Saturday 29 November 2014

108 DIVYA DESA VAISHNAVA STHALANGAL

SL NO TEMPLE NAME / DETAILS PLACE ANCIENT NAME PRESENT NAME & DIST
1 Sri Ranganatha Swamy Srirangam Trichy
2 Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Thirukkozhi Uraiyur, Trichy
3 Sri Purushothaman Perumal Thirukkarambanoor Uthamarkoil, Trichy
4 Sri Pundarikakshan Perumal Thiruvellarai Trichy 
5 Sri Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Thiru Anbil Trichy
6 Sri Appakudathan Perumal Koviladi Trichy
7 Sri Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal ThiruKandiyur Thanjavur
8 Sri Jagathrakshaka Perumal Thirukoodalur Aduthurai, Thanjavur
9 Sri Gajendra Varadha Perumal Thirukavithalam Kabisthalam, Thanjavur
10 Sri Valvil Ramar Perumal Thiruppullaboothankudi Pullaboothangudi, Thanjavur
11 Sri Aandu Alakkum Ayan Perumal Thiru Aadhanoor Adhanur, Thanjavur
12 Sri Sarngapani Temple  Thirukkudanthai Kumbakonam, Thanjavur
13 Sri Oppiliappan Perumal Thiru Vinnagar Thirunageswaram, Kumbakonam
14 Sri Thirunarayoor Nambi Perumal Nachiyar Kovil Nachiyar Kovil, Thanjavur
15 Sri Saranathan Perumal Thirucherai Thirucherai, Thiruvarur
16 Sri Jaganatha Perumal Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram Nathan Kovi, Thanjavur
17 Sri Kola Valvilli Ramar Perumal Thiruvelliyangudi Kumbakonam
18 Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Thirukannamangai Thiruvarur
19 Sri Neelamega Perumal Thirukkannapuram Nagapattinam
20 Sri Loganatha Perumal  Thirukannangudi Nagapattinam
21 Sri Neelamega Perumal Thiru Naagai Nagapattinam
22 Thanjai Mamani Kovil Thanjavur Thanjavur
22-1    1. Sri Neelamega Perumal Velur Thanjavur
22-2    2. Sri Manikundra Perumal Velur Thanjavur
22-3    3. Sri Narasimha Perumal Yazhi Nagar ( Velur )  Thanjavur
23 Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Thiruvazhunthoor Nagapattinam
24 Sri Arulmakadal Perumal Thiruchirupuliyur Thiruvarur/ Mayiladuthurai
25 Sri Naan Madhiya Perumal Thiru Thalaicchanga Nanmathiyam Thalaichangadu
26 Sri Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Thiru Indaloor Nagapattinam
27 Sri Thirivikaraman Perumal Thiru Kazhicheerama Vinnagaram Seerkazhi, Nagapattinam
28 Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal Thiru Kavalampaadi Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
29 Sri Kuda Maadu Koothan Perumal Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
30 Sri Purushothama Perumal Thiru Vann Purushothaman Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
31 Sri Perarulalan Perumal ThiruSemponSei Kovil Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
32 Sri Narayana Perumal Thiru Manimaada Kovil Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
33 Sri Vaigunda Nathan Perumal ThiruVaiKunda Vinnagaram Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
34 Sri Seganmal Ranganathan Perumal  Thiruthetriambalam Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
35 Sri Varadharaja Perumal Thiru Manikkoodam Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
36 Sri Thamaraiyal Kelvan Perumal ThiruPaarthanpalli Parthanpalli, Nagapattinam
37-1 Sri Devaraja Perumal Thirunagari Thirunagari, Nagapattinam
37-2 Sri Lakshmi Narashima Perumal Thiruvali  Thiruvali, Nagapattinam
38 Sri Deiva Nayaga Perumal  Thiru Devanaar Thogai Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
39 Sri Srinivasa Perumal Thiruvellakulam(AnnanKoil) Thirunangur, Nagapattinam
40 Sri Govinda Raja Perumal Thiruchitrakoodam Chidambaram
41 Sri Devanatha Swamy Thiruvaheendrapuram Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore
42 Sri Thiruvikrama Perumal Thirukkovalur Thirukovilur, Villupuram
43 Sri Varadharajaswamy Thirukachi- Athigiri Kanchipuram
44 Sri Adhikesava Perumal Ashtabujam Kanchipuram
45 Sri Vilakoli Perumal, Sri Deepaprakasa Perumal Thiruthanga Kanchipuram
46 Sri Azhakiya Singa Perumal  Thiruvelukkai Kanchipuram
47 Sri Jagadheeswarar Thiru Neeragam Kanchipuram
48 Sri Pandava Thoothar Perumal Thiru Padagam Kanchipuram
49 Sri Nilathingal Thundathan Perumal  Thiru Nilathingal Thundam  ( Sri Ekambareswarar Temple ) Kanchipuram
50 Sri Ulagalantha Perumal Thiru Ooragam Kanchipuram
51 Sri Yathothakaari Temple  Thiruvekka Kanchipuram
52 Sri Karunagara Perumal Thiru Kaaragam Kanchipuram
53 Sri Thirukkaarvaanar Thirukkaar Vaanam Kanchipuram
