Divya Desam

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A Divya Desam or Vaishnava Divya Desam[1] is one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Alvars (saints). ”Divya” means “divine” and “Desam” indicates “place of abode” (temple).[2] Of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal, and the last two are believed to be outside the Earthly realms. In India, they are spread over states of Tamil Nadu (84), Kerala (11), Andhra Pradesh (2), Gujarat (1), Uttar Pradesh (4), Uttarakhand (3). Muktinath, Saligramam is the only Divya Desam in Nepal. The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Alvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. Divya Desams follow Thenkalai or Vadakalai modes of worship.[3]

Etymology[]

In Divya desam, Divya means "premium" or "divine" and Desam indicates "place" (temple).[citation needed]

Alvars and Divyaprabhanda[]

Image of Rangamannar-Andal temple in Srivilliputhur showing the pyramidal temple tower
Image of Rangamannar-Andal temple in Srivilliputhur

The word azhwar in Tamil, means one who immerses oneself into the ocean of the countless attributes of god. Azhwars are considered the twelve supreme devotees of Vishnu, who were instrumental in popularising Vaishnavism during the 5th-8th centuries CE. The religious works of these saints in Tamil, songs of love and devotion, are compiled as Nalayira Divya Prabandham containing 4000 verses and the 108 temples revered in their songs are classified as Divya desam.[4][5] The saints had different origins and belonged to different castes. As per tradition, the first three azhwars(mudhal azhwargal ), Poigai, Bhuthathalvar, Peyalvar ans Andal were said to be born out of divinity. According to tradition, Tirumazhisai was the son of a sage, Thondaradi, Mathurakavi, Periyalvar were from brahmin community, Kulasekhara from Kshatria community, Nammalvar was from a cultivator family, Tirupanalvar from panar /farmer-weaver community and Tirumangai from kalvar community.

Divya Suri Saritra by Garuda-Vahana Pandita (11th century CE), Guruparamparaprabhavam by Pinbaragiya Perumal Jeeyar, Periya tiru mudi adaivu by Anbillai Kandadiappan, Yatindra Pranava Prabavam by Pillai Lokam Jeeyar, commentaries on Divya Prabandam, Guru Parampara (lineage of Gurus) texts, temple records and inscriptions give a detailed account of the azhwars and their works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of Panchajanya (Krishna's conch), Bhoothath of Kaumodakee (Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of Nandaka (Vishnu's sword), Thirumalisai of Sudarshanam (Vishnu's discus), Namm of Vishvaksena (Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of Vainatheya (Vishnu's eagle, Garuda), Kulasekhara of Kaustubha (Vishnu's necklace), Periy of Garuda (Vishnu's eagle), Andal of Bhoodevi (Vishnu's wife, Lakshmi, in her form as Bhudevi), Thondaradippodi of Vanamaalai (Vishnu's garland), Thiruppaan of Srivatsa[6] (An auspicious mark on Vishnu's chest) and Thirumangai of Sarangam (Krishna's bow). The songs of Prabandam are regularly sung in all the Vishnu temples of South India daily and also during festivals.[5][7]

Significance of Divya Desams[]

In Hindu texts, these temples are often referred to as Bhooloka Vaikuntam, which in Tamil means Heaven on earth.[8] Each of the Divya Desam has its own significance related to Shri Vaishnava legend. Each of these Temples had separate shrines for Maha Vishnu and Maha Lakshmi.[1]

List of Divya Desams[]

The 106 earthly Divya Desam temples are spread over the Indian states of Tamil Nadu (84), Kerala (11), Uttar Pradesh (4), Uttarakhand (3), Andhra Pradesh (2) and Gujarat (1), and Country of Nepal (1) (Muktinath). The last two are believed to be outside earthly realms.

