Nangur Purushotaman Temple Utsavam

van Purushothamaperumal at Thirunangur utsavam from 10 to 20 of March 2012

Information for those want to reach nangur Dhivya Desams:

            Chennai to Sirkazhi

·         At Chennai Egmore Take Cholan express at 8.20 Am it will reach sirkazhi by 2.00 PM

Trichy to Sirkazhi

At trichy Junction Take Cholan express at 9.15 Am it will reach sirkazhi by 12.00 Noon

·       Go to New Bus stand through auto - it may be charged Rs 50. Catch the Bus 16 A Kizhamuvarkarai Via nangur (20 mins from Sirkazhi to nangur).

·         Timing of nangur Bus 7.15 AM, 9.00 AM, 11 AM, 1.00PM, 3.00 Pm, 5.00 PM and Last Bus 9.45 PM (or Auto be Charged Rs 200. to nangur).

·         In  nangur There are 6 divya desam, they may be walk able (Each street has a temple).

·         From nangur to outer divya desams ,get local Auto – Mohan or baskar  or Parakalan.

·         By auto We can easily reach Parthanpali next Tirumanikudam, next kavalambadi then tirunagari and thiruvali the last of Kizhachalai and annankoil.

·         At Annankoil we can get buses to Chennai,Sirkazhi,Chidambaram and pondy.

    
The Background to the Thirunangur Divya Desams
Angered at not being invited for the Yaagam conducted by Parasakthi’s father Dakshan, Shiva is said to have performed the Rudra Thaandavam in a place called Ubaya Cauvery (between Cauvery in the South and Mani River in the North), a few kms South East of Seerkazhi.

So aggressive was his performance that for every hair that fell down on the ground, a new form of Shiva emerged. And very quickly 11 forms of Shiva were each performing the Rudra Thaandavam. Sensing a possible damage to the world as a result of Shiva’s fury, Lord Vishnu appeared here before Shiva as Paramapatha Naathan.

Softened by the presence of Lord Vishnu, Rudra requested Vishnu appear in just as many forms. Lord Vishnu is said to have acceded to this request and provided darshan to Rudra in 11 different forms here in Thiru Nangur, having taken one form each from 11 different Divya Desams. These together constitue the 11 Divya Desams in and around Thiru Nangur.

In the Tamil calendar month of Thai (mid Jan-mid February), the deities from these Divya Desams go out on a street procession in the Garuda Vaahanam and congregate at the Mandapam in the Narayana Perumal Mani Maada Koil in ThiruNangur. At the Mani Maada Koil, Thiru Mangai Azhvaar sings praise of each of the 11 forms of Vishnu.


Where to Stay
Best to Stay in Sirkazhi hotel Annapurna AC (It near to New Bustand and Omni Bus Stop). One can also stay at Hotel Sadabishekam in Vaitheeswaran Koil

1. ThiruVellakkulam (Annan Koil):

Only Divya Desam where Azhvaar praises the Lord as ‘Annan’ (Elder Brother of All Dhivya Desham).Sincere prayers at this temple will provide devotees with life security.


Looked at as the elder brother of Tirupathi Srinivasa, it is believed that those who cannot go to Tirupathi can come here and ‘Annan’ is said to fulfill their wishes. Lord here is seen together with the Goddess (Alar Mel Mangai) unlike in Tirupathi where he is seen alone. This is the only Divya Desam where the diety and Goddess have the same names as in Tirupathi.

Thiru Mangai Mannan wanted to marry Kumudha Valli who belonged to the generation of the Devas. Mangai Mannan is said to have worked with utmost sincerity towards fulfilling each of Kumuda Valli’s conditions to marry him. It is believed that Mangai Mannan finally married Kumudavalli at this place. Hence, there is a separate sannidhi for Kumudha Valli at this temple.

The Story
King Dhundhu Maaran, who belonged to the Surya dynasty, had a son Swethan who was destined to die at the tender age of 9. Swethan came here to undertake penance to increase his lifetime. Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared before him as Srinivasa and fulfilled his prayers. Hence, this is said to be a place when one’s sincere prayers will prevent untimely death.

Thirumangai Azhvaar came here, had darshan of the Lord and praised him here as if he has seen Lord Srinivasa himself. His Paasurams also reflect the fact that the Lord is the elder brother of Tirupathi Srinivasa.

Quick Facts
Deity : Annan Perumal ,East Facing ,Standing Posture
Goddess : Alar Mel Mangai
Utsavar : Srinivasa Perumal
Azhvaar : ThiruMangai Azhvaar 10 Paasurams ( 1308-17)

      Vimanam: Thathva Dhyothaga Vimanam

      Theertham: Swetha Pushkarani
Temple Timing : 8am-11.30am and 5.30pm-8.30pm
Contact : 04364 266566 (Prathivadhi Bhayankaram Paramparai Sthalathar Thirumaligai)

      Chennai Help Line +91-9444013814

            Mail: pb7temple@gmail.com (Use Mail for Fast Reply)

 

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