Holy Pilgrimage -Divya Desam Temples in Tamilnadu State -3 at 5:54 PM

Holy Pilgrimage – Temples in  Tamilnadu State

Thiru Neeragam (Neeragathaan) - Sri Jagadeeshwarar Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is found inside Ooragathan Temple.

Sthalapuranam :

Neer, the water is the primary and necessary element for all the things in this world to survive. To explain this, the Perumal is giving his seva as "Jagadeswar Perumal". The Perumal is also called as "Thiru Neeragathan" found along with "Nilamangai valli Thaayar".

All the water rushes towards the place where there is a small groove or hole. Like the same way, Emperumaan flows into the hearts of bhaktas and and fill their soul with bhakthi.

Neer, the water is said to be cool in nature. Like wise, Emperumaan gives the coolest blessings to his devotees.

All living things need water to live and at the same time, the body is also purified by water. By explaining this, he tells both the Aathma and the human body to get purified and attain the Moksha, we need his help and the support.

Even if a small hole is found in the boat, the water will flow in. Like wise, if even the small level of bhakti is found in the hearts of his bhaktas he will flow into us. But at the same time, if we doesnt think and pray to him, he will go out as the water which comes out of the small hole found in the vessel.

The water flows towards all of the regions. It doesnt consider any raised lands or the lowered regions to flow. Likewise, infront of Sriman Narayanan, all are one and there is no higher than the other.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

he Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Neeragathan. He is also named as Jagadeeshwarar. He is found in Nindra thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards East direction.
The Perumal is Prathyaksam for Akroorar.

Thaayar

The Thaayar found in this Sthalam is Nilamangai Valli.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:

• Akroora Theertham.

Vimanam:
Jagadeeshwara Vimanam.

 

Thiru Kaaragam - Sri Karunakara Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is also found inside Ooragathan Temple, Kanchipuram.

Sthalapuranam :

The Perumal in this sthalam is Karunakara Perumal. He is giving his seva on facing South direction, which is said to be the direction that belongs to the cool breeze. He is found along with Padmamani Naachiyaar and explaining to the world that he is the Megham (Clouds) which brings rain to this world to enrich the wealth of the world.

Without expectating any return, the clouds give the rain to the world. Since, Karunakara Perumal resembles as Kaar, the clouds, he doesnt expects anything from his bhaktas but he only the pure bhakthi from them.

Since, the Perumal is not expecting from anything but only, the pure bhakthi and show Karunai (Courtesy), the Perumal is called "Karunakara Perumal".

Sometimes, the sky doesnt gives rain. It will test the earth and finally gives rain for the earth to flourish. Like the same way, inspite of knowing the problems of bhaktas, he will test them whether they will continue their pure devotion to him. And after that, he will give all his blessings to them, thereby making them get out of their problems.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Sri Karunakara Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing his thirumugham towards South direction.
Prathayaksam for Kaasha Maharishi.

Thaayar : Padmamani Naachiyaar, Ramamani Nachiyaar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:

• Akraaya Theertham.

Vimanam:
Vaamana Vimanam, Ramya Vimanam. Since Vimanam is so pleasant (Ramyam) the thaayar is known as "Ramamani Thayaar".

 

Thirukkaar Vaanam - Sri Thirukkaar Vaanar Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is also found inside the Pragharam of Ooragathan Temple, Kanchipuram.

Sthlapuranam :

The Perumal in this sthalam is Thirukkaar vaanar. Kaar means clouds and Neer means rain (or) water. The God explains to the world that the water in this world is the resemblence of him and the Kaar (the black clouds which gives rain) to the world is also one of his reflection and clouds which is found in the sky is also the reflection.

Without water, the World cannot survive. So, he comes to the World as rain and make all the things to survive.

So, Sriman Narayanan explains that he himself is the black clouds which gives the rain for the humans and all things to survive. So, this perumal is called as "Thirukkaar Vaanakkalvar".

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Perumal found here is Sri Kalvar and he is found in Standing position facing West direction.
Prathayaksham for Gowri Parvathi Devi.

