Temples of India: 2008

Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Thiruvellikeni

About the temple

Parathasarathy perumal kovil is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas under the Tondai Naatu divyadesams. It is centrally located in Chennai city at Triplicane. The moolavar is known as Venkatakrishna and gives darshanam with sword in one hand in standing posture. Also in the sannadhi are Rukmini, elder brother Balaram, younger brother Satyaki, son Pradyumna and grandson Anirudha. Utsavar is known as Parthasarathy perumal. There are two prakarams and a five tier rajagopuram.

How to reach

The temple is very popular and easily accessible. Lot of buses ply from various parts of the city to Triplicane. If travelling by the local train, the nearest station is Thiruvellikeni.

Nearest railhead: Chennai
Nearest airport: Chennai

Specialty of the temple

This is the only temple among divyadesams where Lord Krishna gives darshanam with the entire family and three generations.

Since seven sages or saptha rishis performed thavam/thapas here, the place is also known as Brindaranvasthalam or Panja veerathalam.

Thirumazhisai azhwar is said to have met Poigai azhwar, Pei azhwar and Bhutham azhwar, the first three among alwars at this place.

There is a mark on the utsava moorthy face that is said to be that from the strike received from Bhishma’s arrows intended for Arjuna.

The temple is considered to be the second Tirupathi.

Sannadhis

Venkatakrishna
Vedavalli thayaar
Rama with Sita, Lakshmana, Bharat, Shatrugan and Hanuman
Ranganathar
Gajendra Varadhan
Narasimhar
Aandal
Garuda
Vinayagar
Alavandar
Thirukacchi Nambi
Vedanta Desikar
Ramanujar
Manavala mamunigal
Anjaneya
Keseva
Madhava
Anandan
Thirumazhisai alwar
Embar
Nathamuni
Poigai alwar
Bhootatalwar
Pattarbhiran
Thirupan
Thondarpadi
Madhurakavi
Nathamuni
Kaliyan
Vishwaksenar

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The temple pond is known as Kairavini saras pushkarni or Allikeni theertham since lots of Alli flowers are found in the temple pond. The Vimanam is found of five nillays namely ananda, pushpaka, thaivagai, pranava and sesha vimanam with seven kalasams.

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm and in the evenings from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm.

Temples in proximity

Mundakanni amman temple- Mylapore, Keseva perumal temple- Mylapore, Srinivasa perumal temple- Mylapore, Madhava perumal temple- Mylapore, Ramakrishna oneness temple- Mylapore, Kapaleeswarar temple- Mylapore
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Sri Aaduthurai Perumal Kovil,Thirukoodalur

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Chola naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity here is Sri Vayyam Kaatha perumal, also called Uyyanthavar or Jegat rakshakan (one who protects the world) in standing posture. The temple is a purana sthalam as well as a prarthana sthalam and is known as Sangama kshetram. There is a five tier rajagopuram in the temple. Thayar here is known as Padmaasani or pushpavalli thayar. The place got its name as koodalur which means coming together as all the devas had approached Lord Vishnu to save the earth from demon Hiranyakshan at this place.

How to reach

The temple is around 25 kms from Kumbakonam and can be reached by travelling in buses plying to Thiruvaiyaru. The bus stop is in front of the temple. The temple is about 5 kns from Thirukavithalam and Thirukandiyur, Thirupullamboothangudi, Thiruaadhanoor and Thanjai Maa Mani divyadesams can also be covered at the same time if a private car/auto is booked for half a day.

Nearest Railhead: Kumbakonam / Tanjavur
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

There is a jackfruit tree behind the main sannadhi and there is a big conch (shanku) like formation on it that is said to have formed naturally when it was being planned to cut down a portion of the tree for renovation purpose. The formation is covered with turmeric for identification.

Sannadhis

Varadarajar
Andal
Alwars

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The temple pond is called Chakra Theertham and the Vimanam is known as Suddhasathva vimanam.

Temple Timings and contact details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm in the mornings and from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the evenings. The priest Sri Venkatesa Bhattar can be contacted at 04374-244279.

