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Sri Sarangapani perumal temple, Chakrapani perumal temple and Ramar temple, Kumbakonam
Chakrapani temple
Ramar temple
Sri Neelamegha perumal temple, Thirukannapuram
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Choza naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Neelamegha perumal in standing posture and thayar in a seperate sannadhi is called Kannapura nayaki. The festival idol of the Lord is Sowrirajan perumal. There is a huge temple tank right outside the temple and an Anjaneya temple besides it. The Lord gives darshan here with Prayoga chakra in hand and the utsavar perumal's hand is like giving posture (Varada hastham). The Lord is said to have shown his walking beauty to Vibeeshana at this place. The temple is among the Pancha Krishnaranya kshetram.
It is said that once a devotee who had food after offering the same to the Lord was late to the temple one day. So the devotee offered the pongal to the Lord from outside and there was a heavenly smell of sweet pongal the next morning all over the temple. Hence, the Lord is offered Pongal prasadam every night.
A king had sent in a garland of flowers for the Lord that didnt reach the temple before the king came in. Scared of the king's anger, the priest made another garland and adorned the Lord with it. When the king came, he saw a hair in the flower garland and asked the bhattar about it. The bhattar immediately told that it was the hair of the Lord and to protect the former from the king's anger, the Lord appeared with long hair the next morning. Hence he is also known as Sowrirajan.
How to reach
The temple is around 20 kms from Nagapattinam and about 30 kms from Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai close to Thirupugaloor and Nannilam.
Sannadhis
Perumal
Thayar
Chakravarti Thirumagan
Garudan
Vishwaksenar
Andal
Dwarka krishna
Alwars and Acharyas
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called nitya pushkarni and vimanam is called upalavataka vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 7 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukannamangai, Thirunagai, Thirukannangudi
Sri Loganathan perumal temple, Thirukannankudi
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Choza naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is Sri Loganathan perumal (also called Shymalameni perumal) in standing posture and thayar is Loganayaki thayar. The festival idols are called Damodara Narayanan perumal and Aravindavalli thayar. The temple is among the Pancha Krishnaraya kshetrams.
Once Lord Krishna ate up the butter while Vashishta Maharishi was lost in thoughts and started running with the sage following him to reach this place where some rishis were doing penance. The rishis requested the Lord to give darshan to all devotees at this place in standing posture and hence the place is called Kannankudi (Kannan also refers to Krishna).
It is interesting to note that the moolavar and festival deity of thayar look alike.
How to reach
The temple is around 12 kms from Nagapattinam near Keevalur and Sikkal. From Mayavaram as well as Kumbakonam, the distance is approximately 60 kms
Temple tank and vimanam
The temple tank is called Sravana pushkarni and vimanam is Udbala vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 6 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukannapuram, Thirunagai
Sri Bhaktavatsala perumal temple, Thirukannanmangai
About the temple
The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Choza naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity is the majestic Bhaktavatsala perumal in standing posture and thayar is known as Abhisekhavalli thayar. The temple is among the pancha Krishnaraya kshetrams- the others being Therazhandur, Thirukannapuram, Thirukanankudi, Thirukannamangai and Thiru kapisthalam.
There is a big beehive in the thayar sannadhi who are believed to be the devas who came to witness the marriage of the Lord with goddess Mahalakshmi and stayed back here. Lord Shiva is said to be protecting this place from all directions and an overnight stay here would ensure moksham.The temple is very big with beautiful sculptures.
How to reach
The temple is around 6 kms from Tiruvarur, about 25 kms from Kumbakonam and about 45 kms from Mayavaram.
Sannadhis
Perumal
Abhisekavalli Thayar
Abhisekavalli Thayar
Andal
Vedanta desikar
Kodanda ramar
Hayagreevar
Sanganidhi
Padmanidhi
Hayagreevar
Sanganidhi
Padmanidhi
Manavala mamunigal
Alwars and Acharyas
Thirukannamangai andan thiruvarasu
Temple tank and vimanam
The huge temple tank is called Darshana pushkarni and vimanam is called Utpala vimanam.
Temple timings
The temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm and in the evenings from 5 pm to 8.30 pm.