Thaayar
The Thaayar found here is Komalavalli (Thamaraiyaal) Naachiyar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:

• Gowrithadagam (Tharathara theertham).

Vimanam:
Pushpaka Vimanam.

 

 

Thiruparameshwara Vinnagaram - Sri Vaikunda Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This is one of the Divyadesams found in Big Kanchipuram. Route: It is 1/2 miles from Kanchipuram Railway Station.

Sthalapuranam :

Veerochana King, who ruled Vaitherpa desam doesnt have any childrens. So he prayed to God Kailasanathar in Kanchipuram. After that, two boy childrens named Pallavan and Vallavan born. These two childrens are said to be the "Dwara Balagars" (two devotees of Sriman Narayanan and can be on either side in the entrance of Moolavar Sannadhi).

When these two where doing Ashwametha Yagnam for Punniyakoti vimanamat Vaayu end, Perumal Sri Emperumaan gave his seva in Irundha thirukkolam. He gave his seva as "Paramapadha - Sri Vaikundanathan". Because of this, the sthalam is said as "Vaikunda Perumal Koil".

 

This sthalam also tells us how the vaishnavam and Saivam relationship should be treated. Veerochana king worshipped Lord shiva for the child, but it was the Vishnu Bhaktha who were born. So, it clearly tells that there should be no any fights (or) misunderstanding between the caste and all the Gods are said to be treated as a single one.

The Vimanam of the temple is Ashtanga Vimanam. In the ground level (Nilai), Sriman Narayanan gives seva in Irundha Kolam, in the middle Nila, he gives seva in Kidantha kolam and in the top Nilai, he gives seva in Nindra Kolam and there is no poojas done for him.

 

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Paramapatha Nathan. Also called as "Vaikunthanathan".

Moolavar in sitting position facing west direction. Prathyaksham for Pallava King.

Thaayar : Sri Vaikuntha valli. Separate sannathi for Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Pasurams.
  Total - 1

Pushkarani:

• Irammatha Theertham.
• Virajaa Theertham.

Vimanam:
Mukuntha Vimaanam (Ashtaanga Vimana style) This temple was constructed by Parameshwara Varman (Vaiyiramegan), son of Raja Simha Pallavan.

There are 3 partitions in this temple in Astaanga Vimaana style.
Bottom Floor  - Emperumaan in standing thirukkolam.
Middle Floor  - Periya Pirattiyar and Bhoomi Piratiyar in Kidantha Thirukolam.
Top Floor  - Nindra Thirukkolam no pooja for them.

Thiru Pavala Vannan - Sri Pavala Vannar Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalam is found near Railway station and is close towards Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram.

It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, is the Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi found. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi, both these two temples are considerded to be the single and has to be worshipped as a single Divya desam.

Pacchai vannar, who is also called as "Maragatha vannar" explains in this sthalam that he is the hamsam of Lord Shiva and Pavala Vannar as the hamsam of Para sakthi. So it is said that by worshipping these two sthalams at the same time, we worship both Lord Shivan and Parashakti.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pavala Vannar. Also called as "Paramapatha Nathan" - Moolavar in Irundha Thirukkolam on Aadhiseshan facing his thirumugham towards West Direction.

Prakthayaksham : For Brighu Maharishi, Aswini Devathai and for Parvathi.

Thaayar : Sri Pavala Valli. Seperate sannathi for Thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumangai Alwar - 1 Paasurams.
  Total - 1Paasurams.

Vimanam:
Pavala Vimaanam.

 

Thiru Paadagam - Sri Pandava Thoodhar Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is also considered to be an important Divyadesam in Kanchipuram. It is situated near to Ekambareshwarar temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is near to Gangai Kondaan Mandapam.

Sthalapuranam :

When Janameyjayan was hearing the Mahabharatha story from Vaisambhayanar, he heared that once Sri Krishnar went to Duriyodhanan as Thoodhuvan - Diplomat (a person who is sent to compramise and to avoid the war). Sri Krishnar went to Hasthinapuram to compramise on war. But, Duriyodhanan wanted to kill Sri Krishnar which is said to be against the Dharman.

