108 Divya Desams – Acrostic - Perumal Thirunaamam - Antaryami

Akkarakani Azhagiya Singar Malolan Baktosithan

Swamy Ramanujar

Malolan Lakshmi Narasimhar Digvijaya Narasimhar Sri Yagna Murthy

SWAMY RAMANUJAR
Really a Scriptural Exegete
Adiseshan Incarnation
Mountain of Magnanimity
A Jagadacharyan
Narayana Ashtakshara Mantra was spread by HIM
Udayavar – The Great
Just surrendered to Srirangam Divya Thampathis
Appearance – Chithirai Thiruvadirai
Restored many temples to Sri Vaishnava tradition
FOREWORD
From Adiyen Ramanuja Dasan, humble offering at Sri Lakshmi Narasimhar Lotus Feet
HE is the ONE in ALL and
Really ALL in ONE
Each Kshetram significance brought to life through Perumal Thirunaamam
With Blessings of all Azhwars, Jagadacharyan, Annan Swamy and Adiyen Parents
One and Only
Rangendra Simham has tasked Adiyen to write on all 108
Divya Desams. Koti Pranams to HIS Lotus Feet and all Adiyaars of Sriman Narayanan

S Lakshmi Narasimhan
ACHARYAN
Annan Swamy
Compassion for All
He removes Ajnana
Appeals Moksha for all Adiyaars
Rain in providing Blessings
You are the stairs to reach Azhagiya Singar
Almighty’s Avatara Purushar
NamPerumal affectionately called you “Koil Annan”
VISHVAKSENAR
GARUDA
Glittering Golden Nectar
A Universal Flyer
Revered equivalent to Vedas
Unparalleled devotion towards Him
Divine Mount of Maha Vishnu
A Gem born to Sage Kashyapa and Vinata
SRI RANGANATHAR – DIVYA DESAM # 1 - SRIRANGAM
Sthala Vruksham - Punnai
River Cauvery – His favourite
In Pranava Akruti Vimanam

Revathi Thirunakshatram - Panguni

Appeared for Ravidharman, Chandra, Vibishana
Nalayiram verse by all except Madhurakavi
Granted salvation to Tiruppanazhwar here
A Chandra Pushkarini
Nivedhana – Roti on New moon and Ekadasi
Agama - Pancharatra
Took Paduka Sahasram from Swami Desikar
Highlighted Sri Ramanujar as Udayavar
Always with Sri Ranganachiyaar
Revered Sri Manavalamamunigal as Acharyan
 Adorned in beautiful Muthangi
Zenith for human race
Has a Prayoga Chakaram
A Kalyana Theertha Kshetram
Grand celebrations for Thayaar in this temple
In Kalyana Vimanam
YOU are standing Tall above All
Azhwar hymns by Nam Kaliyan

Married Sri Kamalavalli Thayar here

Aayilyam star worship removes obstacles for marriage
North Facing Deities towards Srirangam
At Moolasthanam only Thayar is Urchavar
Very nice Darshan for Ravidharmarajan and 33 crore Devas
Avathara Sthalam of Tiruppanazhwar
Likes only Black pepper in nivedhana preparation - Goddess
Abhaya Ranganathar
AZHAGIYA MANAVALAN – DIVYA DESAM # 2 Near Kudamurutti River
THIRUKKOZHI
SRI PURUSHOTHAMAN - DIVYA DESAM # 3
THIRUKKARAMBANUR
Sanga Sanandana had His darshan
Reclining posture – Bhujanga Sayanam
In the direction of East

Poornavalli’s lovely home

Uniqueness – Perumal as Kadhamba Vruksham
Referred as Uthamar/Pichandar Kovil
Udyoga Vimanam
Sthala Vruksham – Kathali Maram
HE is with Shiva and Brahma (Trimurti Seva)
Only Divya Kshetram - Trimurti with their consorts
Thirumanjanam to HIM was performed by Lord Brahma
Historical Name - Kadhambavanam
Appeared for Kadhambamuni, Nam Kaliyan, Sanat Kumaras, Uparisiravasu
Mangalasasanam – Thirumangai Azhwar
Agama – Vaikhanasa followed here
Navagrahas are inside
 SRI PUNDARIKAKSHAN
DIVYA DESAM # 4 – THIRUVELLARAI
Standing Posture
Referred as Vedagiri Kshetram
In the direction of East

