Tiruvaaippadi

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Tiruvaaippadi
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Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMathura
DeityNava Mohana Krishnan Rukmini, Sathyabama
Location
LocationGokul
StateUttar Pradesh
CountryIndia
Tiruvaaippadi is located in Uttar Pradesh
Tiruvaaippadi
Location in Uttar Pradesh
Geographic coordinates27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.450°N 77.717°E / 27.450; 77.717Coordinates: 27°27′N 77°43′E / 27.450°N 77.717°E / 27.450; 77.717

Gokul or Tiruvaaippadi (also called Navamohana Krishna temple) is one of the "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars.[1] located in Gokul in Mathura district in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. It is located 15 km south-east of Mathura. It was the site of Krishnas childhood past-times.

The place is revered by Andal, the Tamil Nadu saint poet. It is also closely associated with the ancient Nappinai cult of Tamil Nadu. The temple is believed to be a modern addition, with the old temple destroyed due to various political scenario.

Legend[]

As per Hindu legend, Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who spent his childhood days in Gokul dances over the subdued Kaliya Naag in river Yamuna, while seen on the banks are people of Gokula, Krishna's father Nanda Baba and his brother Balarama. A chapter in Aichar Kuruvai describes the event. The association of Nappinnai, the beloved shepherd girl with Krishna is peculiar to Tamil tradition like the huntress Valli with Lord Muruga. According to some scholars, the Radha cult of later times was close to the ancient Nappinai cult of Tamil Nadu.[2]

Architecture[]

Navamohana Krishna temple is located on the banks of river Yamuna, 15 km (9.3 mi) from Mathura. It is located on the other side of Yamuna river from Mathura and one has to cross the river to reach the temple. The temple is believed to be a modern addition, with the old temple destroyed due to various political scenario. The temple has a small shrine and pillared halls. The sanctum houses the image of Navamohana Krishna temple in his childhood form. The temple tank is located to the west of the temple, parallel to river Yamuna.[3]

Religious importance[]

The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th–9th century Vaishnava canon, by Periyalvar in ten, Andal in five and Thirumangai Alvar in seven hymns. The temple is classified as a divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book.[1]

References[]

  1. ^ a b 108 Vaishnavite Divya Desams: Divya desams in Malai Nadu and Vada Nadu. M. S. Ramesh, Tirumalai-Tirupati Devasthanam.
  2. ^ .T., Padmaja (2002). Temples of Kr̥ṣṇa in South India: history, art, and traditions in Tamilnāḍu. Abhinav Publications. ISBN 8170173981.
  3. ^ "Seermalgum Ayarpadi". Dinamalar. Retrieved 2013-09-09.

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