NADU NAATU DIVYA DESAM TEMPLES AND
THONDAI NAATU DIVYA DESAM TEMPLES – PART 2
57) Thiru Putkuzhi
CHENNAI
- 7 TEMPLES
58) Thiru Nindravur -Thinnanur
59) Thiru Evvul - Thiruvallur
60)
Thiru Neermalai
61) Thiru Videndhai
62) Thiru Kadalmallai - Mahabalipuram
63) Thiru Vallikkeni
64) Thirukkadigai – Sholingapuram
THONDAI NAATU DIVYA DESAM –
22 TEMPLES
Thondaimandalam, commonly known as Thondai Nadu, is a historical
territory in Andhra Pradesh's southern section and Tamil Nadu's northernmost
region. The districts that made up the fabled kingdom of Athondai Chakravarti
make up the region. Tondaimandalam's limits are uncertain, straddling the Penna
River and Ponnaiyar River basins.
KANCHIPURAM
- 1 TEMPLE
CHENNAI
- 7 TEMPLES
57) THIRU PUTKUZHI
Location
Thiruputkuzhi, a
village near Baluchetti Chathiram, in the bus route of Chennai - Vellore road,
Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu - India. It is situated at 11 kms from
Kanchipuram.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall and includes a five-tiered rajagopuram (gateway
tower). All of the shrines are located within the complex, while the temple
tank is located to the west of the temple. In the form of Sri Margathavalli Thayar, there is a distinct temple dedicated to
Thayar, as well as a sannidhi dedicated to Sri Ramanuja. 500 – 1000 years old
temple
Specialities
There is separate
Sannidhi for Sri Jadaayu
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vijayaragava Perumal - Veetrurundha
Thirukolam
Thaayaar
Sri Maragatha Valli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Jadayu
Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Veerakodi Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Pathiri Maram - Stereospermum chelonoides tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 2
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 2
How to
reach:-
By Air
68 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
13 kms from
Kanchipuram Railway Station
By Road
14 mks from
Kanchipuram Bus stand
CHENNAI - 7 TEMPLES
58) Thiru Nindravur -Thinnanur
59) Thiru Evvul - Thiruvallur
60)
Thiru Neermalai
61) Thiruvidendhai
62) Thiru Kadalmallai - Mahabalipuram
63) Thiruvallikkeni
64) Thirukkadigai – Sholingapuram
58) THIRU NINDRAVUR - THINNANUR
Location
About Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall and includes a five-tiered rajagopuram (gateway
tower). All of the shrines are located within the complex, while the temple
tank is located to the west of the temple.
In the form of Sri Margathavalli Thayar, there is a distinct temple dedicated to
Thayar, as well as a sannidhi dedicated to Sri Ramanuja.1000 – 2000 years old
temple.
Specialities
The Moolavar is
facing east in a standing position. The Moolavar stands about 10 feet tall (3.0
m). Patharaavi, the Utsavar (procession god), is made of panchaloha and is
accompanied by two consorts, as is the case in most Vaishnavite temples.
Sri Ennai
Petra Thayar, also known as Sri Sudhavalli,
the consort of Sri Bakthavasala
Perumal, has her own shrine. Kubera is reported to have seen Sri Bhatavatsala Perumal.
Sri Bakthavatsala Perumal - Standing Position.
Urchavar
Sri Patharavi Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Sudhavalli Thaayaar - Sri Ennai Pettra
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Varuna Theertham
– Vrithaaskeera Theertham
Vimaanam
Uthpava Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Paarijatha Maram - Night Jasmine tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 2
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 2
How to
reach:-
By Air
32 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
1.6 kms from
Thirunindravur Railway Station
By Road
2.3 kms from Thirunindravur
Bus stand.
59)
THIRU EVVUL -
EVULUR
-
THIRUVALLUR
Location
Thiruevvul temple
is located in Thiruvallur town, Tamilnadu-India. It is situated in the bus
route between Chennai - Tirupathi and about 47 kms from Chennai.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall and includes a seven-tiered rajagopuram (gateway
tower). The complex houses all of the shrines, and the temple tank,
Hritayathabhanasini, is located to the west of the temple. The Vijayakoti
Vimanam (pyramidal roof over the shrine) is a sign of victory over the
Madhukaidapas asuras, who were killed by Sri Vishnu.