Temples in proximity

Harasaapavimochana perumal temple- Thirukandiyur
Thanjai Maa Mani,
Valvil Ramar temple-Pullam Bhootangudi,
Aandalakkum Aiyan temple- Thiruaadhanoor
Gajendra Varadhan perumal temple- Thirukapisthalam

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Harasaapavimochana Perumal Temple, Thirukandiyur

About the temple

The temple is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas coming under Choza naadu. The temple is also known as Pancha Kamala Kshetram. Lord Hara saabavimochana perumal presides here in a standing pose and is also called Brighunathar or Balinathar. The utsavar is called Kamalanathan and thayar is Kamalavalli thayar. There is a separate sannadhi for thayar. The temple has a 3 tier rajagopuram with 2 prakarams.

How to reach

The temple is in Tanjavur/Tanjore district of Tamilnadu and is close to Thiruvaiyaru. It is about 2 kms from Thiruvaiyaru and around 11 kms from Tanjore on the main road itself. If a taxi/auto is booked from Kumbakonam to Tanjore, along with Thirukandiyur, one can also visit Thirukoodalur, Thanjai Maa Mani, Pullam Bhootangudi, Thiruaadhanoor and Thirukapisthalam.

Nearest railhead: Tanjavur and Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Since Lord Shiva is said to be freed from the curse of plucking out one of Lord Brahma’s head at this place, it is believed that devotees visiting the temple will be freed from all their sins.

Sannadhis

Kamalavalli thayar
Narasimhar and chakrattalwar
Andal
Alwars
Vedanta desikar

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple pond is called Kapaala theertham and the vimanam is known as Kamalakriti vimanam

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open from 8 am in the morning to 12 noon and from 4.30 pm in the evening to 8 pm. The priest name is Sriram Bhattar and can be contacted at 9865302750

Temples in proximity

Aaduthurai perumal temple-Thirukoodalur
Thanjai Maa Mani,
Valvil Ramar temple-Pullam Bhootangudi,
Aandalakkum Aiyan temple- Thiruaadhanoor
Gajendra Varadhan perumal temple- Thirukapisthalam
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Sri Kolavilli Ramar kovil, Thiruvelliyankudi

About the temple

Sri Kolavilli Ramar temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Srivaishnavas. It comes under the choza naatu divyadesams. The thayar in the temple is known as Maragada valli temple. The lord is present in the reclining pose and the utsavar is known as Sringara sundaram. Markandeya Maharishi appears near the Lord’s head, Bhoomidevi at the foot, Brahma in the centre and the Lord’s feet are placed over Lotus. There are two prakarams in the temple. The temple is close to Senganoor/Chenganoor which is the birth place of Periyavachan Pillai.

How to reach
The temple is about 20 kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Aaduturai. The place is also known as Bhargavapuram. The nearest airport is Trichy and railway station is Kumbakonam. An auto to and fro from Kumbakonam to the temple costs about Rs. 250. Alternatively one can take a bus on the Annaikarai route, get down at Senganoor and take an auto from there. The best route is to reach Anaikarai road, take a right from Govilachery to reach Anakudi through Annai college. Take a left there and keep going straight across lush greenery to reach the temple.

Nearest rail head: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

It is said that praying at this temple would be equal to praying at all the 108 divyadesams. Lord Vishnu is present in the temple in the form of Lord Rama with a bow. Garuda is found in a unique posture with conch and discus (shanku and chakra). Visiting the temple is said to cure devotee’s eye related problems. Neetra deepam is lit throughout the day in the main sanctum. Since Thirumangaiazhwar saw Lord Vishnu as Rama here, Sita devi and Lakshaman are not there with the Lord here. The pasuram of the temple reflects that the needs of the devotees are fulfilled faster here. Thirumanjanam is performed only to the Utsava moorthy in the temple.

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The theerthams or pushkarni for the temples are Sukra, Brahma, Indra and Parasara theertham and the vimanam is known as Pushkalavartaka vimanam,

Temple timings and Contact details

The temple is open in the morning from 8 am to 12.30 am and in the evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. The priest name is Sri Ramamurthy and can be contacted at 9443396212.

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Sri Valvil Ramar Kovil, Thirupullambhootangudi

About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divaydesam of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the choza naadu group of temples. Moolavar is Lord Valvil Ramar in reclining posture. Goddess Sita does not appear along with the Lord as it depicts the period when Sita was separated by Ravana from the Lord. There are 2 prakarams in the temple. Just 2 kms from the temple is Mandangudi, the birth place of Thondaradipadi Azhwar/Alwar.

