Guest guest Posted August 25, 2008 Report Share Posted August 25, 2008 TIRUVAZHUNDUR This Divya shetram also known as Aamaruviyappan temple is located close to Mayiladuthurai, near Tanjavur. This is one of the five sacred shrines dedicated to Krishna. The moolavar is Devadirajan also called Aamaruviappan in a standing posture. The Thayar is Senkamalavalli, and the Theertham is Darshana Pushkarini and the Vimanam Garuda Vimanam. Legend has it that Brahma caused the herds of cattle being grazed by Krishna disappear, upon which Krishna created another herd. Finding this Brahma apologized to Krishna and requested Him to take abode at Tiruvazhandur. It is also believed that Kaveri, Garuda, Agasya, Dharma and King Uparisravas worshiped Vishnu. In the sanctum Prahlada is to the right of the moolavar and Garudan to His left. Kaveri is portrayed as worshipping the Lord. This is the birthplace of Kamban, the author of Ramanaya in Tamil. The idols of Kamban and his wife are installed inside the temple. The chariot of the King by name Oordvaradan was stuck in the ground, at this shetram and as such this place gained the name Terazhundur. Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam: Tirumazhisai Azhwar – 2673, 2773 (pasuram number as found in Naalaayira Divya prabhandam) The annual festival is being celebrated during the month of Vaikasi. The Kamban festival is celebrated in the month of Panguni Om Namo Narayanaya Padmashri Sampathkumar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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