S.No. Name of the temple Location Photo Presiding deity Notes/Beliefs
1 Tiruaranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam Srirangam, Trichy district
Tamil Nadu
10°51′45″N 78°41′23″E / 10.8625°N 78.689722°E / 10.8625; 78.689722
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 Sri Ranganathaswamy and Sri Ranganayaki Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, the still larger Angkor Wat being the largest existing temple. The temple occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m2) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet) making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.[9][10] The annual 21 day festival conducted during the Tamil month of Margazhi (December–January) attracts 1 million visitors.[11]
2 Thirukozhi Uraiyur, Trichy district
Tamil Nadu
10°49′N 78°40′E / 10.82°N 78.67°E / 10.82; 78.67
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 Sri Kamalavalli sametha
Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal 		The temple locally called Nachiyar Koil and is one of the few Divyadesams where the goddess has prominence over Vishnu.[12][13] The temple is the birthplace of Thiruppaan Alvar, one of the twelve Azhwar saints belonging to the 6th-8th centuries. In Srirangam, the yearly birth festival of Tirupannazhwar is celebrated with Viswaroopa darshan of Ranganatha at the sanctum on the occasion of his birthday. The festive idol of Tiupannazhwar is taken from the temple to Srirangam.[14]
3 Thirukkarambanoor Uthamarkoil, Tiruchirappalli district
Tamil Nadu
10°29′N 78°49′E / 10.49°N 78.81°E / 10.49; 78.81
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 Sri Purushottama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal The temple is only a few of the temples that are dedicated to the Hindu god Trimurti (trinity) namely Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. As per Hindu legend, the temple is believed to have been constructed by Janakar, the king of Janakapuri and the father of Sita from the epic Ramayana. Thirumangai Azhwar is believed to have resided in the temple to build the surrounding walls of the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple.[15]
4 Pundarikakshan Perumal Koil Thiruvellarai, Trichy district
Tamil Nadu
10°58′N 78°40′E / 10.96°N 78.67°E / 10.96; 78.67
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 Sri Pankaja Nayaki sametha
Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal 		Pundarikakshan Perumal temple is believed to have been built by the Pallava king Dantivarman (796–847 CE).[16][17] A swastika-shaped temple tank built during 800 CE is present in the south-western corner of the street around the temple. It has four stepped gateways, each having 51 steps. The tank is believed to have been built by Kamban Araiyan during the reign of Dantivarman. In modern times, it is maintained by the Department of Archaeology of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple complex covers an area of 2.62 ha (6.5 acres), while the tank covers an area of 0.1256 ha (0.310 acres).[18][19] The chariot festival is unique in the state as a community feast is offered by several individuals and committees, a custom many centuries old.[20][21]
5 Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Koil Anbil, Trichy district
Tamil Nadu
10°52′04″N 78°52′56″E / 10.867735°N 78.882171°E / 10.867735; 78.882171
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 Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal King Sundara Chola who ruled the area was a devotee of the temple and during each of his innumerable victories in wars, he showered a lot of wealth on this temple. His prime minister Anirudha Brahmarayar is believed to be from Anbil, the village where the temple is located. The copper plates having the records from the Chola period from Anbil indicate generous contribution from the Medieval Cholas indicate various gifts to the temple.[22][23]
6 Appakkudathaan Perumal Koil Koviladi, Tanjore district
Tamil Nadu
10°50′22″N 78°53′21″E / 10.839307°N 78.889073°E / 10.839307; 78.889073
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 Sri Indravalli sametha Sri Appakudatthan Perumal The temple has inscriptions from the 18th year of the reign of Aditya Chola.[24][25] The temple is one of the five Pancharanga Kshetrams, a group of five Hindu temples on the banks of the Kaveri River dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu.[26][27]
7 Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple Kandiyur, Thanjavur district
Tamil Nadu
10°51′37″N 79°06′32″E / 10.860255°N 79.108891°E / 10.860255; 79.108891
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 Sri Kamalavalli sametha
Sri Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal 		Since Vishnu relieved (vimochana) the curse (saabha) of Shiva (also called Hara), the temple is called Hara Saabha Vimochana Temple.[28]
8 Thirukoodalur Aduthurai, Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°55′31″N 79°12′13″E / 10.925152°N 79.203532°E / 10.925152; 79.203532
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 Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Jagathrakshaga Perumal Kaveri wanted to cleanse herself and approached Hindu god Brahma. She is believed to have worshipped Vishnu at this place and got relieved. A parrot which was devoted to Vishnu was shot down in the nearby forest. Vishnu rescued the parrot and appeased him of his previous birth. Thus it is believed that Vishnu descends here for all forms of life. Vishnu is also believed to have appeared for sage Nandaka.[29]
9 Thirukavithalam Kabisthalam
, Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°56′49″N 79°15′23″E / 10.946890°N 79.256512°E / 10.946890; 79.256512
