PANDIYA NAATU DIVYA DESAM –
18 TEMPLES
Pandiya Naadu, also known as Pandi Naadu, is a geographical
territory that encompasses the present-day state of Tamil Nadu. The Venad/Ay
Nadu borders the region on the west, the Chola Naadu on the northeast, and the
Kongu Naadu on the northwest. Madurai, Theni, Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram,
Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Kanniyakumari, and parts of
Pudukkottai and Dindigul make up the present-day districts of Madurai, Theni,
Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram, Virudhunagar, Tirunelveli, and Tenkasi.
TIRUNELVELI - 10 TEMPLES
MADURAI - 8 TEMPLES
TIRUNELVELI - 10 TEMPLES
79) Thiru Siri Vara Mangai
80) Thiru Vaikundam (Srivaikuntam)
82) Thirupuliangudi
83) Thiru Tholai Villi Mangalam
84) Thiru Kulandhai (Perunkulam)
85) Thiru Kolur
87) Thiru Kurugur (Aazhvaar Thirunagari)
88) Srivilliputhur
89) Thiru Thanaga
78) THIRU
KURUNGUDI -
SRI THIRUKURUNGUDI
VALLI NAACHIYAAR SAMEDHA SRI VAISHNAVA NAMBI KOVIL
Location
Sri Vaishnava
Nambi temple is located in Thirukurungudi village, about 25 kms from Nanguneri
Town, Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple
comprises a five-tiered gopuram and a flat entrance tower (gateway tower). The
temple's gateway tower, the rajagopuram, stands 110 feet (34 metres) tall.
The temple has
five prakarams, or closed precincts of a temple, with the first two enclosures
including all of the shrines.
The temple is
about 18 acres in size (7.3 ha). Sculpted pillars from the Nayak period can be
found in a variety of halls. In the second precinct of the temple, facing
south, there is a festival hall with sculpted pillars depicting various Hindu
stories. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Specialities
Nambi means
"personification of all ethical and righteous attributes mixed with beauty
and grace" in Tamil. This Kshetram contains five Nambis.
Ninra Nambi (Standing posture),
Irundha Nambi (Sitting posture),
Kidandha Nambi (Sleeping posture),
Thiruparkadal Nambi, and
Thirumalai Nambi
are the names of
the five postures.
Sri Thiruparkadal
Nambi Temple is one kilometre from the main temple, beside the River Nambiyaru.
Thirumalai Nambi Temple is located 8 kilometres from the main temple on the Mahendragiri
Mountain.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vaishnava Nambi Perumal - Sri Nindra Nambi
Perumal - Standing Position
Thaayaar
Sri Kurungudi Valli Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Thirupaarkadal,
Panchadurai, Sindhu Nadhi
Vimaanam
Panchakedhaka Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 40
Paasurams - Songs
Periyalwar - 1 Paasuram
Thirumazhisai Alwar - 1 Paasuram
Nammalwar - 13 Paasurams
Thirumangai
Alwar- 25 Paasurams
How to
reach:-
By Air
76 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
110 kms from
Trivandrum International Airport
By
Train
13 kms from
Valliyur Railway Station
By Road
850 metre from
Thirukurungudi Bus stand
79) THIRUSIREEVARAMANGAI
-
THIRUVARAMANGAI -
VAANAMAAMALAI PERUMAL
KOVIL -
SRI THOTHATRI PERUMAL
KOVIL
Location
Vaanamaamalai
perumal Kovil is located near Nanguneri town in Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu
- India.
About
Temple
The temple is 5
acres (20,000 m2) in size and features a five-tiered temple tower as well as a
vast temple compound with two prakarams (closed precincts of a temple). The temple
has a number of pillared halls. Sri Vanamamalai Perumal, the presiding god, is
shown seated on Adisesha, the snake deity.
On either side of
the presiding goddess are Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhoodevi, Sri Perumal's two
consorts. The presiding deity's shrine
is axial to the gateway tower and is reached via the pillared halls
Ardhamandapam and Mahamandapam. The temple is divided into three precincts,
with Thayar's shrine located in the second. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Specialities
The temple is one
of the eight Sywayambu Kshetrams, or Sri Vishnu-related temples, that emerged
independently.
The other 7 temple
are in South India are
1. Sri Srirangam
Ranganathaswamy temple,
2. Sri Bhu Varaha
Swamy temple,
3. Sri Tirumala
Venkateswara Temple,
While in North
India -
4. Sri Saligrama,
5. Sri
Naimisaranya,
6. Sri Pushkar,
and
7. Sri Badrinath
Temple.
There is an oil
well nearby, which is claimed to cure all kinds of incurable diseases.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Thothatri Perumal - Sri Vaanamaamalai
Perumal - Sri Deivanatha Perumal - Veetrurundha Thirukolam - Sitting Position
Thaayaar
Sri Sireevara Mangai Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Indra Theertham
Vimaanam
Nandhavardhana Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Mango tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 11
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 11
How to
reach:-
By Air
63 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
119 kms from
Trivandrum International Airport
By
Train
1 km from
Nanguneri Railway Station
By Road
15 kms from Valliyur
Bus stand.