How to reach

The temple is close to Swamimalai near Kumbakonam and can be visited along with other temples having Tanjavur base. It is about 10 kms from Kumbakonam and 5 kms from Swamimalai, the famous Murugan (Karthikeyan) temple. It can be easily visited along with Thiruaadhanoor divyadesam that is just about a km away.

Nearest railhead: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Lord Rama in the temple is found with four hands (chaturbhujam) with Shangu Chakra and Bhooma devi near the feet of the Lord. This is unique as in no other divyadesam, Lord Rama is present in this form. The Yoga Narasimhar here is popular as Udyoga narasimhar as it is believed that worshipping Narasimhar here would bring about good employment prospects.

Sannadhis
Valvil Ramar
Potramaraiyaal (Hemambujavalli )
Yoga narasimhar

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The pushkarni is known as Kruthra Theertham while the vimanam is known as Shobana Vimanam

Timings and Contact Details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.30 in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings. The priest name is Gopal Bhattachar and can be contacted at 0-9443525365

Temples in proximity

Aandalakkum aiyan perumal temple- Thiruaadhanoor,
Gajendra Varadhan perumal temple- Thirukapisthalam,
Harasaapavimochana perumal temple- Thirukandiyur,
Aaduthurai perumal temple- Thirukoodalur

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Gajendra Varadan Perumal Temple, ThiruKapisthalam

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of SriVaishnavas in Choza naadu. The presiding lord is Gajendra Varadan perumal in reclining posture. The thayar in the temple is known as Ramaamanivalli thayar(utsavar known as potraamaraiyaal). The temple has a 3 tier gopuram.

How to reach

It is located in Thanjavur district about 10 kms from Kumbhakonam on Thiruvayaru road. From Paapanasam the temple is just 3 kms. One can visit the Thirukoodalur divyadesam also while visiting this temple as both are close to each other.

Nearest railway station: Papanasam (Railhead: Kumbakonam)
Nearest airport: Trichy airport

Specialty of the temple

The temple is among Krishnaranyakshetram, others being Tiruvazhundur, Tirukkannankudi, Thirukannapuram, Thirukannamangai. This is the only divyadesam where lord gives darshanam to two animals. It is also popular as a prarthana sthalam for Rahu.

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The theertham is known as Gajendra Pushkarni and Kapila theertham. The vimanam is called Gaganaakriti vimanam.

Sannadhis

Gajendra Varadan perumal
Andal
Santanakrishnan

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12 noon and from 5 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings. The priest name is O.S. Seshadri Bhattar and can be contacted at 04374-223434

Temples in proximity

Aandalakkum aiyan perumal temple- Thiruaadhanoor,
Sri Valvil Ramar temple- Thirupullambhootangudi,
Harasaapavimochana perumal temple- Thirukandiyur,
Aaduthurai perumal temple- Thirukoodalur

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Sri Aandalakkum aiyan kovil, Thiruaadhanoor

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Chola naadu divyadesams. The lord presides in a reclining posture on adiseshan with shanku charka and Kamadhenu and Thirumangaiazhwar near the feet. Utsavar is called Lord Ranganathar. Sridevi, Bhoodevi thayar, Brahma and Bragu Maharisi are also present in the main sanctum. The thayar has a separate sannadhi, moolavar known as Kamalasini thayar and utsavar known as Ranganayaki thayar. The temple is also known as bhargava kshetram and is located between Kaveri river and Kollidam river. It is believed that Kamadhenu worshipped Lord Vishnu here. The temple has two prakarams.

How to reach

The temple is about 3 kms from Swamimalai, close to Kumbakonam. The temple can be covered along with Thiru pullam bhoothangudi divyadesam with Tanjore base. Buses are very rare to the place and so would be ideal to take a private auto or hire a cab to cover the temple along with 6 more temples on the Tanjavur-Kumbakonam route.

Nearest railhead: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Thirumangai alwar appears here with a sword. Thaayar and theertam of the temple bear the same name as in Srirangam divyadesam.

Sannadhis

Aandalakumaiyan perumal
Ranganayaki thayar
Yoga Narasimhar
Anjaneya
Santana Krishna

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple pond is called Surya pushkarni and the vimaanam is Pranava vimanam.