So, he dug a big pit under the chair where Sri Krishnar was made to sit. Inside the pit, lots of his soldiers were placed to kill Sri Krishnar. It is Sriman Narayanan who looks at the action performed by after each and every Jeevathamas. So, he clearlt understood the plan of Duriyodhanan. But, opposite to it, Sri Krishnar gave them his Vishwaroopa Dharshan to all.

After hearing all this, Janameyjayan wanted to get the Vishwaroopa Dharshan of Sriman Narayanan as He gave the seva for all in the Duriyodhan's palace. So, he started to do the Ashwametha yagam. And at tha end of the yagam, Sriman Narayanan gave his seva in Vishwaroopa Dharsanam as "Pandava thoothan".

Note : According to Dharma, when a person is sent as Thoodhuvan, he should be given proper respect and no harm should be done towards him.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Pandava Thoodhar. He is found in Irundha (sitting) thirukkolam, facing East direction.
Prathyaksham for Janamejayan and Hareetha Munivar.

Thaayar :
Rukmani and Sathya Bama.

Sannadhis:
Separate sannadhis for Arulalaperumal, Emperumanaar, Chakrathalwar and Narasimhar.

The Sculpture in this temple say the Lord here as "Thootha Hari".

Mangalasasanam:

• Thirumazhisai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
• Bhoodathalwar - 1 Paasuram.
• Peiyalwaar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 6 Paasurams.

Manavala maamuni also did mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:

• Matheesya Theertham.

Vimanam:

Bathra Vimanam and Vetha kodi vimanam.

 

Nilathingal Thundam - Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated as a small sannadhi inside Ekambareshwarar temple in Big Kanchipuram.

Sthlapuranam :

When Paarvathi was doing Tapas beneath a mango tree, Lord Shiva wanted to test the strength of her tapas. So, he fired the Mango tree. At that time, Paarvathi seeked the help of Vaamanar. After hearing the help voice of Paarvathi, Sri Vaamanar with four hands with Sangu in one hand and Chakram on the other, took out the Chandran (Moon) from the head of Lord Shivan and with the cool rays out of it he made the fire cool and made the Mango tree grow once again.

After this, Paarvathi went back to do the Tapas. But, Lord Shivan wanted once again to test her and sent Ganga, the river. When she came very fast to destroy the tapas of Paarvathi, Paarvathi explained her that both of them are sisters. Inspite of hearing this, Ganga river doesnt want to stop and tried to destroy her and her tapas. At that time, Parvathi made a Shiva Lingam out of sand and hugged it towards her. At that time, both Shiva and Paarvathi got mixed to each other. This is the Sthala puranam of this temple.

Since, to help Paarvathi, Sriman Narayanan took the Chandran (Moon) from Lord Shiva's head to prevent the Lingam done by sand from Ganga river, the Perumal is called as "Nila thingal thundathan" and so the sthalam is called as "Thiru Nilathingal Thundam".

This Divyadesam is found inside Ekambareswar temple. Since, this temple is taken care by Siva Aacharyas, the poojas for Sri Vishnu is done by a Sivaachariyar only.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Nilathingal Thundathan. He is also known as "Chandirra Chuda Perumal".
Moolavar in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Lord Shivan.

Thaayar :
Ner Oruvar Illa valli (Nilaatthingal Thunda thaayar).

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:

• Chandira Pushkarani.

Vimanam:
Purusha Sukthi Vimanam (Soorya Vimaanam).

 

ThirukKalvanoor - Sri Aadhi Varaha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated inside Sri Kamakshi Amman temple in Big Kanchipuram. It is situated on the right side of the Garbagraham of Ambaal (Moolavar sannadhi).

Sthalapuranam :

Once, when Lord Shivan and Devi Paarvathi had a Quarrel between them and as a result Lord Shivan gave Sabham to Paarvathi. And, after getting pleased by Paarvathi, Lord Shivan asked her to make Tapas by standing in one leg. After satisfied with the severe tapas of Paarvathi, Lord Shivan accepted her once again.