Pankajavalli / Shenbagavalli’s abode

Uttarayanam – Thai Maatha Nayagan
Nalayiram praise by Periazhwar, Nam Kaliyan
Devotees perform Bali Peeta Thirumanjanam
A Maayavan during Dakshinayanam
Raised as a Fort - Temple structure
In a White Rock Hill called Vellarai
Ksheera, Gandha, Divya Pushkarini
Appeared for Lakshmi and Brahma – Rudradi Devas
Kith and Kin of Uyyakondar and Engallazhwan
Surrounded by Padma Theertham
He appeared for Garuda, Markandeya, Sibi, Bhoodevi
A Vimalakruti Vimanam
Nandavanam of Pundarikakshan – HE liked
VADIVAZHAGIYA NAMBI – DIVYA DESAM#5 – THIRU ANBIL

Vishnu appeared as handsome young man for Brahma

A Manduka Theertham
Darshan to Brahma and Suthapa Rishi
In as Sundararaja Perumal
Vruksham - Thazhamboo
Azhagiyavalli Thayaar
Zealously sung by Tirumazhisai Azhwar
HE is near banks of Kollidam
Anbe Kadavul – hence Anbil
Got a 3-tiered Rajagopuram
Indicates physical appearance is temporary
You are in reclining posture
A East facing deity

Narasimhar shrine around sanctum

Andal shrine in front hall of sanctum
Married Sundaravalli
Been visible to Sage Valmiki
In Tharaga Vimanam
APPAKUDATHAN – DIVYA DESAM # 6 - THIRUPPERNAGAR

Appam is HIS favourite sweet

Purasai Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Pushkarini – Indira
Azhwar – Periyazhwar sang his last here
Koviladi is the name of village
Urchavar – Appala Ranganathar
Dear to Indiradevi, Kamalavalli
A 1000-2000 year old temple
Took pot of Appam from King Upamanyu
HE was seen by King Upamanyu and Sage Parasara
Agama – Pancharatra
Narayananey Param Deivam
HARASAPA VIMOCHANAN – DIVYA
DESAM # 7 - THIRUKANDIYUR
Historical Name – Pancha Kamala Kshetram
A Kabala Moksha Pushkarini
Resides with Kamalavalli Nachiyar
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Standing posture facing east
Azhwar Mangalasasanam – Nam Kaliyan – 10 hymns
Procession Idol - Kamalanathan
A Trinity Darshan similar to Uthamar Kovil

Vimanam - Kamalakruthi
In Panguni – Brahmotsavam is celebrated
Mandapam to approach sanctum – Garuda and Mahamandapam
Older than Srirangam temple
Celebrated in Aipasi – ThiruPavitrotsavam
He is Pratyaksham for Lord Shiva and Sage Agasthya
A place where Lord Shiva was relieved of HIS dosha
Navneetha Krishna and Santhana Gopala – oldest deity here
Adorned in beautiful Muthangi
Narasimhavabu Sriman Kesava Purushotamah
JAGATH RAKSHAGAN -
DIVYA DESAM # 8 - THIRUKOODALUR Jack Tree – Sthala Vruksham
A Vaiyam Kaatha Perumal
Got a naturally formed conch symbol on Jack tree
A 500 – 1000 years old temple
Thayaar - Padmasanavalli
Historical Name – Darbaranyam, Sangamapuri

Rescued Thayaar back to Her place as Varaha

Ambarisha Varadar as HE saved Ambarisha
Kshetra Theertham - Chakara
Suddha Satwa Vimanam
HE purified Cauvery in this Kshetram
Azhwar verses by Sri Thirumangai Mannan
Group worship by Sage Nandaka and Devas here
A Sri Suktha Homam is conducted here with 108 lotus
Nivedhana – Navaneetham
GAJENDRA VARADHAR - DIVYA DESAM # 9 -
THIRUKAPISTHALAM
 Very compassionate
A Chakaravarthi and Chatur Bhujan
Lovely darshan for Kiruthrajan due to his Tapas
Vruksham - Punnai
In Thanjavur
Lord Rama in reclining position

