DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Malai Naadu |
Malai Naadu | 10thVishnuSthalam |
HISTORY:
Being
one among the 108 Divya Desas Vishnu temples, it is said that Pandavas came to
this place during their exile life. Found dilapidated, Nakula the last brother
of the Pandavas renovated the temple. People believe that this was built by
Nakula. The temple region is situated on the north of the holy Pampa River of
Kerala. This is mentioned in the hymns of Nammazhwar. Of the temples installed
by Pandavas, this is the temple that celebrates more festival events. Located
about 7kms North of Chengannur and about 5kms South West of Thiruvalla on the
Erimala route, on the banks of the Pamba River is the Pambanai Appan Divya
Desam in Thiru Vanvandur.
A
debate arose between Lord Brahmma and Maharshi Narada. Brahma spelt a curse on
Narada who came down to this place and performed penance on Lord Vishnu seeking
his grace to teach him all the philosophies covering creation and related
principles. Pleased with his penance, Lord taught him the lessons based on
which Maharshi Narada wrote the treatise on the supremacy of Lord Vishnu and
the codes to worship Him, titled Naradeeya Puranam, according to scriptures.
Narada is said to have created the ‘Naradiya Purana’, an extensive document
comprising of 25000 verses.
While
digging the land in this place, new Perumal-Vishnu idols were found. They were
brought to this temple and new shrines built to install the new idols. It is
significant that the sanctum sanctorum is circular in shape and Perumal in a
standing form is facing west hold his conch and discus. The sculpture depicting
the dance of Child Krishna on the hoods of snake Kalinga (Kalinga Nardanam) is
very attractive. The two pillars bearing this Naradana Kanna has also carvings
of all Dasavatara (10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu) scenes. The Vimana – tower
above the sanctum sanctorum is called Sakala Veda Vimanam. Maharishi Narada and
Markandeya had visited the temple to worship Perumal Pamabanaiappan.
As
seen in the other stories relating to Divya Desams around Chengannur, the
Pandava brothers visited these temples and created a temple each in this
region. One of the younger Pandava brothers, Nakula, renovated the
Thiruvanvandur temple. Lord is seen here with Conch, Chakra, Spear and Mace.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Pambanaiappan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Kamalavalli Nachiyar |
|
Theertham |
Pamba Theertham |
Praying here gives
development in life.
Ashtami-Rohini Krishna
Festival
11day Festival in Dhanur
Uthiratadhi 10day festival in Kumbham
HOW
TO REACH:
This
sthalam is situated 4 miles away from Sengannoor in North in Kerala state. We
can also reach this place by traveling by bus that starts from Thirucchenganoor
to Kottayam. Since, this is a small village, there is no lodging facility, one
has to stay in Thiruvalvaazh.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Pambanaiappan
Thirukkoil,
Thiruvanvandur ,
Alapuzha ,
Kerala - 686109.
LOCATION:
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