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 Sri Ramamanivalli sametha Sri Gajendravarada Perumal Gajendra Varadha is believed to have appeared to Gajendra the elephant also called Indrajumnan, the crocodile called Huhu, Sage Parasara and Sri Anjaneya.[30] The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.[31][32]
10 Thiruppullamboothangudi Pullabhoothangudi
, Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°58′18″N 79°18′12″E / 10.971596°N 79.303415°E / 10.971596; 79.303415
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 Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Rama Perumal Kolavalli Ramar is believed to have appeared for Sita and the temple is believed to be the place where Rama performed the last rites of the eagle king Jatayu.[33]
11 Thiruaadhanur Adanur,
Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°58′35″N 79°18′48″E / 10.976470°N 79.313454°E / 10.976470; 79.313454
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 Sri Ranganayaki Thayar sametha Sri Andalukkum Aiyyan Perumal Andalakkum Aiyarn is believed to have appeared for an affluent devotee trying to save Rangantha.[34] It is also believed that the presiding deity appeared for Kamadhenu, the holy cow and also for Thirumangai Azhwar, the saint poet of the 8th century.[35]
12 Thirukudanthai Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°57′35″N 79°22′30″E / 10.959649°N 79.374999°E / 10.959649; 79.374999
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 Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Aravamuda Perumal The temple is called Ubaya Pradhana Kshetram as the Moolavar (presiding deity) and utsavar (festive deity) enjoy the same importance.It is believed that the presiding deity asked Nathamuni to compile the four thousand verses of Nalayira Divya Prabandham at this place.[36] The twin temple chariots weigh 300 t (660,000 lb) each and are next only in size to the ones in Thygaraja temple in Thiruvarur and Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur.[37] This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams.[38]
13 Thiruvinnagar Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°57′42″N 79°25′55″E / 10.961570°N 79.432080°E / 10.961570; 79.432080
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 Sri Bhumidevi sametha Sri Uppiliappan Perumal It is believed that Vishnu appeared as Uppiliappan to marry sage Hemarishi's daughter who was Lakshmi's avatar. Since the sage quoted that her girl is too young that she doesn't even know how to cook with salt, Vishnu agreed to accept offering without salt.[39]
14 Thirunaraiyur Nachiyar Kovil, Thiruvarur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°54′57″N 79°26′44″E / 10.915844°N 79.445554°E / 10.915844; 79.445554
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 Sri Vanchulavalli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal Vishnu was of the view that during Kali Yuga, men would have to listen to women. Hence he decided that he would first set an example and listen to the goddess here. During all festive occasions, the first rights are reserved for Nachiyar, who moves ahead, while Srinivasa follows her. Even the food is first served to Nachiyar and then to Srinivasa.[39] The Kal Garuda image in the temple used during the festive occasions is believed to increase in weight seeking 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 people in succession when the procession comes out of various gates from the sanctum to the main entrance of the temple.[13]
15 Thirucherai Tirucherai, Thiruvarur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°52′45″N 79°27′16″E / 10.879135°N 79.454402°E / 10.879135; 79.454402
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 Sri Saranayaki sametha Sri Saranatha Perumal Saranathan is believed to have appeared to river Cauvery, sage Markandeya and Hindu gods Indra. The crown of some of the images from the Chola period show influence of Buddhist tradition in the region.[40] The metal image of Sita is believed to be a classic example of Chola Art during the 9th-10th centuries.[41][42]
16 Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram Nathan Kovil,
Thiruvarur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°55′19″N 79°22′20″E / 10.922075°N 79.372192°E / 10.922075; 79.372192
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 Sri Shenbagavalli sametha Sri Jagannatha Perumal Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, is believed to have got his curses relieved by worshipping Vishnu here and hence the place is called Nandipuram and Nandhipura Vinnagaram.[43] It is also believed that king Sibi worshiped Vishnu at this place.[44]
17 Thiruvelliyangudi Thiruvelliyangudi,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°03′24″N 79°26′35″E / 11.056687°N 79.443095°E / 11.056687; 79.443095
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 Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Kolavilli Rama Perumal The temple is counted as Vaishnava Sukra Kshetra as Vishnu appeared as a beautiful deity to please his devotee Sukra (Venus).[45] The place derived its name Thiruvelliyangudi hence and the presiding deity is also referred to as Velliyan. It is believed that Vishnu appeared in Kalyana Kolam (marriage posture) to Parasarar, Markendeyar, Mayan, Brahma, Sukran and Bhudevi. To de-stress or relieve Vishnu, his mount or vahana, the eagle Garuda, holds the conch and the Sudarshana Chakram or discuss|wheel of Vishnu which is very unique in nature, making this the only temple where Garuda is depicted in such a posture.[46]
18 Thirukannamangai Thirukannamangai,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
10°47′58″N 79°35′12″E / 10.799552°N 79.586645°E / 10.799552; 79.586645