Ramar appears with Discus and Conch only here

Azhwar Pasurams by Thirumangai Mannan
Married Hemambujavalli
A Pitru Saabha Vimochana Sthalam
Near to Udyoga Narasimhar
VALVIL RAMAN – DIVYA DESAM # 10
THIRUPULLABHOOTHANGUDI
ANDALAKKUM AIYAN – DIVYA DESAM # 11 - THIRUAADANOOR
Arthamantapa has two pillars similar to Vaikuntham
Next to Srirangam, we’ve these 2 pillars only here
Darshan for Indira during HIS & HER wedding
A Reclining posture
Lord appeared to Thirumangai Azhwar as trader
A Chandra Theertham
Kamadhenu performed penance here
Kindly coached Azhwar to write on palm with Ezhuthani
Urchavar – Sri Ranganathar
Mounted on Pranava Vimanam

Agama – Pancharatra followed

Inside the sanctum Lord Shiva and Sage Brigu are present
You are the Universal King
A Bargavi Priyan
Nearly 2000 years old with Punnai Vruksham
ARAVAMUDHAN – DIVYA DESAM # 12 - THIRUKUDANDHAI

Aravamudha Azhwar – HE is called

Reclining in half waking up posture
Azhwar pasurams – 51 sung by 7 of them
Vaideeka Vimanam and Hemavalli Pushkarini
A Temple Chariot instituted by Thirumangai Azhwar
Married Komalavalli at HER birthplace here
Upaya Pradhana Divyadesam – Urchavar is prominent
Dream of Sri Nadamunigal – HE appeared
HE performed last rites for an ardent devotee
A temple in the form of Ratha and no Paramapadhavasal
Nadamuni compiled all 4000 Azhwar verses here
OPPILIAPPAN - DIVYA DESAM # 13 - THIRUVINNAGARAM

Only Succour – Mam Ekam Saranam Vraja

Preparation of Nivedhana offerings without salt
Ponnappan - Urchavar
In Vaikhanasa Agama
Loves Bhoomadevi
In five forms HE gave darshan to Azhwar
Ahoratra Pushkarini
Procession with Bhoomadevi in all Utsavams
Perumal Garuda Sevai - Avani Thiruvonam
A Markandeya Kshetram
Nattaru river flows – equivalent to Viraja
THIRUNARAIYUR NAMBI – DIVYA DESAM # 14 - NACHIARKOVIL

Thayaar – Vanjula Devi

Historical Name - Sugandhagiri
In this Kshetram Perumal came as a Guru
Recognizes Glory of the Mother here
Urchavar – Idar Kadutha Thiruvalan
Nambi – Perumal with Flawless Traits
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Resides in sanctum ahead of Perumal - Thayaar
A Magizham Tree – Sthala Vruksham
In Hema Vimanam
You performed Samasrayana to Thirumangai Azhwar here
Unmatched prominence for Kal Garuda Moolavar here
Regarded as one of 12 Mukthi sthalas for devotees

Nam Kaliyan request devotees to place themselves at HIS THIRUVADI

Azhwar – Nam Kaliyan sang over 100 hymns for Nambi here
Mother appears with a parrot and key bunch on HER hip
Blessed Sage Medhavi became HIS father-in-law
In the line of HER sight always
SARANATHAN –
DIVYA DESAM # 15 –
THIRUCHERAI
Sara Pushkarini Kshetram – Savior for all
A lovely darshan to Cauvery Goddess
Resides inside Moolasthanam - Cauvery
A standing posture facing east
Nearly 500-1000 years old temple
A very fertile soil here – hence Saranathan
Thai Poosam dip at Pushkarini is special
HE crawled on the lap of Cauvery as little child
A Sara Vimanam
Neela/Sri/Bhoodevis, Lakshmi and Saranayaki
Bhaktar Aavi – comes so fast like steam to save devotees
Historical Name - Lakshmivanam
A Magizha Tree - Sthala Vruksham
Kannamangai Nayaki
Thirumangai Azhwar has praised Perumal
A Darshana Pushkarini
Varuna, Sage Romasa, all Devas had HIS darshan here
A Huge Garuda Bhagawan here
Took the form of honey-bees – all Devas
Sapthamrutha Kshetram
A Utpala Vimanam
Lord Shiva present in all four directions/forms
Attached with Perumal as Jyoti – Thirukannamangai Andan
Narayana did Thirumanjanam with spring water – hence Abhishekavalli
Sowrirajan – has a little scar above the right eyebrow
Oh, YOU are Pratyaksham for Sage Garudathandaga
Works with Prayoga Chakra to destroy evil
Resides with Kannapura Nayaki
In Utpalavadhaga Vimana, sages do penance even now
Revered by Nammazhwar, Kulasekarar, Andal, Nam Kaliyan
A Nitya Pushkarini
Jointly as Sarangapani temple – No Paramapadhavaasal here
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Neelamega Perumal - Moolavar
LOGANATHAN - DIVYA DESAM # 18 - THIRUKANNANGUDI

