Holy Pilgrimage -Divya Desam Temples in Tamilnadu State -14 at 5:30 AM

Holy Pilgrimage – Temples in  Tamilnadu State

Kerala Temples

 

Thiruvananthapuram - Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This is one of the most famous Divyadesam found in the State of Kerala. It is found 3/4 miles away from the Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station. Lots of bus and train facilities are available. Special trains run from Chennai - Thiruvananthapuram. This place is also named as "Trivandrum". Lots of boarding and lodging facilities are also available.

Specials:

The Moolavar, Anantha Padmanabhar who is found in Kidantha (Palli Kondulla) kolam is said to be one of the speciality of this sthalam. A Shiva Lingam is found close to the Thirumugham of the Moolavar, which explains to the world that both Hari and Haran are not two different and separate Gods, but they are a Single and should be worshipped as one.

Moolavar:

 

The Moolavar of this Thiruvanandhapura Kshetram is Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. Moolavar is found in Kidantha (sleeping) kolam in Bhujangha Sayanam and facing his thirumugham along the Eastern direction. He gave his Prathyaksham for Indiran, Chandiran (the moon god) and Ekadesai Ruthraas.

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Sri Hari Lakshmi Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

Nammalwar is the only Alwar who has done Mangalasasanam on this Perumal and with 11 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

1.   Mathsya Theertham.

2.   Padma Theertham.

3.   Varaha Theertham.

Vimanam:


The Vimmanam of this temple is Hema Kooda Vimaanam.

Utsavams:

There are two main Utsavams done in this Divyadesam in a very great manner. One of the Utsavams fall during the month of March - April and another during the month of September - October. Bothe these utsavams lasts for 10 days.

Sthlapuranam :

In this sthalam, the Perumal, Sri Padmanabha Swamy, who is also called as "Thamarai Manaalan", is found in Kidantha thirukkolam in Sayana position, sleeping on top of Aadhiseshan, who is also referred to as "Ananthan". Since the Perumal is found in Sayana postion on Ananthan, the Perumal is called as "Anantha Padmanabha Swamy" and the Kshtram is referred to as "Thiru Ananthapuram".

The Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in Sayana Kolam and since the Perumal is too big is structure, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal in a single way. We can onl ysee him in 3 Vaayils (entrance).

1.   Through the First Vaasal, we can see the Thirumugham (Face) of the Perumal.

2.   Through the First Vaasal, the Thiru Unndhi (stomach part) can be seen and

3.   Through the Final, Third Vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal found in the Garbhagraham.

The entire world is Governed and Protected by Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. The Indira Lokam (or) otherwise called as "Swargham" is ruled by Indiran and Varunan, the rain god is one of the important person who belong to the Indra Lokam.

The rain God, Varunan is necessary for giving the rain to this entire world and thereby making the land fertile and rich in its wealth.

Similarly, Indiran is necessary for making all the Grahans (the planets) to revolve and as a result of its revolvement, he should calculate the days count and thereby making the people live and make them happy. Likewise, Ekadasa Rudrars, who are the hamsam of Lord Shivan, the Rudran. All these 3 persons (ie) Indiran, Varunan and Ekadasa Rudrars are given the sabham of doing some wrong things at certain stages.

All these 3 persons are given the Sabha Vimocchanam (getting out from the sabham) by the Anantha Padmanabha Perumal of this sthalam who can be seen through 3 vaasals and each vaasal explaining the 3 stages (ie) the birth, the leading of life and the final stage, the death.

We know that the Dharshan of the Perumal can be seen separately in 3 different Vaasals. Let us now get into details why the Perumal is giving his seva in this kind. The lifetime of a Person is segregatted into 3 different stages (ie) First is the birth; Second is the time where the life progresses and Final third stage is the death.

Through the First vaasal, we can get the Dharshan of the Perumal's Thirumugham. The Perumal, through his divine eyes, which is referred to as the "Thaamarai Kangal" (eyes that is referred to Lotus Flower) is seeing all the lifes of the Jeevathmaas and thereby making them to survive and lead their lifetime.