Sri Kanakavalli
(also known as Sri Vasumati) is the
Thaayaar, and her shrine is positioned parallel to the sanctuary. In the first
precinct, shrines to Azhwars, Sri Ranganatha,
and Sri Hanuman surround
the sanctum.
Every Friday, the
festival picture of the presiding deities is shown in an exquisite
four-pillared black stone hall known as Vellikizhamai mandapam.1000 – 2000
years old temple.
Specialities
The presiding god Sri Veeraraghava Perumal is known as “Sri Vaithiya Veeraraghavan" since he is said to cure the
diseases of his followers. Another tradition claims that after worshipping Sri Vishnu in the area, Lord Shiva was cured of his Brahmahathi
Dosha. In the temple grounds, there is a little Shiva shrine.
Hritayathabhanasini, the temple tank, is located to the west of the temple and
is said to have medicinal properties.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vaithiya Veera Raghava Perumal - Bhujanga
Sayanam - Sleeping Position
Urchavar
Sri Veera Raghava Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Kanakavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Hruthapaapa
Theertham
Vimaanam
Vijaya Koti Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 12
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumazhisai
Alwar - 12
How to
reach:-
By Air
45 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
3.5 kms from
Thiruvallur Railway Station
By Road
1.2 kms from
Thiruvallur Bus stand
60)
THIRU VALLIKKENNI –
BRINDHARANYA
KSHETHIRAM –
TRIPLICANE
–
MADRAS
– CHENNAI
Location
Sri Parthasarathy
Perumal Kovil is located in Thiru Vallikenni - Chennai, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The five-tired
Rajagopuram, which faces east. According to Mahabharatha, during the fight with
the Kauravas, Sri Vishnu, in his form as Sri Krishna, served as a charioteer
for Arjuna, the Pandava prince.
During the battle,
Sri Krishna did not take any weapons. Sri Krishna was injured by Bhishma's
arrow during the combat between Arjuna and Bhishma. The legend is said to be
followed by the mark in the temple image.
The site is called
Allikeni, which means "Lily pond," because it is said that the area
was once covered in lily ponds. The governing deity is the only one in the
world who wears a moustache. According to another tradition, the area was
formerly home to a Tulsi forest. 1000 – 2000 yearses old temple.
Specialities
It is also known
as “Irandam Tirupathi” - Second Tirupathi.
Sri Parthasarathy
Perumal is presiding deity with 9 feet height - tall.
It is the only
temple in Chennai that worships Lord Vishnu's various avatars, including Sri
Krishna, Sri Varaha, Sri Rama, and Sri Narasimha, all under one roof.
Sannadhis :
Sri Ramar Sannadhi.
Sri Aranga Nathan Sannadhi.
Sri Moolavar Sannadhi.
Sri Thaayar Sannadhi.
Sri Varadharajan Sannadhi.
Sri Azhagiyasingar - Narasimhar
Sri
Andal Sannadhi.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Paarthasarathy Perumal - Standing Position.
Urchavar
Sri Venkatakrishna Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Rukmani Thaayaar - Sri Vedhavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Allikkenni,
Kairavini Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Anandha Vimaanam
Pranava Vimaanam
Pushpaka Vimaanam
Sesha Vimaanam
Thaivagai Vimaanam.
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Makizha Maram -
Ape flower tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 12
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai Alwar - 10
Peiyalwar - 1
Thirumazhisai Alwar - 1
Sri Ramanujar, Sri Manavala Mamunigal has also done
mangalasasanam here.
How to
reach:-
By Air
20 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
600 metre from
Triplicane Railway Station
By Road
2.3 kms from Triplicane
Bus depot
61)
THIRU NEERMALAI -
SVAYAM
VYAKTHA STHALAM -
NEERMALAI
-
THOYATHAGIRI
Location
Thiru Neermalai is
located 5 kms from Pallavaram, Chennai, Chengalpattu district, Tamilnadu -
India.
