Parthasarathy Perumal Temple, Thiruvellikeni

About the temple

Parathasarathy perumal kovil is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas under the Tondai Naatu divyadesams. It is centrally located in Chennai city at Triplicane. The moolavar is known as Venkatakrishna and gives darshanam with sword in one hand in standing posture. Also in the sannadhi are Rukmini, elder brother Balaram, younger brother Satyaki, son Pradyumna and grandson Anirudha. Utsavar is known as Parthasarathy perumal. There are two prakarams and a five tier rajagopuram.

How to reach

The temple is very popular and easily accessible. Lot of buses ply from various parts of the city to Triplicane. If travelling by the local train, the nearest station is Thiruvellikeni.

Nearest railhead: Chennai
Nearest airport: Chennai

Specialty of the temple

This is the only temple among divyadesams where Lord Krishna gives darshanam with the entire family and three generations.

Since seven sages or saptha rishis performed thavam/thapas here, the place is also known as Brindaranvasthalam or Panja veerathalam.

Thirumazhisai azhwar is said to have met Poigai azhwar, Pei azhwar and Bhutham azhwar, the first three among alwars at this place.

There is a mark on the utsava moorthy face that is said to be that from the strike received from Bhishma’s arrows intended for Arjuna.

The temple is considered to be the second Tirupathi.


Sannadhis

Venkatakrishna
Vedavalli thayaar
Rama with Sita, Lakshmana, Bharat, Shatrugan and Hanuman
Varadaraja perumal
Narasimhar
Aandal

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The temple pond is known as Kairavini saras pushkarni or Allikeni theertham since lots of Alli flowers are found in the temple pond. The Vimanam is found of five nillays namely ananda, pushpaka, thaivagai, pranava and sesha vimanam with seven kalasams.

Temple timings

The temple is open in the mornings from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm and in the evenings from 3.00 pm to 8.00 pm.
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Sri Aaduthurai Perumal Kovil,Thirukoodalur

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Chola naatu divyadesams. The presiding deity here is Sri Vayyam Kaatha perumal, also called Uyyanthavar or Jegat rakshakan (one who protects the world) in standing posture. The temple is a purana sthalam as well as a prarthana sthalam and is known as Sangama kshetram. There is a five tier rajagopuram in the temple. Thayar here is known as Padmaasani or pushpavalli thayar. The place got its name as koodalur which means coming together as all the devas had approached Lord Vishnu to save the earth from demon Hiranyakshan at this place.

How to reach

The temple is around 25 kms from Kumbakonam and can be reached by travelling in buses plying to Thiruvaiyaru. The bus stop is in front of the temple. The temple is about 5 kns from Thirukavithalam and Thirukandiyur, Thirupullamboothangudi, Thiruaadhanoor and Thanjai Maa Mani divyadesams can also be covered at the same time if a private car/auto is booked for half a day.

Nearest Railhead: Kumbakonam / Tanjavur
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

There is a jackfruit tree behind the main sannadhi and there is a big conch (shanku) like formation on it that is said to have formed naturally when it was being planned to cut down a portion of the tree for renovation purpose. The formation is covered with turmeric for identification.

Sannadhis

Varadarajar
Andal
Alwars

Vimanam and Pushkarni

The temple pond is called Chakra Theertham and the Vimanam is known as Suddhasathva vimanam.

Temple Timings and contact details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.30 pm in the mornings and from 4.30 pm to 8.30 pm in the evenings. The priest Sri Venkatesa Bhattar can be contacted at 04374-244279.
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Harasaapavimochana Perumal Temple, Thirukandiyur

About the temple

The temple is one among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas coming under Choza naadu. The temple is also known as Pancha Kamala Kshetram. Lord Hara saabavimochana perumal presides here in a standing pose and is also called Brighunathar or Balinathar. The utsavar is called Kamalanathan and thayar is Kamalavalli thayar. There is a separate sannadhi for thayar. The temple has a 3 tier rajagopuram with 2 prakarams.

