantaman was a powerful ruler during
this time period. For the Cholas, the medieval period was a time of absolute
dominance and progress
Here the temple inside the Chola kingdom is known as Chola Naatu
Divya Desam.
THANJAVUR AND KUMBAKONAM -
14 TEMPLES
7) Thiru Kandiyur
8) Tirukkoodaloor - Aaduthurai Perumal Koil
9) Thirukkavithalam - Kapistalam
10) Thirupullamboothangudi
11) Thiru Aadhanur
12) Thirukkudanthai - Kumbakonam
13) Thiruvinnagar - Opiliyappan Kovil
14) Tirunaraiyur - Naachiyaar Koyil
15) Thirucherai
16) Tirukkannamangai - Krishna Mangala Kshetram
17) Thirukkannapuram
18) Thirukkannangudi
19) Thirunagai - Nagappattinam
20) Thiru Thanjai Mamani Kovil
7)
THIRU KANDIYUR -
KANDIYUR
-
KANDIYUR
KSHETHIRAM -
PANCHA
KAMALA KSHETHIRAM -
TRIMOORTHI
STHALAM
Location
Thiru Kandiyur is
located in Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu - India. It is also known as Kandiyur
kshethiram - Pancha Kamala kshethiram.
It is located in Thanjavur - Thiruvaiyaaru road. 9 kms away from
Thanjavur and 5 kms from Thiruvaiyaaru
This sthalam is
named as Trimoorthi sthalam. Thirukandiyur, a village located between the
rivers Cauvery and Kudamaurutti.
The temple is
surrounded by a three-tiered rajagopuram (gateway tower) and an accompanying
granite wall. The temple is covers an area of 1 acre (0.0040 km2). This sthalam's temple
measures 222 feet in length and 115 feet in width. A temple that dates back
1000 -2000 years
Specialities
When
Lord Shiva pinched Lord Brahma's head and Brahma's head became attached (stuck
or pasted) along Shiva's hand, he was given the Curse (Saapan, which is related
to negative activity when done on others). He was given the "Brahmagarthi
Thosham" after this incident, he lost all of his money, and he eventually
begged for food and lived his life. He is also known as "Pikshandavar"
because he begged for meals.
Piksha
is a Sanskrit word with meaning begging for something. Finally, he received the
Saabba Vimochanam (dispelling the god's curse (saabham)). This is the puranam
described in this sthalam.
Sri Harasabhavimochana perumal - Sri
Kamalanatha perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Kamalanatha perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Kabala Moksha
Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Kamalakrithi Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 1
Paasuram - Song
Thirumangai
Alwar - 1 paasuram - song
How to
reach:-
58 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thiruvaiyaru -
Kallani - Trichy)
70 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thanjavur)
By
Train
11 kms from
Thanjavur Railway Junction
By
Road
22 kms
from Thanjavur New Bus stand.
10 kms
from Thanjavur Old Bus stand.
8)
THIRUKKOODALOOR -
AADUTHURAI
PERUMAL KOIL -
SANGAMAPURI
-
DARBARANYAM
Location
Thirukoodaloor -
Aaduthurai Perumal Kovil is located in Vadakurangaduthurai, a village near Kumbakonam,
Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu - India.
It is situated in the Kumbakonam - Thiruvaiyaru
road.
11 kms from Thiruvaiyaru town
4 kms from Ayyampettai, Kumbakonam
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a brick wall that encloses all of its shrines and bodies of
water. A three-tiered rajagopuram stands at the entrance to the temple (gateway
tower). Ramanuja, Azhwars, Andal, and Garuda each have their own shrine.
Suddha Satwa
Vimana is the name of the vimana, or tower that rises above the sanctum. Ambarisha
Ratha, a chariot refurbished by Rani Mangammal, was in use until the 1940s,
when it was retired. In the temple, there is a statue of the queen.
Sri Vaiyangatha Perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Jagathrakshaka Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Padmaasana Valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Chakara
Theertham, Cauveri River
Vimaanam
Sutha Sathva Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Pala maram - Jack Tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 10
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar -10 paasuram - songs
How to
reach:-
By Air
67 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thiruvaiyaru
- Kallani - Trichy)
80 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thanjavur)
By
Train
4 kms from
Ayyampettai Railway Station, Thanjavur -Kumbakonam Railway route
By Road
32 kms from Thanjavur New Bus
stand.