When Kamakshi and Sri Lakshmi were taking bath in Kama Koshtam, Emperumaan saw them by hiding behind a pillar and hearing what they weer speaking. Parvathi, who resembled as "Kamakshi" found that Sriman Narayanan is watching them and so she gave the punishment by first making him stand and then to sit and finally to Kidantha stage.

Becaue of this, he is found in all the 3 sevas (i.e) Nindra, Irundha and Kidantha seva on the North side of the pond of this koil.

Since, Sriman Narayanan saw them taking bath without knowing them, parvathi kept him the name as "Kalvan" and this Divyadesam is called as "Thirukkalvanoor".

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Perumal of this sthalam is Aadhi Varaha Perumal. He is found in Standing position facing West direction. Prathyaksham for Ashvattha Naarayanan.

Thaayar

Anjilai Valli Naachiyar. Found in next maadam in the next wall to Aadhi Varaha Perumal.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 1 Paasuram.

Pushkarani:

• Nithiya Pushkarani.

Vimanam:
Vaamana Vimanam.

 

Thiru Velukkai - Sri Azhagiya Singar Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This is a old temple situated near Ashtabujham temple. It is about 3/4 Km from it in south direction. The temple is so small and it is in a damaged stage.

Sthalapuranam :

The name of the sthalam itself clearly says that the Perumal is there to help us. "Vel" means wish and "Irukkai" means satying there. Since the Perumal itslef wished to stay there to help his bhakthas, this sthalam is known as "Vellukkai".

Sri Narasimhar is found in Irundha Nilai and protect his bhakthas not being attacked by the asuraas. To ride away the Asuraas, he sits in Yoga position facing west direction as "Yoga Narasimar". On his own wish, Sri Narasimhar is found here there by helping people from the Asuras.

Sri Vedantha Desikar in his "Kamaasi Ashtakam" explains about Sri Narasimhar and his wish to stay in this sthalam. (Kamaasi - Kama + Aasika - standing on his own wish).

Vel means wish with pure affection (or) love. Sri Narasimhar who is found here on his affection, is found along with Velukka Valli. Because of this, this sthalam is called "Thiru Velukkai".

Kind attention to the Bhakthas:

Sri Emperuman, he himself has the love of staying here to get the bad things and problems out of human, is now found without any poojas and is found in the small lake. So, if bhaktas can view the sthalam and Sriman Narayanan who helps us should be taken out from it and has to be done with proper poojas. For this all the Bhaktaas can go to this sthalam and give the necessary things you can afford him and get the complete krubhai of Sri Velukkai Narasimhar.

Specials:

• Sri Vedantha Desikar has sung devotional song on perumal and it is known as "Kamasi Kashtagam".

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Azhagiya Singar. He is also named as Narasimhar and Muguntha Naayagan. Moolavar in Yoga Position facing East direction.

Prathyaksham for Brighu Munivar.

Thaayar : Velukkai Valli (Amirtha Valli).

Sannadhis:
Separate sannadhis for Perumal, Thaayar and Garudan.

Mangalasasanam:

• Pey Alwar - 3 Paasurams.
• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 4 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

• Kanaga Saras.
• Hema Saras.

Vimanam:
Kanaka Vimanam.

 

Thiruthanka (Thoopul) - Sri Deepa Prakasar Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This sthalm is situated about 1/2 km from Ashtabhujam temple in Kanchipuram.

Sthalapuranam :

Lord Brahmadevan wanted to do the Aswamedha Yaagam in Kanchipuram. But, Lord Saraswathi, who was motivated by Asuraas (Demons) to stop that Yaagam. To do the Yaagam, Light is the primary thing. The Asuraas stopped the light by covering the sky, there by covering the light and spread the darkness. At that time, Sriman Narayanan appeared there as a "Light" and thereby getting the light to the yagam and ride away the darkness. Since, the darkness was taken away, the Perumal there is called as "Deepaprakasar". Deepam means light and Prakasam is said as the flash referred to as the light of spread out to take away the darkness. Since the Perumal gave light, the Perumal is called as "Vilakku Oli Perumal". It means the Perumal gave light.