Temples in proximity
Thirukannapuram, Mannargudi Rajagopala swamy temple
Choza Naadu Divyadesams route map -Part 1
There are in all 40 temples under Choza naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. The temples can be further classifed into
1. Kumbakonam based divyadesams (12)
2. Trichy based divyadesams (6)
3. Mayavaram based divyadesams (4)
4. Sirkazhi based divyadesams (14)
5. Nagapattinam based divyadesams (4)
Click on the picture to enlarge..the ones with blue borders are divyadesams and ones in red are non-divyadesams.
Kumbakonam/Tanjavur divyadesams map --
Mayavaram based divyadesams map--
Trichy based divyadesams map --
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.
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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 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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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.
Search terms
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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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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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Saranathan Temple, Tirucherai
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About the temple
The temple is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri vaishnavas and is a part of the choza naadu divyadesams. The temple has two prakarams and a huge rajagopuram. Lord Saranathan is the presiding deity here along with his consorts Sreedevi, Bhoomidevi, Neeladevi, Mahalaxmi and Sara Nayaki thayar. There is a Hanuman temple and Ganesha temple near the pushkarni.
How to reach
The temple is located 15 kms from kumbakonam in tanjore district of Tamilnadu. Bus facilities are available from kumbakonam. The bus route of Kumbakonam-Tiruvarur stops here. But it would be ideal to hire a private vehicle or auto as three other temples on the same route can be covered in one day.
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam
Sannadhis
Saranathan with sreedevi, bhoodevi, neeladevi, mahalaxmi and Saranayaki thayar
Yoga narsimhar
Rajagopala with rukmini and satyabhama
Tiruvenkatamudaiyaan
Lord rama with Sita, laxmanan
Manavalamamunigal
Alwars
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple tank is known as Saara pushkarni and the vimanam is called saara vimanam.
Temple timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 7am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7 pm in the evenings.
The Priest Sri Ramudu Bhattar can be contacted at 9444004374
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About the temple
The temple is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri vaishnavas and is a part of the choza naadu divyadesams. The temple has two prakarams and a huge rajagopuram. Lord Saranathan is the presiding deity here along with his consorts Sreedevi, Bhoomidevi, Neeladevi, Mahalaxmi and Sara Nayaki thayar. There is a Hanuman temple and Ganesha temple near the pushkarni.
How to reach
The temple is located 15 kms from kumbakonam in tanjore district of Tamilnadu. Bus facilities are available from kumbakonam. The bus route of Kumbakonam-Tiruvarur stops here. But it would be ideal to hire a private vehicle or auto as three other temples on the same route can be covered in one day.
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam
Sannadhis
Saranathan with sreedevi, bhoodevi, neeladevi, mahalaxmi and Saranayaki thayar
Yoga narsimhar
Rajagopala with rukmini and satyabhama
Tiruvenkatamudaiyaan
Lord rama with Sita, laxmanan
Manavalamamunigal
Alwars
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple tank is known as Saara pushkarni and the vimanam is called saara vimanam.
Temple timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 7am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7 pm in the evenings.
The Priest Sri Ramudu Bhattar can be contacted at 9444004374
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Oppiliappan Temple, Tiruvinnagaram
About the temple
Oppiliappan koil is among the 108 divyadesams of srivaishnavas. The lord is called oppiliappan meaning uppu illatha appan since he is one without salt. All the prasadam here is prepared without salt.
The lord here is present in five forms – ponnappan, maniappan, muttappan, vinnagarappan and ennappan.
The lord is 8 ft tall with bhoomidevi on the right and markandeya maharishi on the left. “Maam ekam saranam vruja’ is written on the left hand of the lord.
Lord never leaves the temple without bhoomidevi thayar since he had promised markandeya maharishi that he would never leave his daughter bhoomidevi thayar alone while asking her hand in marriage.
The lord is also known as lord Venkateshwara’s brother and so those devotees who are unable to visit tirupati to fulfill their promises can do so here.