Through the Second vaasal, we can see the "Thiru Unndhi" which is otherwise called as the lowerpart of the stomach. This place is said to be originated place of Lord Brahma devan, who is responsible for giving birth to the Jeevathmaas.

In the Third vaasal, we can see the Thiruvadi (feet) of the Perumal, which is the final place where all of the Jeevathmaas merge towards Paramathma. The Thiruvadi of the Perumal is said to be the safest and the pure place, where all the pure rivers originates.

How, all the small rivers join (or) merge towards the ocean, all the Jeevaraasi merge towards Thiruvadi (or) Thirupaadham of the Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan. Periya pirattiyaar, with the name of Kadal Magal Naachiyaar who is found in Thiruppaarkadal in Veetrirundha thriukkolam along with Anantha Padmanabha Perumal is found in this sthalam.

Once, there was a saint by named "Divakara yogi", who wanted to get the Mukthi (the ultimate destiny, the moksha) and to attain it, he did the pooja to Saligramam (a precious and Valuable spritiual stone) in this sthalam. At that time, the Perumal came there like a two years old child and took the Saligramam along with him and ran away from that place. On seeing this action of the child, the saint got angry and chased him to get the Saligramam. And finally, the small child went into the big hole of a tree and after going inside the tree, the tree fell down and the Perumal gave his sayana seva as Anantha Padmanabha Swamy. He gave the seva for which the saint, Divakara yogi was doing the daily pooja. This is one of the historic story said about this sthalam.

This story which is said about this sthalam has a closer resemblance with the Perumal, who is found in Thirukkannankudi in Chozha Naadu. Like wise in this sthalam, the Perumal who came like a small child who took the Saligramam resembled like a small kid and ate the Perumal who is made of the white butter which doesnt melt. The Perumal who is made of butter, is the Perumal who is done with daily poojas by Vashistar. Finally along with other Maharishis, they caught the small kid, who then gave his seva as "Damodharan" and that Perumal is also named as "Siyamala Meni Perumal", in Nindra Thirukkolam.

To explain more on this, a Hanuman Sannadhi is found in front of Yoga Narasimhar sannadhi in this temple. Here, the Special kolam, the Vennai Kaappu kolam for Hanumar is done and it is said that this butter doesnt melt even in hot days.

Separate sannadhis for Yoga Narasimhar, Hanuman, Lakshmi Varaghar, Sri Krishnar and Sri Srinivasar are found and are said to be most powerful gods with lots of powers.

 

 

Thiruvanparisaram - Sri Kuralappa Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

This Divyadesam, Thiruvanparisaram is also known as "Thirupathisaram" and lies around 3 miles away from Nagarkoil.

Specials:

1. Periya pirattiyar, who is generally found on the right side of the heart of Sriman Narayanan, is found on the left side of this sthala perumal.

2. Banyan tree is found near the Lakshmi Theertham, which is capable of curing diseases and it is also said to be the hamsam of the perumal.

Sthlapuranam :

This Divyadesam, Thiruvanparisaram has a relation with Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. This place is the birth sthalam of Udaya nangai, mother of Nammalwar. This perumal is worshipped and the pooja is done by the Andhanars of Udipi, in Karnataka.

This sthala perumal, Thirukkuralappan explains about the unity of Saivam and Vaishnavam and explains the Gnana Thatuvam that both these two caste should be considered as one and the Gods should also be considered and worshipped as a single God.

Udayanangai had a great bhakti towards Sriman Naryanan. For 41 days, she did fasting towards this sthala perumal and did Ekadesi Viridham and gave birth to Nammalwar in Thirukkurugoor, Azhwar Thirunagari.