20 kms from Thanjavur Old Bus stand
9) THIRUKKAVITHALAM -
KABISTALAM
Location
Thirukavittalam -
Kabilstalam, a village, near Papanasam, Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu - India
It is located 3
kms from Papanasam town. We can also reach by road in the Kumbakonam -
Thiruvaiyaru route.
About
Temple
It is situated
between river cauveri and river kollidam.
It is 1000 - 2000
years old Sthalam.
The temple is one
of the five Pancha-Kannan temples, which place Krishna, a Vishnu avatar, above
the ruling deity. The temple is surrounded by a brick wall that encloses all of
its shrines and bodies of water.
The temple
comprises a single precinct and a five-tiered rajagopuram. Gajendra Varadhar,
the main deity, is housed in the sanctum in a reclining posture known as
Bhujanga sayanam. Ganganakrutha Vimanam is the name of the vimana (roof over
the sanctum).
To the right of
the sanctuary is a second shrine dedicated to Ramanavalli. In the first sanctuary,
separate shrines are dedicated to Yoga Narasimhar, Sudarsana, Garuda, and the
Azhwars.
Specialities
Gajendra - The Elephant - Moksha Sthalam
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Gajendra Varadha Perumal, Sri Kannan, Sri
Aadhimoola Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam - Sleeping Position.
Thaayaar
Sri Ramamanivalli Thaayaar - Sri
Pottramaraiyaal
Pushkarani
Gajendra
pushkarani, Kabila Theertham
Vimaanam
Gaganakrutha Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizhamboo maram - Bullet Wood Tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 1 Paasuram
- Song
Thirumangai
Alwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
75 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thiruvaiyaru
- Kallani - Trichy)
88 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thanjavur)
By
Train
4 km from
Papanasam Railway Station
20 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
4 kms from Papanasam Bus stand.
19 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
10) THIRUPULLAM BOOTHANGUDI - BHUDDAPURI
Location
Thirupullam
boothangudi, a village near Swamimalai, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu
- India
It is located in
the bus route between Kumbakonam - Thiruvaikavur road via Swamimalai. It is 5
kms from Swamimalai town. 1 km from Thiruaadanoor temple
About
Temple
A modest shrine
with Vimanam and a five-tier rajagopuram can be found at the temple. To the
north of the temple lies the temple tank. A temple that dates back 1000 - 2000
years
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vallvillramar - Sri Chakravarthy Thirumagan
- Bhujanga Sayanam - Sleeping Postion
Thaayaar
Sri Potramaraiyaal Thaayaar - Sri Hemambujavalli
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Jadayu
Theertham, Kiruthra Theertham
Vimaanam
Sobana Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 10
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar -10
How to reach:-
By Air
95 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thanjavur)
By
Train
6 kms from
Swamimalai Railway Station
15 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
6 kms from Swamimalai temple bus
stop
14 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
11) THIRU AADHANUR - ADHANUR
Location
It is located in Olaipadi village, near
Swamimalai, Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu - India. It is 8 kms from Kumbakonam
and 3 kms from Swamimalai.
About
Temple
The temple
contains a three-tiered rajagopuram, a temple tower, and rectangular enclosures
around all of the shrines. The sanctum is axial to the gopuram and is entered
via the sacrificial altar and temple mast. Kamadhenu, the celestial cow, and
her daughter Nandini are sculpted. A temple that dates back 1000 - 2000 years
Specialities
The temple, which
had seven enclosures, is thought to be similar to the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy
temple in all of its forms, but they were destroyed over time. Pranava Vimana
is the name of the shrine above the sanctum, where the image of Vishnu may be
seen up to the knees. According to mythology in Srirangam temple, when the image's
feet emerge, the entire world would be destroyed.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Aandalakkum Ayyan Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam - Sleeping Position
Urchavar
Sri Ranganadha Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Bargavi Thaayaar - Sri Kamalavasini
Thaayaar - Sri Ranganayaki Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Chandra
Theertham
Vimaanam
Pranava Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Punnai Maram - Alexandrian Laural tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 1
Paasuram - Song
Thirumangai
Alwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
83 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thiruvaiyaru
- Kallani - Trichy)
103 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
(Via Thanjavur)
By
Train
2 kms from
Swamimalai Railway Station
13 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
12 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
12) THIRUKKUDANTHAI -
KUMBAKONAM -
KUDANTHAI
Location
Thirukudanthai -
Kumbakonam Sri Saarangapaani Temple is located in middle of Kumbakonam town,
Thanjavur District, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
Sarangapani temple
is Kumbakonam's largest Vishnu temple, with the town's tallest temple tower.
