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She is also known as "ennai petra thayār", indicating her forgiveness to Samudrarajan.Ī unique tradition in this temple is the thayār doesn't come out during utsavams (festival) as she's considered a "padi thaanda patni" (one who doesn't cross the doorway). "Nindra" means to stand in Tamil and "oor/vur" is town, and this temple is so named for the Thaayar (goddess) who, as the legend goes, had a tiff with Samudrarajan (god of the oceans) and stands her ground here. Thirunindravur - Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumāl Templeįrom here we proceeded to Thirunindravur, to visit Bhaktavatsala Perumāl temple. Mentioned in Prabhandam by - Thirumangai azhwār & Thirumazhisai azhwārĢ. The pushkarani (tank) was expansive and at the same time calming. The temple premises houses a shrine for Vedanta Desikā and Āndāl among others.
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Other legends of the temple include Sivā getting vimochanā (rids himself of his sin of directing to kill Dakshā). We also notice Brahma behind Vishnu's left hand, originating from His navel. He also wears a checked blanket which was offered by Salihotramuni. When the Lord appears before him as an old man seeking refuge asking where he should reside (evvul? in Tamil), he offers his food and provides shelter (ivvul) and thus the name Thiruevvul. The main deity was Nārayana in his anantha sayanam, with the unique aspects being his right hand resting on top of Salihotramuni, who, as the legend goes, was an ardent devotee of Vishnu and used to feed half of the rice he cooks to seekers. The temple itself was huge and beautiful. We got his blessings and entered the temple. I quickly gathered that this temple was administered by Ahobila Mutt and to our good fortune the present (46th Azhagiyasingar) was on the premises. The first thing I noticed was the instantly recognizable saffron-colored bus standing outside the temple, that of Ahobila Mutt. Our first stop was at Thiruvallur, at Sri Veerarāghava Perumāl temple. Thiruevvul - Sri Veerarāghava Perumāl Temple There were also some later additions by the Thanjavūr Nāyaks, who ruled the Thanjavūr principality in the 16th and 17th centuries.ġ. Since we are back to Thondai Nādu, most of the temples in this area were also built by the Pallavās. Including these three brings my tally of Divya Desams to 30. I also visited Thiruvallikeni, Sri Pārthasarathy Perumāl Temple, but since that is very close to my heart, very historical, and one I've visited a million times, I will write about it in a subsequent post. Getting to these temples is straightforward and there are plenty of pubic transport options available. I visited 2 temples, both in and around Chennai.
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For those who aren't familiar with this series, I highly recommend you read part 1 and part 2 to get an idea.
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Although I visited these temples last July, I got time to pen down the experience only now, so I apologize if I missed out on some details. Clicking pictures inside temple not permitted.We are back to our exploration of Divya Desams in Bhārat. Myĭriver actually did what I have described and then met his wife. After you find a life partner the couple come back to the temple with two malas made of flowers and offer to Varaha Perumal. Devotees who are not getting married (boy or girl) eg my driver, came to this temple prayed with a Mala which they then took home and kept safely. On left and right of pic is GARUDA the vehicle of Lord Vishnu. This temple well known to locals as Nithya Kalyana Perumal Temple. This Sthalam (Temple) is one of the 22 Diya Desam Temples in Thondai Nadu."Īs you cross entrance enter open area where you see the flag post in centre of pic. "Mangalasasanam (Praised as a holy Shrine) to this temple was done by Thirumangai Alwar (One of the 12 Alwars Saints). Thiruvidanthai is the 62nd temple of 108 Divya Desam vishnu Temples." The temple is enroute from Chennai to Mahabalipuram. "The temple is dedicated to Sri Adi Varaha Perumal (Lord Vishnu in the form of Wild Boar). Ramakrishna Mission Polytechnic Chennai.Arunachaleswarar Temple Thiruvannamalai.