108 Divya Desams - 108 Vishnu temples

Thiruvalla

Other Names: Thiruvallavazh, Vallaba Kshetram Town Name: Thiruvalla
Reason for Name: Perumal wears Mahalakshmi on His chest. Therefore He is called Thiru Vazh Marban. This name is shortened to Thiruvallavazh, which in turn became Thiruvalla. The Perumal is called Srivallaban or Thiruvallaban. Thiruvallaban became Thiruvalla.
Nearest Major Town / City: Kottayam / Thiruvalla
Vimanam: Chaturangakola Vimanam
Pushkarani: Ghantakama Theertham
Kshetram: Srivallabha Kshetram
Festivals: Pandheerayiram is a festival where 12,000 raw plantains are cooked in the yagna fire and offered to Perumal
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Kolapprian
Perumal Other Name: Thiruvazhmaarban, Srivallaban
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Selava Thirukozhundu Nacchiyar
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Vatsalya Devi


Thiruvanvandur

Other Names: Thiruvamundur, Vanvandur
Town Name: Thiruvanvandur
Nearest Major Town / City: Chenganur
Route: 9 km from Chenganur. On Chenganur Kottayam Road, travel about 4 km up to ‘Purakkundu’ in Mazhikkeer and turn left. About 2 km from Erimelikarai. Buses ply from Chenganur.
Vimanam: Vedaalaya Vimanam, Sakala Veda Vimanam
Pushkarani: Paapanasa Theertham, Pamba River
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Paambaneyappan
Perumal Other Name: Kamalanathan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Kamalavalli Nacchiyar


Thiruvattaru

Other Names: Adhi Dhamasthalam, Dakshina Vaikunta
Town Name: Thiruvattaru
Reason for Name: A demon Kesi was troubling Devas, Brahma and others and prevented them from performing yagna. At their request, Perumal killed Kesi. Kesi’s wife Asuri sought the help of Ganga and Ganga with Tambraparni surrounded this place. Since Bhoomidevi had raised this place, that had no effect. Both Ganga and Tambraparni surrounded. Since this place is surrounded by the rivers, it is called Vattaru (Vattam = Circle)
Nearest Major Town / City: Nagercoil, Marthandam
Route: 24 km from Nager Koil. Travel 16 km from Nager Koil towards Trivandrum. At Thoduvatu turn north about 8 km
Vimanam: Ashtanga Vimanam, Ashtakshara Vimanam
Pushkarani: Kadalvoi, Rama Theertham, Vattaru
Kshetram: Parasurama Kshetram
Festivals: Chitirai and Aipasi festivals
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Adikesava Perumal
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Madhavan
Hastam / Mudrai: Yoga Mudra
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Marakathavalli Nacchiyar
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Padmini Devi Nacchiyar


Thiruvithuvakkodu

Other Names: Thirumittrakkodu, Anju Murty Ambalam
Town Name: Thiruvithuvakkodu
Nearest Major Town / City: Pattambi
Route: 12 km from Pattambi. Travel from Pattambi to Guruvayur about 5 km. Turn Left towards Trichur Rd. Travel about 5 km. Follow the Road sign there about 1 km. About 15 km from Shoranur.
Vimanam: Tattvakanchana Vimanam
Pushkarani: Chakra Theertham
Festivals: Thiruonam (Avani Thiruvonam)
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Uyyavanda Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Abhayapradanan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Vithuvakkotuvalli and Padmapani Nacchiyar


Thiruvithuvakkodu

Other Names: Thirumittrakkodu, Anju Murty Ambalam
Town Name: Thiruvithuvakkodu
Nearest Major Town / City: Pattambi
Route: 12 km from Pattambi. Travel from Pattambi to Guruvayur about 5 km. Turn Left towards Trichur Rd. Travel about 5 km. Follow the Road sign there about 1 km. About 15 km from Shoranur.
Vimanam: Tattvakanchana Vimanam
Pushkarani: Chakra Theertham
Festivals: Thiruonam (Avani Thiruvonam)
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Uyyavanda Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Abhayapradanan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Vithuvakkotuvalli and Padmapani Nacchiyar


Thirukadittanam

Other Name: Thirukodithanam
Town Name: Thirukadittanam
Reason for Name: King Rukmangatha of Surya Vamsha gifted away his punya to Indira and Devas after Ekadesi Vratha here. This helped the Devas to return to Devaloka. Since all this happened in one kadi (24 Minutes or Nazhi), the Kshetram is called Thirukadittanam.
Nearest Major Town / City: Chenganacheri
Vimanam: Punyakoti Vimanam
Pushkarani: Bhoomi Theertham
Kshetram: Sahadeva Kshetram
Festivals: Karthikai Deepothsavam
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Arbutha Narayanan
Perumal Other Name: Amritha Narayanan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Karpagavalli Nacchiyar