DIVYA DESAMs – 21 TO 30 DIVYA DESAMs - 21/108 - Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram Name of the Divya Desam : Jagannatha Perumal temple Location : Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam Taluk, Thanjavur Dist Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Jagannathar Thayaar (Consort) : Shenbagavalli Thayar Thirukkolam (Posture) : Veetrirundha (Sitting) Thirumugam (Facing) : West Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : Contd..2 -2- As per legend, Nandi, the sacred bull of Lord Shiva, did not respect the Dwarapalakas (the gatekeepers of Maha Vishnu in Vaikuntam). They cursed Nandi that his body would suffer oppressive heat. Nandi prayed to Lord Shiva, who advised him to do penance in Shenbaranyam. It is the place where Mahalakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu was doing penance to be in His chest. Vishnu was impressed by the penance of Nandi and got his curse relieved. Maha Vishnu also took Mahalakshmi in his chest. As per another legend, once Lord Indra took the form of a hunter and Lord Agni transformed himself as a pigeon. The hunter aimed an arrow at the pigeon and shot, the bird fell before King Sibhi and sought his help. King Sibhi, known for his generosity and kindness towards all living beings, offered his own flesh equivalent to that of the pigeon to the hunter. To measure the above, King Sibhi sat on the west plate of the Balance while the pigeon sat on the east. To see this noble event of sacrifice, Lord Narayana (originally facing East) turned to face West here. The Lord blessed eternity to King Sibhi. About the temple: An unique feature of this temple is that the Nandi vigraha (idol) which is otherwise part of Shiva temples, is in the main sanctum. Since Nandi got relieved of his curse here, the temple tank is called Nandi Theertham, the place is called Nandipuram and other water body as Nandi Pushkarani. This temple is also known as Dakshina Jaganatham (Jagannatha temple of South). �Proud to be a Hindu����� DIVYA DESAMs - 22/108 - Thiruvelliyankudi Name of the Divya Desam : Kolavalvilraman Swamy temple Location : Thiruvelliyankudi, Palakudi post, Thanjavur Dist Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Kolavalvilraman Thayaar (Consort) : Maragadhavalli Thayar Thirukkolam (Posture) : Sayanam(Reclining) Thirumugam (Facing) : East Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : Contd..2 -2- As per legend Sukrachariyar, the demon guru, was against king Mahabali donating land to Vishnu who had come in the form of a Brahmin. As per the ritual Mahabali, to confirm his donation, orally declared and was to pour water from a Kamadalam (small kettle) three times. To stop the donation, Sukrachariyar became a small insect, went into the kettle and blocked the mouth of the kettle. Lord Vishnu with small grass pierced the mouth of the kettle. Sukrachariyar as an insect lost his eye sight and fell from the kettle. Then the donation was offered and finally Mahabali was destroyed by Lord Vishnu as Vamanan. Later Sukrachariyar came here to Thiruvelliyangudi, prayed to Maha Vishnu by doing penance and got back his eyesight. Since Sukrachariyar (also known as "Velli" - Venus), did penance at this place it is called Thiruvelliyangudi and is being worshipped as Sree Vaishnava Shukra Dhosha Sthalam. As per another legend once the architects of Devaloga, Viswakarma and Mayan had an argument on whose skill was superior. Lord Brahma informed Mayan that Viswakarma attained betterment as he built Vaikunta, the abode of Vishnu on account of accomplishments in his previous birth. He also informed Mayan that to attain similar status, he has to identify and build an abode near river Kaveri similar to Vaikunta. Mayan inspected various places and finally identified Thiruvelliyangudi, where sage Markendeya was doing penance and built this temple. He prayed to Sri Rama to give Dharshan without his Sangu(Conch) and Chakaram(Discus). Lord gave those to Sri Garudan and appeared as "Kolavalvilraman" at this place. Contd..3 -3- About the temple: As per legend, the temple was called Brahma Putram in Krita Yuga, Parasaram in Tretha Yuga, Sainthiranagaram in Dwapara Yuga and Bhargavapuram in Kali Yuga. It is believed the light by which Sukrachariyar got back his eye sight is still glowing at the temple as a lamp called Nethra Deepam. This is the only temple in the world where Sri Garudan is seen in the rising posture, holding Sangu and Chakram. He is worshipped as Chathurbuja Garudan (Chathurbuja means Four Hands ). �Proud to be a Hindu����� DIVYA DESAMs - 23/108 - Thiruvazhundur Name of the Divya Desam : Sri Aamaruviappan temple Location : Therazhundur, Mayiladuthurai circle, Nagapattinam Dist Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Devaadhi Rajan / Sri Aamaruviappan Thayaar (Consort) : Senkamalavalli Thirukkolam (Posture) : Nindra (Standing) Thirumugam (Facing) : East Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : As per legend King Uparisaravasu, a student of Devaguru Bhragaspathi, got a chariot which floats in the sky from Lord Indra. Once on a dispute between the Rishis and Devas, he favoured the Deva's side and settled it. The Rishis got angry and cursed the king that his