Divya Desam temples
108 places (including 106 earthly temples, plus Tiruparkadal and Vaikuntam / Paramapadam) revered by one or more Azhvars, in the Divya Prabhandam.… Read More Divya Desam temples
Tag: Divya Desam
Parthasarathy Perumal, Triplicane, Chennai
With various puranams associated with it, this Divya Desam temple in Chennai is dedicated to Vishnu as Parthasarathy – Arjuna’s charioteer in the Mahabharatam, and also features Vishnu in four other forms. The iconography of the moolavar and utsavar murtis are highly nuanced, embedding instances from the life of Krishna as told in the epic. But what interesting reasons are is behind this temple’s chariot/car running twice during the temple’s annual festival, and differing neivedyams offered to Parthasarathy Perumal and Yoga Narasimhar?… Read More Parthasarathy Perumal, Triplicane, Chennai
Neelamegha Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
One of the three temples that constitute the Thanjai Mamani Koil… Read More Neelamegha Perumal, Thanjavur, Thanjavur
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
Sarngapani, Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
Paadal Petra Sthalam in the heart of Kumbakonam, famed for its Chola architecture… Read More Sarngapani, Kumbakonam, 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
Loganatha Perumal, Tirukannangudi, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam referred to by the epithet “Kaayaa Magizham, Uranga Puli, Theeraa Vazhakku, Ooraa Kinaru – Tirukannangudi”… Read More Loganatha Perumal, Tirukannangudi, Nagapattinam
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
Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal, Tiruloki, Thanjavur
Regarded as the earthly representation of Tiruparkadal, the 107th Divya Desam, this Perumal temple features some unique and interesting worship practices… Read More Ksheerapthi Sayana Narayana Perumal, Tiruloki, Thanjavur
Parthasarathy Perumal, Tirunangur (Parthanpalli), Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of Arjuna’s thirst being quenched… Read More Parthasarathy Perumal, Tirunangur (Parthanpalli), Nagapattinam
Badrinarayana Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the quelling of Rudra’s anger after Daksha’s yagam… Read More Badrinarayana Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Varadaraja Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of churning of the ocean… Read More Varadaraja Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Vedarajan, Tirunagari, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar… Read More Vedarajan, Tirunagari, Nagapattinam
Gopalakrishnan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the Krishna from Dwarka who set up his own garden when Indra refused the parijata flower to Satyabhama… Read More Gopalakrishnan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Vaikuntanathar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of how Swetaketu eventually reached Vaikuntam… Read More Vaikuntanathar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Perarulalan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the Ramayanam and the construction of the temple using gold… Read More Perarulalan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Pallikonda Ranganathar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of the churning of the ocean… Read More Pallikonda Ranganathar, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Kudamadu Koothan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of Sage Uthangar and the Mahabharatam war… Read More Kudamadu Koothan, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Purushottama Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of Vyaghrapada and his son Upamanyu being blessed by Vishnu… Read More Purushottama Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
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
Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Divya Desam and a prarthana sthalam for marriage, where Vishnu married every day of the year… Read More Nitya Kalyana Perumal, Tiruvidandhai, Kanchipuram
Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
Unique Divya Desam where Vishnu is seen in sayana kolam but lying on the ground instead of on Adiseshan … Read More Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
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
Soumya Narayana Perumal, Tiru Koshtiyur, Sivaganga
