Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple

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Sri Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple
Thirukkolur3.jpg
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictThoothukudi
DeityVaithamanidhi (Vishnu),
Kumudavalli, Kolurvalli (Lakshmi)
Features
  • Tower: Srikara
  • Temple tank: Kubera
Location
LocationTirukkolur
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple is located in Tamil Nadu
Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates8°35′48″N 77°57′28″E / 8.59667°N 77.95778°E / 8.59667; 77.95778Coordinates: 8°35′48″N 77°57′28″E / 8.59667°N 77.95778°E / 8.59667; 77.95778
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture
Website
http://navathirupathitemples.tnhrce.in/

Sri Vaithamanidhi Permual Temple is one of the nine Nava Tirupathi[1] Hindu temples dedicated to Vishnu. It is located on the Tiruchendur–Tirunelveli route in Tamil Nadu, India, on the southern bank of the Thamiraparani River, 4 km from Alwarthirunagari. It is the eighth temple of Nava Tirupathi, and is named after Mars (Sevvai). It is also called Kuberasthalam.[2] All nine temples are classified as "Divya Desams": the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the twelve poet-saints (Alwars).[3]

Information about The Temple[]

Image of a hall inside the temple

The Temple has two prakaram, or closed precincts. Vaithamanithi Perumal, the main deity, is in a reclining pose facing east. A Marakka is used as his pillow. He is looking at the palm of his left hand to watch over the location of the wealth.[2] It is believed that people who pray here are blessed with great wealth.[2]

Legend[]

Kubera, the lord of wealth, was once cursed by Lord Shiva for his lustful glance towards Parvathi. Kubera soon realized his mistake and repented for his sin, seeking forgiveness from Shiva and Parvathi. They advised him to perform penance at Thirukkolur. After his penance, Vaithamanithi Perumal blessed him with great wealth again.[2]

It is the birthplace of Madhurakavi Alvar.[citation needed]

The Festival[]

Kumuthavalli in the temple

The Garuda Sevai utsavam festival in the month of Vaisaki (May–June) witnesses nine Garudasevai, a spectacular event in which festival image idols from the Nava Tirupathi shrines in the area are brought on Garuda vahana, a sacred vehicle of Lord Vishnu. An idol of Nammalvar is also brought here on an Anna Vahanam (palanquin) and his paasurams (verses) dedicated to each of these nine temples are recited. The utsavar (festival deity) of Nammalvar is taken in a palanquin to each of the nine temples through the paddy fields in the area. The verses dedicated to each of the nine Divyadesams are chanted in their respective shrines. This is one of the most important festivals in this area, drawing thousands of visitors.[4][5]

References[]

  1. ^ 15 Vaishnava temples of Tamil Nadu. M. Rajagopalan
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Adinathar Alwar Thiru Koil Sthala varalaru; Temple publication; Page 8,9
  3. ^ 108 Vaishnavite Divya Desams: Divya desams in Pandya Nadu. M. S. Ramesh, Tirumalai-Tirupati Devasthanam.
  4. ^ Suriya (2015). Jothirlingam: The Indian Temple Guide. Partridge Publishing. p. 30. ISBN 9781482847864.
  5. ^ Anantharaman, Ambujam (2006). Temples of South India. East West Books (Madras). pp. 33–43. ISBN 978-81-88661-42-8.

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