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| Perumal (Lord) | *Vyttha Maanidhi (Nikshepavitthan)* Posture: Bujanga Sayanam Thirumugamandalam: East |
|---|---|
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Kumudavalli, Koolurvalli Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Kubera Theertham, Tamarabharani River. |
| Vimanam | Srikara Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Kubera, Madurakavi Azhwar. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar(12) Total – 12 pasurams |
| Vishesh | This is one among the Azhwar Nava Tirupathi. Kubera who lost the Nava Nidhis (nine types of wealth) due to a curse of Parvati, prayed to the Lord here. The Lord appeared and restored the wealth to Kubera. At the request of Nava Nidhis, the Lord accepted the name Nikshepavvitthan (Vyttha Manidhi). This is the avathara sthala of Madhurakavi Azhwar. This place is also called the Adharma Pishunam as Dharma( who resides here praying the Lord ) defeated Adharma. |
| Kshetram | Vamana Kshetram |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar – *Nindra nambi, Kurungudi Nambi, Erundha Nambi, Varuga Nambi, Vaishnava nambi, Tirupparkadal Nambi* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East Uthsavar: *Sundara Paripoornar (Vadivazhagiya Nambi)* |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Kurungudivalli Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Tiruparkadal, Pancha Thurai, Sindhunadhi. |
| Vimanam | Panchakethaka Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Shiva. |
| Mangalasasan | Peiyazhwar(1), Thirumazhisai Azhwar(1), Nammazhwar(13), Tirumanagai Azhwar(25) Total – 40 pasurams |
| Vishesh | Nindra(Standing) Nambi, Kidanda(sayana) Nambi and Erundha (Nambi) are at one place. Erundha Nambi is on the banks of the Tirupparkadal rivulet about 1/2 km from this temple. The Malaimel Nambi is on the hill about 10 kms form here. About a km from the village is Tiruparivattai Parai(Rock) on which there is a Sannadhi for Bhagwat Ramanuja. It is believed that Lord in the name of Vaduga Nambi saved Bhagwat Ramanuja from enemies who planned to kill him. In Ramanuja’s Sannadhi, the Lord stands in the form of his Shishya and hence known as Vaishnava Nambi. The Varaha Purana describes the story of a great devotee, Nampaduvan, who helped a Braha Rakshash in absolving his curse and attain Moksha. This is dramatized every year on Kaisika (Karthikai) Dwadashi. Tirumangai Azhwar attained Moksha at this place. |
| Route | About 42 kms form Tiruvelveli by road via Nanguneri. |
| Kshetram | Perunkulam |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar- *Srinivasan* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East Uthsavar: MayaKoothan |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Alamelumangai Thayar and Kulandaivalli Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Perungulam. |
| Vimanam | Anandanilaya Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Brahaspathi. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar (1) Total – 1 pasurams |
| Vishesh | This is one among the Azhwar Nava Tirupathi. As per the stahala purana, Kamalavathi daughter of Vedasaran, Meditated on the Lord intending to marry only Him. Pleased with her efforts, The Lord embraced her and then married her. Hence this place is also Balika vanam. The Lord slayed the demon Amsarajan in a Mayayuddha at Balikavanam and danced over him and took the name Mayakoothan (Koothu – Folk Dance) at the request of the Devas. |
| Route | About 11 kms from the Srivaikuntam Railway Station . |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Vijayasana Perumal* Posture: Sitting on Adisesha Thirumugamandalam: East |
|---|---|
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | Varagunavalli Thayar, Varagunamangai Thayar. |
| Pushkarni | Deva Pushkarni, Agni Theertham. |
| Vimanam | Vijaykoti Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Agni, Romasa Muni, Sathyavan. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar (1) Total – 1 pasurams |
| Vishesh | The Lord obtained the name Vijayasanar at the request of Vedawit, a brahmin, who performed tapas invoking of Lord Vishnu. This is one among the Azhwar Nava Tiruapthi, . This place is more commonly known as Nattham. |
| Route | About 2.5 kms from Srivaikuntam Railway Station. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Srivaikuntanathan – Kallapiran* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East |
|---|---|
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Vaikuntavalli, Bhoodevi.* |
| Pushkarni | Brugu Theertham, Tamarabarani River. |
| Vimanam | Chandra Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Brugu Chakravarthy, Indra. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar (2) Total – 2 pasurams |
| Vishesh | The standing posture of the Lord with Adisesha is a unique feature of this kshetra. As per Sthalapurana, Kaladushaka – a thief – used to donate half of of the loot. Once , when caught stealing in the kings palace, he meditated on Lord. Lord entered his body and preached Vedanta to the king and then displayed his True form to both the king and the thief. At the request of the king, he took the name Kallappiran (Kallan – Thief). Brahma after praying the Lord here regained the srushti gnana which was taken away by the demon king Somaka. |
| Route | About 2.5 kms from Srivaikunta on the Tirunelveli Tiruchendur route and about 26 kms from Tirunelveli by road. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Makara Nedunguzhaikkadhan, Nigaril Mugil Vannan* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