Udayanangai's father name is also Thiruvaashmarbhan and there was a big maaligai (palace) found in the name of Thiruvaazhmarbhan. But now it is used as Bhajan Mandapan and it is found along the Vaayu side of the temple.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Thirukkuralappan. He is also named as "Thiruvaazh maarbhan".
Moolavar in Veetrirundha (sitting) thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards East direction.
Prathyaksham for Vindhai, Kaari, Udaya Nangai and Garudan.

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Kamala valli Naachiyaar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:
Lakshmi Theertham.

Vimanam:
Indira Kalyana Vimaanam.

 

Thirukatkarai - Sri Kaatkarai Appa Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated in a small village which is found next to Ernakulam in Kerala state. It is found close to Idappalli. when going in train, we have to get down in Irugnalakkodi railway station, which is found on the railway lane between Aalvaai and Thirucchoor and if we get down in Angamaali railway station, we can reach this sthalam if we travel about 9 miles through North east direction. There is no lodging facility. So, bhaktas can stay in Ernakulam to get the seva of the perumal.

Sthlapuranam :

This sthala Emperumaan, Kaatkarai Appan is worshipped by the people treating him as the Hamsam of Vaamanar. They take a very big utsavam for this perumal during the Onam festival.

Kerala is famous for Bananas and especially for a particular typed by named "Nenthiram". This banana has a closer relationship with this sthala perumal. Once, a bhaktar of the perumal, had a big land where the banana trees are planted. But, it doesnt give him any yield and doesnt give him any bananas. The devotee at that felt that it might be some wrong thing he might have done and as a result of this only, the trees are not giving him the proper yield. So, he decided, the sight of the perumal fell on banana trees and from that time, it gave him lots of yield. Seen by the Kaatkarai appan's Nethira eyes, the yield was very high and because of this, the bananas are named as "Nethiram Pazham".

The Golden bananas which are dedicated towards Kaatkarai appan lost one day and the king on hearing this, blammed for the lost on a Yogi, who doesnt know anything about it. He punished the yogi and treated him badly. But, the golden bananas were found inside the Garbhagriham of Moolavar sannadhi. On knowing this, the Yogi got angry and gave the sabham for the time, since he was caught as the thief only because of the time and after giving the sabham, he suicided and dead. But, his soul doesnt leave the world but it turned into a Brahma Raatshasan and roamed in the world.

To get out of the Sabham, as suggested by himself (the Yogi who is in the form of the Raatshasan), constructed a bamboo roof and destroyed it using the fire in this sthalam and thereby from the bright fire that comes out from the bamboo would ride away the sabham of the Yogi. After this, they all did the same thing suggested by the Yogi to ride away the sabham. As a result of this, a small temple was constructed for the Yogi and daily poojas are done to make him cool. This is one of the purana (older) history told about this sthalam.

Kaatkarai Appan gave his prathyaksham for Kapila munivar. Kapila munivar was born as as the son for Karthama Prasapathi and Devabhoothi and he is said to be the hamsam of Vishnu. He explained the Gnana thathuvam for his mother itself. He was given space to do his daily Tapas by Samuthira rajan.

Once, Indiran grabbed the horse of Sakaraas and tied the horse behind the hut of Kapila muni. Thinking that Kapila muni has made a theft of taking the horse towards himself, the Sakaraas blammed upon Kapila muni. But, on hearing the blamming words from them, he got angry and made them into ash by his firing vision.

After this, Bakeerathan, got the Ganga water from Lord Shiva and poured on the ash of Sakaraas to make them to get the mukthi. Having this kind of greatness person is Kapila muni, who was given the prathyaksham of the perumal.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Kaatkarai Appan. Moolavar is found in Nindra Kolam facing his thirumugham along the south direction. Prathyaksham for Kapila munivar.

Thayaar

The Thaayar found in this sthalam is Perunselva Naayaki. Also called as "Vaathsalya valli".

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 10 Paasurams.
  Total 10.

Pushkarani:

Kapila Theertham.

Vimanam:
Pushkala Vimaanam.

