Sri Yatotkari perumal temple - Thiruvekka

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Tondai naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Yatotkari perumal or Sonna vanna perumal. The Lord gives darshan in a unique reclining posture from right to left with head on the right side facing the devotees. It is the only such posture among divyadesams as the Lord usually is seen lying down from left to right in other temples. 

The place is the avathara sthalam of Poigai alwar. Kanni kannan was a disciple of Thirumazhisai alwar. When a King asked Kanni kannan to sing praises about him, he said he would sing praises only about the Lord. Angered, the king banished Kanni Kannan from the kingdom. Hearing this, Thirumazhisai alwar also followed him out of the place and asked Lord Vishnu also to come away from there. When the Lord followed them out of Kanchi, the entire place was left dark. Realising his mistake, the King called them back and all the three returned to Kanchi. It is believed that the Lord took his place in the temple in the reverse direction to mark the fact that he had left the place once and returned back. Also it is believed that the Lord lied down in the reverse direction in a hurry when Thirumaizhai alwar asked him to take his place in the temple. 

Goddess Saraswati is also seen in the perumal sannadhi at the Lord's feet. Thiruvekka is the avathara sthalam of Poigai alwar.

How to reach

The temple is at a 2 min walking distance from Astabuja perumal temple. Click on the pic to enlarge

Sannadhis

Sonna vanna perumal
Komalavalli Thayar
Andal

Temple vimanam and pushkarni

The temple tank is called Poigai pushkarni and the vimanam is known as Veda saara vimanam

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 8 am to 11 am and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Temples in proximity

Kanchipuram divyadesams

Sri Aadinathar temple - Alwar thirunagari / Tirukkurukoor

About the temple

This is the final of the nava thirupathis and comes under the Pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. The presiding deity is Sri Aadinathar in standing posture and he is swayambu moorthy. The thayars in the temple are Aadinatha valli and Kurugoorvalli thayar.

The temple represents the Guru sthalam in the nava graha kshetrams. The temple is also famous for the Ariyar sevai which involves the recital of divya prabandam with expression, music and rhythm. Apart from this temple town, Ariyar sevai is done only in Srirangam and Srivilliputtur. There is a tamarind tree inside the temple where Nammazhwar stayed for 16 years and there is a seperate sannadhi for Nammazhwar. It is believed that Lakshmana here is in the form of the tamarind tree. Another interesting feature of the temple is that Sri Ramanujar gives darshan here wearing white dhoti instead of saffron as wore by saints.

Naatha munigal is said to have recited "Kannin suruthambinal" verse 12000 times here for Nammazhwar to appear and share the verses for the naal ayiram divyaprabandam (4000 verses sung in praise of the Lords in 108 divyadesams by alwars)

During the Vaikasi utsavam, all the lords from the nava thirupathi come together here and Nammazhwar comes in Hamsa vahanam.

How to reach

Alwar thirunagari station on the Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur railway route is the nearest station while Tirunelveli is the nearest railhead. Bus facilities and accomodation facilities are also available here.

Sannadhis

Aadinathar perumal

Rama

Pon ninra perumal

Garudan

Venugopala

Gnanapiran

Aadhi nachiyar

Paramapada nadhan

Kurugoor nachiyar

Chakratalwar

Anjaneya

Lakshmi Narasimhar

Thirupuli alwar

Nammazhawar

Nathamunigal

Srinivasar

Dasavatharam

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple tank is called Brahma theertham and the vimanam is known as Govinda vimanam.

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 7 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.

Temples in proximity

Nava tirupathis, Tiruchendur Murugan temple, Karungulam Srinivasar temple, Vana tirupathi - Srinivasar temple

Sri Vaaitha Maanitha perumal temple - Thirukolur

About the temple

The temple is the eighth among the Nava thirupathis and comes under Pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. The presiding deity is Sri Vaittha Maanidhi perumal in a sleeping posture on Adiseshan. One hand of the Lord is pointing towards his face and another towards the ground.

