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| *I – Thanjai Mamani Kovil* | |
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| Perumal (Lord) | *Neelamegha Perumal* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Sengamalavalli.* |
| Pushkarni | Amrutha Theertham, Kannika Pushkarni, Vennaru. |
| Vimanam | Soundarya Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Parasara Muni. |
| *II – Manikundram* | |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Manikundra Perumal* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | Ambujavalli. |
| Pushkarni | Srirama Theertham. |
| Vimanam | Manikkooda Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Markandeya. |
| *III – Thanjayali Nagar* | |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Nrisimha* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East. |
| Thayar | *Thanjai Nayagi.* |
| Pushkarni | Surya Pushkarani, Srirama Theertham. |
| Pratyaksham | Markandeya Uthsavar- Sriman Narayana in all the three temples. |
| Mangalasashan | Boodathazhwar (1),Nammazhwar (1) , Tirumangai Azhwar (3). Total – 5 pasurams |
| Vishesh | All the three temples together is considered as one Divya Desa and are about 200 m from each other. The Lord presented himself in the form of Nrisimha to Dhatchagan( Thanjagan – in Tamil ) at his request, hence the name Thanjai. The Lord in Tanjai mamani kovil faces Thanjavur , hence is that Thanjai Kattharulum Deivam ( Protector of Thanjavur). |
| Route | Situated at Vennatrankarai (Vennar Bank) about 4 kms Thanjavur station on the Madras – Trichy main line. |
| Perumal (Lord) | Azhagiya Manavala perumal with Prayoga Chakra – (ready to use discus) Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: North |
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| Thayar(Lakshmi) | Kamalavalli Nacchiyar – vasalakshimi (Urayurvalli) near the Lord itself in Bridal attaire Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam:North |
| Pushkarni | Kalyana Theertham, Surya Pushkarani, Kudamurutti River. |
| Vimanam | Kalyana Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Ravi Dharma – 33 Crore Devas. |
| Mangalasashan | Tirumangai Azhwar , Kulasekara Azhwar |
| Vishesh | As per Sthala puran, Kamalavalli Nacchiyar, the daughter of Chola King fell in love with the Lord and observed penance. Pleased with her efforts, the Lord Azagiya Manavalan came and married her. Avathara Sthala of Tirupannazhwar. There is a spearate sannidhi for the Azhwar. Kalyana uthsavam is celebrated on Panguni (March-April) Pooram day when Lord Ranganatha from Srirangam graces the occasion. |
| Route | This is a part of Trichy Municipality and is about 3 kms from Trichy Station. |
| Kshetram | Bhaskara Kshetram |
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| Perumal (Lord) | *Sarangapani, Araamudan(Aparyaptamrutan)* Posture: Adisesha sayanam (Udyoda Sayanam) Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Komalavalli* – Padi Thanda Pathni*.* |
| Pushkarni | Hema Pushkarani, Potrammarai, Cauvery nadhi, Arasalaru. |
| Vimanam | Vaideeha Vimanam (Veda Veda Vimanam). |
| Pratyaksham | Hema Maharishi, Thiru-mahisai azhwar. |
| Mangalasashan | Boodathazhwar (2), Peyazhwar (2), Tirumazhisai Azhwar (7), Nammazhwar (11), Periazhwar(3), Andal (1) & Tirumangai Azhwar (25). Total – 51 pasurams. |
| Vishesh | Sriman nadamuni got back the 4000 Divya Prabhanda which was lost to mankind when he heard the Aara-amude Pasuram (Nammazhwar – Tiruvoimozhi) being sung at this temple. The Lord has the pose of Utthanasayee as He got up at the request of Tirumazhisai Azhwar (Kidandavaru ezundiru) and hence called Aravamudha Azhwan and the Azhwar Tirumazhisaipiran (Piran – Lord). The (Chariot) and the Chitra (April – may) festival is very famous, a special Prabhanda – Tiruvezhukootrirukkai of Tirumangai Azhwar is entirely composed on this chariot.The temple itself is constructed in black stones in the form of a chariot. Sri Ramaswami Temple and Chakrapani Temple are important temples in this town. Lord Chakrapani seen with Astabujas (Eight Hands) is considered the younger brother of Lord Aaravamuda. Sri Ramaswami temple is in Pattabhisheka ( Coronation) kolam with Bharata, Shatrugana, Lakshman and seeta along with Anjaneya with Veena. The place is called Kumabakonam as the Amrut Kumbha (vessel) with all material for the creation of this world settled here. |
