Divya Desam – Lord Vishnu | One of the Divya Desam Vishnu Sthalam |
Region | Chola Naadu |
Chola Naadu | 5th Vishnu Sthalam |
HISTORY:
This
temple is one of the 108 Divya desams. Anbil is also known by the names of
Tirumaalayanturai, Mandookapuri, and Bhrahmapuri.
This temple is referred to by a pasuram of Tirumazhisai Alwar where he
addresses seven shrines featuring Vishnu in a reclining position -
Tirukkudandai, Tiruvekaa, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarangam, Tiruppernagar, Anbil and
Tirupparkadal.
Thiru
Anbil is one of the oldest temples built by the Kings of Chola Dynasty located
on the northern banks of River Kollidam. It is believed that King Sundararaja
Chozan, father of King Rajaraja Choza before entering war field, arrived in
this sacred land seeking the blessings of Lord Vadivazhagiya Nambi. He returned
triumphantly and re-built this temple structures in its present form.
It
is one of the temples built by Sundara chozha the father of raja raja chola. It
seems he prayed here once before going to battle. Since he emerged victorius he
built the temple in a grand manner. Once when Manduka Maharishi was in penance
under water. Saint Dhurvasa waited for him on the bank for long time. Since
Saint Manduka did not see the sage,Saint Dhurvasa cursed him to become frog(
manduka is frog in sanskrit). Saint Mandukacame to this place and did penance
on Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu appeared before him and blessed him,so Saint
Manduka regained his form. This place was previously called as “Mandukaa (frog)
puri”. The pond here is also called as “Manduka Theertham”.
Once when Thirumezhisai Alwar came here, he sung a song on Lord Vishnu to
appear on him and make the people know that he is Lord Vishnu’s ardent devotee,
and Lord Vishnu came out of Thirumezhisai Alwar and appeared here as
“Vadhivazhagiya Nambi”.
In
this temple Lord Vadivazhagiya Nambi/Sri Sundararaja Perumal gives dharshan to
his devotees in reclining posture with his consorts Sri Devi/Boo Devi Thayar.
This is one of the sacred places where Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva worshipped
Sri Vadivazhagivya Nambi and got relieved from their sins. Lord Shiva as
Bikshadanehwarar arrived in this temple before leaving to Thirukandiyur.
TEMPLE INFORMATION:
|
Moolavar |
Sri Sundararaja Perumal |
|
Ambal |
Sri Azhagia Valli |
|
Theertham |
Manduka Theertham |
BELIEF:
Andal
is seen in a sitting posture here. This is considered as a prarthana sthalam
for unmarried women. It is believed that prayers to Andal at this temple will
result in them finding the bridegroom.
In
the Tamil month of Maasi, Vadivazhagiya Nambi of Anbil goes to Srirangam and to
the banks of Coloroon (river Kollidam), Garuda Sevai in Maasi Visaakam, 10 day
Vaikunta Ekadesi festival.
HOW
TO REACH:
From
Chathiram bus stand in Trichy, one can take a bus to Lalgudi and then take
another bus from Lalgudi to Anbil(about 8 kms). There is a direct bus(Route No.
93) every hour to Anbil from Chatiram bus stand.
One can also take a car and visit Uthamar
Koil, Thiruvellarai and
Anbil Divya Desams in one go and finish all three temples in half a day.
TEMPLE
ADDRESS:
Sri Sundararaja Perumal
Temple,
Tiru Anbil,
Tiruchy,
Tamil Nadu- 621702.
LOCATION:
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