 

 

Thirumoozhikkalam - Sri Moozhikkalathaan Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalam is situated near Aalvaai city in Kerala state. We can get down in Aalvaai and from there, we can reach Moozhikkalam by travelling in the bus. From Ernakulam also, we can reach this sthalam by bus. To get into this sthalam, we have to travel about 1 Km from Moozhikkalam road. From Kaaladi road railway station, if we travel 7 miles towards the western direction, we can reach this sthalam. There is not much of lodging facility.

Specials:

The speciality of this sthalam is during the time of pooja done for the Perumal, there is no music instrument are played.

Sthlapuranam :

In this sthalam, there is no separate sannadhi for Thaayar. Only, Bhagavadhi Amman sannadhi is found. Near to this sthalam, the Aalvaai river is found. The speciality of this sthalam is during the time of pooja done for the perumal, there is no music instrument are played. It is said that all the temple's Gopuram, Mandapan and pragharam of this sthalam are built by Lakshmanan (brother of Sri Ramar) and he did various service to this temple.

During Ramayana, on hearing that Sri Ramar had been sent to the forest, Bharadan went in search of him to return him to Ayodhya for doing Pattabishekam for him. On seeing Bharadan coming from Ayodhya, Lakshmanan got angry with him and tried to kill him. Since, because of this bad thought and sinful act, to get out the sin, Lakshmanan served and got the seva of this sthala Emperumaan, Moozhikkalathaan.

At that time, it is said Bharadhan arised in this sthalam and higged each other and spoke various nice and beautiful words (Mozhi). Mozhi means the languages what we speak. Since, they transferred beautiful languages (Mozhi) with each other, this sthalam is named languages (Mozhi) with each other, this sthalam is named as "Thirumozhikkalam" and later changed to "Thirumoozhikkalam".

It is said this sthalaperumal is said to Laksmanan. There is a great explaination about this sthalaperumal. Generally, if a person does any bad things (or) sin, he should not be the person who can give justice to it.

If a person does any sin, he should accept that and should be in a position to accept the punishment and should feel for it. The person should do proper prayasiktham (an action performed after a sin is made to make the perumal satisfied). Likewise, Lakshmanan due to his sin made against Bharadhan, is seen as the Moozhikkalathaan on the banks of Aalvaai river. This sthalam is said to be the sthalam where the Paava Mannippu (the sthalam where the sin of Lakshmanan is apologized by Bharadhan). The perumal gave his prathyaksham for Vishwamitra Maharishi son Aareetha Maharishi. In this sthalam only, the great Sri Sakthi Mantram is explained by the perumal.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Thirumoozhikkalathaan. The Perumal is also named as Appan, Sri Sukthinathapperumal.
He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along the Eastern direction. Prathyaksham for Aareetha Maharishi.

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Madhuraveni Naachiyaar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 10 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

Sanga Theertham. Thiru Sangu is the Hamsam of Bharadhan, brother of Sri Ramar and since Bharadhan stood as an help for Lakshmanan to get out his sin, the pushkarani is Sanga Theertham.

Vimanam:
Soundarya Vimaanam.

 

 

Thirupuliyoor - Sri Maayapiran Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalam is situated 3 1/2 miles away from Sengannoor in west. We can reach this sthalam by getting down in Sengannoor railway station which is found on the railway lane between Trivandrum (Thiruvanandhapuram) to Kollam via Ernakulam. There is no lodging facility.

Specials:

The speciality of this sthalam is this sthalam is constructed and built by Bhiman, one of the Panja - Paandavaas.

Sthlapuranam :

It is said that this sthalam is constructed and built by Bhiman, one of the Panja - Paandavaas. He worshipped this sthalaperumal, Maayapiraan. Sapta Rishis - Atthri, Vasishtar, Kaasyapar, Gouthamar, Bharadwajar, Vishwamitrar and Jamathakkini got the seva of this Maayapiraan along with porkodi Naachiyaar and through Indiran, it is said that all these Sapta Rishis got their Mukti towards the Emperumaan.

