Guest guest Posted August 24, 2008 Report Share Posted August 24, 2008 TIRUVANBIL This Divya Shetram is located closer to Lalgudi from Trichy. This Shetram is also called Tirumaalayanthurai, Mandookapuri and Bhramhapuri. This Shetram together with Srirangapatnam in Karnataka, Srirangam, Kumbakonam and Mayiladuthurai along the course of river Kaveri are called Pancharanga Shetrams. The presiding deity is Vadivazagiya Nambi in a reclining posture and the Thayar is Azagiyavalli. The Theertham is Mandookapushkarini and the Vimanam Taraka Vimanam. The Utsavar is called Sundararajan. Legend has it that Brahma and Valmiki worshipped Lord Vishnu at this shetram. There is also another story that Mandooka muni in his state of intense penance in underwater failed to pay respects to sage Durvasa, who cursed Mandooka Muni to take the form of a toad. Upon worshipping Lord Vishnu at this Shetram Manduka Muni was relieved of his curse and hence the temple tank is called Manduka Pushkarini. Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam: Tirumazhisai Azhwar – 2417 (Pasuram number as found in Naalaayira Divya Prabhandam) The temple complex covers an area of about one acre and has a Rajagopuram, built by Chola kings. There are inscriptions that the Chola chief used to worship at this temple by placing his sword in front of the sanctum prior to his venturing out in battles. Om Namo Narayanaya Padmashri Sampathkumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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