| Route | About 1.5 km from Kumbakonam Station on the Madras-Trichy Main line. |
| Kshetram | Aadi Varaha Kshetram,Tirupathi,Tirumala*.* |
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| *I – TIRUPATI* | |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Govindarja Perumal* Posture: Bujanga Sayanam Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Pundareegavalli.* |
| *II – TIRUMALAI* | |
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar – *Tiruvenghadamudaiyan*, Srinivasan, Balaji, Venkatachalapathi Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East Uthsavar: *Kalyana Venkateshwara.* |
| Pushkarni | Seshachala swami(Varaha) Pushkarani, Koneri theertham and 14 other Theerthams viz Vaikunta, Chakra, Japali, Varuna, Aakasha Ganga, Papavinasham, Pandava, Kumaradarai, Rakmakrishna, Tumburu, Seshachala , Sukasandhana, Yuddhakala and seethamma. |
| Vimanam | Ananda Nilaya Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Thondaman, Shanmuka. |
| *III – TIRUCCHANOOR (Alarmelmangapuram)* | |
| Thayar | AlarmelMangai (padmavathi) Thirumugamandalam:East. |
| Pushkarni | Padmasarovar. |
| Mangalasashan | Poigai Azhwar (10), Boodathazhwar (9), Peyazhwar (19), Tirumazhisai Azhwar (15), Nammazhwar (52), Periazhwar(7), Andal (16), Kulasekara Azhwar (11), Tirumangai Azhwar (61), Tirupannazhwar(2). Total – 202 pasurams. |
| Vishesh | Aadi Varaha sannadhi- It is customary to have the darshan of Aadi Varaha before Lord Srinivasa. Prasadams to Lord Srinivasa is first offered to Varaha Perumal. Tirumala is situated amidst seven Hills namely Venkadadri, Seshachala, Vedachala, Garudachala, Vrishapadri, Anjanadri and Aanandadri. Lord became very happy seeing the temple constructed by Thondaman and hence the vimanam is called Ananda Nilaya. As per the Sthala Puranam, brahma lit two lamps for lokakshemartha and is glowing to this day. Sri Aadivan Satagopan constructed the steps to Tirumala. In the Thayar temple, there are separate Sannadhis for Sri Krishna and Soundararajan. |
| Route | Tirupati is 11 kms from Renikunta station on the Madras Bombay route. |
| Kshetram | Satyavrada Kshetram, Attiyoor, Kancheepuram, Satya-Vrata-Kshetram. |
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| Perumal (Lord) | *Varadarajan*, Perarulalan, Devadhirajan (DevaPerumal) Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: West |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Perundevi Thayar (Mahadevi).* |
| Pushkarni | Ananthasaras, Sesha, varaha, Brahma, Padma, Agnikusala Theerthams, Vegavati River. |
| Vimanam | Punyakoti Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Brigu, Narada, Aadi Sesha, Brahma, Gajendra. |
| Mangalasasan | Boodathazhwar(2), Peyazhwar(1), Tiurmangai Azhwar(4). Total – 7 Pasurams. |
| Vishesh | Avathara Sthalam of Poigai Azhwar & Swami Desika. The idol of Lord Atthi Varadha made of fig (atthi) wood is kept inside the pushkarini and is brought out only once in 40 years and kept for darshan for ten days. The Garuda seva is very famous. As per sthala purana, Brahma conducted yagna here(Ka-Brahma, Anjitha worship) and hence called Kancheepuram. Pleased with the yagna, the Lord granted a boon, hence the name Varadaraja. Kancheepuram is considered very holy by Vaishnavaites as this place helped in propagation of Sri Vaishnavism. |
| Route | About a km from from the Chengulpet – Arokkanam Route and about 90 km from Madras by road. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Moolavar – Sri Ranganathan* (Peria Perumal, Namperumal, Azagia Manavalan Bujanga Sayanam), Posture: Adhisesha sayanam Thirumugamandalam: South. Uthsavar: *Namperumal* |