54 Sri Adhi Varaha Perumal ThirukKalvanoor  ( Kamakshi Amman  ) Kanchipuram
55 Sri Pavalavanna Perumal Thiru Pavala Vannan Kanchipuram
56 Sri Vaikunda Perumal Thiruparameshwara Vinnagaram Kanchipuram
57 Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal Thiruputkuzhi Kanchipuram
58 Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal Thiruninravur Thiruvallur
59 Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Thiruvallur Thiruvallur
60 Sri Parthasarathy  Triplicane  Chennai
61 Sri Neervanna Perumal  Temple Thiruneermalai Chennai
62 Sri Nithya Kalyana Perumal Thiruvidanthai Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram
63 Sri Sthala Sayana Perumal Thiru Kadalmallai Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram
64 Sri Yoga Narasimha Swamy Thirukkadigai Sholingur, Vellore
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Sri Ramar Temple
Thiru Ayothi Ayodhya, Faizabad
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Sri Devaraja Perumal 
Naimisaranyam Misrikh Neemsar, UP
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Thiruprudhi  Joshimath, Uttarakhand
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Sri Neelamega Perumal
Thirukkandamenum Kadinagar Devprayag, Uttarakhand
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Thiruvadari  Badrinath, Uttarakhand
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Sri Moorthy Perumal 
Thiru Saligram Nepal
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Sri Govardhana Nesa Perumal 
Thiru Vadamadurai Mathura, UP
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Sri Navamohana Krishna
Thiruvaipadi   Gokul, UP
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Sri Kalyana Narayana Perumal
Thirudwarakai Dwarka, Gujarat
74 Sri Nava Narasimhar Thirusingavel Kundram  Ahobilam, Andhra Pradesh
75 Sri Venkatesa Perumal  Thiruvenkadam Tirupathi-Tirumalai
76 Sri Naavaay Mugunda Perumal Thirunavaya Thirunavai, Kerala
77 Sri Uyyavantha Perumal Thiruvithuvakkodu Thiruvithuvakoodu, Kerala
78 Sri Kaatkarai Perumal Thirukkatkarai Thirukakkara, Kerala
79 Sri Moozhikkalathan Perumal Thirumoozhikkalam Thirumoozhikulam, Kerala
80 Sri Kolapira Perumal Thiruvalvaazh Thiruvalla, Kerala
81 Sri Athpudha Narayana Perumal Thirukkadithaanam Thirukodithanam, Kerala
82 Sri Imayavarappa Perumal Thiruchengundrur Chenganur, Kerala
83 Sri Maayapiran Perumal Thiruppuliyur Thirupuliyur, Kerala
84 Sri Kurulappa Perumal  Thiruvaravilai Aranmula, Kerala
85 Sri Paambanaiyappa Perumal Thiruvanvandoor Thiruvanvandoor, Kerala
86 Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram,Kerala 
87 Sri Aadhikesava Perumal Thiru Vattaaru Thiruvattar, Kerala
88 Sri Kuralappa Perumal Thiruvanparisaaram Thiruppathisaram, Kerala
89 Sri Nindra Nambi Perumal Thirukkurungudi Thirukurungudi, Tirunelveli
90 Sri Thothatrinatha Perumal Thiru Cheeravara Mangai Nanguneri, Tirunelveli
91 Sri Vaikuntanathan Perumal Thiruvaikundam Srivaikuntam, Thoothukudi
92 Sri Vijayaasana Perumal Thiruvaragunamangai Natham, Thoothukudi
93 Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Thiruppulingudi Thirupuliyangudi, Thoothukudi
94 Sri Aravindalochanar Temple Thirutholaivillimangalam  Tholaivillimangalam, Thoothukudi
95 Srinivasa Perumal Thirukkulandai  Perungulam, Thoothukudi
96 Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Thirukkolur  Thirukkolur, Thoothukudi
97 Makara Nedunkuzhaikathar Thirupperai Thenthiruperai, Thoothukudi
98 Adinatha Perumal Thirukkurugur Alwarthirunagari, Thoothukudi
99 Sri Vadabhatra Saayi Perumal Thiruvilliputhur Srivilliputhur,Virudhunagar
100 Sri Nindra Narayana Perumal Thiruthangal Thiruthangal, Virudhunagar
101 Sri Koodalagar Perumal  Thirukkoodal Madurai
102 Sri Kallalagar Sundararaja Perumal Thirumaliruncholai Alagar Kovil, Madurai
103 Sri Kalamega Perumal Temple Thirumogur Thirumohur, Madurai
104 Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal Thirukoshtiyur Thirukoshtiyur, Sivaganga
105 Sri Kalyana Jaganatha Perumal   Thirupullani Thirupullani, Ramanad
106 Sri Sathyamurthy Perumal Thirumeyyam Thirumayam, Pudukkottai
107
Thiruparkadal (Vyugam)
Vinnulaga Temples
108
Thiru Paramapadham (Parathuvam)
Vinnulaga Temples
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HINDUISM TEMPLES - INDIA, STATE, DISTRICTS and OTHER COUNTRIES