Loganayaki Thayaar residence

Only Divya Desam where Moolavar and Utsavar Goddess is similar
Garuda has HIS hands around body unlike folded everywhere
Appeared for Brahma, Gautama, Uparivasu, Vashishta, Bhrigu, Madarar
Narayana – Krishna was worshipped in form of butter by Vashishta
A Ravana Pushkarini
Thirumazhisai azhwar sang in praise of HIM
HE got himself tied to a Magizha tree which is still present
As affixed to tree with rope is how Dhamodaran is lying
Narayana on Utpala Vimanam
SOUNDARARAJAN – DIVYA DESAM # 19 -
THIRUNAAGAI

Soundaravalli Nachiyar has an exclusive Garudi Vahanam

Odampokki tributary runs near – hence Cauvery Thuraivan
Unmatched beauty – Kaliyan imagined as Lady Love of Perumal
Naalayira Divya Prabhandam verses by Thirumangai Azhwar
Darshan for Markandeya, Dhruva, Saleesugan and Bhoomadevi
A Historical Name – Sundararanyam – was a forest area
Rajagopuram – 90 feet
Attained fitness upon Sara Pushkarini dip – 2 Eunuchs (Kandan, Sukandan)
Rare Ashta Bhuja Narasimha deity present
A Glittering Idol – Azhagiyan Thaane Ariuruvan Thaane
Juxtaposes Thayaar always
Appeared on Masi Maham day
Nagar King Adiseshan worshipped Perumal – Naagarpattinam
NEELAMEGA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM # 20 - THANJAI

Nivedhana – Sakarai Pongal

Enduring Soundarya Vimanam

East facing

Lovely Darshan for Parasara Maharishi

Authoritative Sengol – Royal Stick Holder

Married Senkamalavalli

Enlightening Kannika Pushkarani

Gushing Vennaru (Viraja) river

Amirtha Theertham
MANIKUNDRA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM # 20 - THANJAI

Markandeya had HIS darshan

Ambujavalli Thayaar resides here

Nivedhana – Sakarai Pongal

In Vaikhanasa Agama

Key to Vaikuntham

Urchavar - Narayanar

Nearly 1000-2000 years old

Darshan of 18 Garuda Seva is famous here

Revered by Boodathazhwar, Thirumangai Azhwar

A Magizham tree is Sthala Vruksham

VEERA NARASIMHAR – DIVYA DESAM # 20 - THANJAI

Vishnu himself in discus here

Enhanced with Thaila Kaapu

Evening Pradosha darshan - auspicious

Ripped apart Thanjaka

A Sweet Drink – Panakam offered

JAGANNATHA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM # 21 – NATHAN KOVIL

Jagannatha holding 5 weapons here

A Shenbagaranya Kshetram
Goddess - Shenbagavalli
Azhwar – Nam Kaliyan glorified HIM
Nandhi Pushkarini
Nandhi and Emperor Sibi had HIS darshan
A West Facing Deity
Tree - Shenbagam
He took Mother on HIS chest during Aippasi Sukravara Pournami
A Mandhara Vimanam
Nandhi & Brahma inside sanctum depict Saiva/Vaishnava unity
KOLAVILLI RAMAR – DIVYA DESAM # 22 - THIRUVELLIYANGUDI

