Sri Srinivasar temple- Thirukulanthai (Perungulam)

About the temple

This is the 6th temple in the Nava thirupathi temples and comes under Pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. The presiding deity is Srinivasa perumal or Soranadha perumal in standing posture, utsavar is known as Mayakootan and thayars are known as Alamelu mangai and Kulanthaivalli. The upper two hands of the Lord have prayoga chakra and shanku while the other two are in the posture of varadha hastam and kadi hastham. The temple represents the Shani sthalam among the Nava graha kshetrams. A unique feature of the temple is the presence of Garuda along with the utsavar inside the sannadhi.

Lord Vishnu had answered the prayers of a childless couple who undertook penance here with a daughter called Kamalavathi. When the girl wanted to marry the Lord himself and kept offering prayers there, the Lord appeared before her and pleased by her devotion, gave her a place in his chest.

When the Lord defeated an asura Asmasaran after coming down to earth on Garuda vahana, he is said to have done a victory dance here. Seeing this, the devas requested him to give darshan at this place as Maaya Kootan where kootan is a traditional folk dance.

How to reach

The temple is around 12-15 kms from Srivaikundam near Eral. Nearest railway station is Srivaikuntam and nearest railhead is Tirunelveli junction that is well connected with other cities.

Sannadhis

Srinivasar Perumal

Alwar acharyas

Manavalamamunigal

Thiruvenkatamudayan sannadhi outside the temple

Vimanam and pushkarni

The temple tank is called Perungulam and the vimanam is called Anandanilaya vimanam (like in Tirumala).

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm and in the evenings from 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm.

Temples in proximity

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

Sri Devapiran and Sri Aravinda Losanar perumal temple - Irettai Tirupathi

About the temples

This divyadesam comprises of two temples and comes under Pandiya naatu divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas. These are the 4th and 5th temples among the Nava thirupathis. There are no seperate sannadhis for thayar in both the temples.

The presiding deity of the first temple is Sri Srinivasar/ Devapiran in standing posture. The temple represents Ketu in the nava graha kshetrams. When a gandarva couple were cursed by Deva guru to become Tula (Measuring instrument) and Villu (bow), they were told they can be relieved only if they stay under the mud and do penance in Kethara nilayam. When Suprabar muni cleaned the place to build a yaga shala, he removed the tula and villu and they turned into a couple again. Since they got relieved from their curse at this place, it is called Tholaivillimangalam.

The presiding deity of the second temple is  Sri Aravinda lochanar/Senthamarai kannan in Veetrirundra kolam and thayar is called Karunthadanganni thayar. The temple represents Rahu in the nava graha kshetrams. Since the Lord adorns himself with Lotus flowers here, he is known as Aravinda lochanar.

How to reach

The temples are around 3 kms from Sri vaikuntam. Both the temples are around 150 mtrs away. The nearest railway station is Sri vaikuntam on Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur route and the nearest railhead is Tirunelveli junction which is well connected with other cities.

Sannadhis

Perumal

Acharyas and Alwars

Vimanam and theertham

The temple tank is called Varuna theertham and the vimanam is known as Kumudha vimanam

Temple timings

The temples are open in the mornings from 8.30 am to 1 pm and in the evenings from 2 pm to 6 pm.

Temples in proximity

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

Sri Kaisina Vendhar perumal temple - Thirupulingudi

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas under the Pandiya Naatu divyadesams. It is the third among the Nava thirupathis along the Thamirabharani river. The presiding deity is Bhoomipalaka perumal in Bhujanga sayanam and the utsavar is called Kaichina Vendhar perumal. Lord Brahma is seated on a lotus, the stalk of which emerges from the Lord's navel. Thayars of this sthalam are Malarmagal nachiyar, Poomagal nachiyar and Pulinguduvalli thayar. Lord Indra is said to have been relieved from Brahma hatya dosham at this sthalam. To see both the thirupaadam (feet) of the Lord, we have to see through the small window in the outer prakaram. The temple represents the Buddan sthalam in the Nava graha sthalams of Nava tirupathi.

How to reach

The temple is about a km from Varagunamangai temple and around 3 kms from Sri Vaikuntam temple. The nearest station is Sri vaikundam on the Tirunelveli - Tiruchendur route and nearest railhead is Tirunelveli junction.

Sannadhis

Perumal with Sridevi Bhoodevi thayar

Alwars and Acharyas

Vimanam and pushkarni

The temple tank is called Varuna theertham and the vimanam is called Veda saara vimanam.

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 8 am to 12 noon and in the evenings from 1 pm to 6 pm.

Temples in proximity

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