|---|---|
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Kuzhaikadhuvalli Nacchiyar,Tirupperai Nacchiyar.* |
| Pushkarni | Shanka Theertham, Sukra Pushkarni. |
| Vimanam | Bhadra Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Sukra, Eesanya Rudra , Brahma. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar(11) Total – 11 pasurams |
| Vishesh | This is one among the Azhwar nava Tirupati. As per sthalapurana, Bhoodevi took the name of Sriperai (maning body of Lakshmi) meditated on astakshara as per the advise of Druvasa Muni. Once during the prayers on Panguni (Mar – Apr) poornima, she noticed two pots (kund) in the shape of fish(Maharakruti) and offered it to Lord here and hence the name Makaranedunkuzhaikadan and Kshetra called Sriperia(Tirupperai). Varuna Obtained salvation from a curse here , by performing Abhishek on panguni poornima day. The Maharaja of Vidarbha desha prayed here and got rain and prosperity in his kingdom which was long suffering from drought (anavrishti). |
| Route | About 3 kms from Srivaikuntam station |
| Kshetram | Budhan Sthalam |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar: *Sri Boomipalakar Sri Kaisina Vendhan Perumal* Posture: Bujanga Sayanam Thirumugamandalam: East Uthsavar: Sri Kaisina Vendhan Perumal |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Malarmagal Nachiar, Poomagal Nachiar, Puliankudivalli* |
| Pushkarni | |
| Vimanam | |
| Pratyaksham | |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar(12) Total – 12 pasurams |
| Vishesh | |
| Route | |
| Kshetram | Thothadri Kshetram |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | Moolavar – *Thothathrinathan (Vaanamamalai)* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East Uthsavar: *Deivanayakan* |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Sreevaramangai Thayar.* |
| Pushkarni | Indra Theertham, Settruthamarai river. |
| Vimanam | Nandavarthana Vimanam (Padmakara Vimanam) |
| Pratyaksham | Brahma, Indran , Romasamuni, Bruhumaharishi and Markandeya. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar(11) Total – 11 pasurams |
| Vishesh | Swayam Vyktha Kshetram. Daily Thaila Abhishekam (oil bath) for the Lord is conducted and the oil is stored in a well of 25X15 feet. It is believed that one gets relieved of all illness if this oil is consumed. As per sthala purana, Sindhu King became a dog due to a curse by Kushasana Maharishi. He regained his original form of a king after taking bath in Setrutthamai Pushkarni. urvashi and Thilotthamai performed tapas and by the Lord’s grace are standing beside Him and are performing kainkarya. The Satari has Sri Satakopan’s (Nammazhwar) image cast on it. The Lord gives Darshan as in Sri Vaikunta along with Sridevi and Bhoodevi atop the Vaikunta Vimanam here. |
| Route | About 29 kms from Tirunelveli on road to Nagerkovil. |
| *I – Temple* | |
|---|---|
| Kshetram | Tirut-tolai-villi-magalam. |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Devapiran (Srinivasan)* Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Ubhayanacchiyar.* |
| *II – Temple* | |
| Perumal (Lord) | *Aravindalochanan (Senthamarai kannan)* Posture: Sitting Thirumugamandalam: East |
| Thayar | Karuntthadankanni Nacchiyar. |
| Pushkarni | Varuna Theertham, Tamarabharani river. |
| Vimanam | Kumuda Vimanam. |
| Pratyaksham | Indra, Vayu, Varuna. |
| Mangalasashan | Nammazhwar (11) Total – 11 pasurams. |
| Vishesh | Atthireya Suprapa muni established a Yaga sala. During inspection of the yagasala with Rit-Wiks , he found a very bright Tholai (Tharasu Scale) and a vil(Dhanus – bow). With his touch they turned into a man and woman. The place is called Tholaivillimangalam as Tholai and vil obtained mukti from the curse of Kubera. Two temples together make one Divya desa and hence called Erattai (Tirupati) and are one of the Azhwar nava Tirupati. |
| Route | About 3 kms from Srivaikuntam. The temples are about 150mts from apart and the second temple is on the banks of the Tamarabharani river. |
| Kshetram | Azhwar-Tirunagari. |
|---|---|
| Perumal (Lord) | *Aadinathan, Asdipiran* – Polindu Nindrapiran Posture: Standing Thirumugamandalam:East |
| Thayar(Lakshmi) | *Aadinathavalli, Kurugoorvalli* |
| Pushkarni | Brahma Theertham, Tamarabharani River. |
| Sthala Vruksha | Tamarind tree. |
| Vimanam | Govinda Vimanam |
| Pratyaksham | Brahma, Madhurakavi Azhwar, Nammazhwar. |
| Mangalasasan | Nammazhwar (11) Total – 11 pasurams |
| Vishesh | Swayambhoo Kshetram. The Feet of the Lord is believed to be buried underground. Avathara Sthala of Nammazhwar. The divine Sthalavriksham under which Azhwar stayed in for 18 years in the care of Aadipiran (lord) can be seen even to his day. It is believed that Lakshmana has taken the form of tamarind tree here. There is a Sannidhi for Gyanapiran (Varaha Avatar). This Kshetra is one of Azhwar Nava (Nine) Tirupatis nearby. The Garudaseva during Vaikasi (May-Jun) Vishaka is very famous with Mangalashasan of the Lord by Nammazhwar in Hamsa Vahana and Madurakavi Azhwar. Indra who was cursed for not looking after his parents properly, prayed here and obtained Vimochan, so says sthalapurana. The Arayar seva as in Srirangam is performed here. |
| Route | About 25 kms from Tirunelveli and about 1.5 kms from Azhwar Tirunagari station. |
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.