chariot would not fly in the sky. Contd..2 -2- As an effect of the curse, his chariot fell down in this place and got stuck. Hence this place is called as Therazhunthur ('Ther' means Chariot pushed down). Lord Narayana sent Sri Garudan and helped him to fly back. As Lord helped the king who was loved by the Deva's, He is called as Devaadiraja Perumal. As per another legend, Lord Brahma, drove away the cattle belonging to Sri Krishna. Krishna created another herd in the meanwhile. Realising that the herd belonged to Sri Krishna, Brahma apologized and wished Bhagavan to set his abode at this place. Since the Lord appeared for the cattle and settled here, the deity is called Aamaruviappan (the one who is flanked by cattle). As per yet another legend, Bhakth Prahalad, an ardent devotee of Vishnu feared Narasimha, the avatar that killed Hiranya, the demon father of Prahalad. Amaruviappan appeared to have consoled Prahalad. There is another belief that river Kaveri was blessed by Sri Amaruviappan to relieve herself off the curse by sage Agastya. About the temple: Sri Devaadirajan is in standing posture having Sri Garudan to his left and Prahlatha maharaj along with Markanteya Maharishi to his right. He has Gadhayudham (mace) in his left hand. River Cauvery too is seen kneeling at his lotus feet. �Proud to be a Hindu����� DIVYA DESAMs - 24/108 - Thirusirupuliyur Name of the Divya Desam : Kripasamudra Perumal temple Location : Sirupuliyur, Nannilam circle, Thiruvarur Dist Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Kripasamudra Perumal Thayaar (Consort) : Thirumamagal Nachiyar Thirukkolam (Posture) : Sayanam(Reclining) Thirumugam (Facing) : South Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : Contd..2 -2- As per legend Sage Vyaghrapada desired to attain salvation, as advised by Lord Shiva did penance here and prayed to Lord Vishnu to get a place in the Lord's abode - Vaikundam. Lord Perumal appeared to the sage and blessed him in a smaller form known as Bala Sayanam (smaller recline), the sleeping posture of a small kid. Being in a smaller form and since Sage Vyaghrapada had features of a tiger, this place is called Siru (meaning small) Puli(meaning tiger) yur (meaning dwelling place) - Thiru Sirupuliyur. As per another legend, a bitter enmity existed in the past between Garuda and serpent Adisesha. The latter came to this place and worshipped the Lord, to end the enmity between them. Lord granted darshan to the divine serpent and took him as His bed – Anantha Sayanam. About the temple: Sage Vyakrapada and Sage Patanjali, devotees of Lord Nataraja are in the sanctum sanctorum with Lord Perumal. There is also a separate shrine for divine serpent Adisesha here. �Proud to be a Hindu����� DIVYA DESAMs - 25/108 - Thalaichangadu / Thiru Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam Name of the Divya Desam : Naanmadhiya Perumal temple Location : Thalaichangadu, Tharangambadii circle, Nagapattinam Dist. Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Naanmadhiya Perumal/ Sri Chandrasaabha harar Thayaar (Consort) : Thalaichanga Nachiyar Thirukkolam (Posture) : Nindra (Standing) Thirumugam (Facing) : East Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : As per legend, Lord Chandran (Moon) had to suffer double curse for his wrong deeds. He surrendered at the feet of Lord Vishnu for relief. Perumal advised Chandran to visit Srirangam, Thiru Indalur and Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam, have a dip in the sacred springs there and perform penance for relief. Chandran meticulously followed Lord’s advice and got the relief at this place - Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam. As the Lord relieved the curse of Chandran, He is called "Chandra Saabha Harar". Contd..2 -2- About the temple: As once the very best Sangu (sea shell) were sold here, this place is called Thalai sangam (place of best shells). Also this place was full of forest (Kaadu), hence this place was known as Thalai sangam + Kaadu, Thalaichangadu. Lord Shiva wears the cresent moon as his head ornament. As like Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu too has cresent moon at this place. Hence the Lord here is known as Naanmadhiya Perumal (Madhi means Moon). �Proud to be a Hindu����� DIVYA DESAMs - 26/108 - Thiru Indalur Name of the Divya Desam : Parimala Ranganatha Swamy temple Location : Mayiladuthurai City, Nagapattinam Dist Moolavar (Presiding Deity) : Sri Parimala Ranganathar Thayaar (Consort) : Parimala Ranganayaki Thayar Thirukkolam (Posture) : Sayanam(Reclining) Thirumugam (Facing) : East Mangalasasanam (Hymns sung by) : Thirumangai Azhwar Sthalapurana (Brief History) : Contd..2 -2- As per legend, Lord Chandran (Moon) had to suffer double curse for his wrong deeds. He surrendered at the feet of Lord Vishnu for relief. Perumal advised Chandran to visit Srirangam, Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam and Thiru Indalur, have a dip in the sacred springs there and perform penance for relief. Chandran meticulously followed Lord’s advice and got his curse relieved. As per another legend, King Ambarishan was following the practice of Ekadasi vradha (fasting) meticulously.
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