3 kms from Nanguneri
Toll gate.
80) THIRUVAIKUNTAM
-
SRIVAIKUNTAM KOVIL -
KALLAPIRAN KOVIL
Location
Sri Kallapiran
Kovil, Srivaikuntam, a village is located about 25 kms from Tirunelveli,
Tamilnadu - India. It is situated in the bus route of Tirunelveli -
Thiruchendur route.
About
Temple
The temple measures
5 acres (2.0 ha) in size and is enclosed by a granite wall that is 580 feet
(180 metres) long and 396 feet (121 metres) wide. The temple's gateway tower,
the rajagopuram, stands 110 feet (34 metres) tall. The temple is surrounded by
a granite wall that encloses all of its shrines as well as two of its three
bodies of water.
The figure of Sri
Vishnu as Srivaikunanatha, standing with a club in his hand, may be found in
the sanctuary. Sri Adisesha, Sri Vishnu's serpent, is shown with a parasol over
his head. Ablution is commonly done with milk and the picture is created with
Saligrama stone.
The festival
picture of Vishnu constructed of panchaloha, with images of his consorts Sri
Sridevi (Lakshmi) and Sri Bhudevi on either side is housed in the Artha Mandapam,
the hall preceding the sanctum. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
The sculptor is
said to have touched the figure's cheeks with his palm as he became fascinated
by it, as seen by the image. On either side of the Ardha mandapa, two
dwarapalas stand vigil.
This is the only
temple where Sri Adisesha, the serpent, guards Sri Vishnu in a standing
position, as opposed to the other temples where it defends Sri Vishnu in a
sitting position.
Sri Vaikuntha
Nayaki and Sri Chorantha Nayaki, Sri Vishnu's two consorts, have separate
shrines facing each other. Sri Vishvaksena (Senai Mudaliyar), Sri Garuda, Sri
Krishna as Sri Venugopala, Manavala Mamunigal, and Sri Yoga Narasimha each have
their own shrine.
The temple also
houses the festival images of Sri Yoga Narasimha and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha. The
images of Vishnu's 10 avatars are housed in a separate shrine. There are five
precincts in the temple. The Mahamandapa and Swarga Madapa are said to have
been added later.
Rare life-size
statues commissioned during the 16th century are housed in Thiruvengadamudayan
hall, which is positioned to the right of the gopuram. In the hall, there are
countless images of yalis, elephants, and deities, some of which are as large
as 5 ft (1.5 m).
The pillars of the
Dwajastamba mandap have polished architectural elements. Monkeys, squirrels,
and parrots are among the sculptures on the Tirumozhi mandap.
It also has
photographs of monkeys engaged in various activities. The 108 Divya Desam
temples of Sri Vishnu are shown in murals throughout the temple's corridor. The
temple is surrounded by thick foliage and boasts a nine-tiered rajagopuram.
Specialities
Srivaikuntam is
one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiruthulaivillimangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
It is said to be
holy place for Lord Surya - Sri Sooriya bhagavan.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal - Standing Position.
Urchavar
Sri Kallapiran Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Vaikuntavalli Thaayaar - Sri Boodevi
Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Bruha Theertham,
Thamirabarani River
Vimaanam
Cahndra Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 2
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 2
How to reach:-
By Air
23 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
28 kms from
Tirunelveli Railway Junction
By Road
27 kms from Tirunelveli
New Bus stand
81) THIRUVARAGUNAMANGAI - NATHAM
Location
Thiruvaragunamangai
Perumal Kovil is located about 1.5 kms from Srivaikuntam - a village is located
about 25 kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India. It is situated in the bus
route of Tirunelveli - Thiruchendur route.
About
Temple
The temple is
built in the Dravidian architectural style. A rectangular granite construction
encloses all of the temple's shrines and is pierced by a five-tiered gopuram
(gateway tower).
In front of the
gopuram is a sixteen-pillared granite hall. The sanctum features a sitting
figure of Sri Vijayasana Perumal flanked on either side by both of his consorts.
Inside the sanctuary are the festival pictures of Sri Vijayasanar and Sri
Varagunavalli. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Specialities
Thiruvaragunamangai
is one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiruthulaivillimangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vijayasana Perumal - Veetrurunda Thirukolam
- Sitting Position
Thaayaar
Sri Varagunavalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Agni Theertham
Vimaanam
Vijayakoti Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 1
Paasuram - Song
Nammalwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
21 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
30 kms from
Tirunelveli Railway Junction
By Road
29 kms from Tirunelveli
New Bus stand
82) THIRUPULIANGUDI
Location
Thirupuliangudi Perumal Kovil is located about 1 km from Varagunamangai, near Srivaikuntam, a village is located about 25 kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India. It is situated in the bus route of Tirunelveli - Thiruchendur route.
