108 Divya Desams - 108 Vishnu temples

Thirukoodalur

Other Name: Aduthurai Perumal Koil
Town Name: Thirukoodalur
Reason for Name: Devas & Nandakamaamuni worshipped the Perumal jointly here. (Koodal = Joining)
Nearest Major Town / City: Tanjore
Route: 23 km from Kumbakonam, north of Ayyampet (6 km). 14 km from Thiruvaiyaru on the Kumbakonam Road. Buses between Kumbakonam and Thiruvaiyaru stop in near this Temple.
Vimanam: Suddhastva Vimanam
Pushkarani: Chakra Theertham, Indira Theertham, Cauvery River
Sthala Vriksham: Pala Maram (Has the shape of Changu)
Festivals: Brahmotsavam in Vaikasi, Kalyana Utsavam in Panguni
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Vaiyamkaataatt Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Uyyavandar, Jagathrakshakan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Ambarisha Varadan
Hastam / Mudrai: Prayoga Chakra
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Padmasanavalli
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Pushpavalli


Thirukkannangudi

Other Name: Thirukkannangudi
Reson for Name: Krishana was held by the Rishis by their bakthi. Hence, this place is called Thirukkannnangudi.
Nearest Major Town / city: Nagapattanam
Route: 9 km from Nagapattanam. it is about 3 km from Kizhvelur RS on Tanjavur Nagapattanam Line. 14 km east of Thiruvarur. From Nagapattanam travel 7 km on Thiruvarur road up to Azhiyur. At Azhiyur travel south for about 2 km to reach the Temple. Buses available till Azhiyur.
Vimanam: Utpalavataka Vimanam
Pushkarani: Sravana Pushkarani, Nitya Pushkarani
Sthala Vriksham: Magizham (Vagulam)
Kshetram: Krishnaranya Kshetram, Panchakrishna Kshetram, Panchanarayana Kshetram
Festivals: Brahmotsavam in Chitirai, Thiruneerani Utsavam (Perumal wears Vibuthi), and Vedupari: Vaikasi Nammazhwar Vaikasi Thirunal: Adi: Thiruvadi Pooram: Avani Srijayanthi: Purattasi Garudasevai: Masi Mahotsavam, Samudra Tirthavari, Adeyna Utsavam, Pavithrotsavam, Navarathri.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Lokanayakan
Perumal Other Name: Syamalameni Perumal
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Damodara Narayanan (Left hand on the hip) with Sridevi and Bhoodevi
Hastam / Mudrai: Abhaya Hastam
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Lokanayaki
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Aravindavalli Nacchiyar


Thirukkannamangai

Other Name: Lakshmi Vanam
Town Name: Thirukkannamangai
Reason for Name: Since a devotee and disciple of Sri Nathamuni called Kannamangai Andan resided inside the Temple and performed service in the Temple here, this place is called Thirukkannamangai. Two devotees with their dogs came to the Temple. The two dogs fought, which led to fight between the devotees. Kannamangai Andan argued that if the fact that one is rearing a dog gives such responsibilities to the owner of the dog and if a dog could create such feelings of responsibility, the the Perumal’s responsibility towards His creatures must be very high indeed. It is said that Kannamangai Andan took the form of a dog and entered the Garbha Graham and joined the Perumal.
Nearest Major Town / City: Thiruvarur
Route: 6 km from Thiruvarur to the west. About 25 km from Thirucherrai and 40 km from Kumbakonam. Thiruvarur is about 50 km from Tanjore. Buses available from Thiruvarur.
Vimanam: Utpala Vimanam
Pushkarani: Darshana Pushkarani, Vishnu Pada Ganga
Sthal Vriksham: Magizham (Vagulam)
Kshetram: Krishnamangala Kshetram, Pancha Krishna Kshetram, Pancha Krishnaranya Kshetram, Sapthammrutha Kshetram
Festivals: Jestabishekam during Adi
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Bakthavatsala Perumal, Bagtharaavi Perumal
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Perumpurakkadal
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Kannamangai Nayaki
Thayar Name (Utsavar): Abhisehekavalli


Kapisthalam

Other Name: Kapistalam
Reason for Name: While Anjaneya was worshipping here, Perumal appeared to Him as Rama. Since the Perumal revealed to a monkey (Kapi) this place is called Kapistalam.
Nearest Major Town / City: Kumbakonam
Route: 3 km from Papanasam, 14 km from Kumbakonam on Thiruvaiyaru Road. Buses from Kumbakonam to Thiruvaiyaru pass through this town.
Vimanam: Gaganaakriti Vimanam
Pushkarani: Gajendra Pushkarani, Kapila Theertham
Sthala Vriksham: Parijatham
Kshetram: Krishnaranya Kshetram, Shankaga Kshetram
Festivals: Gajendra Moksha festival is held during Panguni. Navarathri, Pagal Patthu, Raa Paatthu, Thayar Adyana Utsavam
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Gajendra Varadan
Perumal Other Name: Adimoola Perumal, Artran Karai Perumal, Artran Karai Kedantha Kannan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Artran Karai Kannan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Ramammani Thayar, Potramarayal
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Shenbagavalli Thayar


Thiruvelliankudi

Other Names: Bhargavapuri, Brahmapuri
Town Name: Thiruvelliankudi
Reason for Name: Sukra blocked the kettle mouth to prevent Bali Chakravarthi from donating the worlds to Perumal. Perumal then blinds him with dharbai (Pavithram), Sukra then Performed penance here towards the Perumal and got back is sight. (Sukra = Velli) Nearest Major Town / City: Kumbakonam
Route: 20 km from Kumbakonam on Anaikarai Road. Go up to Senkanur on Anaikarai road and travel 1 km from there. This is also close to Thiruvidaimaruthur
Vimanam: Pushkalasvartaka Vimanam Pushkarani: Sukra, Brahma, Indiran and Parasara Theertham
Sthala Vriksham: Chenkadali (Red Plantain)
Kshetram: Sukra Kshetram
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Kolavili Raman
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Sringara Sundaran
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Marakathavalli


Thirumanimadakkoil(thirunangoor)

Town Name: Thirunangoor
Reason for Name: Thirumangai Azhwar calls the Perumal as Nandavilakku Perumal (Periya Thirumozhi 3-8-1). Hence the Perumal is considered to be a Swayam Prakasha Vilakku or Swayam Prakasha Gnanam. Since such a Perumal is here, the place is called Thirumanimadakkoil
Nearest Major Town / City: Seerkazhi
Route: 8 km East from Seerkazhi
Vimanam: Pranava Vimanam
Pushkarani: Indra Pushkarani, Rudra Pushkarani
Festivals: Day after Thai Ammavasai Garuda Sevai. Perumals of 11 Thirunangoor Temples (CN 30 to CN 40) come to Thirunangoor. Thirumangai Azhwar on Hamsa Vahanam presents garlands to the Perumals amidst recitation of Pasurams of the respective Perumal. Chithirai Brahmotsavam, Vaikasi Thirukkottiyur Nambi Festival, and Garuda Seva, Adi Jeshtabishekam Thailakkappu, Pushpangi during Karthikai, every Ekadasi, Perumal is taken on a possession and Thirumanjanam is conducted.
Perumal Name (Moolavar): Nandavilakku Perumal
Perumal Other Name: Nara Narayanan
Perumal Name (Utsavar): Naranarayanan, Alatharkariayan
Thayar Name (Moolavar): Pundareekavalli Thayar