Divya Desam – Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Chola Naadu |
Chola Naadu | 27th Vishnu Sthalam |
HISTORY:
Thiru
Kavalampadi is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in
Thirunangur - Shirkazhi, Nagapattinam District, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the
oldest temples also known as Dakshina Dwaraka / Keezhachattanathapuram / Kannan
Koil / Thirunangur Tirupati. Mangalasasanam by Thirumangai Azhwar Rudra and
Senainayakar had the dharshan of the lord in this holy temple
The
legend has that Goddess Sri Satyabhama revealed her desire to have Parijatha
flowers to Lord Krishna. Lord went in search of Parijatha flowers to please his
consort Goddess Sri Satyabhama. He continued search for the flowers for long
and his task turned out unfruitful. He meditated upon Lord Shiva and with the
help of Lord Shiva located a land full of Parijatha flowers in abundance.
Consequently, Lord Krishna with his consorts Goddess Satyabhama and Sri
Rukhmani arrived on this sacred land and resided here at their own will. This
is one of the holiest places equivalent to Dwaraka. Vishwaksenar the chief of
the Nithyasuri was the son of Kundalai and Lord Varuna (Rain god). Kundalai was
sent to disturb the penance of Saint Dhuruvasa by Lord Indra and gained his
curse. So, she was born as a hunter's daughter and married Pathiran a hunter.
One day Lord Varuna loved her and as a result she bore Vishwaksenar as her
child. Later by his hard penance he was made the chief of Nithyasuri's the good
spirit's who live in Pramapatha and who are always near Lord Narayana. He
wished to have darshan of Lord Narayana as Lord Krishna and fulfilled his wish
here.
Rudran
was caught by Brahma Hathi dhosham, an evil spell as he killed Lord Brahma. To
over come this he prayed the Lord at Kadamba kshetram, Kantiyur and here at
this place got rid of his problem.
Kavalam
in Tamil means a place of dense flower garden. The Lord at this place gave his
blessings to Senai Thalaivar and Rudran after he got rid of his Sabham. Here
the Lord accepts the pure state of his devotees as food and so this place is
called Kavalampadi. Being one of the 108 Divya Desas, during the Tamil month
Thai, January-February, next to the new moon day, the deities of 11 temples
assemble here for Garuda Seva according to tradition. Thirumangai Azhwar visits
the place to offer his Mangalasasanam to all the Perumals-deities. When the
paddy crop waves by the wind, the devotees here consider it that Thirumangai
Azhwar has come to the place.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Gopalakrishnan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Madavaralmangai |
|
Theertham |
Thadamalarpoigai Theertham |
BELIEF:
Praying lord here
relieves all sins of devotees.
During
the festival, after Thirumangai Azhwar does the Mangalasasanam,
Manavalamamunigal, most respected Vaishnava Acharyas comes next to offer his
Mangalasasanam. Devotees throng in huge numbers to enjoy this festival event.
HOW
TO REACH:
Sirkazhi to Poompuhar
Bus Route. Get down at Thirunangur.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Gopalakrishnan
Thirukkoil,
Kavalampadi ( Thirunangur ),
Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu - 609106.
LOCATION:
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