Ksheerapthi Nathan - Moolavar

Only place where Garuda with 4 hands holding discus and conch
Lavishly praised by Thirumangai Mannan
A Plantain that came through rocks still yielding fruits once a year
Verily considered as 108 Divya Desam darshan if we worship here
Indra, Shukra, Brahma, Parasuram had HIS darshan
Lovable Shrungara Sundarar is Urchavar
Lovely Rama avatara darshan for Mayan – divine sculptor
In Varthaga Vimanam

Reclining form facing East

A Bhargava Kshetram
Maragathavalli Thayaar
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Restored Shukra’s vision here
AMARUVIAPPAN – DIVYA DESAM # 23 -
THIRUVAZHUNDUR

A Devadhirajan
Married Sengamalavalli
Appeared for the cattle and settled here
Rakshakathvam’s representation
Uparisiravasu, Garuda, Sage Agasthya had HIS darshan
Very Playful Maayavan – Gosakan
In Salagramam stone scaling 13 feet
Appeared for Kaveri and Dhari Dharma Devata
Pushkarini - Darshana
Perumal became the shepherd
Azhwar – Thirumangai mannan praised BOTH only here
Never let HIS divine cows suffer
Adisesha has separate shrine only here
Resides in sanctum – Vyakrapada and Patanjali
Unmatched beauty
Manasa and Thiruvananda Theertham
Adisesha had HIS darshan on Pournami Ekadasi
Kanva Rishi had HIS divine darshan
A Vilwa tree - Sthala Vruksham
Dosha Nivarthi here – Kala Sarpa and Naga
Amma – Thirumamagal Nachiyar
Little Boy in reclining position

Agama - Pancharatra
Mighty Garuda never flies over this place
Urchavar - Krubhasamudran
Darshan to Sage Vyakrapada and Vyasa
He is facing South here only after Srirangam
Azhwar mangalasasanam – Nam Kaliyan
Nandhiyavardhana Vimana
NAANMADHIA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM # 25 - THALAICHANGA NAANMADHIAM

Naanmadhian has crescent moon on Head

A Thalaichanga Nachiyaar residence
A Chandra Pushkarini Theertham
Nearly 1000 years old temple
Moon got relieved of his curse
A Vensudar Perumal as Urchavar
Darshan for Chandra
HE is praised by Thirumangai Mannan
In standing position facing east
A Chandra Vimanam
PARIMALA RANGANATHAR – DIVYA DESAM # 26 - THIRUINDALUR
Parimala Ranganayaki - Goddess
A Suganthavana Nathar - Moolavar
Reclining in Veera Sayanam facing East
Indu Pushkarini
Moon had darshan of Perumal
A Chandrashaba Vimochanavalli
Lotus Feet worshipped by Sun
A place where Ekadasi fasting gained special importance

River Cauvery worships his Thirumudi

Ambarisha king completed 100 Ekadasi fasting
Narayana pleased upon king’s request stayed here
Ganga worships HIS Lotus Feet
A Majestic Ruler
Navel worshipped by Brahma
A Veda Chakra Vimanam
Those desirous of undertaking fasting can start here
HIS Thirumugam is worshipped by Moon
Azhwar – Nam Kaliyan asks Perumal HIS real colour – milky white, dark cloud or glittering gold?
Reverence for Cauvery over Mother Ganga here
GOPALAKRISHNAN – DIVYA DESAM # 27 - THIRUKAVALAMPADI

Goddess – Rukmini and Sathyabama

One among Thirunangur Tirupathis
Pratyaksham for Ekadas Rudras and Indra
Azhwar Pasurams – Kaliyan, Periyazhwar & Bhaktisarar
Location chosen by Divya Dampathis for their garden
A fresh wind before festival indicates good harvest here
Kavalam indicates Elephant – Krishna saved one
Referenced in Tirumangai Azhwar Pasuram
In 108 Tirupathi Anthathi, this temple is mentioned
Standing posture
Has a 3-tiered Gopuram
Near Loving Bhaktas
Azhwar’s delight
Nagapuri once ruled by Takshaka became Nangur
TRIVIKRAMAN – DIVYA DESAM # 28 –
KAZHISCHEERAMA VINNAGARAM