Contact details

The priest name is Seshadri bhattar and can be contacted at 0435-2000503

Temples in proximity

Gajendra Varadhan perumal- Thirukapisthalam,
Sri Valvil Ramar temple- Thirupullambhootangudi,
Harasaapavimochana perumal temple- Thirukandiyur,
Aaduthurai perumal temple- Thirukoodalur

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Vaishnava Nava Graha Temples in Tanjore District

Some of the Vaishnava temples are also associated with nava graha parihara sthalam. Following is the list of temples located around Kumbakonam and Tanjavur that are associated with these grahas-- Click to enlarge map

Sun (suryan) : Sri Sarangapani temple (Thirukudanthai-Kumbakonam)
Moon (chandran): Sri Naadan Kovil (Thirunandipura vinnagaram)
Mars (sevvai): Nachiyaar Kovil (Thirunaraiyur)
Mercury (budan): Valvil Ramar Kovil (Thirupullamboothangudi)
Jupiter(guru): Andallakummaiyyan (Thiruaadhanoor)
Venus (shukran): Valvil Ramar kovil (Thiruvelliyankudi)
Saturn (sani) : Oppiliappan Kovil (Thiruvinnagaram)
Dragon's tail (rahu): Gajendra Varadan kovil (Thirukavithalam)
Dragon's head (kethu): Jagat Rakshakan kovil (Thirukudaloor)

Mandi : Saranathan Kovil (Thirucherai)

Source: Sthala puranam book of Thiruvelliyankudi
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Vaishnava Nava graha sthalam around Tirunelveli

Nava graha kshetram near Mayavaram and Kumbakonam

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Sri Kaalamegha perumal, Thirumogur

About the temple

Kalamegha perumal kovil is among one of the pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. There are four prakarams to the temple. The moolavar is Kalaamegha perumal in nindra thirukolam and in same posture like Varadharaja perumal of kanchipuram with gadhe in left hand and right hand as if blessing the devotees. The utsavar is Thirumogur aapthan. The utsavar here is found with pancha aayudams. There are sculptures of Lord Kondanda Ramar, Sita, Lakshma, Kamadevan and Rathidevi in the Garuda mandapam of the temple.

The specialty of the temple is the presence of Chakratalwar with 16 hands and each hand holding a different weapon. There is Lord Narasimha behind chakratalwar with shanku chakra. There are 154 alphabets carved in the 6 circles and there are pictures of 48 gods. Chakratalwar is found in Prathyaaletha posture that implies that the readiness to help devotees at all times.
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The place got its name as moghur due to the Mohini avatharam taken by Lord Vishnu to ensure that the devas got the amrutham that came out of the churning of the ocean rather than the asuras so that the devas get back the lost power. It is believed that a drop of amrutham fell into the temple tank and hence it is also known as periya thirupaarkadal and siriya thirupaarkadal.

There is one more perumal sannadhi with the lord giving darshan in Prathana Sayana thirukolam on adisheshan with Sridevi and Bhoomidevi thayaar praying at the Lord’s feet. An interesting feature is that adishesan has thanga kavacham and this form of the Lord was prior to the Lord taking Mohini avatharam.

How to reach

The temple is situated in Madurai district and is about 8 kms from Madurai. Buses plying on the Madurai-Melur route stop at Othakadai and from there one needs to take an auto or mini bus to reach the temple.

Nearest railhead and airport: Madurai

Sannadhis

Kalamegha perumal
Mohanavalli thayar (Meghavalli, Moghurvalli)
Aandal
Garuda
Krishna
Alwars
Hanuman

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The pushkarni is called Ksheerapthi pushkarni while the vimanam is Ketaki vimanam.

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open in the mornings from 7 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm.

The contact person name is Sri Ramakrishna bhattachar and the phone number is 9842524325

Temples in proximity

Kal Azhagar, Thirukoodal azhagar, Madurai Meenakshi amman temple

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Sthala Sayana perumal, Thirukadalmallai

About the temple
Sthala Sayana perumal temple is among the 108 divya desams of SriVaishnavas and is a part of the tondai naadu divyadesams. The presiding diety here is in sleeping posture like Lord Vishnu’s form in Thirupaarkadal. The utsavar perumal is known as ulaguyya ninraan. Pundarika rishi can be seen sitting at the lord’s feet in the temple. This place is the birth place of Boothathalwar.