This an attempt to regroup the list of temples I visited with Country, State and District wise. In the previous List  the temples are grouped in the alphabetical order. Some of the readers suggested to group them for easy identification and searching. Since the Paadal Petra sthalangal/ temples are grouped under 276 Paadal Petra Sthalangal, in that some of the temples may be included in this list also.  I appreciate my readers to point out  any further improvement / modifications required, so that it will help to fine tune the search the temple details required. Request to  leave your comments please…..

I - INDIA
A - TAMIL NADU STATE DISTRICT WISE TEMPLES

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Cheyyar District ( Thiruvannamalai Dist )

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Kovilpatti District ( Thoothukudi Dist )

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Kumbakonam District ( Tanjavur Dist )

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Palani District (Dindigul Dist )

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Pollachi District ( Coimbatore Dist )

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The Nilgiris

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Theni District

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Virudhachalam District ( Cuddalore Dist )

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B - TAMIL NADU - CHENNAI  
  1. Saptha Sthana Sthalangal7 Temple, 7 Tales, Mylapore festival 2017
  2. Navagraha Sthalangal
  3. Pancha Bootha Sthalangal 

TAMIL NADU - DISTRICTS WISE  OLD POSTS MODIFIED AS ABOVE
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Tuesday 28 October 2014

Vel Patha Yahra to Nadupalani, Villupuram District, Tamil Nadu.

18, October 2014.
This year’s Nadupalani Vel Patha Yathra  will start from Maraimalai Nagar on 06-11-2014. This is the 9th year  without break. The Organizing committee is ‘Maraimalai Nagar Namasivaya Saba’ which belongs to Nattukottai Nagarathars of Maraimalai Nagar.

The Vel Yathra with Kavadi will start from Maraimalai Nagar  and ends at Nadupalani near Acharapakkam. The Hill is about 6 KM off the National Highway. The Yathra will halt at Chengalpattu and Acharapakkam for night rest. The organizing committee welcomes the general public to participate in this 9th year VEL Patha Yathra and get the blessings of Nadu Palani Sri Maragatha Dhandayuthapani


நல்லதே நடக்கும் நடுபழநி நாதன் அருளால் 
---ஓம் சிவாய நம :---

Friday 17 October 2014

Sri Kandaswamy Temple / Thiruporur Murugan Temple / திருப்போரூர் கந்தசாமி கோயில், Thiruporur, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

The kumbhabhishekam of Thiruporur Sri Kandasamy temple was held on 11th September 2014 after renovation. Since we could not attend the same, we thought of  seeking  the blessings of Sri Kandaswamy before completion of mandala pooja.  From Madhya Kailash we took the 19B ( Saidapet to Kelambakkam ) bus on 11th Oct 2014 and reached to the temple around 17.00 Hrs. Had been to this temple once again on 26th March 2016 and the Photos taken are uploaded : Click Here

The Chidambaram Swamigal, 15th Century Saint Arunagirinathar has sung hymns in praise of Murugan of this temple as 

திரனக்கோர் காவல் கொண்டகுறத் தேன்மாது பங்க
திருப்போரூர் அமர்ந்த பெருமாளே...


