108 Divya Desams Series - Thrukkozhi( Uraiyur )

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Thirukkozhi - Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple, Trichy

 

 

About the Temple:

 

Situated in Urayoor, Trichy district in Tamil Nadu. It is located in

urayoor which is in between Trichy - Erode railway lane. 2 miles

away from Trichy Junction. It is also near to Naachiyar koil. Which

is in between Trichy - Main guard Gate.

 

Sthala Puranam:

 

Once upon a time, there was a discussion among the great rishis that

among Trimuthies, who is the greatest. But in that discussion also,

they could not come to a conclusion that who is great amongst the

Trinity. Finally, all the rishis thought it would be helpful for

them to find the answer for this if they could get the sugesstion

from the great muni, Brighu. They all explained about the discussion

they had among them and said he is the right person to find a

solution for this and clear their doubts whats there in their minds.

Brighu muni also accepted their words and told them he would give an

answer that would clear all of their doubts.

 

First, he went to Kailasam where Lord Shivan and Godess Parvathi

reside. But, in the entrance itself, Brighu muni was stopped by the

Dwara Balakaas as the residing deities are all alone and doesnt want

them to get disturbed. As he got this kind of answer in Kailash, he

thought he could not be the right person who might help his devotees

as ha was not easy to talk with. As he was disappointed by this

activity, he then left to Sathya Lokam where Lord Brahma and Godess

Saraswathi reside.

 

There also he could not meet Brahma devan and he made to think what

he thought when he went to Kailasam. Finally, he went to Sri

Vaikuntam where Sriman Narayanan and Godess Sri Laksmi reside. As

Brighu muni enetered Vaikuntam, he was greeted in a good manner and

this first action made him to think that Sriman Narayanan is the

right person to whom all persons and rishis can seek help and can

have a direct approach towards him. Sriman Narayanan offered him

with the seat and did the Paadha Pooja for him. But, this action of

Sri Vishnu made Sri Lakshmi to think bad and asked Him not to catch

hold if his feet. But, this action of Sri Lakshmi made Bighu muni to

get angry and cursed Her that she would born in the world as an

ordinary human.

 

But, Sri Lakshmi felt very sad for the sabham she got from Brighu

muni but Sriman Narayanan said that all the actions are happening

according to their fates only and added that he will follow Her soon

towards the earth.

 

At the same time in the earth, a king by named Dharma Varman lived

in Kumbakonam, Chozha Naadu. Once he went out for huting and found

the rishis were being distressed by some demons and seeked the help

from the king. Dharma Varman said that he will help them from the

demons by killing them and he stayed in the forest for sometime. The

King was happy for all the reason but only one thing made him worry

and disappoint and that is he had no children. He seeked the help of

the rishis to hep him out and to get a children. So, to help the

king, all the rishis did a Yagam to get a child for the king. At

that time, an Asareeri stated that if he want to get a child he

should pray towards Sri Lakshmi and as a result, Sri Lakshmi itself

will born as a child to him. Hearing this, he started to pray

towards Sri Lakshmi and finally, a female child was born to him and

was kept a name as " Vara Lakshmi " .

 

As the days went on, Dharma Varman started to seek a perfect groom

for his daughter and announced a Swayamvaram for that. Lots of kings

came for this and at the same time, Sriman Narayanan also came there

one among the grooms. In that hall, when Sri Lakshmi came, she had a

look at all the members in the hall and at the same time, she also

noticed Sriman Narayanan came there and went straight towards Him

without any delay and Garlanded him.

 

All the persons saw this wedding of Sri Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi and

the king raised a temple for Sri Ranganathar in Kalyana Thirukkolam.

The Utsavam done here starts on Revathi Natchatiram in Panguni month

lasts for 10 days.

 

On the first day of Panguni Uthiram, Sri Ranganathar comes from Sri

Rangam and stay in Urayoor. And on Panguni Uthiram, he marries

Kamalavalli Naachiyar and give his Kalyana Kola Seva to his

Bhakthas.

 

There is no Utsavar found in this sthalam as Sri Ranganathar of Sri

Rangam came here to marry Sri Lakshmi and the Utsavar of Sri Rangam

is considered to be the Utsavar of this sthalam too.

In this sthalam, Periya Pirattiyar is giving her seva in two

different ways. One is Irundha seva and the other one is Kidantha

seva. Combining these both sevas, she is giving seva as " Urayum "

(from sitting seva to sleeping seva) seva, this temple is

called " Thiru Uraiyur " .

 

The Utsavam done here starts on Revathi Natchatiram in Panguni month

lasts for 10 days.

 

On the first day of Panguni Uthiram, Sri Ranganathar comes from Sri

Rangam and stay in Urayoor. And on Panguni Uthiram, he marries

Kamalavalli Naachiyar and give his Kalyana Kola Seva to his

Bhakthas.

 

Only Moolavar is found in this sthalam. There is no Utsavar here.

Since, Arangan married Kamalavalli Naachiyaar, Utsavar of Srirangam

is said to be the Utsavar for this Thirukkozhi sthalam too.

In this sthalam, Periya Pirattiyar is giving her seva in two

different ways. One is Irundha seva and the other one is Kidantha

seva. Combining these both sevas, she is giving seva as " Urayum "

(from sitting seva to sleeping seva) seva, this temple is

called " Thiru Urayoor " .

 

Specials:

 

• Birth place of Thiruppaan Alwar.

• Kalyana Utsavam which is done during Panguni Utthiram.

 

Moolavar:

 

The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Azhagiya Manavala Perumal. He is

found in Standing (Nindra) thirukkolm (position) facing his

thirumugham towards North direction along with " Prayoga Chakkaram " .

Prakthyaksham for Ravidharman and all Devars. (330 crores).

 

Thayaar:

 

The Thayaar of this Sthalam is Kamalavalli Naachiyar (Vaasakshmi).

Urayoor Valli. She is found in Sitting (Veetrirundha) Kolam facing

North direction. The Position of the Thaayar is similar to position

of a Bride who sits along with the Groom during marriage.

 

Sannadhis: Special sannadhi for Thiruppaan Alwar.

 

Mangalasasanam:

• Kulasekara Alwar - 1 Paasuram

• Thirumangai Alwar - 2 "

Total - 2

 

Pushkarani:

 

1. Kalyana Pushkarani

2. Suryapushkarani Pushkarani

3. Kudamurutinadhi Pushkarani

 

Vimanam:

 

The Vimaanam is Kalyana Vimaanam.