How to reach

The temple is about 50 kms from Chennai. Frequent bus service is available from Chennai to Mahabalipuram on the East Coast Road (ECR) as well as Old Mahabalipuram Road (OMR). The temple is around 15 kms from Thiruvidanthai temple and so both the temples can be covered at the same time. Also there are some places of sightseeing close to the temple. The below picture is the view of the temple gopuram from the hill besides it.

Nearest railhead and airport: Chennai

Sannadhis

Sthala sayana perumal
Nilamangai thayar
Ramar
Andal
Anjaneya
Lakshmi Narasimhar
Bhootatalwar
Garuda

Pushkarni and Vimanam
There are two pushkarnis- Pundareeka pushkarni and Garuda river

The vimanam is known as thaganakruthi vimanam or aanatha vimanam.

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 3 pm to 8.30 pm.

The contact person details are: Sri Chakravarthi bhatachar- 9444235284
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Swaminarayan temple, New Delhi

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About the temple

The presiding diety of the temple is Laxmi Varaha perumal and the utsavar is known as Nitya Kalyana perumal. This is one of the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas in Tondai naadu. The lord is found in a very unique posture of one leg on the ground, one above Adisheshan and his spouse and Agilavalli thayaar on the left thigh. The Lord is said to have married all the 360 daughters of Sage Kaalava each day throughout the year and so the name ‘Nithya (daily) Kalyana( marriage) perumal’. On the final day, the lord merged all of them into one called Agilavalli thayaar. Sthala Sayana perumal temple, another divyadesam at Thirukadalmallai is close by and both the temples can be covered at the same time.

How to reach

The temple is easily accessible from Chennai and is near Kovalam. It is about 40 kms from Chennai on the East Coast Road that connects Chennai to Mahabalipuram. Lots of buses ply from various parts of the city to Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram. Another option would be to catch a bus to kovalam and then travel from there by an auto. The temple is at a walkable distance from the bus stop on ECR road.

Nearest Railhead and airport: Chennai

Sannadhis
Aadhi Varaha Perumal
Komalavalli thayaar
Aandal
Sri Ranganathar
Ranganayaki thaayar

Specialty of the temple
It is believed that if unmarried boys and girls come to the temple and offer prayers to the lord, they would find their life partners soon. The devotee has to offer garland to the lord and do pradakshina wearing the same garland. Then the garland has to be kept in the puja room. Doing so, would grant the wish of the devotee to find a suitable spouse at the earliest.

Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple ponds are known as Kalyana theertham and Varaha theertham.

The Vimanam is known as Kalyana Vimanam.

Temple timings and contact details
The temple is open from 6 am in the morning to 12 noon and again from 3 pm to 8 pm in the afternoons. Weekends see the maximum rush to the temple and so the travel has to be planned accordingly.

The contact person name is Sriram Bhattar (27472522-STD code is 04114)
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Kote Varadarajar swamy Temple, Sathyagalam

About the temple

The presiding lord of Sathyagalam temple is Sri Varadharajar perumal and his consort Peruyndevi thayar. When Srirangam was being attacked by Muslims, Swami Desikan moved along the Kaveri river and settled down at Sathyagalam for almost 12 years. Swami Desikan has written several books during his stay here.

How to reach

Sathyagalam is about 125 kms from Bangalore on Kollegal route. After reaching maddur on the Bangalore Mysore highway, take a left turn towards Kollegal when travelling from Bangalore. Buses towards Kollegal pass through Satyagalam. The temple is close to Sathyagalam Hand Post. A trip to Sathyagalam, Madhyarangam Ranganathar temple and the famous Shivanasamudram falls can be completed in a day.

Nearest Railway station: Maddur on Bangalore-Mysore route
Nearest Airport: Bangalore

Sannadhis

Sri Varadharaja Perumal Sannadhi

Peruyndevi thayar sannadi (Varadha Vallabha Thayar)

Sri Vedanta Desikar Sannadhi
Anjaneya Sannadhi

Specialty of the temple
Swami Desikar in this temple is found in Ninra Thirukolam (standing posture) as compared to other temples where he is in sitting posture. It is said that he was standing and curiously looking at Srirangam to check if everything is set right for him to return.