How to reach

The temple is in Tanjavur/Tanjore district of Tamilnadu and is close to Thiruvaiyaru. It is about 2 kms from Thiruvaiyaru and around 11 kms from Tanjore on the main road itself. If a taxi/auto is booked from Kumbakonam to Tanjore, along with Thirukandiyur, one can also visit Thirukoodalur, Thanjai Maa Mani, Pullam Bhootangudi, Thiruaadhanoor and Thirukapisthalam.

Nearest railhead: Tanjavur and Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Since Lord Shiva is said to be freed from the curse of plucking out one of Lord Brahma’s head at this place, it is believed that devotees visiting the temple will be freed from all their sins.

Sannadhis

Kamalavalli thayar
Narasimhar and chakrattalwar
Andal
Alwars
Vedanta desikar

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple pond is called Kapaala theertham and the vimanam is known as Kamalakriti vimanam

Temple Timings and Contact details

The temple is open from 8 am in the morning to 12 noon and from 4.30 pm in the evening to 8 pm. The priest name is Sriram Bhattar and can be contacted at 9865302750
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Sri Kolavilli Ramar kovil, Thiruvelliyankudi

About the temple
Sri Kolavilli Ramar temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Srivaishnavas. It comes under the choza naatu divyadesams. The thayar in the temple is known as Maragada valli temple. The lord is present in the reclining pose and the utsavar is known as Sringara sundaram. Markandeya Maharishi appears near the Lord’s head, Bhoomidevi at the foot, Brahma in the centre and the Lord’s feet are placed over Lotus. There are two prakarams in the temple. The temple is close to Senganoor/Chenganoor which is the birth place of Periyavachan Pillai.

How to reach

The temple is about 20 kms from Kumbakonam on the way to Aaduturai. The place is also known as Bhargavapuram. The nearest airport is Trichy and railway station is Kumbakonam. An auto to and fro from Kumbakonam to the temple costs about Rs. 250. Alternatively one can take a bus on the Annaikarai route, get down at Senganoor and take an auto from there. The best route is to reach Anaikarai road, take a right from Govilachery to reach Anakudi through Annai college. Take a left there and keep going straight across lush greenery to reach the temple.

Nearest rail head: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

It is said that praying at this temple would be equal to praying at all the 108 divyadesams. Lord Vishnu is present in the temple in the form of Lord Rama with a bow. Garuda is found in a unique posture with conch and discus (shanku and chakra). Visiting the temple is said to cure devotee’s eye related problems. Neetra deepam is lit throughout the day in the main sanctum. Since Thirumangaiazhwar saw Lord Vishnu as Rama here, Sita devi and Lakshaman are not there with the Lord here. The pasuram of the temple reflects that the needs of the devotees are fulfilled faster here. Thirumanjanam is performed only to the Utsava moorthy in the temple.


Vimanam and Pushkarni

The theerthams or pushkarni for the temples are Sukra, Brahma, Indra and Parasara theertham and the vimanam is known as Pushkalavartaka vimanam,

Temple timings and Contact details

The temple is open in the morning from 8 am to 12.30 am and in the evening from 5 pm to 7 pm. The priest name is Sri Ramamurthy and can be contacted at 9443396212.

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Sri Valvil Ramar Kovil, Thirupullambhootangudi

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divaydesam of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under the choza naadu group of temples. Moolavar is Lord Valvil Ramar in reclining posture. Goddess Sita does not appear along with the Lord as it depicts the period when Sita was separated by Ravana from the Lord. There are 2 prakarams in the temple. Just 2 kms from the temple is Mandangudi, the birth place of Thondaradipadi Azhwar/Alwar.

How to reach

The temple is close to Swamimalai near Kumbakonam and can be visited along with other temples having Tanjavur base. It is about 10 kms from Kumbakonam and 5 kms from Swamimalai, the famous Murugan (Karthikeyan) temple. It can be easily visited along with Thiruaadhanoor divyadesam that is just about a km away.