Thadalan as called by Andal for being World Ruler

Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar and Sri Andal
Inside sanctum Mother is holding Perumal for balance
Vaikhanasa Agama
In Changu, Chakara Theertham
Kindly called Thavittu Paanai Thadalan as he was hidden in husk pot
Romesa and Ashtakoma Sage had HIS Pratyaksha darshan
All Vastu Puja performers place sand of land on HIS Thiruvadi
Mounted on Pushkala Vimanam
A Jack Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Narayana (a) Vamana is with Lokanayaki
KUDAMADU KOOTHAN – DIVYA DESAM # 29
– THIRUARIMEYA VINNAGARAM

Kudamadu Koothan - Moolavar

Urchavar – Chaturbhuja Gopalan
Devotees perform Thaila Kaapu abhisheka to HIM
Amirthavalli Thayaar
Mangalasasanam by Thirumangai Azhwar
Amirtha Theertham
Darshan of Perumal in sitting form – one leg on butter pot
Ucharoorunga Vimanam

King of world ARI resides here – hence the name

One without flag post
One has to climb many steps in the path of devotion
Tree - Palasa
HE is Pratyaksham for Sage Udhangar
Agama - Pancharatra
Name also refers to LORD holding Govardhana Hill
VAN PURUSHOTHAMAN –
DIVYA DESAM # 30 – Vyakrapada and Upamanyu - 2 sages had HIS darshan
A Jack and Plantain Tree – Sthala Vruksham
THIRUVAN PURUSHOTHAMAM Noblest Man – Purusha Uthaman

Purushothama Nayaki Thaayar

Urchavar and Moolavar both are Purushothaman
Reciting Sahasranama here for 48 days is special
Urchavar is Raghava Simham
Standing Posture facing East
HE is surrounded by paddy fields
On Sanjeevi Vigraha Vimanam
Three Hanuman shrines are here
HE is fond of Shenbaga flowers
A Thiruparkadal Theertham (Milk Ocean)
Mother fed Upamanyu with this milk
Azhwar – Nam Kaliyan hailed Perumal for this kindness
Noted Acharya Manavalamamunigal stayed here 2 yrs
PERARULALAN – DIVYA DESAM # 31
– THIRUSEMPONSEI KOVIL

Pancharatra Agama
East facing deity
Rudra and Dhrudanetra Muni – 2 sages had HIS darshan
Allimamalar Nachiyar
Raised on Kanaka Vimanam
Urchavar – Sempon Arangan (a) Herambar
Lord Himself raised fund to build this temple
A Brahmin - Kashyapa regained all wealth from Perarulalan
Lovingly he chanted Om Namo Narayanaya 32000 times
Azhwar Pasurams by Nam Kaliyan
Nitya Pushkarini, Kanaka Theertham
BADRI NARAYANAN - DIVYA DESAM # 32 -
THIRUMANIMAADA KOVIL

Badrinath deity has visited here upon Shiva’s request

A Pranava Vimanam
Deity facing East
Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar
It’s Pundarigavalli Thayaar residence

Nandhavilakku Perumal
Appeared for Ekadasa Rudras and Indra
Rudra and Indra Pushkarini
A Big Divya Desam among 11 Thirunangur Tirupathis
Your Garuda seva is a real feast to our eyes
All 11 Emperumans come here for Garuda Seva festival
Nara Narayana in sitting position
Acharya of Universe - Swamy Ramanujar learnt Tirumandiram here
Nambi from Thirukoshtiyur taught him
VAIKUNDANATHAR – DIVYA DESAM # 33 –
VAIKUNDA VINNAGARAM

Vaikundhavalli Thayaar
A Lakshmi & Utharanga Pushkarini, Viraja
Iravadeswarar was approached by Swethaketu and Damayanthi
King could not have darshan in Vaikunda as no homa/charity done
Udhanga, Upari Siravasu, King and his wife, Lord Shiva had HIS darshan
Narayana stayed here upon Lord Iravadeswarar’s request
Deity facing East
A sitting posture
Nam Kaliyan’s work is divine summary of Veda Vyasa’s Srimad Bhagavatam
Ananda Satya Varthaga Vimanam
Thamaraikannan
HIS Paramapadha Kshetram
Azhwar pasurams by Thirumangai Azhwar
Really a GOLDEN LOTUS
VAYALALI MANAVALAN – DIVYA DESAM # 34
– THIRUVALI – THIRUNAGARI
Vedarajan – Lakshmi Narasimhar – Moolavar facing West
Ashtakshara Vimanam
You taught Thirumantra to Nam Kaliyan here
Amruthagadavalli / Amruthavalli Thayaar
Lovely Birth Place of Thirumangai Azhwar
A Thiruvali Nagaraalan
Lovely 11 Garuda sevai during Panguni
Ilaakshani Pushkarini