Once, Virukshadharbi, who was the son of Sibhi Chakravarthy, ruled an empire where there was flood and there was no proper vegetation and the wealth and the beauty of the entire empire seems to be decreasing. At that time, the king thought, if any Dhaanam (things that are given to any rishis, Andhanars (or) devotees to increase any thing) is given to Sapta Rishis, it might increase the wealth and beauty of the Empire. As a result of this, he thought of giving the Dhaanam to Saptha rishis. But, Sapta Rishis did not accept his Dhaanam, Since if any flood (or) decrease in the wealth and health in the entire empire is due to some reasons of the ruling king. So, they found some problem might by with virukshadherbi and did not accept the Dhaanam.

But, he wants them to accept his Dhaanam, and as a result of this, he asks his palace officials to keep some gold inside the fruits and give them that, so that they will accept that and simultaneously his Dhaanam is also accepted. But, knowing the truth that some golds are placed inside the fruit through their Gnana Dhirusti, they did not accept the fruits also.

After the fruits which are given as Dhaanam is being rejected by the Sapta Rishis, Virukshadharbi got angry on all 7 rishis and tried them to kill and as a result of this cruel mind, he started an Yaagm in which a lady pisaasu (Arakki - lady demon) by named "Kiruthyai" arised and he ordered the demon to kill all the sapta Rishis.

But, knowing this, the Emperumaan send Indiran to destroy the Kiruthyai Arakki and there by protecting Sapta Rishis. Likewise, Indiran killed the demon and all the Sapta Rishis got the seva of the Emperumaan and got their Mukthi.

This sthalam is constructed and perumal is done the pradhistai by Bheeman. When seeing from out, this temple is situated slightly above the surface. The temple is square in shape and has to climb some steps and after climbing the steps, we can enter into the temple. The Dhvajasthambham (Kodi Maram) is faced towards the Eastern side and found to the shinning always.

After entering into the sthalam and while travelling along the pragharam, we can find a separate sannadhi for Bhuvaneshwari amman. Outside the Gharbhagriham (where moolavar is found), we can find Dhwara Balagars, on either side, we can also find a Ganapathy statue on the walls of the pragharam.

The Moolavar is Maayapiran, who is found in Nindra Thirukkolam, is around 3 to 4 feet in height and infront of the Moolavar sannadhi, a beautiful mandapam in which lots of pillars are found with lots of sculptures are found.

Utsavams:
A grand Utsavam in Monthly Thiruvona Natshatram and in Aavani month Janmaashtami are celebrated in a grand manner.

Another grand festival during the Month of Thai (from Jan 15) is celebrated during which the temple Elephant is dressed beautifully and the Utsavar is seated on the Elephant and rounds around the Inner and outer Pragharam.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Maayapiran. Moolavar is found in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his Thirumugham along the East direction.
Prathyaksham for Sapta Rishis (7 Rishis).

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Porkodi Naachiyaar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 10 Paasurams.
  Total 10.

Pushkarani:

• Poonsunai theertham.
• Pragnya saras.

Vimanam:
Purushothama Vimaanam.

 

 

Thirucchenkundroor - Sri Imayavarappa Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This divya desam is situated 6 miles East to Thiruvaaranvilai, 4 miles west to Thirupuliyoor, 5 miles North west to Thiruvanvandoor and 10 miles North to Thiruvalvaazh. We can reach this sthalam also by getting down in a small station through the Railway lane between Thiruvanandhapuram to Ernakulam via kollam. Bus facilities are also available.

So, if we come to this divyadesam, from here its easy to visit othr divya desam, since they are close to each other.

Specials:

The speciality of this sthalam is that Dharman, one of the Pandavas worked in raising this temple and did lots of spiritual works in developing the temple.

Sthlapuranam :

This sthalam is now called with the name "Thirucchittraaru", by the people. This temple is also called as "Perumal Temple (kovil)" and "Vishnu temple (kovil)".

