108 Divya Desams - 108 Vishnu temples

Thirumogur

Town Name: Thirumogur
Reason for Name: Since Perumal took birth here as Mohini to distribute amrita here, this place is called Thirumogur.
Nearest Major Town / City: Madurai
Route: 12 km from Madurai on way to Melur. One has to take a turn at Othakkadai or go on the bus route from
Madurai to Thiruvadavoor. City buses ply from Madurai.
Vimanam: Ketaki Vimanam
Pushkarani: Ksheerabdhi Theertham, Brahma Theertham, Papanasa Theertham, Narakasura Theertham
Sthala Vriksham: Arasa Maram
Kshetram: Mohana Kshetram
Festivals: Brahmotsavam in Vaikasi, Teerthavari
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Kalamega Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Vazhithunai Perumal
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Thirumogurappan (with panchayudam), Aaptan
Hastam / Mudrai: Varadha Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Thirumogurvalli Nacchiyar, Megavalli Nacchiyar and Mohanavalli
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Thirumogurvalli Nacchiyar


Thirukkoodal

Other Name: Nanmadakkudal
Town Name: Madurai
Reason for Name: It is said that it once rained very heavily over Madurai and neighbourhood. Devotees then went to the Perumal and prayed. Perumal sent four different clouds. These four joined and protected the city by preventing further rain coming down to the city. Hence the place is called Koodal or Nanmadakkudal. One of the other reasons is that, Kruthamala River divides here into two, as a Garland, Circumventing Madurai one portion on each side and then joins again. Hence the name Koodal (Kudal).
Nearest Major Temple / City: Madurai
Route: About 1 km from Madurai RS. (Very close to old bus stand)
Vimanam: Ashtaanga Vimanam
Pushkarani: Hema Pushkarani, Chakra Theertham, Vaigai and Kruthamala Rivers.
Sthala Vriksham: Pala Maram
Kshetram: Kadaivana Kshetram
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Koodalazhagar
Perumal Other Name: Sundararaja Perumal
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Sundararaja Perumal
Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam (Right Hand) and Agwana Mudrai (Left Hand).
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Maduravalli Nacchiyar, Marakatavalli Nacchiyar, Varaguna Valli Nacchiyar
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Vakulavalli


Srivilliputtur

Town Name: Srivilliputtur
Reason for Name: Two Rishis were born due to prarabdha as hunters called Villi and Kandan. These two went chasing a tiger in the forest. Kandan fought the tiger and was killed by it. Villi went searching for Kandan and could not locate him. He fell asleep under a tree. Perumal told him where to find Kandan in his dreams. He was also instructed to construct a Temple here in the name of Srivilliputtur. Villi built Srivilliputtur.
Nearest Major Town / City: Srivilliputtur
Route: 75 km from Madurai. 40 km from Virudhunagar, 2 km from Srivilliputtur RS. Buses ply from Madurai and other places.
Vimanam: Samsana Vimanam, Sowmya Vimanam
Pushkarani: Thirumukkulam
Kshetram: Varaha Kshetram
Festivals: Car festival of Andal and Rangamannar on Thiruvadi Pooram.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Vadabadrasayee
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Vadabadrasayee
Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam (Left hand)
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Andal (Kodhai Nacchiyar)
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Choodikkodutha Nacchiyar


Azhwar thirunagari

Other Name: Thirukkurugoor
Town Name: Azhwar Thirunagari
Reason for Name: Since Nammazhwar was born here, this place is called Azhwar Thirunagari. A king called Kurugan one of the forefathers of Nammazhwar ruled this place. Hence this place is called Thirukkurugoor. Kurugu also means Changu. Since Changu attained Moksha here, this place is called Thirukkurugoor. Perumal carried out upadesam to Brahma here. At the request of Brahma, this place is called ‘Guru’ oor or Thirukkurugoor
Nearest Major Town / City: Thirunelveli
Route: 25 km from Thirunelveli towards Thiruchendur. 2 km from the railway station. Buses ply from Thirunelveli.
Vimanam: Govinda Vimanam
Pushkarani: Brahma Theertham, Tambraparani River
Sthala Vriksham: Tamarind Tree
Kshetram: Panch Kshetram, Adi Kshetram, Varaha Kshetram, Serpa Kshetram, Theertha Kshetram, Tanda Kshetram, Guru Kshetram
Festivals: Nava Thirupathi Garuda Sevai on Vaikasi Visakham, Nammzhwar Naksatram, Arayar Sevai, and Chitra Pournami Perumal goes to Tolaivillimangalam, Vellaikal Mandapam and Appan Koil, Masi and Panguni Utsavams, Brahmotsavam, Pavithrothsavam, Uriadi, Srijayanthi, Navarathri, Unjal Utsavam, etc
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Adinathan
Perumal Other Name: Polinduninrapiran, Adippiran
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Adinathan
Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Aadinathavalli Nacchiyar and Kurugurvalli


A thiru tolaivillimangalam (irattai thirupathi)

Town Name: Thiru Tolaivillimangalam
Reason for Name: Suprapamuni established a yagna sala here. While inspecting the sala with inspecting the sala with rigwiks, he found a Tholai (Scale) and a bow vil. When he touched these, they turned man and woman. This place is called Thiru Tholaivillimangalam as the man and woman got out of the curse of Kubera.
Nearest Major Town / City: Thirunelveli
Route: 27 km from Thirunelveli towards Thiruchendur. It is 3 km from Azhwar Thirunagari. This place is about 3 km east of Thirupuliankudi DPN 12. This place is located in a forest.
Vimanam: Kumuda Vimanam, Guptha Vimanam
Pushkarani: Varuna Theertham, Tambraparani River, Aswani Theertham
Sthala Vriksham: Mango
Kshetram: Raghu Kshetram
Festivals: Nava Thirupathi Garuda Sevai on Vaikasi Visakham, On Citra Pournami Adinathan Perumal of Azhwar Thirunagari visits this Temple.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Devapiran
Perumal Other Name: Srinivasan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Devapiran
Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Karuntadankanni


B Thiru tolaivillimangalam (irattai thirupathi)

Town Name: Thiru Tolaivillimangalam
Nearest Major Town / City: Thirunelveli
Route: 27 km from Thirunelveli towards Thiruchendur. It is 3 km from Azhwar Thirunagari. This place is about 3 km east of Thiruppulinkudi. This place is located in a forest.
Vimanam: Kumuda Vimanam, Guptha Vimanam
Pushkarani: Varuna Theertham, Tambraparani River, Aswani Theertham
Sthala Vriksham: Mango
Festivals: Nava Thirupathi Garuda Sevai on Vaikasi Visakham, On Citra Pournami Adinathan Perumal of Azhwar Thirunagari visits this Temple.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Aravindalochanan
Perumal Other Name: Sendamarai Kannan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Sendamarai Kannan
Hastam / Mudrai: Varada Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Karuntadankanni


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