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Abodes of Vishnu

93. Arulmigu Poomagal Nachiyar sameda Boomibalagar Koil (Thirupulingudi)

Mulavar		*Bhoomibalagar*
*Utsavar*		*Kaysinavendhar (Kasinivendhar)*
Thayar		Poomagal Nachiyaar, Malarmagal Nachiyaar, Pulingudivalli
Kshethram
*Pose & Direction*		*Bujanga Sayanam facing East*
Theertham		*Varuna Theertham, Indra Theertham,Nirruthi Theertham*
Vimanam		*Vedasara Vimanam*
*Sthala Vruksham*
Paadiyavar		*Nammazhwar*
*Travel Base*		*Thirunelveli*
*Nearest Railway Station*		*Sri Vaikundam*

Location

Thirupulingudi is approximately 3.5 kms from Srivaikuntam and about 1 km from Varagunamangai.There are no facilities available here.

History

The lord is in Bhujanga sayanam and one can see the stalk of the lotus flower rising from Lord's nabhi (navel) and joining with the lotus flower on the wall where Brahma is seated Lord's Thirupadam can be seen through a side window.A Brahmin named Yagna Sharma who became a demon cue to the curse of one of Vashista"s sons regained his form due to contact with the Lord's feet.Also Indra was relieved of Brahma hatya Dosham at this sthalam.