The rajagopuram (main doorway) has eleven storeys and stands 173 feet tall (53
m).
In the temple,
there are five other smaller gopurams. The Potramarai tank is placed outside
the western entrance of the temple, which faces east.
The temple's
central shrine is shaped like a chariot carried by horses and elephants, with
openings on either side depicting Sri Sarangapani's fall from heaven in the
chariot.
In the western
part of the temple, there is a sculptural image of the sage Hemarishi. A
100-pillared hall leads to the central shrine, the sanctuary. Dwaraplakas guard
the exterior entrance to the inner sanctum, which is shaped like a chariot.
The figure of Sri
Sarangapani Perumal in pallikonda posture, with his head resting on his right
hand, can be found at the temple's central altar. Within the sanctum are other
images of the sage Hemarishi, Lakshmi, and festival images.
Utharayana Vaasal
and Dhakshanayana Vaasal are two stepped entrances to the sanctum, each open
for a six-month period.
Hemarishi Mandapam
is the centre hall of the Potramarai tank. Outside the rajagopuram, the temple
contains two processional chariots fashioned out of wood.
It is categorised
as a Karakkoil temple, which is built in the style of temple chariots that are
paraded around the temple during festivals.
Sri Komalavalli
Thaayaar's shrine lies in a shrine parallel to the sanctuary in the temple's
northern section. A temple that dates back 1000 - 2000 years
Specialities
The basic moves in
Bharatanatyam, a South Indian dance form, are 108 karanas. Some of these
karanas are sculpted onto the temple's walls.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Saarangapaani Perumal - Sri Aaravamudha
Perumal - Uthiyoga Sayanam- Sleeping Position
Thaayaar
Sri Komalavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Potraamari
Theertham, Cauveri River, Arasalaru River
Vimaanam
Vaidheega Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 51
Paasurams - Songs
Sri Aandal - 1 Paasuram.
Periyalwar - 3 Paasurams
Thirumazhisai Alwar - 7 Paasurams.
Boothatalwar - 2 Paasurams
Peiyalwar - 2 Paasurams
Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams
Thirumangai Alwar - 25 Paasurams.
How to
reach:-
By Air
110 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
2 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
1.5 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
13) THIRUVINNAGAR -
OPILIYAPPAN KOVIL -
THIRUVINNAGARAM
Location
Sri Opiliyappan
Kovil is located in Thirunaageswaram, a village near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
district, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall and includes a five-tiered rajagopuram (gateway
tower). For performing Thirumanjanam (ablution) to the presiding god, the
Sahasradhari plate and pot (kudam) are made of gold.
For Hanuman's
image, the temple keeps a golden sword, diamond crown, and gold arm guard. The
shrine over the sanctum is gold-plated.
The standing
images of Sri Oppiliappa Perumal, as well as images of Sri Bhoomidevi Thaayaar
and Sage Markendeya, are housed in the temple's main shrine.
A garden surrounds
the temple's third precinct, and a much larger garden approximately 0.5 km
(0.31 mi) to the south is where Tulasi and flowers are produced.
Specialities
Sri Oplliappa
Perumal is called as the elder brother of Sri Venkateswara Perumal of Tirumala
- Tirupathi. So all Thirupathi Perumal offerings can be made here, and they
will be treated the same as if they were made in Tirupathi.
Devotees execute
marriages and vows in the same way they do at Thirupathi. When Sri Oppiliappa
Perumal's idol is carried in a procession, he is always accompanied by Sri
Bhoomidevi Thaayaar. To maintain his word, the Perumal will not leave the
temple without Thaayaar.
Sri Oppiliappa Perumal in standing position
with
“MAAM YEKAM SARANAM VRAJA”-
these sacred Vedic words is sculptured in his
right palm with diamond stones.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Oppiliappa Perumal - Sri Vinagarappa
Perumal - Standing Position
Urchavar
Sri Ponnappa Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Boomidevi Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Akhothra
Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Sudhanandha Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 47
Paasurams - Songs
Peyalwar - 2 Paasurams
Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams
Thirumangai
- 34 Paasurams
How to reach:-
By Air
111 kms from Tiruchirappalli
International Airport
By
Train
8 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
2.8 kms from
Thirunaageswaram Railway Station
By Road
7 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand.