Nearest railhead: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Lord Rama in the temple is found with four hands (chaturbhujam) with Shangu Chakra and Bhooma devi near the feet of the Lord. This is unique as in no other divyadesam, Lord Rama is present in this form. The Yoga Narasimhar here is popular as Udyoga narasimhar as it is believed that worshipping Narasimhar here would bring about good employment prospects.

Sannadhis

Valvil Ramar
Potramaraiyaal (Hemambujavalli )
Yoga narasimhar

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The pushkarni is known as Kruthra Theertham while the vimanam is known as Shobana Vimanam

Timings and Contact Details

The temple is open from 7.30 am to 12.30 in the mornings and from 4 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings. The priest name is Gopal Bhattachar and can be contacted at 0-9443525365

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Gajendra Varadan Perumal Temple, ThiruKapisthalam

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of SriVaishnavas in Choza naadu. The presiding lord is Gajendra Varadan perumal in reclining posture. The thayar in the temple is known as Ramaamanivalli thayar(utsavar known as potraamaraiyaal). The temple has a 3 tier gopuram.

How to reach

It is located in Thanjavur district about 10 kms from Kumbhakonam on Thiruvayaru road. From Paapanasam the temple is just 3 kms. One can visit the Thirukoodalur divyadesam also while visiting this temple as both are close to each other.

Nearest railway station: Papanasam (Railhead: Kumbakonam)
Nearest airport: Trichy airport

Specialty of the temple

The temple is among Krishnaranyakshetram, others being Tiruvazhundur, Tirukkannankudi, Thirukannapuram, Thirukannamangai. This is the only divyadesam where lord gives darshanam to two animals. It is also popular as a prarthana sthalam for Rahu.

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The theertham is known as Gajendra Pushkarni and Kapila theertham. The vimanam is called Gaganaakriti vimanam.

Sannadhis

Gajendra Varadan perumal
Andal
Santanakrishnan

Temple timings and contact details

The temple is open from 6.30 am to 12 noon and from 5 pm to 7.30 pm in the evenings. The priest name is O.S. Seshadri Bhattar and can be contacted at 04374-223434
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Sri Aandalakkum aiyan kovil, Thiruaadhanoor

About the temple

The temple is among the 108 divyadesams of Sri Vaishnavas and comes under Chola naadu divyadesams. The lord presides in a reclining posture on adiseshan with shanku charka and Kamadhenu and Thirumangaiazhwar near the feet. Utsavar is called Lord Ranganathar. Sridevi, Bhoodevi thayar, Brahma and Bragu Maharisi are also present in the main sanctum. The thayar has a separate sannadhi, moolavar known as Kamalasini thayar and utsavar known as Ranganayaki thayar. The temple is also known as bhargava kshetram and is located between Kaveri river and Kollidam river. It is believed that Kamadhenu worshipped Lord Vishnu here. The temple has two prakarams.

How to reach

The temple is about 3 kms from Swamimalai, close to Kumbakonam. The temple can be covered along with Thiru pullam bhoothangudi divyadesam with Tanjore base. Buses are very rare to the place and so would be ideal to take a private auto or hire a cab to cover the temple along with 6 more temples on the Tanjavur-Kumbakonam route.

Nearest railhead: Kumbakonam
Nearest airport: Trichy

Specialty of the temple

Thirumangai alwar appears here with a sword. Thaayar and theertam of the temple bear the same name as in Srirangam divyadesam.

Sannadhis

Aandalakumaiyan perumal
Ranganayaki thayar
Yoga Narasimhar
Anjaneya
Santana Krishna

Pushkarni and Vimanam

The temple pond is called Surya pushkarni and the vimaanam is Pranava vimanam.

Contact details

The priest name is Seshadri bhattar and can be contacted at 0435-2000503

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Lord Sri Venkateswara

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Lord Ayyappan Temple India

Lord Ayyappan Temple India

Lord Ayyappan Is a icon of spiritual concord and mutual agreement. Which is creature born out of Mohini and Lord Shiva, is also called the name of Bhuthanatha, Dharmasastha, Hariharan, Ayyanar and Manikanta.