The perumal took the Mohini Avathaaram to protect Lord Shivan from Padmaasuram. Once, there lived an Asuran (Demon) by named "Sugan". He had a son by Padmaasuran. He got many varams by doing various tapas. Likewise, he got a peculiar Varam from Lord Shiva that if anyones head is touched over anyones head, he should be turned into ash.

After getting the Varam, he wanted to kill Lord Shivan who gave him the Varam and ran from him and secked the help from Sriman Narayanan. Even the Deva Loga Kanniyars like Rambai, Oorvasi, Thilothamai tried to change his concentration by showing their presence infront of him. But, they feared to come infront of him because they thought he might put his hand on their heads. At that time, Sriman Narayanan took the most beautiful Mohini Avathaar and came infront of Padmaasuran. On seeing the beauty of the Mohini, he stood without moving and wanted to get the happiness of her beauty. At that time, the Mohini who was actually Sriman Narayanan, said after having the oil bath, he can get the happiness from her.

On hearing this, Padmaasuran felt very happy and went towards the tank (Pushkarani) to have the oil bath. As soon as he applied the oil on his head, his hand touched his head and at that second, he was turned to ash. And finally, Sriman Narayanan who took the Mohini Avathaar saved Lord Shivan. At that time, Sriman Narayanan gave his prathyaksham for Rudhran (Lord Shivan).

This sthala perumal is Imayavarappan, found in Nindra thirukkolam facing towards west direction Iyyappan, was born fron the 3rd eye of Lord Shivan and for Mohini avathaar. Appan means father and in this sthalam , Imaya varappan is giving his blessings and seva in the father Sthanam (stage).

To explain that Lord Shiva and Sriman Narayanan are equal, a very big shivan temple is also found in this sthalam. The speciality of this sthalam is that Dharman, one of the Pandavas worked in raising this temple and did lots of spiritual works in developing the temple.

During Bharatha war (in Mahabharatham), Ashwathaman, son of Dronar was against Pandavas and found along with Dhuriyodhanan. At that time, Dharman in his loud voice said Ashwathaman was killed. But actually Ashwathaman is one of an elephant in the war land and at the end, he told in a mild voice that it is an elephant. On hearing in the loud voice, Dronar thought his son Ashwathaman was killed and died at that place. But, Dharmar was not happy of his action and wanted to do some satisfactory things and as a result of this he came to this sthalam and to get out of sinful action he has performed, he worked in raising the temple and worshipped Imayavarappan, the perumal of this sthalam.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Imayavarappan. He is found in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards west direction. The perumal is prathyaksham for Rudran (Lord Shivan).

Thayaar

The Thaayar found in this sthalam is Sengamala Valli Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams.
  Total 11.

Pushkarani:

• Sanga Pushkarani.
• Thirucchitraaru.

Vimanam:
Jagajyothi Vimaanam.

 

 

Thiru Naavaay - Sri Naavaay Mugundha Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalam is situated 1 mile away from Edakkulam railway station in Kerala. We can also reach this sthalam by travelling through bus from Shoraanoor to Kuttipuram. This sthalam is a small village and as a result, there is no plenty of staying facility. This sthalam is found on the shore of Bharathappuzhi river which is found 1 mile away from Edakkulam along the south direction.

Specials:

The speciality of this sthalam is the thaayar Periya Pirattiyar Lakshmi devi is found in a separate sannadhi and it is one of the speciality among the Malayala Naatu Divyadesam

Sthlapuranam :

The sthala perumal, Naavaay Mugundhan is found in Nindra Thirukkolam along shore of Bharathappuzhai river. The speciality of this sthalam is the thaayar Periya Pirattiyar Lakshmi devi is found in a separate sannadhi and it is one of the speciality among the Malayala Naatu Divyadesam.

Opposite to the Bharathappuzhai river, a separate temple for Lord Shivan and Brahma devan are found. So, we can get the seva of all the Mum Moorthees in this Thiru Naavaay divya desam.

