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Tirunelveli 108 Divya Desam Temples
Tirunelveli has 12 Vishnu 108 Divya Desam temples. Tirunelveli, Nava Tirupathi, has nine. The Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal shrine at Thirukkurungudi is 45 km from Tirunelveli. The Nanguneri Vanamamalai Perumal shrine is 33 km from Tirunelveli. The Sri Aadhikesava Perumal shrine of Martandam is 102 kilometers long. To know more about the 108 Divya Desam temples, visit the Tirunelveli Today website.
All You Need to Know About Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal, Sri Vijayaasana Perumal & Sri Aravindha Lochana Perumal Temple
The Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal Temple in Thirukkurungudi is among the one hundred and eight 108 Divya Desam temples. The Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal shrine is called Dakshina Bhadri and Vamana Shetram. Lord Vishnu is the main deity of the temple. This temple has five Nambi (Vishnu) idols representing morality, righteousness, grace and beauty. They are: Thiruparkadal Nambi, Thirumalai Nambi, Nindra Nambi, Irundha Nambi, Kidandha Nambi.
Additional deities include Lord Sri Vadivazhagiya Nambi, Goddess Sri Kurungudi Valli Thaayaar, Goddess Andal, Lord Gnanapiran, Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar, Acharyas, Lord Ganesha, Lord Mahendra Girinadhar ( Lord Shiva), Lord Kalabhairavar, and Azhwars. At Nalayira Divya Prabandham, four Azhwars sing Paasurams at the Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal shrine (devotional hymns). Mythology says that Lord Nambi's lower-class servant Nampaduvan (Madangar), praised him. Brahma Rakshas blocked his route to the shrine. Nampaduvan promised the Brahma Rakshas without getting scared and kept singing for Lord Nambi.
Brahma Rakshas doubted Napaduvan's return. Brahma Rakshas let Nampaduvan worship Lord Nambi after his declarations. After thanking Lord Nambi, the servant (Nampaduvan) returned with the Rakshas. Lord Nambi, in disguise, stopped him. When Nampaduvan is asked about his fate, he predicts Rakshas. He was told to avoid Brahma Rakshas. Nampaduvan made a promise. Originally, Lord Nambi blessed Nampaduvan. After Lord Nambi's Dharshan, Nampaduvan gave himself over to the Rakshas. Nampaduvan's act satisfied the Rakshas, who told him his hunger was gone. He asked for the food that he brought after worshipping Lord Nambi. Brahma Rakshas regained his former appearance after consuming the fruits. He praised Nampaduvan for his curse and how he became a Brahma Raksha. Every year on Ekadesi, after 10 days of fasting, this temple recreates this story.
Sri Vijayaasana Perumal Temple is the second Nava Tirupathi. Poor Vedavith of Punyagosham Agraharam longed to see Maha Vishnu. Knowing this, the Lord appeared as a Brahmin and told Vedavith that 'Varagunamangai' was the best place for his penance. Chanting the Asana mantra, Vedavith beheld Vishnu and attained Moksha. Maha Vishnu became Vijayasanar after Vedavith's penance.
Tirupathis, twin of Sri Aravindha Lochana Perumal Thenthiruperai. Sri Devapiran and Sri Aravindalochanar temples are 'Irattai Tirupati Temples' Irattai Tirupati is one of the 108 108 Divya Desam. While cleaning a yaaga shaala, Athreya Suprabha found a bow and a tarasu. They transformed into a man and a woman and were informed that their curse would end when Suprabha rishi touched it. They both received paramapadha mukthi and sabha vimocchan.
An Overview of Sri Thothatrinatha Perumal, Sri Aadhinatha Swamy & Sri Vaitha Maanitha Perumal Temple
This temple is among the one hundred and eight Vishnu 108 Divya Desam. It was renovated by Nayakarand Pandya rulers. Swayamvektha Vanamamalai or Nanguneri is 33 km from Thirunelveli. Bhooma Devi meditated on Perumal, who gave her darshan in a Vaikunda Vimanam. The darshan of the Lord purified her. Kusasana cursed the emperor of Sindhu. Vaanamaamalai Perumal is one among the four Nanguneri lakes. Lord is seated below the Adi Sesha, supported by Bhoodevi, Chandra, Sridevi, Brighu, Surya, and Markandeya along the edges. Thilothama performs Chamara Seva with Urvashi. Krishna, Rama, Chakarathu Alwar and Lakshminarayana have shrines here. Veerappa Naicker and Jevvanthi Mandapam were built under Naicker.