 

Without understanding about the Jeevathma and paramathama, the Knowledge we get will be fully surround by darkness. The Emperuman stands here, there by taking away the darkness and explaining about the aathmas and the darkness is taken away by his Gnana Oli (Oli means light) and giving seva in Nidnra Kolam.

Periya pirattiyar, who takes the hamsam (resemblance) of parashakthi is found here by helping Emperumaan Deepa Prakasar

Specials:

Avathara Sthalam of Sri Vedantha Desikar.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Deepa Prakasar. He is also called as "Vilakkoli Perumal, Divya Pirakasar". Moolavar in Standing position facing West Direction.

Prathyaksham for Lord Saraswathi.

Thaayar : Maragathavalli Thayaar.

Sannadhis:
Separate sannadhi for Vedantha Desikar, where he is found with Gnana Muthirai, was built by his son , Nayina Varadachariyar and separate sannadhi for Lakshimi Hayagreevar is also found.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total - 2 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

• Saraswathi Theertham.

Vimanam:
Srikara Vimanam.
This is a big temple with huge Vaagana Mandapam.

 

 

Thiruputkuzhi - Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Temple, Tirupukuzhi (near Kanchipuram)

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated about 7 miles away from Kanchipuram in west direction. 1/2 km away from Baluchetti Chattiram which is in between Chennai - Vellore highways. By travelling about 50 miles from Chennai, we can reach this sthalam.

 

Sthalapuranam :

Emperuman, Sriman Narayanan born to King Dasaratha as Sri Ramar, left all of his properties and went to the forest as told by his father. When they went to the forest, Seetha pirattiyaar asked for the deer, which was actually not the deer, but it was Maareeshan, sent by Ravana. Then, Ravana came to Seetha piratti and took her along with him to Lanka, On the way to Lanka, Jadayu, the Eagle bird stopped him and fought with Ravana to release Seetha. But, in the end, Jadayu's wings were cut by Ravana and fell down on the earth.

When Rama along with Lakshmana came there in search of Seetha Piratti, they found Jadayu fell down in the Land. Jadayu told that Ravana has took away Seetha along with him and on finally telling this, he died. Since, Lord Ramar gave the Sthanam (level) to Jadayu as his father, he did all the final ceremony to it and stayed there for a while.

As sugessted by Jadayu, the Perumal here gives his seva in the form in which he did the final funeral to Jadayu.

Jadayu belongs to Pul (a separate family of eagle ) family was burried in the pit (kuzhi) , this sthalam is called "Thiruppukkuzhi".

Ramayana which is one of the Great epic, explains to the world about caste interactions and human love to each other. It also seeds the brotherhood culture into all the hearts of human society.

Guhan, who is the hunter, Sukgreev, who is a Monkey man and Vibeeshanan, who is the person belong to Arakka (Demon) family were treated as his own brothers by Sri Ramar.

 

Like this same way, Sabari, who was a old lady, who offered him with food and Agalikai, who became a stone because of Sabham, came back as a women, when Sri Rama's feet was touched on that stone. Both were given the place of his mother. The Primary moral is that we can belong to any community (or) caste, but to attain God's grace, out aathma should be pure and if it is in that way, we can attain it.

Treating, Guhan, Sukgreev and Vibeeshan as his brother and Sabari and Agalikai as his mother, Sri Ramar keeps Jadayu in his father's stage and did all the final funeral. Since, he way away from his father's and he could do the final ceremony to him, he kept Jadayu in his fathers place and did all the final thing to him.

Eagle is the bird which lives by eating dead bodies and the tissues. By doing the final ceremony to that kind of bird, Sri Ramar's great character of loving and helping does not stop only towards human, but it is even extetnded to the animals is well explained to the world.

In this sthalam, the Moolavar is Vijaya Raghava perumal. He holds Jadayu in his hands. Both the Naachiyaars, are found on both the sides, but in opposite manner.