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 Sri Abishekavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.[31][32]
19 Thirukannapuram Tirukannapuram,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
10°52′07″N 79°42′15″E / 10.868499°N 79.704266°E / 10.868499; 79.704266
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 Sri Kannapura Nayaki sametha Sri Sowriraja Perumal The Lord here, has real silky hair that grows. Legend has it that he grew the hair to safeguard his devotee's words, that the idol in the temple has hair. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.[31][32]
20 Thirukannangudi Tirukannankudi,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
10°45′26″N 79°45′48″E / 10.757222°N 79.763290°E / 10.757222; 79.763290
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 Sri Loganayaki sametha Sri Lokanatha Perumal The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.[31][32]
21 Thirunagai Nagapattinam,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
10°45′35″N 79°50′37″E / 10.759830°N 79.843706°E / 10.759830; 79.843706
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 Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal
22 Thiruthanjai Mamanikoil Thanjavur,
Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°48′56″N 79°08′19″E / 10.815669°N 79.138677°E / 10.815669; 79.138677 		Sri Raktapankajavalli
sametha Sri Neelamegha Perumal 		Unlike other Divyadesams where a single shrine is referred, this set of temples is referred together in all the paasurams(poems). During the Treta Yuga, there were three demons by name Tanchakan, Tantakan and Kacamukan who were blessed by Shiva became very powerful. They grew arrogant and troubled sage Parashara who was doing penance at this place. Vishnu killed Thanjakan after whom Thanjavur was named, with his Chakra, Kachamukan by taking the form of a yali, a mythical creature and took the form of Varaha the boar to kill the third demon Tantakan, who feld to Srimushnam.[47]
Manikundram Thanjavur,
Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°49′01″N 79°08′14″E / 10.816923°N 79.137229°E / 10.816923; 79.137229 		Sri Ambujavalli sametha Sri Maniparvata Perumal
Thanjaiyali Nagar Thanjavur,
Thanjavur district,
Tamil Nadu
10°48′58″N 79°08′21″E / 10.816022°N 79.139155°E / 10.816022; 79.139155 		Sri Thanjanayaki sametha Sri Narasimha Perumal
23 Thiruvazhundur Theranzhdur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°02′48″N 79°34′46″E / 11.046532°N 79.579468°E / 11.046532; 79.579468
Therazhunthur 3.jpg
 Sri Senkamalavalli sametha Sri
Devadiraja Perumal
24 Thiruchirupuliyur Thirusirupuliyur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
10°59′28″N 79°40′10″E / 10.991202°N 79.669440°E / 10.991202; 79.669440
Tiruchirupuliur4.jpg
 Sri Dayanayaki sametha Sri Krupasamudra Perumal
25 Thiruthalaichanga Nanmadiyam Thalachangadu,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°07′47″N 79°47′07″E / 11.129789°N 79.785252°E / 11.129789; 79.785252
Thalachanga Nanmathiyam (6).jpg
 Sri Thalaichanga Nachiyar sametha Sri Chandrasaabahara Perumal
26 Thiruindalur Indalur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°06′35″N 79°38′46″E / 11.109733°N 79.646232°E / 11.109733; 79.646232
Indaloor1.jpg
 Sri Parimala Ranganayaki sametha Sri
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal
27 Thirukazhicheerama Vinnagaram Sirkazhi,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°04′29″N 79°43′54″E / 11.07479°N 79.731704°E / 11.07479; 79.731704
Thadalankoil (10).jpg
 Sri Lokanayaki sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
28 Thirukkavalambadi Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′37″N 79°46′57″E / 11.1769°N 79.7824°E / 11.1769; 79.7824
Thirukavalambadi2.jpg
 Sri Senkamala Nachiyar sametha Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal
29 Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′40″N 79°46′53″E / 11.17768°N 79.78152°E / 11.17768; 79.78152
Arimeya Vinnagaram - Kuamadukoothan5.jpg
 Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kudamudakoothan Perumal
30 Thiruvanpurushothamam Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′44″N 79°46′36″E / 11.178783°N 79.776690°E / 11.178783; 79.776690
Thrivuanpurushotam2.jpg
 Sri Purushotthama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal
31 Thirusemponsaikoil Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′42″N 79°46′47″E / 11.178446°N 79.779651°E / 11.178446; 79.779651
Thiruchsemponsey2.jpg
 Sri Sweda Pushpavalli sametha Sri Hemaranganatha Perumal
32 Thirumanimadakoil Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′26″N 79°46′37″E / 11.173971°N 79.776872°E / 11.173971; 79.776872
Narayana Perumal5.jpg
 Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Sashvatha Deepaya Narayana Perumal
33 Thiruvaikunta Vinnagaram Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′47″N 79°46′42″E / 11.179804°N 79.778267°E / 11.179804; 79.778267
Vaikunda vinnagaram 2.jpg
 Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal
34 Thiruthetriambalam Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′23″N 79°47′42″E / 11.17302°N 79.7951°E / 11.17302; 79.7951
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 Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Lakshmiranga Perumal
35 Thirumanikoodam Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′39″N 79°46′40″E / 11.177415°N 79.777838°E / 11.177415; 79.777838
Thirumanikoodam4.jpg
 Sri Boonayagi sametha Sri Varadharaja Perumal
36 Thiruparthanpalli Parthanpalli, Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°10′12″N 79°47′51″E / 11.169952°N 79.797515°E / 11.169952; 79.797515
Thiruparthanpalli1.jpg