14) TIRUNARAIYUR -
NAACHIYAAR KOYIL -
SUKANDHAGIRI KSHETRAM
Location
Nachiyaarkovil is
located Thirunaraiyur village near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamilnadu -
India.It is situated in Kumbakonam - Thiruvaarur road.
About
Temple
On the eastern
side of the temple, a 5-tiered rajagopuram rises to a height of 75 feet (23 m).
A flight of 21 stairs leads to the raised construction of the temple.
Sri Vishnu in the
form of Sri Narayur Nambi and his consort Sri Lakshmi as Sri Vanchulavalli
Thaayaar (also known as Sri Neela Devi Nachiyar) are the temple's presiding
deities, both of whom are housed in the main sanctum. A temple that dates back
1000 - 2000 years
Specialities
Unlike other
Vishnu temples, where Sri Vishnu is revered, Naachiyaar (Thaayaar) is prominent
at this temple.
The exquisite
stone idol of Garuda, the bird king, which gains weight during a procession and
then returns to its usual weight when it approaches the temple
An exceptional
collection of copper idols of several gods, the Alwars and other notable rulers
is seen in this temple.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi - Sri Srinivasa Perumal
-
Sri Vasudeva Perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Idar Kadutha Thiruvaala Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Vanjula valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Manimuktha
Theertham, Shangarshana Theertham, Pradyunam Theertham, Shambha Theertham.
Vimaanam
Hema Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Mangalasasanam - Total -110
Paasurams - Songs.
Thirumangai
Alwar - 110
How to
reach:-
By Air
107 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
7 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
8 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand
15) THIRUCHERAI
Location
Sri Saranathan
temple is located in Thirucherai, village near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district,
Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple is 120
metres long and 380 metres wide. In front of the temple is a temple tank with
the same dimensions. The five-tiered gopuram (temple tower) stands 120 feet (37
metres) tall and pierces the temple's vast compound wall.
A three-story
gopuram is positioned in the first precinct around the sanctum. Sarantha, the
presiding deity, is depicted as 12 feet (3.7 metres) tall. The sanctum houses
the stone figures of Cauvery and the sage Markandeya. A temple that dates back
500 - 1000 years
Specialities
River Cauvery is
shown as a mother holding a child on her lap. The temple is one of the few
places in the world with a distinct shrine dedicated to the Cauvery River.
Here, Lord Sri
Rama provides us with a very rare dharshan. Along with Devi Sita and Lakshmana,
all Alwars, and Sri Rama's kolam (ie, he poses as if he was found in the forest
for 14 years), he poses as if he was found in the forest for 14 years.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Saaranatha Perumal - Standing position
Thaayaar
Sri Saaranayaki Thaayaar - Sri Pancha Lakshmi
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Saara Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Saara Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 13
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 13
How to
reach:-
By Air
109 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
13 kms from
Kumbakonam Railway Station
By Road
5 kms from
Nachiyar Kovil Bus stand
14 kms from
Kumbakonam Bus stand.
16) TIRUKKANNAMANGAI -
KRISHNA MANGALA
KSHETHIRAM -
LAKSHMI VANAM
Location
Thirukannamangai,
village is located in Thiruvaarur district, Tamilnadu - India. It is situated
in Kumbakonam - Thiruvaarur road.
About
Temple
A five-tiered
rajagopuram and a large temple structure may be found at the temple. Saptamrita
Kshetram (seven celebrated elements of nature) is another name for this shrine,
alluding to seven of its elements: Vimanam, Mandapam, aaranyam, theertham,
kshetram, river, and town.
The temple is
surrounded by rectangular walls and includes a rajagopuram (temple tower) that
stands at 90 feet (27 metres). On the western side, there is a tiny temple
tower.
Large streets
encircle the temple walls, passing through which the temple chariot passes
during festivals. The main pictures at the temple include a rare image of Sri
Buddha, an image of Sri Vaikunta Natha, and Sri Vishnu mounted on his eagle
mount Garuda.
