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Sri Sarangapani perumal temple, Chakrapani perumal temple and Ramar temple, Kumbakonam
Chakrapani temple
Ramar temple
Uchhi Pillaiyar kovil, Trichy
About the temple
Uchi pillayar (உச்சிப் பிள்ளையார் கோயில்) temples is one of the
key landmarks of Trichy. This hill temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha/Vinayaga
fondly called in tamil as “Pillayar” (பிள்ளையார்).
There is also a temple deciated to Lord siva ( mid –way in
the hill) called Thayumanavaswamy temple.
The Tiruchirapalli
Rock Fort is a historic fort and temple complex built on an ancient rock. It is
located in the city of Tiruchirapalli, which is in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is constructed on a 273-foot high rock. There are two Hindu temples inside the Rockfort, the Uchchi Pillaiyar Koil and the Siva Temple.
Geologically the 83 m high rock may date to over one billion years ago.
( Source:- Wikipedia)
How to reach
Temple timings
6.00 AM - 8.00 PM
Temples in proximity
Sri Kaatkarai appan perumal temple, Thirukatkarai
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Malai naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Kaatkarai appan in standing posture and gives darshan in the form of Vamana avatharam of Lord Vishnu with Shanku, chakram and Padma Hastam. Thayar is known as Perunchelva Nayaki. There is also a Shivan sannadhi besides the main sannadhi. The place is famous for Nenthram pazham -a variety of banana. When the trees planted by the king failed to grow big, the king offered a golden plantain tree to the Lord and the Lord was pleased by this. So, the Lord is said to have blessed the king with many such plantain trees in this place.
How to reach
The temple is around 4 kms from Edapalli railway station and is easily accessible from Ernakulam. Ernakulam is well connected by road, rail and air with all major cities in India.
Temple pushkarni
The temple tank is called Kapila theertham.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 5 am to 11 am and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thiru Mozhikalam divyadesam
Sri Mozhikalathan perumal temple - Thiru Moozhikalam
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Malainaatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Mozhikalathan in a standing posture and thayar is called Mathuraveni thayar. In the temple, Lakshmanan is worshipped as the Moola moorthy as he is said to have visited his place to repent for misunderstanding Bharata when he came to meet Lord Rama. One can easily cover Mozhikalam and Thirukakarai divyadesams in a single session if travelling by a taxi.
How to reach
The temple is around 30 kms from Eranakulam station and around 25 kms from Alwaye. One can easily reach the temple in an hour's time from these places.
Temple pushkarni and vimanam
The temple tank is called Shankha theertham and vimanam is called Soundarya vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 5 am to 11 am and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukatkarai divyadesam
Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple, Thiruvananthapuram
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the Malai naatu divyadesams that are spread all over Kerala state. The temple is among the most famous temples of Kerala apart from Guruvayoor and Sabarimala. The presiding deity is Sri Anantha Padmanabha swamy in Yoga nidhra posture and reclining on Adiseshan with one hand over Shivalingam. Its a huge temple and the Lord's idol made of Saligramam is also gigantic. There are three doors in the Otha kaal mandapam (made of a single stone) and one can see the Lord only through these doors. The temple continues to maintain the Kerala culture of not using electricity inside the Garba griham and only oil lamps are lit inside. Hence it is advisible to visit the temple in day light to have a better darshan of the Lord. Through the three doors, one can see the Lord's face, nabhi or navel and lotus feet. Besides the Lord on the two sides are Sreedevi Bhoodevi thayar and two sages who penanced there to have darshan of the Lord . Also Lord Brahma is present in the garbagriham connecting from the Lord's navel and several other devas in the sannadhi.
After a major fire accident in the temple few centuries back, Raja Marthanda Varma restored the temple and as per the Lord's wishes that were conveyed through the King's dream, the moolavar statue was made of 12000 sacred saligramam that arrived from the Himalayas on elephant back.
The goddess in the temple is known as Hari Lakshmi thayar and there is no seperate sannadhi in the temple for thayar. To the right of the main shrine is a shrine for Lord Narasimhar and on the left side are shrines to Sri Parthasarathy perumal and Lord Ramar. It is interesting to note that there is a statue of hanuman inside the Narasimhar sannadhi as if reciting Ramayana to cool off the Lord's anger after killing Hiranyakashapu. Continuous Ramayana recital is also done in the Narsimhar sannadhi. In the Ramar sannadhi, the Lord gives darshan in two forms -one as a king and one like he was when banished for 14 yrs along with Sita, Lakshmanan and Hanuman.
