Neelamegha Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
One of the three temples that constitute the Thanjai Mamani Koil… Read More Neelamegha Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
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Manikundra Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
One of the three temples that constitute the Thanjai Mamani Koil… Read More Manikundra Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
Narasimhar, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
One of the three temples that constitute the Thanjai Mamani Koil… Read More Narasimhar, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
Oppiliappan, Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur
This Divya Desam and the Vaishnava Navagraham temple for Sani is where Tirumangaiazhvar was able to view Perumal in 5 forms, and so the Lord here is worshipped in each of those forms. The temple’s sthala puranam is the reason for the Tulasi leaves being used as the customary form of offering for Vishnu. It is also generally known that the temple prasadam is prepared without salt, but why is that so? … Read More Oppiliappan, Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur
Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam that has existed across the four yugams, where Vishnu is worshipped as the resplendent and handsome Soundararaja Perumal… Read More Soundararaja Perumal, Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam
Kripa Samudra Perumal, Tiruchirupuliyur, Tiruvarur
Divya Desam temple where Vyaghrapada and Patanjali reached by mistake, and Vishnu showed them His form as in Srirangam… Read More Kripa Samudra Perumal, Tiruchirupuliyur, Tiruvarur
Devanatha Perumal, Tiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore
Divya Desam connected with Swami Vedanta Desikar, and Hayagreevar, where Vishnu helped the Devas to vanquish the asuras who were helped by Siva… Read More Devanatha Perumal, Tiruvaheendrapuram, Cuddalore
Koodal Azhagar, Madurai, Madurai
A temple that has existed across the four yugams, where Vishnu appeared to Sanat Kumara… Read More Koodal Azhagar, Madurai, Madurai
Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu attended the wedding of his grandson Aniruddha… Read More Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Trivikrama Perumal, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam associated with Vamana Avataram, and the site of Tirumangaiazhvar’s victory over Sambandar in debate… Read More Trivikrama Perumal, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam
Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Referred to in the Brahmanda puranam and Padma puranam, this Divya Desam is connected with the Ramayanam. Thayar arose from the temple tank to be beside Rama, who performed the last rites for Jatayu, who breathed his last at the nearby town of Thyagasamudram. Tirumangai Azhvar realised he was in the presence of a very unique representation of Vishnu, which is how the moolavar here is depicted even today. What is so unique about this? … Read More Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Abhi Muktheeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Paadal Petra Sthalam where Vishnu (as Mohini) worshipped Lord Siva, and home of the Lalita Trisati… Read More Abhi Muktheeswarar, Manakkal Ayyampet, Tiruvarur
Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
This Divya Desam temple and Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalam (for Sani’s son Mandi) near Kumbakonam, is connected with the Story of how Kumbakonam came into existence. The temple is also known as the pancha sara kshetram, as it covers 5 essences (or Sarams) at one go. The Kaveri river was upset at not being regarded as the holiest of rivers, and so performed penance upon Vishnu, who granted her three wishes. What unique iconographic representation is there at this temple, as a result of this event?… Read More Saranatha Perumal, Tirucherai, Thanjavur
Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Massive temple between Tirunelveli and Ambasamudram, with some excellent architecture, and connected with Sage Romaharshana… Read More Kailasanathar, Brahmadesam, Tirunelveli
Tiruparkadal Nambi, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
One of three temples that make up the Divya Desam of Tirukurungudi, this one associated with Vishnu on Parkadal… Read More Tiruparkadal Nambi, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
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