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Thirukkoviloor
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History -
Thirukkoviloor |
Vamana
Trivikrama Avathara Sthalam. It was here that Mudal Azhwars (poigai,
Bhoodath and peiyazhwar's) met one night in a small room. They felt
the presence of one more person and found the Lord and Piratti(Lakshmi)
and composed the First three Tiruvanddadi in praise of Him. This
is one of the five Krisharanya Kshetras. Mahabali's pride bit the
dust in this kshetra.
Thaayaar - Poongoval Naachiyaar.
Theertham - Pennaiyaru, Krishna Theertham, Chakra Theertham
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Mangalasasanam: |
Thirumangaialwar - 1078, 1138-1147, 1569,
1641, 2057, 2058, 2068, 2673, 2674
Poigaialwar - 2158, 2167
Boodathalwar - 2251
Total of 21 Paasurams.
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Special Information |
Dieties |
Trivikraman, Aayanar, Poongoval Nachiyar |
Vimanam |
Srikara Vimanam |
Theerthangal |
Krishna Theertham |
Mangalasasanam |
Thirumangai Azhwar, Boothathazhwar |
Pratyaksham |
Mrigandu Maharishi, Balichchakravarthy |
Travel Base |
Cuddalore |
Direction and Posture |
Standing and East-faced. |
Features |
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Access to the temple |
Accessible from Cuddalore(about 45 miles) or
from Thirukkoviloor station(Villupuram - Katpadi Line). It is 2
miles south of Pennai river. |
Moolavar |
The Moolavar of
this sthalam is Trivikraman. The Perumal is also called as "Dahaleesan".
Moolavar in Nindra, Nadantha (Ulagalantha) kolam facing East direction
and his right leg lifted upwards towards the sky. And the great
and a special thing is that the Sangu, which will be usually on
the left hand is on the right hand and the Chakkaram which will
be on the right hand is on the left hand. |
How to Get There. |
This temple is situated in South Arcot district in Tamil Nadu.
2 kms away from Thirukoviloor, which is in between Vizhupuram
to Kaatpaadi railway lane. Some other routes are from Pondicherry
to Bangalore, Chitoor - Trichy (Via vellore) - Cuddalore, from
Tiruvannamalai, Vizhupuram also have plenty of bus facilities.
It is situated on the sea shore of Thenpanni river.
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