Sri Aadhinatha Swamy Temple is twenty-six kilometers from Tirunelveli. From the sixth to ninth centuries, the temple has been praised for its Dravidian construction of the temple. It is one of the nine temples of Navatirupathi. Jupiter is a guru of the Navagraha temple.The Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple is on the Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli route. 4 km from Thirukkolur is Alwarthirunagari. The ninth temple of Nava thirupathi is called Kuberasthalam. The Nava Tirupathis of Pandya are led by God Perumal, as in Chola. Sri Vaithamanidhi Parvathi cursed Kubera's prosperity. Nava Nidhis abandoned him for Narayana Perumal. Vaitha Manidhi Perumal was his name because he kept his wealth. Kubera worshipped Perumal and obtained Nidhis.
Learn More About Thirupperai Perumal, Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal, Sri Srinivasa Perumal & Sri Kaaichina Vendha Perumal Temple:
Sri Magara Nedung Kuzhai Kaathar Perumal is a Vishnu 108 Divya Desam. Lakshmi Devi thought that Bhoomi Devi enchanted God Vishnu. She wanted the beauty of Bhoomi Devi. So she changed her looks with the blessings of Dhurvasa Maharishi. Once when Dhurvasa went to see Vishnu's wife, Bhoomi Devi, not paying much attention to him, the Maharishi cursed her so that she would resemble Lakshmi Devi. Mother Earth chanted the Ashtakshara Mantra for Lord Vishnu. She got an earring from Sri Perai after bathing in Tamiraparani. She gave Lord Vishnu those fish-shaped earrings at Panguni Poorima; thus, he is nicknamed Mahara Nedunguzhai Kadhan. Mother Bhoomidevi, Sri Perai, entitled Thenthiruperai.
The Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal temple is thirty-seven kilometers from Thirunelveli. The chief deity of Nindra Thirukkolam (Moolavar) faces east. Adisesh unfolds her hood over Vishnu and holds a weapon in his hand. 580 by 396-foot walls surround the temple of Lord Vaikutanathar. The nine-tiered Rajagopuram of the temple is 110 feet tall. The sanctuary has three passages. Lord Vaikuntanathar stands below Adi Sesha. Choranatha Nayaki and Vaikunta Nayaki have segregated open-air temples. The Choranatha Nayaki temple leads to Paramapada Vaasal. Vaikunta darshan is performed annually.
Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple is a Nava Tirupathi temple near Perungulam on the Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli route. All the temples in Nava Tirupati are "108 Divya Desams", 108 Vishnu temples worshipped by 12 Alwars. Sri Srinivasa Perumal and his consort Thirukkulanthai Valli Thayar are seen here. Mythology says that Vedasara and Kumudavalli worshipped Sriman Narayana. After a holy bath at Perungulam Pushkarani, they worshipped Lord Srinivas. Kamalavati, his daughter, worshipped Vishnu and wished to marry the Lord. She fasted and worshipped Srinivasa. With the mercy of the Lord, she married him, and the place came to be known as Balika Vanam.
Sri Kaaichina Vendha Perumal Temple is situated in 'Thirupuliyangudi', on the Tiruchendur and Tirunelveli route. Lord Bhoomipalaka Perumal, also called Lord Kaaichinavendan Perumal, is the main deity of this Thirupuliyangudi temple. Lord Kaaichinavendan Perumal's consort Malarmagal Nachiar is also visible. Sridevi and Bhoodevi flank Vishnu. Brahma rests on the lotus flower after emerging from Vishnu's navel. The feet of Lord Perumal are the entrance window to this temple. Lord Vishnu's second wife, Goddess Bhoodevi (Earth Goddess), hid and produced darkness on earth. God Vishnu comforted Goddess Bhoodevi and saved the earth.
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