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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