 Sri Tamarai Nayagi sametha Sri Taamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal
37 Thiruvali Thiruvali, Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°12′11″N 79°46′28″E / 11.202979°N 79.774538°E / 11.202979; 79.774538
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 Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kedarapathivaraya Perumal
Thirunagari Thirunagari, Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°13′35″N 79°48′01″E / 11.226354°N 79.800335°E / 11.226354; 79.800335
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 Sri Amurdha Valli sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal
38 Thiruthevanarthogai Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°11′49″N 79°46′32″E / 11.196842°N 79.775504°E / 11.196842; 79.775504
Thiruthevanarthogai3.jpg
 Sri Samudradanaya sametha Sri Devanayaka Perumal
39 Thiruvellakulam Thirunangur,
Nagapattinam district,
Tamil Nadu
11°11′24″N 79°45′54″E / 11.190106°N 79.764929°E / 11.190106; 79.764929
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 Sri Padmavathi sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
40 Thiruchitrakootam Chidambaram,
Cuddalore district,
Tamil Nadu11°23′57″N 79°41′36″E / 11.399207°N 79.693364°E / 11.399207; 79.693364
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 Sri Pundareekavalli sametha Sri Govindaraja Perumal
41 Thiruvaheendrapuram Thiruvanthipuram,
Cuddalore district,
Tamil Nadu11°44′42″N 79°42′34″E / 11.745099°N 79.709351°E / 11.745099; 79.709351
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 Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Devanatha Perumal
42 Thirukkovalur Thirukoyilur,
Kallakurichi district,
Tamil Nadu11°58′01″N 79°12′09″E / 11.967006°N 79.202479°E / 11.967006; 79.202479
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 Sri Pushpavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal The temple is believed to be the place where the first three Azhwars, the Vaishnava saints, namely, Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar and Peyalvar attained salvation. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu.[31][32]
43 Thirukkachi - Atthigiri Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°49′09″N 79°43′29″E / 12.819137°N 79.724646°E / 12.819137; 79.724646
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 Sri Perundevi sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava VisishtAdvaita philosophy, Ramanuja is believed to have resided in this temple.[48] The temple along with Ekambareswarar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is popularly known as Mumurtivasam (abode of trio),[49] while Srirangam is referred to as ‘ The Koil’ (meaning: "temple") and Tirupati as the ‘Malai’ (Meaning: "hill").
44 Ashtabuyagaram Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°49′22″N 79°42′39″E / 12.822736°N 79.710806°E / 12.822736; 79.710806
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 Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal The elephant Gajendra, used to worship Vishnu with the lotus fetched from the temple tank everyday. Once while picking up lotus, a crocodile caught the leg of Gajendra, who started calling the name of Vishnu for help. Vishnu sent his discus to punish the crocodile and relieve the elephant. The presiding deity is addressed by various names like Adikesava Perumal, Gajendra Varadhan and Chakradhar.[50]
45 Thiruthanka Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°49′28″N 79°42′20″E / 12.824382°N 79.705543°E / 12.824382; 79.705543
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 Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Deepaprakasa Perumal
46 Thiruvelukkai Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°49′20″N 79°42′23″E / 12.822197°N 79.706450°E / 12.822197; 79.706450
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 Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal Azhagiya Singar is believed to have appeared to slay Hiranya, the demon king. Velukkai is derived from Vel (desire) and irukkai (place of stay), meaning the place where Vishnu desired to stay, which became Velukkai from Velirukkai.[51]
47 Thiruneeragam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′21″N 79°42′19″E / 12.839122°N 79.705185°E / 12.839122; 79.705185
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 Sri Nilamangai Valli sametha Sri Jagadeesha Perumal
48 Thiruppadagam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′34″N 79°41′49″E / 12.842726°N 79.696941°E / 12.842726; 79.696941
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 Sri Rukmani sametha Sri Pandavadootha Perumal The temple is considered one of three oldest temples in Kanchipuram and is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century CE, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple is associated with a chapter in Mahabharata when Krishna went to the Kauravas as a missive (called Thoota locally) to the Pandavas.[52]
49 Nilathingal Thundam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′51″N 79°41′58″E / 12.847463°N 79.699313°E / 12.847463; 79.699313
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 Sri Chandrasoodavalli sametha Sri Chandrasooda Perumal
50 Thiruooragam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′21″N 79°42′19″E / 12.839122°N 79.705185°E / 12.839122; 79.705185
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 Sri Amudavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
51 Thiruvekka Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°49′27″N 79°42′45″E / 12.824070°N 79.712462°E / 12.824070; 79.712462
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 Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Yathottakari Perumal
