Divya Desam – Lord Vishnu | One of the Divya Desam Vishnu Sthalam |
Region | Chola Naadu |
Chola Naadu | 32th Vishnu Sthalam |
HISTORY:
This
sthalam is one among the Thirunaangur Divyadesam and lies in Thirunaangur in
Tanjore district in Tamil Nadu. It's about 5 miles away from Seerkazhi. Bus
facilities are also available. This temple has 2 prakarams. Chola inscriptions
from the 10th century (Parantaka) and from the Nayak period are seen in the
temple. The Indra pushkarini tank is located across from the temple. Legend has
it that Indra worshipped Vishnu here. It is also believed that Badrinarayanar
came down here to bless Matanga Muni.
Nanda
Vilakku means the lamp which gives light continuously. Here the perumal stands
as this Nanda Vilakku giving the Pranava Gyana oli ie Pranavam means the word
"Om" which is the key sound of the whole universe. Ajaykapathan,
Aahirputheyar, Binanai, Roodhar, Pithuroopar, Thriyambakar, Maheswarar, Virushakabi,
Shambuvahanar, Easwarar all the above 10 are known as Ekadasa Rudhirar.
Ajaykapathan
was once the carrier of Lord Shiva who was having 4 mouths, 1000 shoulders,
Karala Vadhanam, ears with shell earrings and 100 legs. Aahirputheyan is the
son of Maharishi Boothan and Surabi. Binaki is actually a bow which was formed
by Lord Indra. Once Kanva Maharishi who brought up shakuntala was in a deep
prayer and was covered by Sand dunes. Bamboo trees started to grow on the top
and seeing the finest quality of these Bamboo's, Lord Indra made 3 bows out of
them. He named the first one as Kandibam and kept it for himself. The other one
was named Shargam and was given to Lord Narayana and the third one was named
Binaki and was given to Lord shiva.
Maheswarar
has the body and ornaments as Lord Shiva but is of white colour. As Lord
Narayana gave his dharsan to Lord Shiva who was received from the sin of
killing Lord Brahma. Narayana gave these Ekadasa Rudhirar's too his special
dharsan.
Once
saint Dhurvasan gave a garland which was used in the worship of Godess Lakshmi
to Lord Indira. But he took the garland carelessly and put it on his Elephant
Iravadham. The garland was smashed under the feet of this Elephant. The saint
got angry and cursed Lord Indra that all his wealth would disappear in the sea.
So
happened and on a particular day all the Deva's churned the sea and the next
day they got Godess Lakshmi's blessings. So that particular day of churning was
named as Ekadasi and the day next as Dhuvadasi.
So
after regaining his wealth, Lord Indra got the dharsan of Lord Narayana at this
place. As Lord Indra and the Rudhirar's got the Lords dharsan, the pushkarani
known as Indra Pushkarani and Rudira Pushkarani. As the Lord here vibrates all
his powers as Pranava without stipping, like a Nanda vilakku the Vimaanam here
is Pranava Vimaanam. All the 11 Divyadesams of Thirunaangur was created to
receive Lord Shiva from his Brahma hati dhosam.
It's been said that in a war between Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Lord Shiva
throwed his Tirisoolam (his weapon) on Lord vishnu and he took it as his
Thiruman (Symbol in his forehead) and Lord Vishnu once held Lord Shiva's neck
tightly (while he drank the poison which came from the Thriuparkadal) and the
poison stood there and Lord Shiva was named Neelakandan thereafter.
By worshipping Lord Shiva his black throat resembles Lord Krishna's colour and
while worshipping Lord Vishnu the Thiruman stands as symbol for Lord Shiva and
thus these Lords are insisting unity among us.
Nara
Narayanar, is the form of Lord who became a student himself and a teacher
himself, teaching Gnana to himself as being a student and teacher
simultaneously. Lord Naryanan of Manimaada Kovil stands as a lamp which spreads
Gnana to the world and Nara Narayana of Bhadrinath who taught Gnana to himself
and thus both are equivalent in terms of Gnana.
The above comparison was made by Thirumangai alwar in his paasuram "Nandha
vilake! alatharkuariyay! Nara Narayanane....". Usually the Nanda vilaku is
kept in an beautiful Maadam ie a structure used for placing camps and hence
this place is known as Mani Maada Kovil containing the Lord as camp in it.
It
is the fervent wish of every devout Hindu to visit Badrinath in his/her
lifetime and have the darshan of Badrinarayana. A visit to Badrinath in ancient
days used to be very tedious as the journey by foot in the Himalayas is very
dangerous. However now a visit to Badrinath is accomplished more easily, thanks
to modern means of efficient hill transportation. Notwithstanding this, only
very few from the South can undertake a pilgrimage to Badrinath even today.
Especially the elderly who, one feels, hear the call of the divine more acutely
than the young and whose yearning to see the lord is arguably and generally
more. Here is great news. Lord Badrinarayanan is very much a resident in Tamil
Nadu, in similar majesty as in his snowy abode.
It
is said that Vishnu appeared here as Badri Narayanan, as in Badrinath . The
huge sized deity Narayana in sitting posture as seen in Badrinath is made of
Salagram stone. One another significance of this divyadesams is where the
Garuda Sevai of all the perumals of the divyadesams in Thirunangoor can be
worshipped by the devotees the pradamai day of Thai Amavasya every year It is
here that the 10 different forms of Vishnu from the Divya Desams in and around
Thirunangur come together to be praised by Thiru Mangai Ahvaz. This is the most
important festival in Thiru Nangur. We are told that all the residents of this
place treat that day as a festival in their own homes and entertains all the
pilgrims in their house with food and shelter. The garuda seva will take place
throughout the night and devotees from all the parts of Tamilanadu and
elsewhere assembles here for the special darshan of all the eleven perumals at
one place.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Naranarayanan |
|
Ambal |
Sri Pundareegavalli |
|
Theertham |
Rudrapushkarani Theertham |
BELIEF:
perumals
of the divyadesams in Thirunangoor can be worshipped by the devotees the
pradamai day of Thai Amavasya every year It is here that the 10 different forms
of Vishnu from the Divya Desams in and around Thirunangur come together to be
praised by Thiru Mangai Ahvaz. The garuda seva will take place throughout the
night and devotees from all the parts of Tamilanadu and elsewhere assembles
here for the special darshan of all the eleven perumals at one place.
During
the new moon day of the Tamil month Thai, the festival deity of
Thirumangai Azhwar is brought to the temple from Thiruvali-Thirunagari. The Thirumangai
Azhwar Mangalasasana Utsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month
of Thai (January–February). The highlight of the festival
is Garudasevai, an event in which the festival images of the eleven Thirunangur Tirupathis are brought on
mount designed like Garuda, called Garuda Vahana, to Thirunangur. The festive
image of Thirumangai Azhwar is also brought on a Hamsa
Vahanam (palanquin) and his paasurams (verses) dedicated to each
of these eleven temples are recited during the occasion. The festival images of
Thirumangai Alvar and his consort Kumudavalli Naachiyar are taken in a
palanquin to each of the eleven temples. The verses dedicated to each of the
eleven temples are chanted in the respective shrines. This is one of the most
important festivals in the region which draws thousands of visitors.
HOW
TO REACH:
From
Sirkali 8 kms. Sirkazhi to Annankoil Bus Route. From Annankoil 3 kms.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Badrinarayanar
Thirukkoil,
Thirumanimadakoil,
Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam,
Tamil Nadu - 609106.
LOCATION:
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