A pillared hall
leads to the Kannamangai Thayar temple, with pillars depicting Nayak
architectural representations. A temple that dates back 2000 - 3000 years
Specialities
This
place is one among the Pancha Krishna Kshetrams:
1. Thirukkannankudi
2. Thirukkannamangai
3. Thirukkannapuram
4. Thirukannan Kavithalam and
5.
Thirukovilur.
It has long been
believed that in order to achieve mukti, or eternal salvation, one does not
need to be a schlor of all vedas; rather, staying at this location for even a
single night will lead to mukti.
The Thayaar
sannathi has an ancient bee hive.
It is one of the
Pancha Krishna sthalam.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Bakthavatsala Perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Perum Purakkadal Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Kannamangai Nayaki Thaayaar - Sri Abhisheka
Valli Thaayaar.
Pushkarani
Darshana
Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Uthpala Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Mangalasasanam - Total -14
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 14
How to
reach:-
115 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
7 kms from
Thiruvaarur Railway Junction
By Road
8 kms from Thiruvaarur Bus stand
32 kms from Kumbakonam Bus stand
17) THIRUKKANNAPURAM -
KRISHNAPURAM -
SRI MADHAKSHITHATATSARA
MAHA MANTHIRA SITHI KSHETHIRAM -
KEEZHAI VEEDU
Location
Thirukannapuram is
located near Thirupugalur village, Nagapattinam District, Tamilnadu - India. It
is situated 1.5 kms from Thirupugalur in the route of Nagapattinam - Nannilam
road.
About
Temple
The temple boasts
a seven-tiered rajagopuram that is around 100 feet (30 metres) tall and a
1.5-acre temple complex (0.61 ha). From East to West, the complex extends 316
feet (96 metres) and from North to South, it measures 210 feet (64 metres). The
second gateway tower is 60 feet tall and is accessed from the main gateway (18
m).
The temple has four temple tanks, the largest of which is
Nityapushkarani, which is located opposite the temple and is 450 feet (140
metres) by 415 feet (126 m). The temple's other three tanks are Ksheerapati
Pushkarani, Bhootavadan, and Muthakaram. A temple that dates back 1000 - 2000
years. According to mythology, the original structure spanned seven complexes
and 13 miles to the sea.
Specialities
This
place is one among the Pancha Krishna Kshetrams:
1. Thirukkannankudi
2. ThirukkannaMangai
3. Thirukkannapuram
4. Thirukannan Kavithalam and
5.
Thirukovilur.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Neelameagha Perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Sowriraja Perumal - Standing position
Thaayaar
Sri Kannapura Nayaki Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Nithya
Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Uthpalavathaka Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total -128
Paasurams - Songs.
Periyalwar - 1
Aandal - 1
Kulasekaralwar - 11
Nammalwar - 11
Thirumangaialwar
- 104
How to
reach:-
By Air
137 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
20 kms from
Thiruvaarur Railway Junction
30 kms
from Nagapattinam Railway Junction
By
Road
20 kms from
Thiruvaarur Bus stand.
18) THIRUKKANNANGUDI
Location
Thirukannangudi, a
village is located near Sikkal town in Nagapattinam district, Tamilnadu -
India.
About
Temple
A five-tiered
rajagopuram and a large temple structure may be found at the temple. Outside
the temple, there is a temple tank. Loganathar, the supreme deity, has an
outstanding picture in the sanctuary. A flag axial to the entrance and the sanctum
is used to approach the sanctuary from the gateway tower. Mukha Mandapa and
Ardha Mandapa are two pillared hallways that lead to the sanctum. A temple that
dates back 1000–2000 years
Specialities
This
place is one among the Pancha Krishna Kshetrams:
1. Thirukkannankudi
2. ThirukkannaMangai
3. Thirukkannapuram
4. Thirukannan Kavithalam and
5.
Thirukovilur.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Loganatha Perumal - Sri Shyamalameni
Perumal - Standing position.
Urchavar
Sri Dhamodara Narayana Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Loganayaki Thaayaar - Sri Aravindhavalli
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Ravana Theertham
Vimaanam
Uthpala Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Mangalasasanam - Total - 10
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 10
How to
reach:-
By Air
137 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
16 kms from
Thiruvaarur Railway Junction
11 kms from
Nagapattinam Railway Junction
By Road
15 kms from Thiruvaarur Bus stand.
12 kms from Nagapattinam Bus stand.
