DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Thondai Naadu |
Thondai Naadu | 13thVishnuSthalam |
HISTORY:
Thiru
Pavala Vannar temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in
Kachipuram and this temple is very close to Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. There
are two temples Thiru Pavala Vannar Temple and Thiru Pacchai Vannar Temple are
positioned opposite to one another and collectively known as Divya Desam
temples. It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be
worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar
Sannadhi, 02 kms away is the Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi is situated in west
direction. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi,
both these two temples are considered to be the single and has to be worshipped
as a single Divya desam.
In
this temple main deity Sri Pavala Vanna perumal can be seen coral red in color,
Goddess Pavalavali Thayar has a separate shrine within the vicinity. The legend
has that Lord Brahma conducted a Yagna. The most infuriated Goddess Saraswathy
sent demons to create an obstruction. At this point of time, Lord Brahma prayed
to Lord Vishnu to protect the Yagna from the atrocities of the demons. Lord
Vishnu had fierce battle with the demons and beheaded all of them. Thus, the
presiding deity of this temple is in coral red in color as a representation of
aftermath of the war.
Thiru Pacchai Vanna Perumal Temple:
In
this temple Thiru Pacchai Vanna Perumal/Maragatha Vannar/Paramapadha Nathar is
Emerald green in color. The legend has that Sage Brighu underwent severe
austerities and performed Yagna praying to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu pleased at
the devotion of Sage Brighu and provided him a boon. Sage Brighu prayed to Lord
Vishnu for a boon to have Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi as his daughter. The most
compassionate Lord delighted and blessed Sage Brighu with a daughter Bhargavi.
Subsequently Lord Vishnu married Bhargavi – Sri Mahalakshmi in this sacred
place.
Prathyaksham
to – Sage Marichi. In this temple Lord Pacchai Vanna Perumal gave dharshan as
Lord Rama with his consort Goddess Sita Devi to Sage Marichi.
The
legend has that Sage Marichi underwent severe austerities and pleased Lord
Vishnu. Sage earnestly enquired Lord Vishnu about the purpose of his
incarnation as Lord Rama in Thretha Yuga and subsequent outcome of Goddess Sita
Devi’s abduction by the demon King Ravana, Lord Rama’s fierce battle with the
demon King Ravana etc. The most compassionate Lord Vishnu gracefully revealed
the purpose of his incarnation as most essentially for the restoration of
righteousness in this land.
Lord
Vishnu’s incarnation as Lord Rama known as ‘Poorna Punya Avathar’, Lord Rama
lived in this sacred land and set an example for the whole world with his
Kindness (kindness to his devotees), Generosity (Generous towards the monkey
King Sugriva and close companionship with Anjaneya and his army), Affection
(affection towards his brothers Lakshman, Bharatha and Shatrugna) and last but
not the least firm devotion and responsibility (to keep up promises and abide
by their rules) towards his parents. Sage Marichi was deeply moved at the
self-sacrifice of Lord after listening to him.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Pavalavannan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Pravalavalli |
|
Theertham |
Chakra Theertham |
Lord grants all the
wishes.
Festivals – Vaikasi
Visakam, Ani Thirumanjanam, Vaikundha Ekadashi. On the 5th day of Vaikasi,
Kanchi Varadarajan comes here on a procession from Chinna Kanchipuram.
HOW
TO REACH:
The
temple is at 3 kms from Bus Stand. East of Ekambareswarar Temple.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Pavala Vanna
Perumal Thirukkoil,
Thiruppavalavannam,
Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu - 631502.
LOCATION:
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