How to reach
The temple is about a km from the railway station and is easily accessible through autos or walk. Trivandrum is well connected to other important cities of India through train, air and road. Trivandrum also has an international airport few kms from the city.
Temple Pushkarni and vimanam
The temple tank is called Padma theertham and the vimanam is known as Hemakoota vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 4 am to 12.30 pm and from 5 pm to 7.30 pm with breaks in between for daily rituals.
Temples in proximity
Varkala Janardhana perumal temple, Thiruvattaru Adi Keseva perumal temple, Thiruvanparisaram, Kanyakumari amman temple
Paramapadhanathan perumal temple, Iyyenpettai
About the temple
The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Paramapadha nathan perumal exactly as in vaikuntam. There is a seperate temple for Kanakavalli thayar and Kothanda ramar with Lakshmanan and Sita. Lord Paramapadha nathan gives darshan in a sitting posture on Adiseshan with five heads of the serpent over the head. While two of the hands hold shanku and chakra, the third hand is placed over the right knee and fourth is on Adiseshan. The Lord's posture of one leg folded and one leg in the front as if he is just going to get up and move. Sridevi and Bhoodevi appears besides the Lord with one leg bent and another in the front as if they are also ready to get up and move with the Lord. It is also interesting to note that even Sridevi and Bhoodevi are also seated on Adiseshan here.
The specialty of Kanakavalli thayar here is that both the moolavar and utsavar have a hole in their nose for the nose ring and bullack (worn between two nostrils). The archakar very neatly removes and shows the pin in the nose ring as in the ones worn by ladies normally. It has not been stuck to the nose like in other temples.
Like in Kaveripakkam Sundara Varadar/ Azhagiya ramar temple, the posture of Garudan in this temple is also one leg bent backward and another on the ground in a ready to fly posture.
There is a big temple tank right outside the main temple besides the Anjaneyar sannadhi.
How to reach
The temple is around 4 kms from Kaveripakkam. Coming from Chennai side on the Bangalore highway, take a right towards Kaveripakkam to reach Iyempettai. The other name is Thiamukanjeri, though Iyempettai is more well known. The temple is exactly behind the school in Iyyempettai.
Sannadhis
Paramapadha nathan perumal
Kanakavalli Thayar
Kothanda ramar, Lakshmanan and Sita
Garudan
Temples in proximity
Kaveripakkam Sundara Varadar temple, Thiruparkadal twin temples
Sundara Varadar and Azhagiya Ramar temple, Kaveripakkam
About the temple
This is an ancient temple right in the center of Kaveripakkam just a few kms away from the Bangalore - Chennai highway. The presiding deity in the main sanctum is Sri Sundara Varada perumal in standing posture with shanku, chakra, gada and abhaya hastam.
There is a seperate sannadhi for Ramar, Sita, Lakshman and Anjaneyar where the moolavar Lord appears in Kalyana kolam with Sita on the right hand of Sri Ramar.
The temple tank Ksheera pushkarni is to the right of the temple from the entrance.
Garudan in the temple is seen here in a quite different form of having bent the right leg as if ready to fly. Garudan also has eight nagas around him - two as earrings, two around wrist, two on shoulders, one in waist and one as garland. There is special thirumanjanam to Garuda every Valarpirai Panchami.
The archakar mama is very friendly and devoted. He opens and explains the importance of each and every sannadhi to the devotees. The below image of a window in the wall of the main sanctum and is said to be carved of a single stone. It is interesting to note that the designs on the two sides are different which is very rare for a single stone window. Presently renovations are going on in the temple and the sannadhi for Chakratazhwar was constructed just a few years ago.
How to reach
Kaveripakkam on right on the Bangalore-Chennai highway and about 30 kms from Kanchipuram coming from Chennai side. Take the right into the Sholingur road of Kaveripakkam from Chennai side.
Sannadhis
Sundara Varadar perumal
Sundaravalli thayar
Chakratazhwar/ Narasimhar
Andal
Alwars and Acharyas
Azhagiya Ramar with Sita, Lakshmanan, Hanuman (two of them in the same sannadhi)
Garuda
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 7 am to 10 am and in the evenings from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thiruparkadal twin temples, Iyampettai Paramapadhanathan and Kothanda ramar temple
Sri Ulagalandha perumal temple, Thirukoviloor
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the Nadu naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Ulagalandha perumal in standing posture with right leg lifted and thayar is called Poonkoval nachiyar in a seperate sannadhi in the outer prakaram.
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the Nadu naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Ulagalandha perumal in standing posture with right leg lifted and thayar is called Poonkoval nachiyar in a seperate sannadhi in the outer prakaram.
