Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 TIRUVATTARU This Divya Shetram is located near Kanyakumari on the way to Trivandrum. The moolavar is Adikesava perumal in a reclining posture and the Thayar is Maragathavalli. The Theertham is Vattar and the Vimanam Astanga Vimanam. The sthala purana is that the Lord defeated the demon Adikesi. Kesi’s wife prayed Ganga and Tamarabharani Rivers and created a deluge. Finding it has no effect on the Lord she surrendered to Him. Since the Rivers formed a circle (vattam) the shetram gained the name Tiruvattaru. The moolavar is viewed through three openings in the sanctum. Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam: Nammaazhwar – 3838-3848 (pasuram number as found in Naalaayira Divya prabhandam) Though there is similarity with that of the moolavar idol in Tiruvananthapuram, the Siva lingam is seen here at the feet of the Lord instead of at the head in Trivananathapuram. The presence of Brahma at the navel of the deity is absent in this temple. Om Namo Narayanaya Padmashri Sampathkumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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