How to reach
The temple is located at Thirunageshwaram post, close to Kumbakonam in tanjore district of Tamilnadu. Buses, autos and private vehicles are available to reach Oppiliappan temple from kumbakonam. Staying facilities are available at oppiliappan temple as well as kumbakonam.
Oppiliappan koil is among the 108 divyadesams of srivaishnavas. The lord is called oppiliappan meaning uppu illatha appan since he is one without salt. All the prasadam here is prepared without salt.
The lord here is present in five forms – ponnappan, maniappan, muttappan, vinnagarappan and ennappan.
The lord is 8 ft tall with bhoomidevi on the right and markandeya maharishi on the left. “Maam ekam saranam vruja’ is written on the left hand of the lord.
Lord never leaves the temple without bhoomidevi thayar since he had promised markandeya maharishi that he would never leave his daughter bhoomidevi thayar alone while asking her hand in marriage.
The lord is also known as lord Venkateshwara’s brother and so those devotees who are unable to visit tirupati to fulfill their promises can do so here.
How to reach
The temple is located at Thirunageshwaram post, close to Kumbakonam in tanjore district of Tamilnadu. Buses, autos and private vehicles are available to reach Oppiliappan temple from kumbakonam. Staying facilities are available at oppiliappan temple as well as kumbakonam.
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple tank is called Ahoraatra pushkarni. As compared to other pushkarnis, the devotees can take a dip in this pushkarni even at night.
The vimanam is known as sudhdananda vimanam
Temple timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 6 am to 1 pm in the morning and from 4 pm to 9 pm in the evenings.
The priest to be contacted is Sri Kannan Bhattar (9486568159)
Temples in proximity
Thirunaraiyur Nachiyar koil, Thirunandipura Jagannathan temple, Thirucherai Saranathan temple
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Nachiyar temple, Thirunaraiyur
About the temple and specialities
Lord Naraiyur nambi and nachiyar thayar preside here in a wedding posture. Special importance is given to thayar in this temple and always the first privilege to given to nachiyar. The prasadam is also first offered to the goddess only and nachiyar leads the procession in hamsa vahanam.
There is a statue of garuda here in a separate sannadhi. During Garuda sevai, the number of people required to carry garuda through each of the five prakarams of the temple keeps doubling from 4 to 128 people. Again while coming inside the temple, the weight keeps decreasing and the number of persons carrying keeps reducing by half to final 4 who carry it into the sannadhi. Worshipping Kal Garuda is said to free devotees from naga dosha and bless childless couples.
It is the only temple among the 108 divyadesams of srivaishnavas where God Naraiyur nambi has the conch and charka in front of his face.
Also, only in this temple, there are idols of the presiding deities of the 108 divyadesams of Srivaishnavas.
Another specialty of the temple is only in this divyadesam, there is brahma in standing posture inside the temple.
How to reach
The nearest town is Kumbakonam, 10 kms away. Buses from kumbakonam to tiruvarur stop at nachiyar koil. Since there are three more divyadesams on this route, it would be ideal to hire a private car or auto.
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam
Sannadhis
Naraiyur Nambi
Vanjulavalli thayar (same sannadhi as the lord)
Kal Garuda
Yoga Narasimha
Hanuman
Sri Ram
Chakrapani
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple tank I known as Mani mukthi nadhi theertham while the vimanam is named after the lord as “Srinivasa Vimaanam”
Temple timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12.30 pm in the mornings and from 4.30 pm to 8.30pm in the evenings.
Contact person is Sri Gopinathan Bhattar (9443597388).
Temples in proximity
Thirunandipura Vinnagaram koil, Thiruvinnagaram Sri Oppiliappan temple, Thirucherai Saranathan temple
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Lord Naraiyur nambi and nachiyar thayar preside here in a wedding posture. Special importance is given to thayar in this temple and always the first privilege to given to nachiyar. The prasadam is also first offered to the goddess only and nachiyar leads the procession in hamsa vahanam.
There is a statue of garuda here in a separate sannadhi. During Garuda sevai, the number of people required to carry garuda through each of the five prakarams of the temple keeps doubling from 4 to 128 people. Again while coming inside the temple, the weight keeps decreasing and the number of persons carrying keeps reducing by half to final 4 who carry it into the sannadhi. Worshipping Kal Garuda is said to free devotees from naga dosha and bless childless couples.
