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Valvil Ramar Kovil at Thiru Pullaboothangudi is one of the 108 Divya desams and one of the Vaishnava Navagraha Parihara kshetrams around Kumbakonam. The Moolavar is Valvilraman and the Utsavar is Raman at this temple. The thayar or the Lord’s consort at this temple is Hemambujavalli. The holy water is Jatayu theertham. The vimanam isContinue reading “Thirupullamboothakudi Vallvil Ramar”

This temple is a cluster of 3 temples together making a divyadeshams . 1. Manikundra Perumal 2. Nela Megha Perumal 3. Sri Narasimhar The 3 temples are near each other and is known as Thanjai Mamani koil . Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai alwar, Nammalwar and Bhoodhathalwar. In ancient days this place was called asContinue reading “Sri Manikundra Perumal Thanjavur”

This temple is one of the Cholanadu divyadeshams near Thiruvayaru in Thanjavur . Moolavar is Hara saabha vimochana Perumal in standing posture . Thayar Kamalavalli and Thirumangai alwar has sung praising this Lord The Lord gave dharshan to Lord Brahma Lord Shiva and King Mahabali . As per Hindu legend , Brahma, the Lord of creationContinue reading “Hara saabha vimochana Perumal Thirukandiyur”

Thiru Kavithalam or Kabisthalam is one of the 108 divya desam temples situated near Kumbakonam in Papanasam . The perumal in this sthalam is called ‘Gajendra Varadhan’. The sthalapuranam of this temple is also associated with that of the elephant Gajendran . Gajendra performed pooja to Maha Vishnu using the lotus flowers from this pondContinue reading “Thiru Kabisthalam”

This is a Cholanadu divyadeshams in Trichy and near to Srirangam .This place is also known as Thirukarambanoor . Moolavar name is Purushothamar and Thayar is Poorvadevi . Plantain tree being the sthalam vritcham . As per mythological story , to kill Brahma’s ego Lord Shiva had plugged off his fifth head . As heContinue reading “Uthammar koil”

Nathan Kovil or Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple in Nathan Kovil, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam . This is one among the 40 Cholanadu divyadeshams . Moolavar is Jaganatha Perumal in sitting posture. Thayar Shenbhagavalli . Thirumangai alwar has sung praising this Lord. Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva , is believed to have got his curses relieved by worshippingContinue reading “Sri Nathan koil Nandhipura vinnagaram”

Kolavili Ramar Temple is a temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located 19 km away from Kumbakonam, Tamil Nadu, India on the Kumbakonam-Chennai highway . It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Kola Valvill Ramar and his consort Lakshmi as Maragathavalli . The great King Bali, was donating 3 steps to Lord Vamana (who was in the guise of a brahmana boy)Continue reading “Sri Kolavili Ramar Thiruvelliyangudi”

Thiru Adhanur near Kumbakonam is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu . Andalakkun ayyan temple here is one of the Vaishnava navagraha parihara sthalams around Kumbakonam. It is a Guru parihara sthalam. The main deity in this temple is Andalakkumayyan. He is present here facing East in Kidantha Kolam and BujangaContinue reading “Andalukkun Ayyan Thiruaadhanur”

This temple is 22 kms from Trichy and it’s one among the Cholanadu divyadeshams . Moolavar is Sundaraja Perumal Thayar name is Sundaravalli . Once Lord Brahma ( the creator) thought that he is the sole reason for the world living beings being beautiful. Lord Vishnu advised to brahma but still his ego didn’t go.Continue reading “Sri Sundaraja Perumal ThiruAnbil”

This temple is located in Kumbakonam and along the coast of Cauvery. It’s one among the Pancha ranga sthethram . It’s one among the Cholanadu divyadeshams . The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Sarangapani. Aara Amudhan, Abayaryaapthamiruthan and Utthanasayi are the other names of Moolavar. Prathyaksham for Hema Maharishi. Moolavar is in Udhyoga sayana postureContinue reading “Sri Sarangapani temple Kumbakonam”

Thiru Saranathan Perumal temple  at Thirucherai , is a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu , is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu . Its one of the Cholanadu divyadeshams . This temple is about 24 Km from Kumbakonam town on the way to Thiruvarur and is very near to Nachchiar KoilContinue reading “Sri Saranatha Perumal Thirucherai”

From Mayavaram it is 40 kms to Nagapattinam . This temple is one among the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu and one among Cholanadu divyadeshams . Lord Vishnu is worshiped as Soundararaja Perumal and his consort Lakshmi as Soundaravalli . Lord Soundararaja Perumal is believed to have appeared for sage Markandeya , DhuruvaContinue reading “Sri Soundararaja Perumal Nagapattinam”

At a distance of 9 km from Kumbakonam Railway Station , Nachiyar Kovil or Thirunarayur Nambi Temple is an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located at Thirunaraiyur village of Kumbakonam . The shrines in this temples areNaraiyur NambiVanjulavalli thayar (same sannadhi as the lord)Kal GarudaYoga NarasimhaHanumanSri RamChakrapaniLord Brahma is in standing posture in thisContinue reading “Sri Srinivasa Perumal Thirunarayur”