In this temple, ladies who doesnt have children, gives the dhal, (Paruppu) to Madapalli (place where the Lord's food is prepared). After its given, the dhal is soaked inside water and it is tied around their stomach and said to sleep. After waking up from their sleep, if the seed buds, it is confirmed that they will give birth to a child.

Special poojas are done on every Amavasai in a grand way.

Udayavar, Sri Ramanujar's Guru, Yadhava Pirakasar started to teach the vedanthams to his followers here.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Perumal of this sthalam is Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal. Moolavar in found in Sitting position facing East direction.
Prathyaksham for Jadaayu (Eagle).

Thaayar

Maragathavalli Thayaar. She has her own temple.
Every year a grand festival is done for all the Perumals in this temple.

Sannadhis:
There is a seperate sannadhi for Jadayu.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total - 2 Paasurams.

Udayavar and Manavala Maamuni has done lot of Mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:

• Jadayu Pushkarani.
  Near this theeratham, in Thai month Theppa utsavam is done in a very big manner and special poojas are done on every Amaavasai.

Vimanam:
Vijaya Koti Vimanam.

 

Thiru Evvul - Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple, Tiruvallore

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This temple is situated in Tamil Nadu. 30 miles from chennai in North west direction, 3 miles away from Thiruvallore Railway Station, which is in between Chennai to Arakkonam Railway lane. Plenty of bus facility available.

 

Sthalapuranam :

A Rishi (Munivar) named Saalihothirar lived in Thiruvathari Ashram (Badrinath). There is a story to be expained how he got this name.

"Saali" means measurement instrument which is used to measure the weight (or) quantity of Rice. Saalihothirar's parents did a homam which has to be done for 1 year using 28 Thousand Saali Rice. As the result of that homam only, he got his birth and got the name as "Saalihothirar".

To get the Paramapadham, he came to this Veeksharanya Shetram to worship the God here. He came to the Kshetram on Thai Amaavasai. On the same day he came, he took bath in Hiruthaapanasana Theertham and on the north shore of this theertha, he started the silence fasting (mouna viratham) for one year. Daily he collected some rice and after a year of fasting, he purified it, he collected about 3 padis (a small quantity) of rice. Then he cooked that and some part of the rice is did Naivedhyam to God and after it is done, he kept the rest of the rice for himself to eat. He waited for some Adhithi (muni or rishi) to come, so that he can offer them something to eat and after that, he can finish the fasting.

 

At that time Sriman Narayanan came there as an old muni, keeping Kamandalam in this right hand and an umbrella in his left hand and chappel on his feet. He seems to be so hungry and thirsty and as if he has travelled a long way. On seeing him, Saalihothirar greeted him and made him to sit, facing East direction. He was offered only a quater part of the rice. But, the old muni (the Perumal) wanted all of the rice to eat.

Saalihothirar gave all of the food to the old muni. After eating the entire food, he asked where can he sleep? ( Evvullil Urangalam ) (Vul - means a place) For this, Saalihothirar asked him that he can sleep in his hut itself and he will do the Paadha seva to him. The old muni slept keeping his head along the south direction and it this Kidantha kolam the Emperumaan is giving his seva in this sthalam.

Since he asked Salihothirar muni that in which place (Vul) he can take rest, this sthalam is called "Evvulor" or "Thiru Evvuloor".

On collecting rice, everyday for one year and doing fasting and finally dedicated that to Sriman Narayanan, he asked for all the food for himself. On hearing this, he gave only some part and after the muni asked for all the food, he gave all the food to himself. This shows how he had Bhakthi on God and his followers. But he could not understand the Muni who had asked all of his food was Sriman Narayanan. But, Sriman Narayanan not only took the rice from him, but at the same time he took the bhakthi of Saalihothirar in his soul. He not only gave his food but also his place of stay. Sriman Narayanan wanted to explain how the Bhakthi towards him shold be through Salihotira muni, to the world.

 

Moolavar is Veera Raghava perumal, in Bhujanga Sayanam in Kidantha Kolam and his right hand is kept on the head of Saalihothira Muni. Naan Mugan, Brahma is shown the Paramathma Soroopam (One way of the showing his body (or) seva) and showing the Gnana Muthirai in his left hand as the symbol of Vedas. This is the way the Moolaar is gives the seva to the world.