52 Thirukkaragam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′21″N 79°42′19″E / 12.839122°N 79.705185°E / 12.839122; 79.705185
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 Sri Padmamani sametha Sri Karunagara Perumal
53 Thirukkarvaanam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′21″N 79°42′19″E / 12.839122°N 79.705185°E / 12.839122; 79.705185
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 Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Neelamega Perumal
54 Thirukkalvanur Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′26″N 79°42′12″E / 12.840653°N 79.703250°E / 12.840653; 79.703250
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 Sri Anjilai Valli sametha Sri Adi Varaha Perumal
55 Thiruppavalavannam Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′37″N 79°42′27″E / 12.843658°N 79.707604°E / 12.843658; 79.707604
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 Sri Pavalavalli sametha Sri Pavalavarna Perumal
56 Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°50′14″N 79°42′34″E / 12.837151°N 79.709482°E / 12.837151; 79.709482
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 Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal
57 Thiruputkuzhi Thiruputkuzhi,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°52′22″N 79°37′07″E / 12.872642°N 79.618683°E / 12.872642; 79.618683
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 Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal
58 Thirunindravur Thirunindravur,
Tiruvallur District,
Tamil Nadu13°06′45″N 80°01′34″E / 13.112501°N 80.026096°E / 13.112501; 80.026096
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 Sri Sudhavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal
59 Thiruvallur Thiruvallur,
Tiruvallur district,
Tamil Nadu13°08′36″N 79°54′27″E / 13.143204°N 79.907439°E / 13.143204; 79.907439
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 Sri Kanakavalli sametha Sri Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal
60 Thiruvallikeni Chennai,
Chennai district,
Tamil Nadu13°03′14″N 80°16′37″E / 13.053920°N 80.276942°E / 13.053920; 80.276942
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 Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Venkatakrishna Perumal The name Parthasarathy, in Tamil, means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabaratha. It was originally built by the Pallavas in the 8th century and considered the oldest structural in Chennai.[53]
61 Thiruneermalai Kanchipuram,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°57′50″N 80°06′54″E / 12.963808°N 80.114953°E / 12.963808; 80.114953
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 Sri Animamalar Mangai sametha Sri Neervanna Perumal Brahmanda Purana refers this place Toyatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water. Thiruneermalai, the modern Tamil name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called "Ashtaswayamvaka Kshetra".[51]
62 Thiruvidanthai Thiruvidanthai,
Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°45′48″N 80°14′33″E / 12.763217°N 80.242538°E / 12.763217; 80.242538
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 Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Nityakalyana Perumal
63 Thirukkadanmallai Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram district,
Tamil Nadu12°37′03″N 80°11′36″E / 12.617464°N 80.193303°E / 12.617464; 80.193303
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 Sri Boosthalamangadevi sametha Sri Sthalasayana Perumal The temple is believed to be the birthplace of the Vaishnava Azhwar saint Bhoothathalvar. Sthalasayana Perumal is believed to have appeared to sage Pundarika. The temple is one of the 32 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that are declared as UN world heritage sites, but unlike others that are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.[54]
64 Thirukkadigai Sholinghur,
Vellore district,
Tamil Nadu13°05′37″N 79°25′29″E / 13.093698°N 79.424626°E / 13.093698; 79.424626
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 Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal The temple has twin hills, with the one of Yoga Narasimha called the Periya malai (big hill) 750 ft (230 m) tall and occupying an area of 1.25 acres (5,100 m2). The top of the hill is approached through a flight of 1,305 steps. The temple is seen as one of the famous temples of Narasimha and a powerful image of Hanuman.[55] Manavala Mamunigal is believed to have performed enunciation of Thirupavai at this place on the request of his disciple Erumbiappa. The town originally was under the control of Shaivites which is substantiated by the temple ruins near Parappan Kulam, in the valley between two hills. This is where original Sholinghur was situated. Unfinished Nandhis and Sthupas are found in numerous places in Sholinghur.[56]
65 Thiruvayothi(Ram Janmabhoomi) Ayodhya,
Ayodhya district,
Uttar Pradesh26°42′53″N 82°49′22″E / 26.71481°N 82.82272°E / 26.71481; 82.82272
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 Sri Sita sametha Sri Ramachandra Perumal
66 Naimisaranyam Misrikh Neemsar,
Uttar Pradesh27°26′11″N 80°34′14″E / 27.43625°N 80.57052°E / 27.43625; 80.57052
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 Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal
67 Thirupruthi(Jyothirmath) Jyotirmath,
Chamoli district,
Uttarakhand
29°55′47″N 79°25′21″E / 29.92981°N 79.42245°E / 29.92981; 79.42245
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 Sri Parimalavalli sametha Sri Paramapurusha Perumal
68 Thirukkandamenum Kadinagar Devaprayag,
Tehri Garhwal district,
Uttarakhand
30°08′44″N 78°33′52″E / 30.145556°N 78.564444°E / 30.145556; 78.564444
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 Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal
69 Thiruvadari(Badrinath) Badrinath,
Chamoli district,
Uttarakhand
30°44′41″N 79°29′28″E / 30.744695°N 79.491175°E / 30.744695; 79.491175
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 Sri Aravindhavalli sametha Sri Badrinarayana Perumal
70 Thiru Saligram(Muktinath) Muktinath Valley
Mustang District
Nepal
28°49′00″N 83°52′17″E / 28.816711°N 83.871280°E / 28.816711; 83.871280
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 Sri Sridevi sametha Sri Srimurti Perumal
71 Thiruvadamadurai Mathura,
Mathura district,
Uttar Pradesh
27°30′17″N 77°40′11″E / 27.504756°N 77.669646°E / 27.504756; 77.669646
Mathura Temple-Mathura-India0002.JPG
 Sri Satyabama sametha Sri Govardhanagiridhari Perumal
72 Thiruvaipadi Gokul,
Mathura district,
Uttar Pradesh
26°57′00″N 80°26′19″E / 26.95009°N 80.43869°E / 26.95009; 80.43869
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 Sri Rukmini Sathyabama sametha Sri Navamohanakrishna Perumal
73 Thirudwarakai(Dwarakadheesh) Dwarka,
Devbhoomi Dwarka district,
Gujarat
24°00′36″N 73°19′50″E / 24.00995°N 73.33053°E / 24.00995; 73.33053
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 Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Dwarakadeesha Perumal
74 Thirusingavelkundram(Ahobilam) Ahobilam,
Kurnool district,
Andhra Pradesh
15°20′28″N 79°09′12″E / 15.34099°N 79.15329°E / 15.34099; 79.15329
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 Sri Amruthavalli sametha Sri Prahlada Varada Perumal It is at this very place that Narasimha appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada. The giant massive pillar from which he appeared is called Ugra Stambha, and one can still see it. Here, Narasimha appears in nine different forms; these re collectively called Nava Narasimha.
75 Thiruvenkadam Tirupati,
Chittoor district,
Andhra Pradesh
13°50′02″N 79°24′31″E / 13.83393°N 79.40872°E / 13.83393; 79.40872
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 Sri Padmavati sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal It is one of the most holy, and most visited temples in India.
76 Thirunavai Tirunavaya,
Mallapuram district,
Kerala
10°21′39″N 76°50′12″E / 10.360704°N 76.83654°E / 10.360704; 76.83654
Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple.JPG
 Sri Malarmangai sametha Sri Navamukunda Perumal
77 Thiruvithuvakodu Thiruvithuvakoodu,
Palakkad district,
Kerala
10°21′39″N 76°50′12″E / 10.36070°N 76.83654°E / 10.36070; 76.83654
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 Sri Vithuvakoduvalli sametha Sri Abhayapradhaya Perumal
78 Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Kshethram(Thirukatkarai) Thrikkakara,
Ernakulam district,
Kerala
10°21′39″N 76°50′12″E / 10.36070°N 76.83654°E / 10.36070; 76.83654
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 Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Katkaraswami Perumal
79 Thirumoozhikkalam Thirumoozhikulam,
Ernakulam district,
Kerala
10°21′39″N 76°50′11″E / 10.36070°N 76.8365°E / 10.36070; 76.8365
Thirumoozhikalam2.jpg
 Sri Madhuraveni sametha Sri Sookthinatha Perumal
80 Sree Vallabha Temple(Thiruvallavazh) Thiruvalla,
Pathanamthitta district,
Kerala
9°25′38″N 76°49′02″E / 9.42723°N 76.81732°E / 9.42723; 76.81732
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 Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Sundaraya Perumal
81 Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple(Thirukkodithanam) Thrikkodithanam,
Changanassery,
Kottayam District,
Kerala
9°25′38″N 76°49′02″E / 9.42723°N 76.81732°E / 9.42723; 76.81732
Thrickodithanam 8.JPG
 Sri Karpagavalli sametha Sri Amruthanarayana Perumal
82 Thrichittatt Mahavishnu Temple(Thiruchengundrur) Chengannur,
Alappuzha District,
Kerala
9°25′38″N 76°49′02″E / 9.42723°N 76.81732°E / 9.42723; 76.81732
Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple1.JPG
 Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Devathideva Perumal It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; the temple is believed to have been built by Yudhishthira.Imayavar(Devas) came to this place prior to Yudhishthira and hence the deity here is referred as Imayavarappar.[57] There is another version that the Pandavas worshipped the idols during the reign and started installing them in different places during the end of the reign.[58]
83 Thiruppuliyur Thripuliyur,
Alappuzha District,
Kerala
9°25′38″N 76°49′02″E / 9.42723°N 76.81732°E / 9.42723; 76.81732
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 Sri Porkodi Naachiyaar sametha Sri Maayapiran Perumal
84 Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple(Thiruvaranvilai) Aranmula,
Pathanamthitta District,
Kerala
9°21′20″N 76°45′37″E / 9.35542°N 76.76033°E / 9.35542; 76.76033
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 Sri Padmasani Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kuralappan Perumal
85 Thiruvanvandoor Thiruvanvandoor,
Alappuzha District,
Kerala
9°21′20″N 76°45′37″E / 9.35542°N 76.76031°E / 9.35542; 76.76031
Thiruvanvandoor Pambanaiappan Temple 1.JPG
 Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar sametha Sri Paambanaiyappan Perumal It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; this temple is believed to have been built by Nakula. Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints – Nammalvar, in circa 800 CE. Stone inscriptions in the temple date it back to the Second Chera Empire (800–1102 CE).[59]
86 Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram,
Thiruvananthapuram District,
Kerala
8°32′02″N 76°55′40″E / 8.53402°N 76.92787°E / 8.53402; 76.92787
Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram.jpg
 Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Ananthapadmanabha Perumal