Swami Desikar is standing on Kooramsanam that was formed naturally by granite for Swami’s daily anusthtanam.

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open from 6 am to 10 am in the mornings and from 5 pm to 7 pm in the evenings.

The priest to be contacted is Sri Madhavan Bhattar at 09880561934.

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Thiru Koodal Azhagar Perumal Koil, Madurai

Ashtanga vimanam

About the temple and the Specialty of the temple

The temple is situated in the heart of Madurai city and is famous for several reasons. Firstly being the singing of Thirupallandu, which are the first 12 verses of the 4000 divyaprabadam, Periyalwar in praise of the splendor of Azhagar.

The Lord is found in three postures in three levels in the temple

1) In the lower portion of the temple, the lord appears as “Viyooga soundararajan” in sitting posture called veetriruntha thirukolam under Aadhiseshan
2) In the second portion the lord is in sleeping posture and known as Andhara Vaanathu Empiraan
3) In the final portion the lord appears as Sooriya Narayanan in nindra tirukolam or standing posture.

The temple rajagopuram is a key attraction with magnificent architectural works.

The prakarams have pictures of the presiding gods of all 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas.

How to reach

The temple is situated in Madurai district of Tamilnadu. It is close to the main bus stop and also the famous Meenakshi temple. Madurai is well connected by trains, buses and flights with major cities.

Nearest station and airport: Madurai

Sannadhis

Thiru Koodal Azghagar
Maduravalli thayar (also known as varagunavalli, maragadha valli and vagulavalli)

Thayar Sannadhi

Andal
Navagrahas (only temple among 108 divyadesams with this sannadhi)
Lakshmi Narasimhar
Krishna
Rama
Acharyas

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The pushkarnis for the temple are Hema Pushkarni, Vaigai River, Chakkara Theertham and Kirutha Maala River

The temple vimanam is known as Ashtanga vimaanam.

Temple Timings and Contact Details

The temple is open from 6 am to 12 noon in the morning and from 4 pm to 9 pm in the evenings.

The priest to be contacted is Sri. S. Narayana Bhattar (9344113169)

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Aadi Jagannathan temple, Tirupullani

About the temple

Tirupullani Jagannatha temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. Sri Kalyana Jagannathar is the presiding diety with his consorts Kalyanavalli thayar and Padmasini thayar. Since Vibeshanan fell at Sri Rama’s feet for complete saranagathi at this place after being thrown out by brother Ravana, it is also known as “Saranagathi Kshetram”.

Also, Samudhara rajan and his wife attained saranagathi at the same place. Sri Rama did fasting and penance on grass in Sayana kolam for seven days, the place got its name as Tirupullani meaning the place where the Lord’s bed was grass. Normally, the Lord appears in sayana kolam with the serpent bed. However, in this kshetram he is lying on pull which is grass in Tamil language. Close to Tirupullani at a distance of 4 kms is Sethu Karai or the shore.

On the shore, there is a Anjeneyar temple.

How to reach

The temple is located in Ramanadhapuram district of Tamilnadu. A diversion from Ramanathapuram in the Madurai-Rameshwaram route to a distance of 10-12 kms leads to Tirupullani.

There are few accomodation facilities there like Andavan ashram and Ahobila mutt. It would be ideal to stay in Ramnad (Ramanathapuram)

Sannadhis

Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal
Kalyanavalli thayar
Padmasini thayar
Utsavar- Kothanda Rama with Sita, Lakshman and Anjeneya
Rama Pattabhisheka tirukolam
Santhana Gopal
Vedanta Desikar Sannadhi near the temple tank

Specialty of the temple

There are lot of Shiva Lingams beneath the Big banyan tree and it is believed that by offering Siva Lingam there, childless couples would be blessed with kids. Special poojas are also conducted near the Sethu and the temple. Also the Pal Payasam prasadam offered to god is also said to bless couples with children.

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple pond is known as Hema theertham, Rathnakara theertham and Chakkara theertham. The vimanam of the temple is Kalyana Vimanam.

Temple timing and Contact Details

The temple is open from 8am to 12.20 pm in the mornings and from 3.30pm to 8pm in the evenings.

The priest to be contacted is Sri. T. Seshadri (9842948390) or Sri. Ranganathar Bhattar (9942889763)

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