The temple is
built in the Dravidian architectural style. The temple's shrines are all housed
in a rectangular granite construction.
A lotus stalk
emanates from the navel of the image of Vishnu, while a lotus stalk emanates
from the navel of the figure of Brahma.
Through the
passage, the deity's feet can be seen. There are two prakarams in the temple
(closed precincts of a temple). Inside the sanctuary, there are images of Sri
Bhoodevi and Sri Sridevi, as well as celebration images. 1000 – 2000 years old
temple
Specialities
Thirupuliangudi is
one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiruthulaivillimangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Kasinaivendhan Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam -
Sleeping Position
Thaayaar
Sri Malarmahal naachiyaar - Sri Boomahal
Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Varuna
Theertham, Neeruthi Theertham
Vimaanam
Vedasara Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 12
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar -12
How to
reach:-
By Air
20 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
31 kms from
Tirunelveli Railway Junction
By Road
30 kms from Tirunelveli
New Bus stand
83) THIRUTHULAIVILLIMANGALAM –
IRATTAI TIRUPATHI
Location
Thiru
thulaivillimangalam Perumal Kovil is located about 2.5 kms from Srivaikuntam, a
village is located about 25 kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India. It is
situated in the bus route of Tirunelveli - Thiruchendur route. Another route is
from Thiruchendur - Azhvarthirunagari bus route, 3 kms from Komal village.
About
Temple
Two temples are
called Irattai Tirupathi. Both temples are considered as One Divya desam.
The temples are
enclosed by a stone wall and cover an area of 1 acre (0.40 hectare). Unlike
most South Indian temples, which have a conical elevated structure, the
rajagopuram, the temple's gateway tower, has a flat structure.
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall that encloses all of its shrines and chambers. The
pictures of Sri Devapiran and Sri Aravindalochana Perumal facing east are
housed in the sanctum of each temple.
Saligrama stone
was used to create the images. The Artha Mandapam, which stands before the
sanctum, houses the festival picture of the presiding deities, as well as
images of Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi on either side. 1000 – 2000 years old
temple
Specialities
Thiruthulaivillimangalam
(2 temples) is one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiru Thulai Villi Mangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
FIRST DIVYA DESAM IN
IRATTAI TIRUPATHI
It is located in Thamirabarani River and both
is located inside a small forest.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Srinivasa Perumal - Sri Devaprian Perumal -
Standing Position
Thaayaar
Sri Ubhaya Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Thamirabarani
River
SECOND DIVYA DESAM
IN IRATTAI TIRUPATHI
It is located in the northern banks of River
Thamirabarani
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Arvindha Lochana Perumal - Veetrurunda
Thirukolam - Sitting Position
Thaayaar
Sri Karunthankanni Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Aswini Theertham
Vimaanam
Kumudha Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 11
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 11
How to
reach:-
By Air
24 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
35 kms from
Tuticorin Railway Station
By Road
35 kms from Tuticorin Bus stand
7 kms from Eral Town Bus stand
84) THIRUKULANDHAI
-
SRINIVASA PERUMAL KOVIL
-
MAAYAKOOTHAR PERUMAL
KOVIL -
PERUNKULAM
Location
Thirukulandhai
Perumal Kovil is located about 11 kms from Srivaikuntam, a village is located
about 25 kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India.
It is located
about 11 kms in Srivaikuntam - Eral bus route. It is 9 kms from Thirupuliangudi.
About
Temple
The temple is
built in the Dravidian architectural style. The temple's shrines are all housed
behind rectangular granite walls pierced by a three-tiered gopuram.
The ruling god is
depicted sitting, with Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi on either side of him.
Inside the sanctuary, there are images of Sri Bhoodevi and Sri Sridevi, as well
as celebration photos.
Garuda is always
seen carrying both Sri Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi, as he aided Sri Vishnu in the
conflict.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Specialities
Thirukulandai is
one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiru Thulai Villi Mangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Srinivasa Perumal - Standing Position
Thaayaar
Sri Alamelumangai Thaayaar - Sri Kulandhai
Valli Thaayar
Pushkarani
Perunkulam
Vimaanam
Anantha Nilaya Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 1
Paasuram - Song
Nammalwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
20 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
31 kms from
Tuticorin Railway Station
By Road
31 kms from Tuticorin Bus stand
5 kms from Eral Town Bus stand
85) THIRUKKOLUR
-
VAITHAMANIDHI PERUMAL
KOVIL
Location
Thirukolur Perumal
Kovil is located about 2.5 kms from Srivaikuntam, a village is located about 25
kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India.
It is located
about 11 kms in Srivaikuntam - Eral bus route. It is 9 kms from Thirupuliangudi.
About Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a stone wall that encloses all of its shrines. The temple's
gateway tower, the rajagopuram, is three-tiered in design. There are two
prakarams, or closed precincts, in the Temple. The major deity, Sri
Vaithamanithi Perumal, is reclining and faces east.
The temple is
built in the Dravidian architectural style. The temple's shrines are all housed
in a rectangular granite construction. A lotus stalk emanates from the navel of
the image of Vishnu, while a lotus stalk emanates from the navel of the figure
of Brahma.
Through the
passage, the deity's feet can be seen. There are two prakarams in the temple
(closed precincts of a temple). The photographs of the festivity are kept
inside the sanctum.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Specialities
As a pillow, he
uses a Marakka. He's keeping an eye on the wealth's placement in the palm of
his left hand. It is said that those who pray here are blessed with a lot
of money.
Thirukolur is one
of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiru Thulai Villi Mangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Vaithamaanadhi Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam -
Sleeping Position
Thaayaar
Sri Kumudhavalli Thaayaar - Sri Kolurvalli
Thaayaar.
Each Thaayaar is residing in separate temples.
Pushkarani
Kubera Theertham
Vimaanam
Srikara Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 12
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 12
How to
reach:-
By Air
25 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
38 kms from
Tuticorin Railway Station
By Road
38 kms
from Tuticorin Bus stand
10 kms from Eral Town
Bus stand
86) THENTHIRUPPERAI - THIRUPORAI
Location
Thenthiruperai
Perumal Kovil is located about 5 kms from Srivaikuntam, a village is located
about 25 kms from Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu - India.
It is located about 5 kms in Srivaikuntam - Thiruchendur bus route.
The temple is
built in the Dravidian architectural style. All of the temple's shrines are
housed behind rectangular granite walls that are pierced by a three-tiered
gopuram.
The ruling god is
depicted upright, with Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi flanking him on either side.
Inside the sanctuary, there are images of Sri Bhoodevi and Sri Sridevi, as well
as celebration images.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Specialities
Thenthiruperai is
one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiru Thulai Villi Mangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugoor.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Makaranedunguzhaikatha Perumal -
Veetrurundha Thirukolam - Sitting Position
Thaayaar
Sri Kuzhaikaadhu Valli Naachiyaar - Sri
Thiruperai Naachiyaar.
Pushkarani
Chakra
Pushkarani, Sanga Theertham
Vimaanam
Badra Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 11
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 11
How to
reach:-
By Air
34 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
34 kms from
Tuticorin Railway Station
By Road
34 kms from Tuticorin Bus stand
7 kms from Eral Town Bus stand
87) THIRUKURUGUR –
AAZHVAAR THIRUNAGARI
Location
Alwarthirunagari
Perumal Kovil is located 6 kms from Tirunelveli town, Tirunelveli District,
Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall that encloses all of its shrines as well as two of
its three bodies of water. The temple's gateway tower, the rajagopuram, stands
95 feet (29 metres) tall.
Lord Sri Vishnu is
known as Sri Aathinatha Perumal or Sri Aathipiran Perumal in this temple. Sri
Vishnu's Swamyabhu murti is in a standing position and faces east. The murti's
feet are buried beneath the dirt.
Sri
Aathinathanayaki and Sri Thirukkurukornayaki are the names of the goddesses Sri
Lakshmi and Sri Bhudevi who are worshipped here as Sri Aathinathanayaki and Sri
Thirukkurukornayaki. On the banks of the Thamiraparani River, the shrine can be
found.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Specialities
The birth place of Saint Nammalwar
Thirukurugur is
one of the Navathirupathi temples in Tirunelveli District.
Nava Tirupathi
1. Srivaikuntam
2. Thiruvaragunamangai - Natham
3. Thirupuliangudi
4. Thiru Thulai Villi Mangalam – 2 temples
6. Thirukulandhai
7. Thirukolur
8. Thirupperai
9. Thirukurugur.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Aadhinatha Perumal - Sri Aadhipiran Perumal
- Standing Position
Thaayaar
Sri Aadhinatha Valli Thaayaar - Sri Kurugoor
valli Thaayaar.
Pushkarani
Brahma
Theertham, Thamirabarani River
Vimaanam
Govinda Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 11
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 11
How to
reach:-
By Air
23 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
38 kms from
Tuticorin Railway Station
By Road
36 kms from Tuticorin Bus stand
11 kms from Eral Town Bus stand
88) SRIVILLIPUTHUR -
THIRUVILLIPUTHUR
Location
Srivilliputtur temple is located about 80 kms from Madurai in the bus route of Madurai - Rajapalayam. It is situated in Virudhunagar District, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
The temple is
divided into two sections: one for Sri Andal on the southwest and another for
Sri Vatapatrasayi (Vishnu) on the northeast.
The temple is
surrounded by a granite wall that encloses all of its shrines, the garden where
Sri Andal was discovered, and two of the temple's three pools of water.