The piratti, Lakshmi devi and Gajendran (the elephant) worshipped the perumal and dedicated him with the Lotus flowers found in the Lake. But, Lakshmi devi was jealous and angry on the Gajendran since he also dedicate the flowers to his perumal, who thinks that the perumal is only for him. But, perumal who can know all about this, wanted to make clear to his wife, Lakshmi devi that she is wrong.

Lakshmi devi daily plucked, all the flowers from the pond before its being plucked by Gajendran, the elephant. Saing the action of Lakshmi piratti, Gajendran felt sand and worried for it. It cried for this and prayed to the perumal. Hearing the voice of Gajendran, the perumal ordered Lakshmi piratti not to dedicate the flowers that is plucked from the pond and instead she has to sit beside him and should accept the flowers thats being dedicated by Gajendran. Accepting the words of the perumal, Lakshmi piratti seated along with the Naavaay perumal and accepted the flowers of Gajendran.

By performing this Leelai (action of the perumal), the perumal explains that all the aathmaas in the world should be taken care of. And at the same time, if anyone doesnt give respect (or) interferes on the bhakti dedication towards him, they should be teached with a lesson and thereby making them to understand their fault. Like this same way only, the perumal gives the respect for the bhakti of Gajendran and at the same time he teaches a lesson for Lakshmi Piratti by making her to accept the bhakti of Gajendran.

In this sthalam, the perumal Naavaay perumal is treated as the fater, Lakshmi piratti as mother and Gajendran is treated as their son. Thus, this sthalam explains the relationship between the perumal (father) and Lakshmi (mother) and between the perumal (father) and Gajendran (son).

Since, the thaayar, Lakshmi piratti doesnt want Gajendran to dedicate the Lotus flowers (Malar), the thaayar is named as "Malar Mangai Naachiyaar".

This sthala perumal also gave prathyaksham for Nava yogi. The Nava yogis are Sathuvanathar, Saaloga nathar, Aadhinathar, Arulithanathar, Madhanga Nathar, Macchendira Nathar, Kadayanthira Nathar, Korakkanathar and Kukkudanathar. They are so great and are capable of doing lots of Yaagams. Since, because of this, this sthalam is also called as "Thirunavayogi". And as the time passed, the name Thirunavayogi is changed to "Thirunaavaay".

Since, the perumal is also found with Lord Shivan, this sthalam is said to equal with Kasi.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Naavaay Mugundhan. Also named as "Narayanan". Moolavar is found in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his Thirumugham towards East direction. Prathyaksham for Lakshmi, Gajendran and Navayogis.

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this temple is Malar Mangai Naachiyaar. She is also named as "Sirudevi".

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams.
• Thirumangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total 13.

Pushkarani:

The pushkarani is named as "Sengamala Saras". Since the pushkarani is found full of Senthaamarai (Lotus), it is named so.

Vimanam:
Veda vimaanam. Since, the sthala perumal is worshipped by Nava yogis and they ae said to great in their Vedic Knowledge, the vimaanam is named as "Veda Vimaanam".

 

 

Thiruvalvaazh - Sri Kolapira Perumal Temple

 

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalam is situated 3 miles away from Thiruvalla railway station which is in between Kollam - Ernakulam railway lane. We can reach this sthalam also by bus that goes towards kottayam. For staying, Chattirams are available.

Specials:

The speciality of this sthalam is there is one separate sannadhi for Thiruppaan Alwar, where no ladies are allowed, only gents are allowed into the sannadhi.

Sthlapuranam :

This sthalam explains about the relationship and the unity of Saivam and Vaishnavam. This sthalam also tells about the good character.