About
Temple
One temple is at
the summit of the hill, and the other is in the foothills. The temple covers 15
acres (6.1 ha) in total, with the lower shrine comprising 3 acres (1.2 ha).
Neervana Perumal in standing posture is the presiding deity of the temple in
the foothills.
Uphills, Sri
Ranganatha is the presiding deity. It is a temple with two prakarams (outside courtyards). 1000 –
2000 yearses old temple.
Specialities
In this temple, the Perumal displays his four sevas.
Nindra Thirukkolam - Standing Position
Iruntha Thirukkolam - Sitting Position
Kidantha Thirukkolam - Sleeping Position
Nadantha
Thirukkolam - Walking Position
The current Tamil
name Thiruneermalai also refers to a sacred mountain surrounded by water.
"Ashtaswayamvaka Kshetra" is one of the eight sacred Sri Vishnu
temples where he manifested himself.
MALAI ADIVARA KOVIL
– FOOT HILL TEMPLE
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Neervanna Perumal - Sri Neelamukhil Vanna
Perumal - Standing Position
Thaayaar
Sri Animaamalar Mangai Thaayaar
MALAI MELL
KOVIL –
HILL TOP TEMPLE
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Shantha Narasimha Perumal -
Iruntha Thirukkolam - Sitting Position
Sri Ranganatha Perumal -
Manikka Sayanam - Kidantha Thirukkolam - Sleeping Position
Sri Trivikrama Perumal -
Nindra Thirukkolam - Standing Position and Nadantha Thirukkolam
- Walking Position.
Thaayaar
Sri Ranganayaki Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Siddha
Theertham, Swarna Theertham, Karunya Theertham, Ksheera Pushkarani,
Manikarnikka Pushkarani
Vimaanam
Thoyagiri Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Veppa Maram -
Neem tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 20
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 19
Boothatalwar -1
How to
reach:-
By Air
6.5 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
5.5 kms from
Pallavaram Railway Station
By Road
700 metre from Thiruneermalai
Bus stand
62)
THIRU VIDENDHAI -
THIRU
VADANDHAI
Location
Thiru Vidandhai, a
village is located near Chennai in Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu - India.
It is situated 38
kms in Chennai - Mahabalipuram East Coast road and next to Kovalam town.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a Granite wall that encloses all of its shrines. In front of the
temple, a sixteen-pillared carved hall leads to the shrine. The pillars are
adorned with sculptures depicting numerous mythologies, with one of them
bearing a reproduction of the presiding deity's likeness.
The temple is
divided into two precincts by two flat gateway towers. The temple's shrines are
all surrounded by granite walls. The second precinct contains two temple masts,
one axial to the sanctum and the other axial to the entrance. The temple
chariot is housed in a hall within the precinct.
In front of the
temple, a sixteen-pillared carved hall leads to the shrine. The pillars are
adorned with sculptures depicting numerous mythologies, with one of them
bearing a reproduction of the presiding deity's likeness.
The temple is
divided into two precincts by two flat gateway towers. The temple's shrines are
all surrounded by granite walls. The second precinct contains two temple masts,
one axial to the sanctum and the other axial to the entrance. The temple
chariot is housed in a hall within the precinct.
Specialities
Wedding festival
of Sri Perumal – Sri Thaayaar is celebrated throughout the years.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal - Sri Lakshmi Varaha
Perumal - Standing Position
Urchavar
Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Komalavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Kalyana
Theertham, Varaha Theertham
Vimaanam
Kalyana Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Punnai Maram -
Alexandrian Laurel tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 13
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 13
How to
reach:-
By Air
36.6 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
22 kms from
Thambaram Railway Station
By Road
1.8 kms from
Thiruvidandhai MTC Bus stand.
63) THIRU KADALMALLAI -
STHALASAYANA
PERUMAL KOVIL - MAAMALLAPURAM -
MAHABALIPURAM
Location
Thiru Kadalmallai
temple is located in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram District, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple
contains a seven-tiered rajagopuram that dates from the 15th to 16th centuries.