Mahalakshmi sits on Lord’s lap here

A Kalyana Ranganathar Urchavar at Thirunagari
Narasimha images – 2 of them worshipped by Nam Kailyan are at Tirunagari
A Pancha Narasimha Kshetram
Vedupari Utsavam during Panguni is very famous
Aali Nagarkku Athipathi – referred by Kulasekara Azhwar
Lovely darshan to Thirumangai Azhwar
An equivalent kshetram to Badarikashrama
Narasimhar grants wisdom and prosperity to devotees
DEIVANAYAGAN – DIVYA DESAM # 35 – THIRUTHEVANAR THOGAI

Deity for festival – Madhava Perumal

East facing Moolavar
It’s Madhava Nayaki Thayaar residence
Vashishta sage had His darshan
A Kadalmagal Nachiyar
Narayana married Mahalakshmi here
A Standing posture
YOU are in Shobana Vimanam
Azhwar Mangalasasanam – Thirumangai Mannan
Group worship by all Devas – hence Thevanar Thogai
A Shobana & Devasabha Pushkarini
Nalayiram reference in Periya Thirumozhi
SENGANMAL RANGANATHAR – DIVYA DESAM # 36 - THIRUTHETRIYAMBALAM
Senkamalavalli Thayaar
East facing
Nam Ramanujar brought 108 Vaishnava scholars here
Guards His devotees using yoga maya
A Palli Konda Perumal
Narayana is here with 4 hands
Mounted on Vedha Vimanam
A Divya Desam ending with Ambalam – usually referred to Shiva Sthalams
Lord took Varaha incarnation to bring stability

Rudra and Mahalakshmi had HIS darshan

A Surya Pushkarini
Narayana chose this place as HIS stage for dancing
Gorgeous Lakshmi Rangan
Adiseshan had HIS Divine Darshan
Nangur Tirupathi to have both Rama and Krishna as festival deity
A worship here is equal to Srirangam darshan
Thirumangai Azhwar praised HIM
Handsome Red Eyes half closed
A Historical Name - Palasavanam
Relaxed posture after killing the demon
VARADARAJAN - DIVYA DESAM # 37 - THIRUMANIKOODAM

Varadarajar – Kanchipuram equivalent darshan

A Standing posture
Relief from all problems – 6 months Poosam star worship
Appeared for Garudan, Chandran
Deity facing East
A Chandra Pushkarini
Resolute penance cured Chandra of his curse
A Manikooda Nayakan - Moolavar
Joined hands with Thirumamagal Nachiyar
Azhwar mangalasasanam – Nam Kaliyan
Narayananey Namakke Parai Tharuvan
ANNAN PERUMAL - DIVYA DESAM#38 - THIRUVELLAKULAM

A Vellakula Theertham
Narayana on Tatvat Yodhaga Vimanam
Nam Kaliyan Mangalasasanam
A Vilwa / Parasu Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Narasimha Mantra chanting for 8000 times is special

Poovar Thirumagal / Padmavathi Thayaar

Enthusiastic devotees celebrate their 60/70/80 birthdays
Regarded as Anna (elder brother) of Tirumalesa
Urchavar - Srinivasan
Manavalamamunigal had HIS darshan here
Appeared for Rudra and Swetharajan
Loving devotees offer Tulabharam
THAMARAIYAL KELVAN - DIVYA DESAM # 39 - THIRUPARTHANPALLI

Thamarai Nayaki - Urchavar

HE is Parthasarathy
A Kadga Pushkarini
Meaning of “Sarva Dharman” sloka got here
Appeared for Parthan
Relief for Varuna from his curse
A Ganga Theertham
In with sword here - Arjuna
You are in Shankarasaras
A Narayana Vimanam
Lovely Pasurams by Poigai Azhwar and Nam Kaliyan