Kanda Karan, who is the chief leader of Siva Perumaan's Siva Ganangal (troop (or) Crew) and had a vulgour actions towards everything. He had a ugly structure and that fears all person who sees him. He gave Narabali (Killing peoples) for Siva Perumaan. But, on seeing this, Siva perumaan ordered him not to give Narabali and asked him to worship the Emperumaan, Sriman Narayanan who is said to be the "Santha Sorubhee". He also said by worshipping him, he can get the Mukthi and can attain Paramapadham. On hearing this, Kanda Karnan, who was a great Veera saivan, changed to Vaishnavan and started to tell the Ashtakshara Mantram, "Om Namo Narayanaya". At the same time he left worshipped Siva Perumaan and tied two small bells on his ears to avoid hearing Siva Peruman's name (or) his mantram "Om Nama Shivaya".

Inspite of not wanting to hear the mantram of Sivaperumaan, he was really thinking about him and at the same time he was having the bhakti towards Sriman Narayanan by expressing the Ashtakshara mantram. "Om Namo Narayana". By devoting both the Gods, Lord Shivan and Sriman Narayanan, he forgeot all of his previous actions and started completly to make Dhyanam towards the perumals. By doing so, he got his mukthi and attained paramapadham. Thus by getting the mukthi through Kanda Karnan, the perumal explains about the ralation and unity of both the Saivam and Vaishnavam gods and explains that there should be no racism among the religion. To explains more about this, in this sthalam the thiru Neeru (Vibhoodi) is given as the "Prasadham" to the bhaktas. But, generally Vibhoodhi is given in Saivam temples only. This is one of the special explaination about the unity and explains that both the Gods should be treated as one.

In this sthalam, there lived a good charactered women, by named "Sankaramangala thenmai". She had a great bhakti towards Sriman Narayanan and used to do fasting in Ekadesi and after finishing the Viradham (fasting), she used to give food for any Brahmachari. Likewise, in one Ekadesi day, she waited for a Brahmachari to give food. But at that time, a demon by named "Tholakaasuran" lived and she stood as an obstacle for her viradham and did not allow any persons to get the food from Sankara mangala Thenmai. She was worried about this and prayed to this sthala perumal, Kolapiraan. At that time, accepting the request and pray of her, the perumal came towards her like a Brahmachari to get the food. On seeing him, Tholakaasuran tried to stop him and fought with him. During the fight, Tholakaasuran was killed by the perumal who came there in the form of a Brahmachari.

After, Tholakaasuran was killed, the perumal in Brahmachari form went inside SankaraMangala Thanmai's house and started to eat the food offered by her. At that time, thorugh her Gnana eyes, she found but the perumal has come in the form of Brahmachari and asked him to move the cloth which screened his chest. After the cloth is removed, she could see Periya piratti inhis Thiru Maarbhu. Since, the perumal is so called as "Thiruvaazh Maarbhan". Since, he came as Brahmachari and showed the piratti, he is also called as "Sri Vallabhan".

Since, the perumal gave his presence to explain the good character of a women, the selva Nayagi, periya piratti is named as "Selva thirukozhunthu Naachiyaar". Since, the perumal came as a brahmachari, the piratti is also called as "Vaathsalya Devi".

Behind the Moolavar, Sudharsana Chakkram, who is said to be so powerful is found. So, it is great to get the seva of the perumal in front along with Lakshmi piratti in his chest and behind the perumal, we can worship, the Sudharsana Chakkaram.

Another special news about this sthalam is, there is one separate sannadhi for Thiruppaan Alwar, where no ladies are allowed, only gents are allowed into the sannadhi.

Moolavar:

The Moolavar found in this sthalam is Kolapiraan. He is also called as "Thiruvaazhmarban". Moolavar is found in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his thirumugham along Eastern direction. The Perumal is prathyaksham for Kanda Karnan.

Thayaar

The Thaayar of this sthalam is Selva Thirukkozhudhu Naachiyaar. Also named as Vaathsalya Devi.

Mangalasasanam:

• Nammalwar - 10 Paasurams.
  Total 10.

Pushkarani:

• Kanda Kara Theertham.
• Pambha Nadhi.

Vimanam:
Saduranga Kola Vimaanam.

Om Tat Sat

                                                        

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