19) THIRUNAAGAI - NAGAPPATTINAM
Location
Thirunaagai is
located in the town of Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple's main
entrance faces east, and there is a four-pillared open hall at the temple's
entry. The temple is surrounded by rectangular walls and includes a rajagopuram
(temple tower) that stands at 90 feet (27 metres).
On the western
side, there is a tiny temple tower. Large streets encircle the temple walls,
through which the temple chariot passes during festivals.
The temple chariot
station and Sarapushkarani, the temple tank, are located on the southern
roadway. In the temple, there is a remarkable image of Sri Narasimha with eight
hands, one blessing Prahlada, another showing Abhaya Mudra, and others involved
in the killing of Hiranyakashipu, the demon. A temple that dates back 1000 - 2000
years.
Specialities
In front of the
Sri Soundarvalli shrine, there is a four-pillared hall with magnificent
architectural design. The architects who designed the hall are depicted in the hall.
The Nayaka hall is shaped like a chariot and has wheels on the outside. Two
eight-foot sculptures of the guardian deities Sumba and Nigumba protect the
temple's entrance hall.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Neelamega Perumal - Standing position
Urchavar
Sri Soundararaja Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Soundaryavalli Valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Sara Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Soundarya Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total -10
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 10
How to
reach:-
By Air
145 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
0.5 kms from Nagapattinam Railway
Junction
By Road
2.5 kms from Nagapattinam Bus
stand.
20) THIRU THANJAI MAMANI KOVIL - THANJAMAPURI
Location
Thiru Thanjai
mamani kovil is located in the banks of the river Vannaaru, Thanjavur district,
Tamilnadu - India.
Specialities
These temples that
dates back 1000 - 2000 years
THIRU THANJAI
MAMANI KOVIL
MANIKUNDRAM KOVIL
AND
THANJAIYALI NAGAR
KOVIL
-
These three temples are
considered as one Divya desam.
Temple -1
Thanjai Mamani Kovil
About
Temple
Thanjai Maamani
Kovil has a modest east-facing shrine with the Manikundra perumal and consort
seated in the same sanctuary. The shrine is situated on a higher level.
The shrine of Sri
Neelamegha Perumal temple faces east and includes a three-tiered rajagopuram.
In Veetrirunda position, the presiding deity Sri Neelamegha Perumal. Sri
Sengamala Valli Thaayaar is honoured in his own shrine.
Amrutha Theertham
is the name of the temple's water body. Images of Hayagreeva, Vedanta Desikar,
Azhwars, and Garuda adorn the precinct around the shrine.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Neelamaga Perumal - Veetrurundha thirukolam
- Sitting position
Thaayaar
Sri Sengamala Valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Vennaaru River,
Amritha Theertham
Vimaanam
Soundarya Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Temple -2
Manikundram Kovil
About
Temple
Manikunram temple
features a tiny east-facing shrine that houses both the Lord and his consort.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Manikundra Perumal - Veetrurundha
thirukolam - Sitting position
Thaayaar
Sri Ambhuja Valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Sri Rama
Theertham
Vimaanam
Manikooda Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Temple -3
Thanjaiyali Nagar Kovil
About
Temple
Thanjaiyali Nagar,
also known as Sri Veera Narasimha Perumal Kovil, features a tiny east-facing
shrine that houses both the Lord and his wife. This shrine is mentioned in all
of Thanjai's Bhoothathalvar pasurams (poems).
The temple
comprises a single precinct and a flat entry tower. Sri Veera Narasimha Perumal
is depicted in a seated position, offering sage Markandeya darshan.
Vedasundara Vimana
is the name of the shrine that sits atop the sanctum, while Surya Pushkarani is
the name of the nearby water basin.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Narasimha Perumal - Veetrurundha thirukolam
- Sitting position
Thaayaar
Sri Thanjai Nayaki Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Sri Rama
Theertham, Surya Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Vedha Sundara Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Magizha Maram - Mimusops Elengi - Bullet wood tree.
Mangalasasanam - Total - 5
Paasurams - Songs.
Thirumangai Alwar - 3
Nammaalwar - 1
Bhoodathaalwar
- 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
66 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
5 kms from Thanjavur Railway Junction
By Road
10 kms from Thanjavur New Bus
stand.
3.5 kms from Thanjavur Old Bus
stand.
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