The temple's
gateway tower, the rajagopuram, stands 192 feet (59 metres) tall. Periyalvar is
said to have built the tower with prize money he won in theological disputes at
the court of Vallaba Pandya in Madurai.
Sri Andal and Sri
Rangamannar's images are housed in Sri Andal shrine. The same shrine also
houses Garuda, who brought Sri Ranganathar, the celestial bridegroom, from
Srirangam.
Paintings representing
Sri Andal's life can be found on the shrine's walls. The Kalyana Mandapa, the
second hall from the entry to the sanctuary, includes massive life-size
sculptures of Mohini, Sri Rama, Kamadeva, Rati, and many more deities.
There are two
precincts in the Sri Vatapatrasayi division. The figure of Sri Vatapatrasayi in
a reclining posture, with his consorts Sri Lakshmi (Sridevi) and Sri Bhudevi at
his feet, is housed in the sanctuary on the second floor, which is reached
through a flight of steps.
Sage Bhrigu is at
his feet, while sage Markandeya is at his head. Behind Bhrigu is a banyan tree
whose leaf is known as Vatapatram, on which Sri Vishnu is claimed to have
rested in the guise of a baby during the deluge.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Sri Rangamannar is
surrounded by images of Panchamurtis Tumburu, Narada, Sanatkumara, Kinnara
Mithuna, the Sun, and the Moon, as well as depictions of Villi and Puttan at
his feet.
The presiding god
can be observed through three doors in the sanctum. Bhopala villam, the hall
leading to the sanctum, contains a hall with intricate teak wood carvings
depicting Purana episodes and the 10 incarnations of Sri Vishnu, the
Dashavatara. The ceiling is adorned with a collection of carvings.
Specialities
It is thought that
two of the Alwars, Periyalwar and his daughter Sri Andal Naachiyaar, were born
there. The
temple is linked to the life of Sri Andal, who was discovered by Periyalwar
under a Tulsi plant in the temple's garden.
She is thought to
have worn the garland before dedicating it to the temple's presiding deity.
Periyalwar, who later discovered it, was furious and put an end to the
practise.
Sri Vishnu is said
to have appeared to him in a dream and urged him to devote Sri Andal's garland
to him on a daily basis, which is still done today. Sri Ranganatha of the
Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple is also said to have wedded Sri Andal, who
later merged with him.
Saint Villiputhur
Alwar was born here.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Ranga Mannar Perumal - Sri Vadabatra Saaye
- Bhujanga Sayanam – Sleeping Position
Thaayaar
Sri Andal Naachiyaar - Sri Kothai Naachiyaar -
Sri Soodi Kodhutha Sudar Kodi Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Thirumukkulam
Vimaanam
Samsana Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Aala maram -
Banyan Tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 2 Paasurams
- Songs
Periyalwar - 1
Sri Andal - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
75 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
2 kms from
Srivilliputhur Railway Station
By Road
1 km from
Srivilliputhur Bus stand
89)
THIRUTHANAGAAL -
NINDRA
NARAYANA PERUMAL KOVIL
Location
Nindra Narayana Perumal Kovil is located in Thiruthangal, a town near Sivakasi town (about 2 kms), Viruchunagar District, Tamilnadu – India.
About
Temple
The temple is
located on a granite hill that stands 100 feet (30 metres) tall, and it is
surrounded by a granite wall that encloses all of the temple's shrines and
bodies of water.
The temple is
located on the hillock on the opposite side of Sri Karunellinathar temple, a
well-known Shiva temple, and may be approached from there.
In contrast to
most South Indian temples, which have a steep structure, the rajagopuram, the
main entryway tower, has a level structure. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Sri Aruna Mahadevi
(also known as "Sri Shenbagavalli"), Sri Nindra Narayana's consort,
has her own shrine in the second deck.
Sri Shenbagavalli
is the name of Sri Arunakamala Mahadevi's Utsavar (festival image), which is
kept in the same shrine. Unlike other temples, Thayar's picture is depicted in
a standing position. All poojas are performed first for Thayar, then for the
presiding deity.
The four-pillared
hall, car hall, and mirror room are all located on the second tier. To the west
of Kalyana Mandap is a cave shrine on the bottom tier that bears evidence of
Pandyan art. The cave has the picture of Sri Pallikonda Perumal, with Sri
Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi serving at his feet and sages Markandeya and Bhrigu in
prominent positions on either side.
The rectangular
walls that surround the temple enclose all of the temple's shrines and water
features. In comparison to the rajagopuram, the major gateway tower, the
rajagopuram has a flat structure.
Specialities
The Garudan is
another aspect of this sthalam. Garudalwar is discovered with a snake in his
left hand and an Amudha Kalasam in his right hand, doing seva with his other
two hands folded, and he is discovered with four hands.
