108 Divya Desams - 108 Vishnu temples

Thirukkudandai

Other Names: Kalyanapuram, Sarangapattanam
Town Name: Kumbakonam
Reason for Name: Amrutna Kumbam, which was kept on Himalayas, was swept away by pralaya and settled here. Shiva shot an arrow and nectar spilled into Mahamaha and Potramarai Kulams. Hence the place is called Kumbakonam.
Nearest Major Town / City: Kumbakonam
Route: 2 km from the Railway Station and 2.5 km from the main bus stand.
Vimanam: Vaidika Vimanam
Pushkarani: Hema Pushkarani, Potramarai Pushkarani
Kshetram: Bhaskara Kshetram, Pancha Ranga Kshetram
Festivals: Citra Utsavam, Vasanthothsavam (Vaikasi), Navarathri (Purattasi), Unjal Utsavam (Karthikai), Thepostsavam (Masi) etc, Margazhi and Thai Thirunals
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Aravamudan
Perumal Other Name: Metu Srinivasan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Sarangapani
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Komalavalli (Padi Thanda Paththini)
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Komalavalli


Thiru kandiyur

Other Names: Kandanapuram
Town Name: Thiru Kandiyur
Other Interests: 5 km NW is perumpulliyur. 12 km east is Thirukoodalur, & 2 km NE is Kalyanapuram. Shiva & Brahma Temples
Nearest Major Town / City: Tanjavur
Route: 12 km from Tanjavur on Thiruvaiyaru Road and about 3 km from Thiruvaiyaru. Buses plying between Tanjavur and Thiruvaiyaru pass through this town.
Vimanam: Kamalaakriti Vimanam
Pushkarani: Kapala (Back), Kamala (Front)
Sthala vriksham: Pala Maram
Kshetram: Kandana Kshetram, Panchakamala Kshetram
Festivals: Brahmotsavam in Panguni
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Haran or Aran Saapa Vimochana Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Kamala Nathan, Balinathan, Brighu Nathan
Hastam / Mudrai: Abahya Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Kamalavalli Nacchiyar


Oppiliappan koil

Other Name: Thiru Vinnagaram
Town Name: Oppiliappan Koil
Reason for Name: Bhoomi Devi Thayar appeared as a small child in a Tulasivanam and was brought up by Markandeya Maharishi. Perumal pleaded for the hand of the Thayar. Markandeya Rishi said that she was too young and cannot even cook properly. The Perumal agreed to have food without salt. Hence he is called Uppliappan or Oppiliappan
Nearest Major Town / City: Kumbakonam
Route: 7 km from Kumbakonam. Town buses are available. Thirunageswaram RS is the nearest railhead.
Vimanam: Vishnu Vimanam (Suththananda Vimanam)
Pushkarani: Ahoratra Pushkarani and Aarti Pushkarani
Sthala Vriksham: Tulasi
Kshetram: Markandeya Kshetram
Festivals: Brahmotsavam during Panguni and Purattasi, Aipasi Kalyana Utsavam
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Oppiliappan
Perumal Other Name: Thruvinnagarappan, Venkatachalapathi, Srinivasan Perumal Name (Utsavar): 5 Utsavars: Ponnappan, Maniappan, Muttappan, Ennapan and Thiruvinnagarappan. Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam Thayar Name (Moolavar): Bhoomi Nacchiyar Thayar Name (Utsavar): Bhoomidevi


Thirukkannapuram

Town Name: Thirukkannapuram
Other Interests: Siva Temple of Thirupugalur.
Nearest Major Town / City: Nannilam
Route: 7 km from Nannilam. Travel about 5 km towards Nagapattanam to Thirupugallur (Thirupukkur) and take a turn about 2 km from there. Buses pass up to Thirupukkur. A few also go to Thirukkannapuram.
Vimanam: Utpalaavataka Vimanam
Pushkarani: Nitya Pushkarani, Anantha Saras, Bhoodavadam Theertham
Kshetram: Dhandaga Vana Kshetram, Krisharanya Kshteram, Panchakrishna Kshetram, Saptapunya Kshetram, Ashtakshara Kshetram
Festivals: Brahmotsavam (Vaikasi). On the 7th day, Perumal’s Dharshan as Vishnu during the day, Brahma during the night and Shiva the next morning. Mahotsavam in Masi with Tirthavari at sea. Adyaana Utsavam.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Neelamegha Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Sowriraja Perumal


Thiruvaali

Town Name: Thiruvaali
Reason for Name: After slaying Hirnaya, Narasimha was in a rage. The ferocity was unbearable and Rishis and devas pleaded with Lakshmi. She sat on his right lap and embraced him. Since Perumal embraces (Alinganam) Thiru, the place is called Thiruvaali.
Nearest Major Town / City: Vaitheeswaran Koil / Sirkazhi
Route: 10 km from Seerkazhi on Seerkazhi Thiruvengadu Road. Thirunagari is about 4 km from Thiruvaali. About 8 km from Thirunangur CN 30. 10 km from Vaitheeswaran Koil.
Vimanam: Astakashara Vimanam, Samano Vimanam
Pushkarani: Lakshani Pushkarani, Ahlathani Pushkarani
Kshetram: Pancha Narasimha Kshetram
Festivals: Thiru Vedupari on Panguni Utram
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Lakshmi Narasimhan
Perumal Other Name: Vayalali Manavalan, Kalyana Ranganathan, Vedarajan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Thiruvaali Nagaralan, Kalyana Ranganathan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Amritaghatavalli
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Purnavalli


Thirunagari

Other Names: Sripuri, Azhwar Koil
Town Name: Thirunagari
Reason for Name: After slaying Hirnaya, Narasimha was in a rage. The ferocity was unbearable and Rishis and devas pleaded with Lakshmi. She sat on his right lap and embraced him. Since Perumal embraces (Alinganam) Thiru, the place is called Thiruvaali.
Nearest Major Town / City: Vaitheeswaran Koil, Seerkazhi
Route: 10 km from Seerkazhi on Seerkazhi Thiruvengadu Road. Thirunagari is about 4 km from Thiruvaali. About 8 km from Thirunangur. 10 km from Vaitheeswaran Koil.
Festivals: Thiru Vedupari on Panguni Utram
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Vedarajan
Perumal Other Name: Vayalali Manavalan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Kalyana Ranganathan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Amruthavalli