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Thiruvilliputhoor - (Sri Villiputhoor)
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History -
Thiruvilliputhoor - (Sri Villiputhoor) |
Avathara
sthala of Periazhwar and Andal. Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam married
Andal here. Andal and Garudazhwar are on either side of the Lord
in standing posture. The standing posture of Garuda near the Lord
is unique to this place. The Araiyar seva, like in Srirangam, is
very famous. The place is named after the hunter kings Villi and
Putthan who built this town and their images are installed in the
temple. One day Periazhwar who was performing Pushpa kanikaryam
for the Temple, found Andal wearing the garlands meant for Lord.
That day Azhwar offered fresh garland to the Lord but the Lord refused
to wear any other garland except the one used by Andal and hence
Andal is called "Choodi Kuduttha Nacchiyar".
Thaayaar - Aandaal (Kodhaa Naachiyaar).
Theertham - Thirumukkulam.
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Mangalasasanam: |
Perialwar - 133
Aandaal - 549.
Total of 2 Paasurams.
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Special Information |
Dieties |
Vadabathra Sayee, Rangamannar, Andal, Periya Thiruvadi
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Vimanam |
Samsana Vimanam |
Theerthangal |
Thirumukkula Theertham |
Mangalasasanam |
Periazhwar, Andal |
Pratyaksham |
Mandooka Maharishi, Periyazhwar |
Direction and Posture |
East faced and Vadabhadra Shyanam |
Travel Base |
Madurai |
Features |
Avatara Kshetra of Periazhwar and Andal
The Divine Thiruppavai is fully illustrated by way of sculptures
circumambulating the central sanctum-sanctorum. |
Access to the temple |
Has its own railway Station(Virudhu Nagar -- Tenkasi line). Via
Road:-- > Madurai - Tenkasi Road. |
Moolavar |
The
Moolvar of this Divyadesam is Sri Vadabhatra Saayi. Also named as
Ranga Mannaar. Prathyaksham for Mandooga rishi and Periyalwar Moolavar
in Bhujanga Sayanam, giving his seva facing along the east direction.
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How to Get There. |
This sthalam is in Tirunelveli district near Thirukkurungudi.
We have to get down in Naanguneri when travelling from This temple
is situated in Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu. When going in
train, we have to get down in Sri Villiputtoor Railway station,
Via Thenkaasi, Virudhunagar and getting down in the Srivilliputtoor
station, we have to go 1 1/2 kms to reach the temple. Bus facility
and lodging facility is also available.
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