Another unique
feature is that the Thaayar is observed standing in front of her thirumugam,
facing east. The thaayar is only found in sitting position in all of the
sthalams, but only in this sthalam is she found standing, which is thought to
be one of the temple's unique features.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Nindra Narayana Perumal - Standing
Position.
Urchavar
Sri Thiruthnagalappa Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Shangamala Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Paapavinasa
Theertham
Mangalasasanam - Total - 5
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 4
Booththalwar - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
68 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
3 kms from
Sivakasi Railway Station
By Road
4 kms from Sivakasi Bus
stand.
MADURAI - 8 TEMPLES
90) Thirukoodal (Madurai)
91) Thiru Maliruncholai
92) Thirumogur
93) Thiru Kottiyur
94) Thiru pullani
95) Thiru Meyyam
90)
THIRUKOODAL - MADURAI
Location
Koodal Azhgar
Kovil is located in Maudrai city, Tamilnadu - India.
The Koodal Azhagar
temple is roughly 2 acres (0.81 hectares) in size and includes a five-tiered
gopuram (gateway tower) that rises to 125 feet (38 m).
The temple is
surrounded by massive stone walls in a rectangular courtyard. The central
shrine features a raised construction and includes images of Sri Koodal
Azhagar, the presiding god, in three postures: sitting, standing, and
reclining. The granite picture is 6 feet (1.8 metres) tall and in a sitting
position.
Sri Sridevi and
Sri Bhudevi's images can be found on both sides of Sri Koodal Azhagar. 1000 –
2000 years old temple
Sri Vyuga
Sundararajar is the festival deity, and the image is 4 ft (1.2 m) tall and made
of panchaloha. Adhistana (base), three Padas (struct), Prashthana (limb), Griva
(leading struct), Shikara (cylindrical holder), and Stupi are the eight
elements of the vimana, which is the shrine over the sanctuary (top portion).
Stucco images of
sages, Sri Dasavatara, Sri Bhuvaraha, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha, Sri Lakshmi
Narayana, and Sri Narayanamoorthy, adorn the vimana's outside walls.
Vishwakarma, the celestial architect, is said to have designed the vimana.
The vimana's
shadow does not fall on the ground. The Ashtanga Vimana may be found in the
temples of Mannar Koil Ambasamudram Uthiramerur, Thirukoshtiyur, and
Cheranmadevi in Mannar Koil Ambasamudram Uthiramerur.
Specialities
The Navagraha
Sannadhis will not be found in any Vaishnava temple and will only be found in
Lord Shiva or Saiva temples. However, there is a separate sannadhi for the
Navagrahas in this sthalam.
This implies that
both Vaishnavam and Saivam should be regarded as one God, rather than two
independent Gods.
Periyalwar solely
sang his wonderful Thiruppallandu in this sthalam, which is sung in
appreciation of the Sri Emperumaan, and as a result, he received Sriman
Narayanan's Prathyaksham as "Sri Koodal Azhagar."
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Koodallazhagar Perumal - Veetrurunda
Thirukolam - Sitting Position
Urchavar
Sri Vyugasundararaja Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Maduravalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Hema Pushkarani,
Chakra Theertham, Kruthamala Nadhi, Vaigai River
Vimaanam
Ashtanga Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Kathazhai - Aloe
Vera
Mangalasasanam - Total - 2
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 1
Sri Andal - 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
11 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
1.8 kms from
Madurai Railway Junction
By Road
7 kms from Mattuthavai
- Madurai Bus stand.
91)
THIRU MALIRUNCHOLAI -
AZHAGAR
KOVIL
Location
Sri Kallazhagar Kovil is located in Azhagar Kovil, a village in Madurai, Tamilnadu – India. It is situated about 21 kms from Madurai City.
Sri Kallazhagar
temple has a seven-tiered gopuram and is around 2 acres (0.81 hectares) in size
(gateway tower). The temple is surrounded by massive stone walls in a
rectangular courtyard.
Rare Vijayanagara
sculptures may be found in the temple. Sri Azhagar temple's architecture is
similar to that of any other south Indian temple, with massive gopurams and
pillared mandapams.
In the shape of
lovely statues, Sri Karuppa swamy shrine's gopuram represents the passionate
side of human relationships.
The main tower
entryway (Mukya Gopuram), which houses the shrine of Sri Karupana Swami, is
always closed. Sri Patinettaam padi Karuppan is the name given to the steps
beyond the closed door (meaning, the black deity who occupies the eighteen
steps).
There are a number
of legends surrounding it.