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| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Sri Ranganayaki* (Sri Ranga Naachiyar) |
| Pushkarni | Chandra Pushkarani, Cauvery, Kollidum & Vedashringam Rivers. |
| Vimanam | Pranava Akruti. |
| Sthala Vruksha | Punnai. |
| Pratyaksham | Dharma-varma, Ravidharman, Chandra and Vibhishana. |
| Mangalasasan | Poigai Azhwar (1), Boodathazhwar (4), Peyazhwar (2), Tirumazhisai Azhwar (14), Nammazhwar (12) ( Tiruvaimozhi – 7.2.8), Periazhwar(35),Andal (10), Kulasekara Azhwar (31) , Tondaradipodi Azhwar (55) ( Tirumalai -2) Tirumangai Azhwar (73), Tirupannazhwar(10) Total – 247 pasurams. |
| Vishesh | A beautiful islet between Cauvery and Kollidam rivers. The Lord is facing south to protect Sri Lanka and Vibhishanazhwar to this day as promised. The Gopuram on the southern side is the tallest tower in India. Avathara Sthala of great Acaryas viz Bhattar, Peria Nambi, Pillai Lokacharya, Vadukkuthiruveedhi Pillai. Araiyar Seva- musical rendering of Divya Prabanda as enunciated by Srimad Nadamunigal is very famous. The title of Kavitarkika Simham and Sarvatantra Swatantra was given by Sri Ranganatha and Sri Ranganayaki to Swami Vedantha Desika. Sri Ranganatha deems Sri Manavala Mamunigal as His Acharya and the Thaniyan “Sri Sailesha Dayapatra…..” was composed by him assuming the form of a disciple, after listening to the Thiruvoymozhi discourse. It is customary to have the darshan of the vimanam and the golden idol of Paravasudeva. A Sannidhi for Sri Danvantri Bhaghwan situated north of Paramapadavasal is a unique feature of this Kshetra. |
| Route | About a km from Srirangam station on the Trichy – Madras route and about 8kms from Trichy Station by road. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Ksheerabdhi Nathan (Vyuham)* Posture: Adisesha sayanam Thirumugamandalam: South |
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| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Sri Bboodevi, Kadal Magal Naachiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Amruta Theertham, Tirupparkadal (Ksheerabdi). |
| Vimanam | Ashtanga Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Brahma, Rudra and all the other Devas. |
| Mangalasasan | Poigai Azhwar (1), Boodathazhwar (2), Peyazhwar (4), Tirumazhisai Azhwar (13), Nammazhwar (9) (Tiruviruttam – 79), Periazhwar(5), Andal (3), Kulasekara Azhwar (2) , Tondaradipodi Azhwar (1) & Tirumangai Azhwar (11). Total – 51 pasurams. |
| NOTE | This is not in this Bhooloka and one cannot go with this prakruta Sharira (worldly body) but can go only with the Shookshma Sharira. It is believed that the Lord Himself takes the devotees to this place for darshan after death by giving the Shookshma Sharira. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Paramapada Nathan* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: South |
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| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Peria Pirattiyaar.* |
| Pushkarni | Vraja Nadhi, Ayiramadha Pushkarini. |
| Vimanam | Ananthanga Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Ananta, Garuda, Vishwaksena, Nitya Suries, Muktas. |
| Mangalasasan | Poigai Azhwar (2), Peyazhwar (1), Tirumazhisai Azhwar (2), Nammazhwar (24), Periazhwar(4), Andal (1) , Tiruppanazhwar (1) & Tirumangai Azhwar(1). Total – 36 pasurams. |
| NOTE | This is not in this Bhooloka but the main Lakshya (aim) of all Srivaishnavas. Here the Jeevatma will attain swaroopa (features) like that of the Lord and will do Ananta Kainkaryam (eternal service) to Him. |
Nadu Naadu divyadesams. (Chozha Naadu).
D75 to D76, D3, D6 to D44.
Pandiya Naadu and Malai Naadu divyadesams.
D45 to D62, D63 to D75.
Thondai Naadu divyadesams.
D5, D78 to D98.
Vada Naadu divyadesams.
D5 and D99.