It is the only temple among the 108 divyadesams of srivaishnavas where God Naraiyur nambi has the conch and charka in front of his face.
Also, only in this temple, there are idols of the presiding deities of the 108 divyadesams of Srivaishnavas.
Another specialty of the temple is only in this divyadesam, there is brahma in standing posture inside the temple.
How to reach
The nearest town is Kumbakonam, 10 kms away. Buses from kumbakonam to tiruvarur stop at nachiyar koil. Since there are three more divyadesams on this route, it would be ideal to hire a private car or auto.
Nearest railway station: Kumbakonam
Sannadhis
Naraiyur Nambi
Vanjulavalli thayar (same sannadhi as the lord)
Kal Garuda
Yoga Narasimha
Hanuman
Sri Ram
Chakrapani
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The temple tank I known as Mani mukthi nadhi theertham while the vimanam is named after the lord as “Srinivasa Vimaanam”
Temple timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12.30 pm in the mornings and from 4.30 pm to 8.30pm in the evenings.
Contact person is Sri Gopinathan Bhattar (9443597388).
Temples in proximity
Thirunandipura Vinnagaram koil, Thiruvinnagaram Sri Oppiliappan temple, Thirucherai Saranathan temple
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Jagannathan perumal temple, Tirunandipura Vinnagaram
About the temple
The presiding deity of this temple is Jagannatha perumal. It is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the chozanaadu divyadesams. The place is said to have got its name as Nandipura vinnagaram as nandi is believed to have done penance at this place to get blessings from Lord Vishnu. The temple is similar to the one at Puri and hence is also popular as Dakshin Jagannath.
How to reach
The place is close to Kumbakonam situated in the Tanjore district of Tamilnadu state. One can take a bus to Korukkai from Kumbakonam to reach the temple. However, since the frequency is very less, it would be ideal to hire a private vehicle as one can cover the other divyadesams on the same route easily. Autos are also available for travel to these places.
Nearest railhead : Kumbakonam railway station
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The pushkarni is called nandi theertham since nandhi is believed to have done penance here.
The vimanam here is known as Mandara vimanam.
Sannadhis
Vinnagara perumal
Sri Jagannathan (Nadanadhan)
Senbagavalli Thaayar
Temple Timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 8 pm in the evenings.
Contact person name is Sri. Suresh Bhattachar (9943442100)
Temples in proximity
Thirunaraiyur Nachiyar koil, Thiruvinnagaram Sri Oppiliappan temple, Thirucherai Saranathan temple
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The presiding deity of this temple is Jagannatha perumal. It is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the chozanaadu divyadesams. The place is said to have got its name as Nandipura vinnagaram as nandi is believed to have done penance at this place to get blessings from Lord Vishnu. The temple is similar to the one at Puri and hence is also popular as Dakshin Jagannath.
How to reach
The place is close to Kumbakonam situated in the Tanjore district of Tamilnadu state. One can take a bus to Korukkai from Kumbakonam to reach the temple. However, since the frequency is very less, it would be ideal to hire a private vehicle as one can cover the other divyadesams on the same route easily. Autos are also available for travel to these places.
Nearest railhead : Kumbakonam railway station
Pushkarni and Vimanam
The pushkarni is called nandi theertham since nandhi is believed to have done penance here.
The vimanam here is known as Mandara vimanam.
Sannadhis
Vinnagara perumal
Sri Jagannathan (Nadanadhan)
Senbagavalli Thaayar
Temple Timings and Contact Details
The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12 noon in the mornings and from 4 pm to 8 pm in the evenings.
Contact person name is Sri. Suresh Bhattachar (9943442100)
Temples in proximity
Thirunaraiyur Nachiyar koil, Thiruvinnagaram Sri Oppiliappan temple, Thirucherai Saranathan temple
Search terms Tirunandipuravinnagaram, thirunandipura, tirunandhipura, thirunandhipura, naadan temple, Nathan temple, Choza naadu divyadesam, chola naadu, temples near kumbakonam
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