Richest Shrine in Indian and World and the Dynastic deity of Travancore

87 Thiruvattaru Thiruvattar,
Kanyakumari district,
Tamil Nadu
8°22′08″N 77°14′30″E / 8.36897°N 77.241670°E / 8.36897; 77.241670
Thiruvattar Adhi Kesava Temple.JPG
 Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Adhikesava Perumal
88 Thiruvanparisaram Thiruppathisaram,
Kanyakumari district,
Tamil Nadu8°15′15″N 77°28′13″E / 8.254153°N 77.47032°E / 8.254153; 77.47032
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 Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Thiruvazhmarbhan Perumal
89 Thirukkurungudi Thirukkurungudi,
Tirunelveli district,
Tamil Nadu8°26′13″N 77°31′33″E / 8.436906°N 77.5259°E / 8.436906; 77.5259
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 Sri Vamanakshetravalli sametha Sri Vamanakshetrapoornaya Perumal
90 Thirucheeravaramangai Nanguneri,
Tirunelveli district,
Tamil Nadu8°26′13″N 77°31′33″E / 8.436905°N 77.5259°E / 8.436905; 77.5259
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 Sri Chireevaramangaivalli sametha Sri Thothadhrinatha Perumal
91 Thiruvaigundam Srivaikuntam,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′35″N 77°58′34″E / 8.609726°N 77.9760°E / 8.609726; 77.9760
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 Sri Boonayagi, Sri Vaigundavalli sametha Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal
92 Thiruvaragunamangai Natham,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′35″N 77°58′34″E / 8.60972°N 77.976037°E / 8.60972; 77.976037
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 Sri Varagunavalli sametha Sri Vijayasana Perumal
93 Thiruppuliangudi Thirupulingudi,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′35″N 77°58′34″E / 8.60972°N 77.976037°E / 8.60972; 77.976037
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 Sri Malar magal Naachiyaar and Sri Poomagal Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kaaichina Vendhan Perumal
94 Thirutholaivillimangalam (Navathirupathi) Tholavillimangalam,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′35″N 77°58′34″E / 8.60972°N 77.97603°E / 8.60972; 77.97603
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 Sri Karunthadanganni Naachiyaar sametha Sri Aravindalochana Perumal
95 Thirukkulandai (Navathirupathi) Perungulam,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′25″N 77°57′02″E / 8.606968°N 77.950545°E / 8.606968; 77.950545
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 Sri Alamelumangai thaayar and Sri Kulandhai Valli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
96 Thirukkolur (Navathirupathi) Thirukolur,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′23″N 77°58′26″E / 8.6065018°N 77.97389°E / 8.6065018; 77.97389
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 Sri Amudhavalli and Sri Koloorvalli sametha Sri Vaitha Maanitha Perumal
97 Thirupperai Thenthiruperai,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′23″N 77°58′26″E / 8.60650°N 77.97389°E / 8.60650; 77.97389
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 Sri Kuzhaikkaadhu Valli, and Sri Thirupperai Naachiyaar sametha Sri Magara NedungKuzhai Kaathar Perumal
98 Thirukkurugur Alwarthirunagari,
Thoothukudi district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′25″N 77°57′02″E / 8.60696°N 77.95054°E / 8.60696; 77.95054
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 Sri Aadhinadha Valli and Sri Gurukoor valli sametha Sri Aadhinatha Perumal
99 Thiruvillipputhur Srivilliputhur,
Virudhunagar district,
Tamil Nadu8°36′25″N 77°57′02″E / 8.60696°N 77.95054°E / 8.60696; 77.95054
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 Sri Kodhadevi sametha Sri Vatapatrasayee Perumal
100 Thiruthangal Thiruthankal
Virudhunagar district,
Tamil Nadu9°00′39″N 77°53′07″E / 9.010702°N 77.8853°E / 9.010702; 77.8853
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 Sri Sengamala thaayar sametha Sri Narayana Perumal The temple in its present form was believed to have been built by Devendra Vallabha, a Pandya king. The temple has three inscriptions in its two rock-cut caves, two dating from the period of the 8th century. Ninra Narayana is believed to have appeared to Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Ranganatha from Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple was enamoured by the devotion of Andal. He started a journey to Srivilliputhur Divya Desam to seek her hand for marriage. While reaching the place, it became dark and he decided to spend the night in the place. Since he stayed at this place, it came to be known as Thiruthangal and the hillock came to be known as Thalagiri.[60]
101 Thirukkoodal Madurai,
Madurai district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 78°15′52″E / 9.98860°N 78.26434°E / 9.98860; 78.26434
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 Sri Madhuravalli Thayar sametha Sri Koodal Azhagar Perumal Historians are of the opinion that Koodal Azhagar temple finds mention in Sangam literature (3 century BCE – 3 century CE) in works like Madurai Kanchi by Mangudi Marudan, Paripāṭal, Kaliththokai and Silappatikaram. Periazhwar obtained the name as he is believed to be an ardent worshipper of Vishnu. While coming out of Madurai, he was taken out in procession to Srivilliputhur and he got the divine vision of Vishnu at the instance. He started reciting his composition, Periya Thirumozhi, which was compiled in Nalayira Divya Prabhandam by Manavala Mamunigal. Manavala decreed that the verses of Perizhwar starting with Tirupallandu should be the first and last verse while reciting Pradandam in any sacred occasion in Vishnu temples. Ramanuja, a proponent during the 10th century, believes that Tirupallandu originated at Madurai. Thus Koodal Azhagar temple finds an indomitable position in Vaishnavite belief. During Mahapralaya, the great disaster, the devotees sought the abode of Vishnu in Madurai.[61]
102 Thirumaliruncholai Alagar Koyil,
Madurai district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 78°15′52″E / 9.988609°N 78.2643428°E / 9.988609; 78.2643428
AzhagarKovil Madurai.JPG
 Sri Sundaravalli sametha Sri Kallazhagar Perumal Kallazhagar was worshiped by Yama, the Hindu god of death. He requested Vishnu to stay in the place and built a temple with the help of Vishwakarma, the divine architect.[62] Kallazhagar is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from sage Durvasa.[63] The temple houses some rare Vijayanagara sculptures.[64]
103 Thirumogur Thirumohur,
Madurai district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 78°15′52″E / 9.98860°N 78.26434°E / 9.98860; 78.26434
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 Sri Mohavalli sametha Sri Kalamega Perumal
104 Thirukkoshtiyur Thirukoshtiyur,
Sivaganga district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 78°15′51″E / 9.98860°N 78.2643°E / 9.98860; 78.2643
Thirukkottiyur1.jpg
 Sri Mahalakshmi sametha Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal The temple is known as the place where Ramanuja, the expounder of Vaishnavadatta philosophy preached the holy syllable "Ohm Namo Narayana" to all people irrespective of their caste. Sowmyanarayana Perumal is believed to have appeared as Narasimha avatar to the Devas, the celestial deities.[65]
105 Thiruppullani Thirupullani,
Ramanathapuram district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 8°15′52″E / 9.98860°N 8.26434°E / 9.98860; 8.26434
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 Sri Kalyanavalli, Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal
106 Thirumeyyam Thirumayam,
Pudukottai district,
Tamil Nadu9°59′19″N 78°15′51″E / 9.98860°N 78.2643°E / 9.98860; 78.2643
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 Sri Uyya Vandha Naachiyaar sametha Sri Sathyagirinatha Perumal
107 Kshira Sagara(Thiruppaarkadal) Vinnulaga Tirupati
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 Sri Kadal Magal sametha Sri Parkadal Natha Perumal This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm. But it is believed to worship in this temple - Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple,Perumal Koil Street, District Vellore, Walaja Taluk, Thiruparkadal, Tamil Nadu 632508
108 Thirupparamapadham(Vaikunta) Vinnulaga Tirupati
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 Sri Paramapada Nayaki sametha Sri Paramapadha Nathan This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm.

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