Only the doors are
opened once a years, and the famous Sri Vishnu's wheel, Sri Sudarshana Chakra
(Sri Chakrathaazhvar), passes through the open door. 1000 – 2000 years old
temple
Specialities
The Vibhoodi
(Thiruneeru) is presented to the bhaktas in this sthalam, which is normally not
offered in Sri Vaishnava temples but is exclusively given in Saivates temples.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Azhagar Perumal - Sri Kaalaazhagar Perumal
- Sri Maalirunjolai Nambi Perumal - Sri Malangaarar Perumal - Standin Position
Thaayaar
Sri Sundaravalli Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Silambaru,
Noopura Gangai theertham
Vimaanam
Somasundara Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 108
Paasurams - Songs
Periyalwar - 24 Paasurams
Sri Andal - 11 Paasurams
Thirumangai Alwar - 33 Paasurams
Bhoodathalwar - 3 Paasurams
Peiyalwar - 1 Paasuram
Nammalwar
- 36 Paasurams
How to
reach:-
By Air
38 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
22 kms from
Madurai Railway Junction
By Road
16 kms from Mattuthavai
– Madurai Bus stand.
92) THIRUMOHUR -
MOHANA
KSHETHIRAM
Location
Kaalamega Perumal
kovil is located about 12 kms from Madurai City, Tamilnadu - India. It is
situated in the bus route of Madurai - Melur.
About
Temple
The temple is
built on a 2.5-acre (10,000-m2) plot of land and features a five-tiered
rajagopuram. The temple is almost 2000 years old and has been mentioned in
Akanau, Padhitrupathu, Maduraikanchi, and Silappatikaram, one of Tamil
literature's five great epics.
Inside the temple,
there are four prakarams (closed precincts of a temple). A five-tiered
rajagopuram stands at the entrance to the temple (gateway tower). The hall
contains columned pillars that lead to the Garuda hall, which includes a tiny
gopuram as well.
The sanctum holds
Sri Kalamegha's shrine as well as images of Sri Bhoodevi and Sri Sridevi. The
main peculiarity is that, unlike other temples, the Devis do not touch the
presiding deity's feet. The image of Sri Anantasayi Vishnu is housed in a
separate shrine.
Sri Tirumohurvalli
(also known as Sri Mohanavalli), the presiding deity's consort, is placed in a
separate shrine.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Sri Chakrathazhvar
is on the front of the Sudarshana Chakra, and Sri Narasingha Perumal is on the
back. The Sudarshana Chakra is surrounded by 48 fairies, and there are 16
aayuthams with 154 letters inside the six circles. The letters are thought to
be Bhijakshara Mantra text. Sri Perumal is represented as having 16 hands and
three brilliant eyes.
Sri Chakrathazwhar
is represented in the temple with sixteen hands, each holding a different
weapon. Sri Narasimha is represented on the image's reverse side.
Specialities
Sri Sudharsana Alwar is discovered with sixteen hands, each holding a different weapon. He is found in the "Prathyaaleetha" stance, which signifies that he is running to assist the bhaktas, or devotees, who worship him.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Kaalamega Perumal - Standing Position.
Urchavar
Sri Aptha Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Mohanavalli Thaayaar - Sri Mohoorvalli
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Ksheerapthi
Theertham
Vimaanam
Kedaki Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Vilwa maram -
Stone Apple tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 12
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumanagai Alwar - 1
Nammalwar - 11
How to
reach:-
By Air
22 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
13 kms from
Madurai Railway Junction
By Road
6 kms from Madurai MGR
Bus stand.
93) THIRUKOTTIYUR - THIRUKOSHTTIYUR
Location
Thirukoshttiyur is
located about 8 kms from Tirupathur, Sivagangai District, Tamilnadu - India.
It is situated in
the bus route of Sivagangai - Thirupathur.
About
Temple
The temple of Sri
Sowmyanarayana Perumal is roughly 2 acres (0.81 hectares) in size and includes
a five-tiered gopuram (gateway tower).
The temple is
surrounded by massive stone walls in a rectangular courtyard. The main deity,
Sri Uraga mellaya Perumal, is shown in a reclining posture on a serpent bed
similar to that of Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple in the central shrine.
The shrine also
houses the pictures of Sri Sridevi and Sri Bhudevi. Sri Narasimha, Sri Vishnu's
incarnation, is depicted in two life-size images. One of them is seen holding
the demon Hiranyakshipu, while the other is depicted defeating him. 1000 – 2000
years old temple
Adhistana (base),
three Padas (struct), Prashthana (limb), Griva (leading struct), Shikara
(cylindrical holder), and Stupi are the eight elements of the vimana, which is
the shrine over the sanctuary (top portion). The ashtanga vimana, which rises
to a height of 25 metres (82 feet), is taller than the temple's gopuram, which
is unusual in Dravidian temples.
To the south of
the main shrine lies the shrine of Sri Sowmyanarayana Perumal's consort, Sri
Thirumamagal. Close to the sanctum are smaller shrines dedicated to Sri Lakshmi
Narasimha, Sri Rama, Sri Lakshmi Narayana, and Sri Krishna.
Specialities
At Thirukoshtiur,
Sri Vishnu appeared in three postures: standing, sitting, and resting. The
place became known as Thirukoshtiur after Sri Vishnu appeared following the
Devas' tribulation (named Thirukkai in Tamil).