The temple is among the pancha krishnaraya kshetram, others being Thirukannangudi, Thirukannamangai, Thirukannapuram and Thirukapisthalam. Another interesting feature of the temple is the presence of Durgai sannadhi inside the complex.
How to reach
The temple is accessible from Cuddalore, Villupuram as well as Thiruvannamalai. It is about 40 kms from Villupuram and lots of buses are there from the main bus stand.
Sannadhis
Perumal
Thayar
Lakshmi narayana perumal
Anjaneyar
Lakshmi Varahar
Andal
Thirukacchi nambi, Wodeyar and Kooratazhwar
Senai Mudaliyar
Manavala Mamunigal
Pillai Lokacharyar
Chakratazhwar
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called Krishna pushkarni and vimanam is known as Sreekara vimanam
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 8 am and from 9 am to 12.30pm. In the evenings the temple is open from 4 pm to 5 pm and from 6 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thiruvahindrapuram.
Sri Devanatha perumal temple, Thiruvahindrapuram
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Nadu naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Devanathan perumal in standing posture and thayar in a seperate sannadhi is Hemambujavalli thayar.
Vedanta Desikar is said to have scripted the Vadagalai Sampradayam here.
How to reach
The temple is accessible from Cuddalore, Pondichery and Villupuram. There are town buses and share autos from Thirupadiripuliyur bus stand which is about 5 kms from the temple.
Sannadhis
Perumal
Thayar
Anjaneyar
Desikar
Andal
Ramar
Alwars and Acharyas
Thayar
Anjaneyar
Desikar
Andal
Ramar
Alwars and Acharyas
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called Sesha theertham and vimanam is known as Sudhdhasatva vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4 pm to 9.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukoviloor, Poovarasankuppam Narasimhar temple
Thiruvenkatamudayan temple, Ariyakudi
About the temple
Ariyakudi is synonymous with the famous Ariyakudi Ramanujar Iyengar and the perumal temple. The presiding deity of the temple is Thiruvenkatamudayan with Sridevi and Bhoodevi thayar. There is a seperate sannadhi for Alarmelmangai thayar in the temple. The temple is popular as Then Tirupathi meaning Tirupathi of the South. The temple is around 400-500 years old and there is a story associated with it.
A devotee used to walk all the way to Tirupathi once a year to visit the temple and deposit the amount given by many other devotees. As he grew old, once while he was walking, he fainted and was unable to walk further. The Lord appeared in his thoughts and told him that he neednt walk anymore and directed him to a nearby place. When he reached there, he found a coconut and tulsi plant as an indication to build a temple there. When the land was being dug up for the construction, the Lord's idol surfaced. The same was installed in the temple and hence the Lord in the temple is a swayambu moorthy.
The temple is famous for fulfilling the wishes of the devotees relating to education, marriage and children. The garuda in the outer prakaram has two lions besides. There is a Narasimhar temple right opposite the main temple.
How to reach
The temple is around 5 kms from Karaikudi and easily acessible through bus and private vehicles.
Sannadhis
Thiruvenkatamudaliyan
Alarmel mangai thayar
Andal
Senai mudaliyar, Chakratazhwar and Vishwaksenar
Desikar
Ramar
Garuda (one in outer prakaram too)
Sannadhis
Thiruvenkatamudaliyan
Alarmel mangai thayar
Andal
Senai mudaliyar, Chakratazhwar and Vishwaksenar
Desikar
Ramar
Garuda (one in outer prakaram too)
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukosthiyur, Thirumayam, Pillaiyarpatti Vinayagar temple, Kundrakudi Murugan temple
Sri Balaji temple, Narayanpur/ Ketkawle (Maharashtra)
About the temple
The presiding deity of the temple is Sri Balaji and thayar in a seperate sannadhi is Padmavathi thayar. Both of them have striking resemblence to Tirumala Srinivasa and thayar. The structure is also a bit similar to the original Tirumala devasthanam and all the religious activities of the temple are followed in a similar way. The laddoo prasadam given to all devotees is also similar to the ones given at Tirumala.
There are also sannadhis to Venugopala swamy, Chakratalwar and Andal. There is a seperate sannadhi to Kubera the god of wealth outside the main temple. The temple was constructed by Venkateshwara Hatcheries close to one of their plant. The temple is cleanly maintained and the surroundings are very beautiful with mountains.
How to reach
The temple is about 40 kms from Pune and is accessible through two routes. There are buses directly from Swar gate depot although the frequency would be less.
Temple timings
The temple is open from 5 am to 8 pm with closures in between for poojas and neivedyams.