Moolavar     : Sri Murugan.
Consorts     : Sri Valli & Devasena     

Some of the Important features of this temple are.....
The temple is facing east with a 7 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam with Balipeedam and Peacock vahana mandapam are in front of Rajagopuram. There is also idol / murtis of Sri Valli Devasena Subramaniar on the right side of entrance. Moolavar and Valli Devasena are swayambhu, decorated like idols. ( Believed to be made of Palm tree wood - பனை மரம் ). Dwarapalakas are Sudhakar and Sumukar. In koshtam Vinayagar, Koshta Kukkudabjar ( Having flag of cock in his hand. Kukkudam means cock. – Sevar kodiyon – There are 300 names for Lord Subramaniar and one of the name is Kukkudabjar ), Dhandayuthapani, Maha Vishnu and Durga. 


In the inner prakaram Urchava  murtis ( important are, Brahma sastha, Indra /Deventhiran, Rishabam, Soolas, Shiva Sakthi,, Murugan Keeping his leg on peacock, Sakara sthapanam and Arumuga Swamy. 

In the outer prakaram Urchava mandapam ( now it is used as Vahana mandapam ), Pillars with bas reliefs are looks beautiful ), Vinayagar, Shani Bhagawan, Nagars,  Fighting soldiers ( Kedayam on one hand and sword on the other, what for it is installed here ?. do not know. ), the sthala vruksham Vanni tree and Golden Car / Golden Chariot / thanga ratha mandapam.

The Devasena sannadhi facing south. In koshtam Vaishnavi, Maheswari, Saraswati and another must be Lakshmi. Dwarapalakas are Sudhakar and Sumukar.


In one of my previous post up loaded some of the photos taken during renovation. 
 Rajagopuram - view from Dwajasthambam








HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The original temple was constructed during Pallava period. Vikrama Chozha period inscriptions are found in DevaSena Amman Temple. When the temple was in dilapidated condition the same was reconstructed by Srimath Chidambaram Swamigal, who attained samadhi in 1659 CE. His descendants are the Trustees of this temple. Esat Rajagopuram has the 17-18th Century paintings of Kantha Purana. 

The 17th Century composed "Mathikettan Drama" mentions Thiruporur Murugan, Kailasanathar and Vembadi Vinayagar. 

The Central Govt Archaeological department documented 7 inscriptions, which includes 720 CE Rajasimha Pallava period inscription.

Kulothunga Chozha-I's ( 1076 CE ) inscription records the endowment of burning lamp and continuance of Poojas of this temple. For the same arrangements are made.   

Vikrama Chozha also had given gift of lands to this temple.

A Person belongs to Ilanallur, had gifted land for the Uchi kala pooja. 

Vijakanda Gopalan's period inscription records the endowment of burning two lamps. 

Inscriptions also mentions the Utsava murtis of this temple. 

The rajagopuram was completely painted and a new arch was also constructed near Temple Tank. Outer parakaram and inner prakaram were completely paved with granite slabs.

Ref: 
Tholliyal Nokkil Kanchipura Mavattam ( தொல்லியல் நோக்கில் காஞ்சிபுர மாவட்டம் ), by Sa. Krishnamurthy. 



LEGENDS
This is one of the arupadai veedu of Murugan, where the demon Soorapadman was killed on the air. 

As per the legend  Maha Vishnu and his consort MahaLakshmi were cursed by Kanva Maharishi. They prayed Shiva to get rid of the Curse. Shiva came to this place and blessed them. Hence Thiruporur temple is a very significant, dedicated to the worship of Lord Shiva  and Sri Murugan. As per sthala purana, Murugan with his consorts Valli and Devasena gave protection to Devas and expounded the meaning of Pranava to Agastya Muni.

According to another legend, Murugan enunciated the principle of pranava or reality to the Devas here 

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas special poojas are conducted on Kiruthigai, 7 Days annual festival in the month February, Panguni Uthiram, Thaipoosam, Karthigai deepam, Kandar Sashti, etc,. 


While returning from Sri Chidambara Swamigal jeeva Samadhi  we have crossed a Vishnu temple. This structure was standing in front of the temple  for the function ( Uriyadi ), since the day happened to be a Purattasi Saturday. 

TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 06.00 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 15.30 hrs to 20.30 hrs. 

CONTACT DETAILS :
The temple website : CLICK HERE

HOW TO REACH :
Frequent buses are available up to Kelambakkam and van & share autos are also available to Thiruporur. 

Straight buses are also available from Thiruvanmiyur, Chengalpattu, Tambaram.  

Real Peacock
 Murugan's Peacock Vahana
Temple Tanks with neerazhi mandapam. The Temple tank never dried even during harsh summer.

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE  :CLICK HERE

After darshan we  went to Thiruporur Chidambara Swamigal jeeva samadhi. We could not get the darshan of jeeva Samadhi, since we were late by 10 minutes. ( Usually devotees are allowed up to 18.00 Hrs ). With a disappointment returned home.
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