DivyaDesam– Lord Vishnu | One of the DivyaDesamVishnuSthalam |
Region | Thondai Naadu |
Thondai Naadu | 3rdVishnuSthalam |
HISTORY:
Thuppol/Thiruthanka
is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu situated in Kanchipuram, this
temple is just ½ kms away from Ashtabuyakaram Temple of Lord Vishnu. Most
significantly, this is the birth place of Sri Vedanta Desikar, the life of this
great Vaishnavaite saint is stunningly depicted on the sannidhi praharam wall
of this temple.
The
illustrious scholar and Philosopher Sri Vedanta Desikar had unparallel devotion
to Lord Varadaraja Perumal which was evidently visible in one of his
compositions Varadaraja Panchasat, he sung praising the glories of Lord in
sacred fifty verses. During Brahmostavam of Lord Varadaraja, Lord pays visit to
Thupool and resides here for three days. On Garuda Seva day, Lord Varadaraja
presents his garlands to Desika Acharya and pays tribute to his fervent
devotee. In this way Lord pays continuous visit and homage to his zealous
devotee during the Brahmostavam. Lord Varadarja pays periodic visits to Thupool
on the auspicious days of Chaitra Pournami and on the twelfth day after
Vaikundha Ekadashi. On the day of Anushtanukulam Lord Varadaraja with
Ubayanachiyars taken for a procession to Sevilimedu and pays visits to Sri
Ramanuja Acharya’s shrine who was a passionate devotee of Lord Varadaraja,
great preceptor and scholar of Vaishnavism. On the way back from Sevilimedu,
Lord Varadaraja and Ubayanachiyars pays visit to Sri Vedanta Desika in Thupool.
The frequent visit of Lord Varadaraja to his zealous devotee Sri Vedanta Desika
creates a heavenly ambiance in this shrine.
Vilakkoli
Perumal temple in Kancheepuram is one among the 108 Divya Desas of Lord Vishnu.
Perumal granted darshan to Mother Saraswathi in this temple. The place is also
known by the name Thoopul as it was dense with Dharba grass then. This is the
birth place of noted Vaishnava Acharya Sri Vedanta Maha Desika, hence the
Acharya is also praised as Thoopul Vedanta Desikan. Saint Tirumangai Azhwar had
sung his Mangalasasanam on the temple.
Sri
Maha Desikan is a gift to his mother who prayed to Lord seeking child boon.
Responding to her prayer, Lord of Tirupati – Lord Venkatachalapathi asked the
Bell in His hand to be born the son of the mother. Bell is not used during
pujas in Tirupati temple after this event. Born in the year 1268, Sri Desika
was centenarian plus till 1369. He was an outstanding scholar of highest degree
in the scriptures. He rendered a large number of Sanskrit works in Tamil. He
has also authored in Tamil the Adaikala Pathu (Asylum 10) on Lord Varadaraja
Perumal.
Desika’s son Nayina Varadachari completed the construction of this temple, it
is said. There is a separate shrine for Sri Desika in the temple. Lord Lakshmi
Hayagriva idol worshipped by Sri Desika is still in the temple. His Avatar
Utsav is celebrated in the temple on the Revathi star day in Chithirai
month-April-May.
Lord
Brahmma the Creator was sad that he had no temple in Earth and conducted a
yajna dedicated to Lord Shiva. He failed to invite His own consort Mother
Saraswathi. Angry Saraswathi cursed that there should be no light to conduct
the yajna. Brahmma fell at the feet of Lord Vishnu for light. Perumal granted
darshan to Brahmma in the form of jyoti-light and helped him. As Perumal gave
light – Vilakku Oli in Tamil- He is called Vilakkoli Perumal and Deepa Prakasar
in Sanskrit. Perumal also helped a compromise and re-union between Brahmma and
Saraswathi.
The
Vimana above the Sanctum Sanctorum is called Srikara Vimana. There are shrines
in the temple for Mother Sri Mahalakshmi, Sri Andal, Lord Hayagriva, Lord Deepa
Prakasa, Azhwars, Garuda Bhagwan and Acharya Sri Vedanta Maha Desikaswami.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Deepaprakasar - Vilakkoli Perumal |
|
Ambal |
Sri Maragadavalli |
|
Theertham |
Saraswathi Theertham |
BELIEF:
Devotees
pray for child boon and to achieve excellence in education.
The
event of Lord Varadaraja Perumal granting Darshan on His Garuda vahan to Saint
Vedanta Maha Desikan in Vaikasi is grandly celebrated in May-June. The Aavani
festival in August-September of Lord Vilakkoli Perumal visiting Desika’s shrine
and the one in Margazhi (December-January) of Perumal honouring Desika are the
festivals that demand many eyes for the devotees to enjoy the Lord’s grace.
HOW
TO REACH:
Thoopul
is located in the temple town of Kanchipuram, which is approximately 70
kilometres from the South Indian metropolis of Chennai. Kanchipuram is a
bustling town with plenty of options for stay and food. Covering all 15 Divya
Desams in Kanchipuram can take between 1-3 days.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Vilakkoli Perumal
Thirukkoil,
Thooppul,
Kancheepuram,
Tamil Nadu – 631502.
LOCATION:
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