Sri Brahmapureeswarar temple, Seerkazhi
About the temple
The temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is right in the middle of Seerkazhi town. It is a huge temple with four big gopurams on every side. It is a three tier temple similar to the popular Vishnu temple - Sundara varadar temple Uttiramerur, Parameshwara vinnagaram at Kanchi, Thirukoshityur Sowmya Narayana perumal temple and Thirukoodalur at Madurai.
Lord Shiva at the first level is in the form of a Lingam and is called Brahmapureeswarar and Goddess Parvati in a seperate sannadhi is called Thirumala Nayaki. Lord Shiva at the second level is in human form and is really huge. He gives darshan with goddess Parvati and is called Thoni appar wherein Thoni is boat in Tamil. The Lord in the final and third level is called Sattanathar and pooja is done here only on Friday midnights.
Seerkazhi is the birth place of Thirugnana Sambandar- the Shaivite saint and the 14th Thevara sthalam. The place is popular for Goddess Parvati having fed the milk of wisdom to Gnana sambandar when he was a child. There is a seperate sannadhi for the saint in the temple. There is a big tank inside the temple complex and is known as Brahma Theertham.
How to reach
The temple is at a walking distance from the Seerkazhi bus stand. Seerkazhi is around 20 kms from Chidambaram and well connected with important towns around. Seerkazhi is on the Villupuram - Mayavaram rail route.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 6 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Temples in proximity
Kazhicheerama Vinnagaram, Seerkazhi based divyadesams, Chidambaram Nataraja temple
Choza naatu divyadesams route map- 2
The first part of the Choza naatu maps had maps to divyadesams around Kumbakonam, Trichy and Mayavaram. The second set of maps are of divyadesams around Nagapattinam and Sirkazhi and a complete idea of Choza naatu divyadesams in Tamilnadu
There are 4 divyadesams around Nagapatinam and 14 divyadesams around Sirkazhi
Click on the map to enlarge
Nagapattinam based divyadesams (4)
Seerkazhi based divyadesams (14)
Choza naatu divyadesams -Overall map
Sri Annan perumal temple, Thiruvellakulam
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Choza naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Srinivasa perumal or Annan perumal in standing posture and thayar in a seperate sannadhi is called Alarmel mangai thayar. There is a shrine for Kumudavalli nachiyar- the consort of Thirumangai azhwar as she was found here.
The Lord is considered to be the Annan (elder brother) of Lord Srinivasa of Tirupathi and hence devotees who are not able to go to Tirupathi pray here. Both the Lord and the Goddess have the same names as in Tirupathi.
There are beautiful paintings of all the divyadesams in the prakaram.
How to reach
The temple is around 10 kms from Seerkazhi and Seerkazhi is well connected by road with important towns of Tamilnadu. Seerkazhi railway station is on the Villupuram-Mayavaram rail route.
There are no bus facilities to the temple and it is advisible to take an auto or hire a taxi for Annan temple and the 11 Tirunangur divyadesams.
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called Thiruvellakulam and vimanam is Tatvatyodaka vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 8 am to 11.30 am and in the evenings from 5.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Tirunangur divyadesams, Thiruchitrakoodam (Chidambaram), Kazhicheerama vinnagaram, Mayavaram based divyadesams
Sri Trivikraman perumal temple, Kazhicheeraama vinnagaram
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Choza naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Trivikraman in standing posture and thayar is called Loganayaki thayar. The Lord is also known as Thadalan and the utsavar is called Trivikrama Narayanan. The place is also called as Uttama kshetram. Apart from this temple, one can have darshan of Lord Trivikraman at Thiru Ooragam in Kanchipuram and Thirukovilur divyadesam. The Lord's left leg is lifted high indicative of the Lord measuring the sky in Vamana avatharam.
The Shaivite saint Thiru Gnana Sambandhar and Vaishnavite saint Thirumangai azhwar met here wherein the latter won over a debate and the former acknowledged the greatness by gifting Thirumangai azhwar with a vel (spear).
How to reach
The temple is in Sirkazhi and about 2 kms from the bus stand and station. Trains on the Villupuram-Mayavaram route stop at Seerkazhi station. Seerkazhi is also well connected by roads with important towns around. Seerkazhi is 20 kms from Mayavaram as well as Chidambaram.
Sannadhis
Trivikrama perumal
Thayar
Andal
Ramar
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called Shanka pushkarni and vimanam is called Pushkalavarta vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 11.30 am and in the evenings from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirunangur based divyadesams, Thiruchitrakoodam, Mayavaram based divyadesams, Thiruvellakulam Annan koil
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