Kovil means temple and Adi means old or first and hence the Koviladi. The Moolavar is Appakudathan and the Urchavar is Appala Ranganathar. His Consort (Thayar) is known by the names Indira Devi and Kamalavalli. The sthala vriksham is Purasa tree or Vilva maram. The holy water or theertham is Indira Pushkarni or Mrityu VinasiniContinue reading “Appakudathan Thirupernagar ( Koviladi )”

Chidambaram is famous for its Lord Natarajar temple and it’s one of the pancha Sabha , known as kanaga Sabhai . This temple ranks among the 108 Divyadesams of Lord Perumal . The Temple follows Vaikanasa Agamam . As Lord Narayana poses as Nila Thingal Thundan Perumal having inside the Ekambareswar temple premises in KanchipuramContinue reading “Sri Govindaraja Perumal Chidambaram”

This sthalam is situated in Chennai , Tamil Nadu . This Kshetram is considered to be more divine in Thondai Naadu divyadesham temples . Specials :The great seven Munis (Saptha Rishis) – Brighu , Atthiri , Mareeshi , Markandeyar, Sumathi , Jaabali and Saptharomar performed Tapas (thavam) here and as a result of this , theContinue reading “Sri Parthasarathy Perumal”

Located about 8kms West of Nagapattinam, off the Nagapattinam- Thiruvarur Highway, is Damodara Narayanan Divya Desam in Thiru Kannangudi, which is also part of the Pancha Krishna Kshetram. This is the final point of Krishnaranya Kshetram, which begins at Naachiyar Koil in Thiru Naraiyur and passes through Thiru Cherai, Kannamangai and Kannapuram. Sage Vashishta andContinue reading “Thirukannangudi”

Located 20kms North West of Nagapatinam (20kms East of Tiruvarur, 30kms South of Kumbakonam and Mayavaram), this is one of the 5 Krishnaranya Kshetrams. Lord Narayana himself re-incarnated as Sowri Rajan at Kannapuram and it is one of the 108 Divya deshams (Cholanadu) . The Moolavar of this sthalam is Sri Neelamega Perumal. Moolavar is in nindraContinue reading “Thirukannapuram”

Sri Jagath Rakshaka Perumal temple, Thirukudalur, Tamil Nadu . Jagath Rakshaka Perumal Temple or Thirukudalur (locally called Aduthurai Perumal Temple) is dedicated to the Hindu god Vishnu and his consort Lakshmi as Padmasanavalli. The temple is believed to have been built by the Medieval Cholas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions fromContinue reading “Thirukudalur”

Thiru Ninravur(திருநின்றவூர்)- Sri Bakthavatsala PerumalSri Baktavatsala Perumal temple is in the suburbs of Chennai, in a small town called Thiruninravur. It is one among the 108 divyadesams. The place derives its name from Goddess Mahalakshmi – Thiru means Lakshmi and Ninravur is the place where she stands forever. The moolavar of this temple is SriContinue reading “Thiruninravur”

This temple is in Mayiladuthurai and is 35 kms from Kumbakonam it is one among the pancha ranga sthethram and one among the 40 cholanadu divyadeshams . Moolavar name is Parimala Ranganathar , Sugantha Vana Nathar .Thayar name Parimala Ranganayaki , Chandras Shaba Vimochana Valli .Theertham is Indu Pushkarini . Indhu means moon . As perumal relieved ChandraContinue reading “Sri Parimala Ranganathar Thiruinthaloor”

This Nava Narasimhar sthethram is about 45 kms from Chennai .This temple is in Thalambur near Navalur behind AGS cinemas and is newly constructed and maintained by a private entity . As I often get forwards regarding this temple both in wats up and face book visited this temple recently . It’s a small templeContinue reading “Nava Narasimhar sthethram Thalambur”

This place is 55 kms from chennai and 5kms north of crocodile bank . This is one among the Thondanadu divyadeshams and near to Sthala sayana Perumal temple . As per legends Kaalava Maharishi did deep penance worshipping Lord Vishnu . Lord Vishnu gave dharshan to him in this place and married his 360 daughtersContinue reading “Sri Nitya kalyana Perumal Thiruvidanthai”

This temple is about 55 kms from Chennai in Mahabalipuram. This temple is one among the 22 Thondanadu divyadeshams . It is a small temple with 2 major shrines Lord Sthala sayana Perumal and Goddess Nilamangai Thayar .There is a seperate shrine for Lord Narasimhar also . It is the avatara sthalam of Boodathalwar .Continue reading “Sri Sthala sayana Perumal Thirukadal mallai”

This is one of the divyadesham Perumal ( thondanadu ) inside Lord Ekambareshwarar ( Lord Shiva ) temple in Kanchipuram .The moolavar is in standing position and also known as Chandra sooda Perumal . Thirumangai alwar has sung praising this Lord . Once in Kailasha Goddess Parvathi closes the eyes of Lord Shiva playfully ,Continue reading “Nilathingalthundan”