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Uraga Mellanayaa Perumal - Sri Sowmya
Narayana Perumal - Bhujanga Sayanam - Sleeping Position
Thaayaar
Sri Thirumaamahal Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Deva Peshkarani,
Mahamaha Theertham
Vimaanam
Ashttanga Vimaanam
Mangalasasanam - Total - 48
Paasurams - Songs
Nammalwar - 10
Periyalwar - 21
Thirumangaialwar - 13
Bhoodathalwar - 2
Peiyalwar - 1
Thirumazhisaialwar
- 1
How to
reach:-
By Air
78 kms from
Madurai Airport
By
Train
33 kms from
Kaaraikudi Railway Station
By Road
8 kms from Tirupattur
Bus stand.
94) THIRUPULLANI -
SRI AADHI JEGANATHA PEUMAL KOVIL
Location
Sri Adi Jagannatha Perumal Kovil is located in Thirupullani, a village 8 kms from Ramanathapuram, Ramanathapuram District, Tamilnadu - India.
About
Temple
A five-tiered rajagopuram
(gateway tower) faces east at the temple. Sri Adi Jagannatha's shrine contains
a sitting image of Sri Adi Jagannatha, Sri Bhudevi, and Sri Sridevi.
Sri Padmasini, Sri
Adi Jagannathar's consort, is enshrined at a separate temple. In a reclining posture,
there is a shrine for Sri Dharbasayana Ramar. There is a metal depiction of Sri
Krishna from the Pandya period in the 13th century.
Sri Krishna is
depicted dancing in a serpent in this artwork, which is a rare historical
depiction of Sri Krishna in a metal image. 1000 – 2000 years old temple
Specialities
According to Hindu
folklore, Sri Rama appealed to the Samudraraja (God of the Ocean) in the epic
Ramayana to find a passage to Lanka. He performed a penance while resting in
Kusa grass (Dharba grass), an act known in Sanskrit as Dharbasayanam.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri Aadhi Jagannatha Perumal - Sri
Deivasilaiyaar Perumal - Standing Position
Urchavar
Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Kalyana Valli Thaayaar - Sri Padmasani
Thaayaar
Pushkarani
Hema Chakra
Theertham, Adi Sethu Ratnakara Theertham
Vimaanam
Kalyana Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Arasa maram -
Pipal tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 21
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai Alwar - 21
How to reach:-
By Air
129 kms from
Madurai Airport
136 kms from
Tuticorin Airport
By
Train
10 kms from
Ramanathapuram Railway Station
By Road
11 kms from
Ramanathapuram Bus stand.
95) THIRU MEYYAM
Location
Thirumayyam, a
village is located in Pudukottai District, Tamilnadu - India. It is situated in
the bus route of Pudukottai - Karakkudi, 15 kms from Pudukottai.
About
Temple
Sri Sathyamurthi
Perumal is the presiding deity. The temple is enormous and old, and it has a
stunning aspect. The main statue of Sri Sathyamurthi Perumal, which stands
about seven feet tall, stands atop a rock with his wives.
Sri Mahavishnu's
sculpture at the next Sannidhanam (sanctum) is in a sleeping position, called
ari thuyil in Tamil, sleeping with a sense of knowing what is going on right
now. Many temples have sculptures of Sri Mahavishnu in this pose, but this is
one of the greatest ones.
In the temple,
there are numerous other sannidhis. All of the statues are finely sculpted.
It is home to India's largest Anantasayi (Sri Vishnu in a reclining
position).
It's a natural
cavern that's been rockcut to create different images. The Ardha mandapa is a
rectangular chamber that precedes the sanctum and is identical in shape to the
sanctum.1000 – 2000 years old temple.
Images of Garuda,
Chitragupta, Markandeya, Sri Brahma, the Devas, Vasus, and the Kinnaras adorn
the wall behind the presiding deity.
Specialities
This
"Thirumeyyam" is surrounded by mountains, and there is a peculiar
hill called "Sri Vaishnavi Durgai" that is known for its beauty and
the Sri Vaishnavi Durgai that is discovered inside the hill.
Perumal - Moolavar
Sri
Sathyagirinatha Perumal - Sri Sathyamoorthy Perumal - Standing Position
Urchavar
Sri Azhagiya Meyya Perumal
Thaayaar
Sri Uyyavandha Naachiyaar
Pushkarani
Kadhamba
Pushkarani, Sathya Theertham
Vimaanam
Sathyagiri Vimaanam
Sthala Vriksham - Holy Tree
Aala maram -
Banyan Tree
Mangalasasanam - Total - 9
Paasurams - Songs
Thirumangai
Alwar - 9
How to
reach:-
By Air
66 kms from
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
By
Train
18 kms from
Pudukottai Railway Station
By Road
21 kms from Pudukottai
Bus stand.
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