the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples
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the Ultimate Web on Indian Gods & Temples by Padmani, |
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Abodes of Vishnu |
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142. Arulmigu Mahalakshmi sameda Kariyamanicka Perumal Temple, Kadayanallur
| Mulavar | Neelamaninathar, Kariyamanicka Perumal | |
| Utsavar | ||
| Thayar | Mahalakshmi | |
| Kshethram | Arjuna Kshethram | |
| Pose & Direction | ||
| Theertham | ||
| Agamam | ||
| Vimanam | ||
| Sthala Vruksham | ||
| Paadiyavar | ||
| Travel Base | Tirunelveli | |
| Nearest Railway Station | Ambasamudram |
Location
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History
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Arujuna, after his victory in the Kurukshetra war came here with his men to cleanse
himself of the sin of killing many. He went to Pothigai hills,
bathed in the Holy Tambiraparani. On his way, he stayed under a
Marudha tree for rest. Lord Vishnu appeared in his dream and said
that He was near a Marudha tree and advised him to worship there for total
cleansing of the sins. Arjuna waking up from the sleep saw the
Lord in idol form with His consorts and worshipped the swayambu idols. The
king who ruled this region then built the temple.Presiding
deity Lord Neelamani Nathar praised as Karia Manicka Perumal in Tamil
blesses the devotees from the sanctum sanctorum in a standing posture with
His consorts Mothers Sri Bhoodevi and Sri Neeladevi. Those unable
to go to Tirupati, execute their prayer commitments here as tonsuring etc. Those
facing obstacles in wedding proposals and those annoyed about the welfare of
children due to adverse planetary aspects pray to Lord offering rice made of
curry leaves and porridge-payasam hoping to relieved of the problems. As
Arjuna worshipped here, the place is called Arjunapuri Kshetra.
Lord
Sudarsana-the deity of the discus of Perumal graces from a separate shrine
with 16 hands. Two lions below the peeta are bearing Lord
Sudarsana and Lord Yoga Narasimha behind Him. The other wonder
exclusively in the temple is a five hooded serpent below Lord Narasimha. Devotees
perform Sudarsana Homa here for relief from fear of threats and success in
endeavours. Though a Vishnu temple, the temple has shrines for Lord Dakshinamurthi belonging to Shiva attributes. He blesses the devotees with two disciples (generally Lord Dakshinamurthy has four disciples), a difference from other places. His form too is different as that of Lord Aiyappa. The other significance that Muyalagan under His feet (symbol of ignorance has his head on the left side against the usual right. There are two Anjaneyas on the pillars, one as Bhaktha Anjaneya and the other with his left hand on the chest and the right upward. People pray here for success in their endeavours. |
Festival
| The Five Garuda Sevas � Perumal granting darshan seated on Garudas � is a famous festival of the temple celebrated on 5th day of the 10 day Brahmmotsavam in the temple. Lord Venugopala and Lords from the Navaneethakrishna, Lakshminarayana, Sundararajar and Purushothama temples arrive here to enjoy this festival. As Lord came from Punnaivanam, He grants darshan at this place on the seventh day of Brahmmotsavam festival. Garuda Seva is celebrated on Purattasi Saturdays also. |
Address: Sri Neelamaninathar Temple, Kadayanallur - 627 751, Tirunelveli Dist. Phone: +91 99657 61050
Temple Timing: 7.30 am to 10.00 am and 5.30 pm to 8.30pm