Where the Gods and Devas met before Vishnu’s Narasimhavataram, and a temple closely associated with Ramanujar… Read More Soumya Narayana Perumal, Tiru Koshtiyur, Sivaganga
Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu attended the wedding of his grandson Aniruddha… Read More Nindra Narayana Perumal, Tiruthangal, Virudhunagar
Kalamegaperumal, Tirumohur, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Chakarathazhvar is given prominence… Read More Kalamegaperumal, Tirumohur, Madurai
Govindaraja Perumal, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
Divya Desam temple located inside the Chidambaram Thillai Natarajar temple, this shrine is connected with the origin of the Kaveri river, and also to the Ramayanam… Read More Govindaraja Perumal, Chidambaram, Cuddalore
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
Sowriraja Perumal, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Considered the Eastern residence of Vishnu, this Divya Desam temple’s puranam is about how the presiding grew hair on His head to uphold a devotee’s word, that the hair on the garland given to the king actually belonged to the Lord! Interestingly, every amavasya day, the deity is taken outside to meet His devotee Vibheeshana. How did this come to be?… Read More Sowriraja Perumal, Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam
Naanmadhia Perumal, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, like Siva, wears a crescent moon on His head!… Read More Naanmadhia Perumal, Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam
Devanayaka Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam in Nangur, considered as the venue of Vishnu and Lakshmi’s wedding… Read More Devanayaka Perumal, Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Azhagiya Singa Perumal, Tiruvali, Nagapattinam
Two temples that are one Divya Desam, associated with the arrival of Tirumangaiazhvar… Read More Azhagiya Singa Perumal, Tiruvali, Nagapattinam
Srinivasa Perumal (Annan Koil), Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple connected with the story of Tirumangaiazhvar… Read More Srinivasa Perumal (Annan Koil), Tirunangur, Nagapattinam
Kolavilli Ramar, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam built by Mayan, the architect of the asuras, for which Vishnu let go of his conch and discus!… Read More Kolavilli Ramar, Tiruvelliyangudi, Thanjavur
Parimala Ranganathar, Tiru Indalur, Mayiladuthurai
Divya Desam and a Pancha Ranga Kshetram, where Tirumangaiazhvar’s singing infuriated a sage!… Read More Parimala Ranganathar, Tiru Indalur, Mayiladuthurai
Appakudathan, Koviladi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam and Pancha Ranga Kshetram where Vishnu is in Sayana kolam… Read More Appakudathan, Koviladi, Thanjavur
Sundararaja Perumal, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Divya Desam temple in a place named after love for the Lord!… Read More Sundararaja Perumal, Anbil, Tiruchirappalli
Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Divya Desam and “Mummurti kshetram” that has shrines for the Hindu Trinity of Siva, Vishnu and Brahma, with their consorts… Read More Purushottama Perumal, Uttamar Koil, Tiruchirappalli
Pundarikaksha Perumal, Tiruvellarai, Tiruchirappalli
Large Divya Desam temple, built in the design of a fort, with a swastika-shaped temple tank… Read More Pundarikaksha Perumal, Tiruvellarai, Tiruchirappalli
Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Divya Desam temple where Vishnu, as Kallazhagar, came to give away his sister Meenakshi’s hand in marriage to Siva… Read More Sundararaja Perumal (Kallazhagar), Alagarkovil, Madurai
Trivikrama Perumal, Tirukovilur, Viluppuram
Divya Desam temple associated with Lord Vishnu’s Vamana avataram
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Devadiraja Perumal, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Divya Desam temple and Krishan Aranya Kshetram, where a 12-foot tall Perumal is in the garbhagriham, with Sage Markandeya, Prahlada, and a cow and calf representing His sister Parvati… Read More Devadiraja Perumal, Therazhundur, Nagapattinam
Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Divya Desam connected with the Ramayanam, where it is Rama in bhujanga sayanam… Read More Valvil Raman, Tiruppulaboothangudi, Thanjavur
Andalakkum Aiyan, Adhanoor, Thanjavur
Located close to Kumbakonam and Swamimalai, this is the temple Tirumangai Azhvar constructed, funds for which were provided by the Lord himself.