Present are numerous temples committed to Lord Ayyappan all over India. Along with these the chief temple down the western Ghats are: Kulathupuzha – Ayyappan is a child here, Aryyankavu – He is a bachelor here, Achankovil – here he is a Dharmasastha through Poorna and Pushkala sabarimala – now he is a yogi, meditate for the advantage of every one.

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Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Temple India

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Temple India

Tirumala is the universal of Lord of the creation. A great number of devotees-daily 30,000 on an regular, which is stay the holy holy place of Lord Venkateswara to disburse their respect to him.

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams are in revolve devoted themselves to these devotees as long as for darshan, space as well as for sevas. The aim of the Devasthanams has forever been to advance these facilities for making the pilgrimage as a sacred knowledge.

This location is a revised publication which is contain additional thorough the sequence, the sevas and festival in Tirumala in which they can contribute and common sequence regarding what to do and what not to do on the sacred Hills.

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Vaishno Devi Temple India

Vaishno Devi Temple India

Indian religious institution has propounded four Purusharth of a person life. These being Dharm. Arth, Kaam and Moksh, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi which is believed to award all the four boons to persons who stay her sacred Shrine. She is measured to fulfill anything and everything that a individual requirements for in existence, in a virtuous way. It is an knowledge of all, that no single goes vacant handed.

The trip to the Holy Shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi which is consequently charming journey of the seats where Mata Vaishnavi had exhausted some time while observing various religious disciplines and penances. The finale of this ride is at the sacred Cave where She merged Her Human structure with the planetary appearance of her creators, the three highest Energies.

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Tiruvannamalai Temple India

Tiruvannamalai Temple India

In initial times, the word “Annamalai” meant an in accessible wall. The word “Thiru” was prefixed to indicate its importance, and joined with the two conditions, it is called Thiruvannamalai.

In ancient times, the term "Annamalai" meant an inaccessible mountain. The word "Thiru" was prefixed to signify its greatness, and coupled with the two terms, it is called Thiruvannamalai. Maha-Visnu and Brahma winded up with conceit sought to recognize the end and beginning of Siva. Visnu took the appearance form of a boar and started searching Siva’s terminal, fatal, while Brahma assumed the form of a swan and commenced seeking the head of Siva. Siva, stand in the appearance of light – flames presently to ignore their arrogance. Thiruvannamalai, is the sthala everywhere the lord Siva took the structure of Fire, This yarn has been admire by Thiru gnanasambanda by a psalm.

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Temple of Triupati India

Temple of Triupati India

In initial times, the word “Annamalai” meant an in accessible wall. The word “Thiru” was prefixed to indicate its importance, and joined with the two conditions, it is called Thiruvannamalai.

In ancient times, the term "Annamalai" meant an inaccessible mountain. The word "Thiru" was prefixed to signify its greatness, and coupled with the two terms, it is called Thiruvannamalai.
Maha-Visnu and Brahma winded up with conceit sought to recognize the end and beginning of Siva. Visnu took the appearance form of a boar and started searching Siva’s terminal, fatal, while Brahma assumed the form of a swan and commenced seeking the head of Siva. Siva, stand in the appearance of light – flames presently to ignore their arrogance. Thiruvannamalai, is the sthala everywhere the lord Siva took the structure of Fire, This yarn has been admire by Thiru gnanasambanda by a psalm.

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The Sun Temple Gujarat, India

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Which is Though the temple has lost its glory of the yore, it is still an architecture and art of the master piece. The temple of serves as the venue for the Dance Festival held in the January each year. Which is built in 1026 AD by the Solanki King Bhimdev I of Patan. The Solankis were Suryayanshis, the descendents of the Sun God and therefore they had built this temple in the honor of Lord Surya. However, the temple was plundered by the Mahmud Ghazni.


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