The entrance's granite base is adorned with sculptures.
The sanctuary is
placed axially to the main gate and is reached by a Dwajasthambam, bali peetam
(sacrificial altar), Deepa Stambam (light altar), and Garuda Mandapam.
The presiding
deity, Sri Sthalasayana Perumal, is shown in a reclining pose in the sanctuary.
For Dolotsavam, a
four-pillared hall with sculpted pillars was built in front of the temple
(swing festival). 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Specialities
The birth place of
Saint Booththalwar
Mahabali is the
ruler of this region. The location is known as “Mahabali Puram" according
to (Varam) given to Mahabali by Lord Sri Vaamanar - this is one of the old
stories regarding this sthalam.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Sthalasayana Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam -
Sleeping Position
Urchavar
Sri Ulaguyya Nindra Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Nilamangai Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Pundareega
Pushkarani, Karuda Nadhi
Vimaanam
Anantha Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Punnai Maram - Alexandrian
Laurel tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 27
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 26
Booththalwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
54 kms from
Chennai International Airport
By
Train
30 kms from
Chengalpattu Railway Junction
By Road
0.5 km
from Mahabalipuram Bus depot
64)
THIRUKKADIGAI -
SHOLINGAPURAM
-
SHOLINGAR
-
KADISASALAM
Location
Thirukadigai -
Sholingar, a village is located 27 kms from Arakkonam, Vellore District,
Tamilnadu -India.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall that extends uphills, encompassing all of its
shrines. The temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram at the summit of the hill,
and the temple tank lies outside the main entrance in the foothills, opposite
the temple. The temple is dedicated to the Thenkalai religion.
The temple has
twin hills, with the Periya malai (great hill) of Sri Yoga Narasimha standing
750 feet (230 metres) tall and covering 1.25 acres (5,100 m2). The top of the
hill is reached through a 1,305-step staircase. The rajagopuram, a five-tiered
gateway tower, is 200 feet (61 metres) by 150 feet (46 metres) at the summit of
the temple. Sri Narasimha is known as Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy because he sits
in a Yogic pose in a temple facing East.
His consort Sri
Amrithavalli Thayaar has a separate shrine. Sri Hanuman (Anjaneya) temple of
Sri Yoga Anjenayar Swamy is located on the second hill, Chinna malai (little
hill), which is 350 feet (110 metres) tall.
Chathurpujam (four
hands) is used in Sri Yoga Anjenayar, with a conch and chakaram in the upper
hands and a Jeba malai and Jeba Shankaram in the other two. 1000 – 2000 years
old temple
Specialities
Sri Perumal - Sri
Yoga Narasimhar and Sri Yoga Anjaneyar may be found in the Yoga Stage in both
Periya and Chinna malai.
Sri Anjaneya is
seen in a sitting position along with Sangu and Chakkaram on the Small Mountain
(Chinna Malai), which is around 200 feet high and faces west.
Sriman Narayanan,
in the shape of Sri Narasimhar, gave Anjaneyar His dharshan here. Sri
Aanjaneyar is thought to be Sri Shiva's resemblance (or Avathaar), however here
He resembles Sri Vishnu's avathar.
All evil actions
are claimed to be cured if we bathe in this sthalam's theertham and worship Sri
Yoga Narasimhar and Sri Yoga Anjaneyar.
FOOT HILL TEMPLE
Urchavar
Sri Thakkan Perumal - Sri Bakthavatsala Perumal
PERIYA MALAI - 500 FEET HEIGHT
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal - Veetrurundha
Thirukolam - Sitting Position
Thaayaar
Sri Amirthavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Amirtha Theertham,
Thakkan Kulam
Vimaanam
Simhakoshttakrithi Vimaanam
SIRIYA MALAI – SMALL
HILL TEMPLE
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Yoga Anjaneyar
Mangalasasanam - Total - 4
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 3
Peiyalwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
104 kms from Chennai
International Airport
By
Train
29 kms from
Arakkonam Railway Junction
By Road
3 kms from Sholingar
Bus station.
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