Kuberan lost his wealth as a curse by Lord Shiva and to regain it he prayed to Lord Vishnu at this place. Since the Lord gave him back part of his wealth, the Lord is called Vaithamanidhi. The utsavar is called Nithya pavithran. There are seperate sannadhis for both the thayars. The temple represents Chevvai sthalam/ Angarakastalam among the nava graha kshetrams. It is believed that the person who prays here after losing their property will get it back.

Thirukolur is the avathara sthalam of Madhurakavi alwar.

How to reach

The temple is between Ten tirupperai and Alwar thirunagari divyadesams, about 3-4 kms from Alwar Thirunagari. The nearest railhead is Tirunelveli junction.

Sannadhis

Perumal

Kumudavalli thayar

Kolurvalli thayar

Yoga Narasimhar

Madhurakavi alwar

Acharyas and alwars

Garuda

Vimanam and pushkarni

The temple tank is called Kubera theertham and vimanam is known as Srihara vimanam.

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 1 pm to 8 pm.

Temples in proximity

Nava tirupathis, Tiruchendur Murugan temple, Karungulam Srinivasar temple, Vana tirupathi - Srinivasar temple

Aadhi Keseva Perumal temple, Mylapore - Chennai

About the temple

This temple is located in Mylapore (Near Chitra Kulam), the avatara sthalam of Peyazhwar. Adi keseva perumal temple and Vedantha desika devasthanam are adjacent to each other.

Keseva is supposed to have appeared here to free the rishi’s from Asuras and legend says that this perumal has given shapa vimochanam to sun and moon gods.

It is believed that some centuries back there was a rivulet –neerodai called Kairavani that bridged Mylapore with Triplicane. The priests sailed in neerodai from Mylapore to Triplicane to perform pooja to Lord Parthasarathy. To reiterate the connection that existed between the two localities Peiazhwar one of the 12 azhwars who incarnated in Mylapore visits Lord Parthasarathy every year and propitiates him. This event occurs in September every year.

Thus in Kairavani neerodai Peiazhwar incarnated on a Lily in the 7th century. .Since he incarnated in the neerodai a part of it has been converted into a well which is preserved till date. This holy well is in Arundale Street, Mylapore. Gardens, houses and other buildings have appeared on the other parts of the neerodai.

Thirukkovilur utsavam in tamil month of aypasi is celebrated in this temple.

Brahmotsavam is held during the tamil month of PANGUNI.

Every friday vilva archana is performed to mayuravalli thayar as it vouchsafes health wealth and longevity.

How to reach

Catch up a bus to Mylapore tank stop from any corner of chennai.. Take the South Mada street till u reach Chitrakulam. This temple is very near to chitra kulam in Mylapore and adjacent to Sri Vedantha Desika devasthanam. Thirumayilai is the nearest metro station.

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Sannidhis

Adi Keseva perumal

Mayuravalli thayar

Yoga Narasimha and Sri Sudharsanar ( Sri Chakkarathazhwar)

Kodhai ( Andal)

Anjaneya.

Peyalwar

Alwars & Acharyas

Temples in proximity

Sri Vedanta desika temple, Madhava perumal temple, Munda kanni amman temple, Kabali temple

Search terms

Adi keseva, Audhi keseva, Aadhi keseva, Aadi kesevan, Mayuravalli, Chitra kulam, Chithra kulam, Alwar, azhwar, mylapur, Mylapore, milapore, temples in chennai, perumal kovil,

Sri Madhava perumal temple, Mylapore - Chennai

About the temple

This temple is located in “Madhavapuram” in Mayurapuri i.e. in today’s Mylapore. The closest known landmark is the Mundakanniamman temple of Mylapore.

According to Mayurapuri mahadhmiyam in the Brahmandapuranam, when sage Vyasa requested the Lord to show him the holiest of places where he could do penance, he pointed out to Madhavapuram (Mylapore) where sage Bhrigu had earlier set up a hermitage and did penance. The Lord is hailed as Kalyana Madhavan as he married Goddess Amritavalli, who was born as Sage Bhrigu's daughter here.