The Perumal here is Veeraraghava Perumal and he is capable of curing diseases so he is called "Vaithiya Veeraraghavan".

The god married the Thaayar, who borned in this sthalam as the daughter of King Dharmasenan and was named as "Vasumathi".

This Sthalam is under the control of Ahobila Mutt Jeeyar.

Specials:

• If we take bath in the Pushkarani fo this temple in Amavasai, it is said that diseases are cured. All Bakthas submit salt and Pepper as their dedication (Kananikkai) for god.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

 

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Veeraraghava Perumal also called as Vaithiya Veeraraghavan. Moolavar in sleeping position (Bujanga Sayanam) facing east direction.
Prakthyaksham for Salihothra Munivar.

Thaayar : Kanakavalli (Vasumathi thaayar). Seperate sannadhi for Thaayar.

Sannadhis:
Seperate sannadhis for Boopalarayar, Manavalan, Kannaki, Saligrama Moorthigal,Lakshmi Narasimar, Gajalakshmi Thaayar in pathuma peedam. Ramar, Venugopalar, Vedantha Desikar, Nammazhvar, Andal, Garudan, Thirukachinambigal and Vishwaksenar.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 11 Paasurams.
• Thirumazhisai Alwar - 1 Paasuram.
  Total - 12 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

• Hruthapapa Nasini, which is used to cure mental disease. It is said that if taken bath in this pushkarani cures all kind of diseases.

Vimanam:
Vijaya Kodi Vimanam.

 

Thiru Nindravoor - Sri Bhakthavatsala Perumal Temple, Thinnanoor

 

Temple Location :

About the Temple:

This Divyadesam is situated in Tamil Nadu District. One mile away from Thinnanoor railway station which is on the railway lane between Chennai to Arakkonam. Bus facility available from Chennai - Poonamalle and Thiruvallore.

Sthalapuranam :

When Thirumangai Alwar came here to see and get the seva of the Perumal, he didnt notice him, as the Perumal was talking with Periya Pirattiyaar. Getting angry on him, Thirumangai Alwar just worshipped him without doing Mangalasasanam. From there he came to Thirukadal Malai (Mahabalipuram) he worshipped Kadalmalai perumal and did Mangalasasanam on Thirundraoor perumal Pattharavipperumal of Thirunindraoor.

The basic principle of worshipping the God is both Perumal and Thaayar has to be worshipped all along the way. No one should be left out. If Sriman Narayanan is the God who protects all the human of the world, then it is periya pirattiyar who recommends for the people to take of them to Sriman Narayanan.

Worshipping only Perumal and leaving Pirattiyaar is said to be the worship of Sooranaga (Sister of Ravana) and worshipping only Pirattiyaar and leaving Perumal is said to be the worship of Ravana. Both these worship are not 100% pure and it is basically due to jealous and anger.

But it is said that once Ravana wanted to get Siva Peruman's wife Parashakthi and then he wanted to get Sri Vishnu's wife Sita Piratti. But, in Rama Avathaar, Sri Ramar treated Vibeeshana as his brother there by making both Ravana and Soorpanaka as his brother and sister.

Both the love of Ravana on Parasakthi and the love of Soorpanaka on Rama is one of the way of love, they want to express.

This sthalam is under the control of Periya Jeeyar of Tirupathi - Tirumala.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Bhakthavatsala Perumal. Also known as "Bhatharavippermal". Moolavar in standing position facing east direction.
Prathyaksham for Varunan (the Rain God).

Thaayar

Sudhavalli Thaayar. Also called as "Ennai Petra Thaayar". She is found in a seperate Sannadhi.

Mangalasasanam:

• Thiru Mangai Alwar - 2 Paasurams.
  Total - 2 Paasurams.

Pushkarani:

• Varuna Pushkarani. Viru theekshura river flows here.

Vimanam:
Sri Sreenivasa (Uthabala) Vimanam.

 

Om Tat Sat

                                                        

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