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Bhaktavatsala Perumal, Tirukanna Mangai, Tiruvarur
Divya Desam where Vishnu married Lakshmi after her penance, witnessed by Devas who now reside as bees… Read More Bhaktavatsala Perumal, Tirukanna Mangai, 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
Jagannatha Perumal, Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam
Ancient Siva temple and Paadal Petra Sthalam located very close to Kumbakonam… Read More Jagannatha Perumal, Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam
Gajendra Varada Perumal, Kabisthalam, Thanjavur
Divya Desam Perumal temple associated with the story of Gajendra moksham… Read More Gajendra Varada Perumal, Kabisthalam, Thanjavur
Vijayasanar, Natham, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Chandran, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Vijayasanar, Natham, Thoothukudi
Kaisinivendhan Perumal, Tirupuliangudi, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Budhan, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Kaisinivendhan Perumal, Tirupuliangudi, Tirunelveli
Srinivasa Perumal, Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Ketu, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Srinivasa Perumal, Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi
Aravindalochanar, Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Ketu, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Aravindalochanar, Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi
Mayakoothar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Sani, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Mayakoothar, Perunkulam, Tirunelveli
Makara Netunkuzhai Kaadar, Thenthirupperai, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Sukran, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Makara Netunkuzhai Kaadar, Thenthirupperai, Thoothukudi
Vaithamanidhi Perumal, Tirukolur, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Sevvaai, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Vaithamanidhi Perumal, Tirukolur, Thoothukudi
Aadinatha Perumal, Azhvartirunagari, Thoothukudi
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Guru, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Aadinatha Perumal, Azhvartirunagari, Thoothukudi
Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
One of the nine Nava Tirupati temples and a Divya Desam associated with Suryan, located near Tirunelveli… Read More Vaikuntanatha Perumal, Srivaikundam, Tirunelveli
Azhagiya Nambirayar, Tirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
Beautiful Divya Desam temple with exquisite carvings and architecture.… Read More Azhagiya Nambirayar, Tirukurungudi, 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
Aadi Kesava Perumal, Tiruvattaru, Kanyakumari
Beautiful, large, Kerala-style temple with Perumal in sayana kolam, not unlike at Tiruvananthapuram. Also features a shrine for Udupi Krishna.
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Tiru Vazh Marban, Tirupatisaram, Kanyakumari
Divya Desam temple where Lakshmi resides in Lord Vishnu’s chest… Read More Tiru Vazh Marban, Tirupatisaram, Kanyakumari
Thothadri Nathan, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli
Bhoomadevi lost her purity after Madhu and Kaitabha’s slaying by Vishnu caused a world-pervading odour. She worshipped Vishnu here, who blessed her to be cleaned of the impurities. This is a swayam-vyakta kshetram, and eleven of the murtis here are considered to be swayambhu murtis. But how is this temple unique, as regards the Vaishnavite philosophy of Saranagati? … Read More Thothadri Nathan, Nanguneri, Tirunelveli
Hara Saaba Vimochana Perumal, Kandiyur, Thanjavur
Divya Desam temple in Kandiyur, where Siva is said to have been relieved of his Brahma-haththi dosham (for having severed one of Brahma’s heads)
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Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
Known for the Aadi Tapas festival celebrating Parvati’s penance, this is where Siva and Vishnu appeared together in a single form… Read More Sankaranarayanar, Sankarankoil, Tirunelveli
Vatapathrasayi, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar
Massive temple dedicated to Vishnu lying on a banyan leaf; also the birthplace of Andal, the Vaishnavite saint… Read More Vatapathrasayi, Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar
Satya Murti Perumal, Tirumayam, Pudukkottai
Rock temple carved into one side of the Satyagiri hill on which is the Tirumayam fort.… Read More Satya Murti Perumal, Tirumayam, Pudukkottai
Srinivasa Perumal, Nachiyar Koil, Thanjavur
Where Neelan became Tirumangaiazhvar, and the site of Vishnu’s marriage to Lakshmi as Vanjulavalli and the promise He made to Sage Medhavi
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Ranganathar, Srirangam, Tiruchirappalli
Considered the Holiest of temples in the Vaishnava sampradayam, this Divya Desam temple in Srirangam is famed for its massive gopurams
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