Krishna gave HIS sword to Arjuna for getting water

Eye catching as both Krishna and Rama are in sanctum here
Loving Senkamalavalli Thayaar
Varuna and Ekadasa Rudra had HIS darshan
A Standing Posture
Narayana goes to Poompuhar sea for Aadi Amavasya
GOVINDARAJA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM # 40 - THIRUCHITRAKOODAM
God is looking at the Sky
Only from the front mandap itself we can have Trimurti darshan
Vimanam - Sadvika
It’s Pundarikavalli Thayaar Home
Nalayiram praise by Kulasekarar and Nam Kaliyan
Devadhi Devan - Urchavar
A Kshetram with 12 Theerthams
Reclining posture – Perumal, Standing Posture - Brahma
A Historical Name – Thillaivanam
Judged Lord Shiva and Parvathi’s dance
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Narayana stayed here with Nataraja
DEVANATHAN – DIVYA DESAM #41 -
THIRUVAHINDRAPURAM

Developed by Adisesha – this Kshetram

Erected on Suddha Satwa Vimanam
Vilwa Tree – Sthala Vruksham
A Garuda / Sesha Theertham
Narasimhar has Mahalakshmi on HIS right lap
A Brahmachalam / Oushadachalam Hills
Thirumangai Mannan and Desikar praised HIM
Hayagrivar and Garuda gave darshan for Desikar
A piece of Sanjeevi mountain fell here
Narayana himself gave Trimurti darshan to all Devas
TRIVIKRAMAN – DIVYA DESAM
# 42 - THIRUKOVILUR

Tree - Punnai
Really, we get to see Svayambu of Mother Durga here next to Vishnu shrine
It’s Poongaval Nachiyar / Pushpavalli Thayaar Home
Vimanam – Sri Chakra
In Thirukovilur – Venugopala is Kshetra Balaka
Krishna, Pennai and Sri Chakra Theerthams
Replete wisdom provider – Conch in Right Hand and Discus in Left Hand
Aayanar, Kovalan - Urchavar
Made of Tharu - Wood
Azhwar mangalasasanam by 3 Mudhalam Azhwargal & Nam Kaliyan
Narayana gave darshan for Sage Mrigandu, Mithravathi & 3 Azhwars
DEVARAJA PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM # 43 -
THIRUKACHI
Divine Lizard relieves one from all adverse effects
Emerged from the flames of Brahma Yajna
Vruksham – Arasu – Bodhi Tree
A Perundevi Thayaar / Perarulalan residence
Revered by Peyazhwar, Boodathazhwar, Nam Kaliyan
Athi Varadar comes from Anandasaras Pushkarini
Joyfully placed Himself across River Vegavati
Athigiri – Bhaktas climb 24 steps to see HIM
Narada, Brigu, Brahma, Gajendra had HIS darshan
ADHI KESAVAN -
DIVYA DESAM # 44 -
THIRUASHTABHUJAM

Alarmelmangai / Padmasani / Pushpavalli Thayaar

Deity facing west in standing posture
He was praised by Peyazhwar/Thirumangai Mannan
In this place – Yogi Elephant offered 14000 flowers each day

Kindly worshipped by devotees to make their land prosperous

Exclusive mangalasasanam to Alarmelmangai in this kshetram
Sword, Flower, Discus and Arrow – Right 4 hands
A Conch, Bow, Armor and Club – Left 4 hands
Vimanam – Chakrakuthi & Gajendra Pushkarini
Appeared for Brahma, Mahasandhan – saved him from crocodile
North facing Entrance and Paramapadhavasal – special feature
SRI DEEPA PRAKASAR -
DIVYA DESAM # 45 - Saraswathi Theertham

THIRUTHANKA
Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar
It’s Maragathavalli Thayaar home

Darshan to Swami Desikar by Varadarajar is famous

Exclusive shrine for Swami Desikar here
Extracts darkness out of devotees lives
Place was dense with Dharba grass early days
A Vilakoli Perumal

Place where Swami Desikar was born

Righteous son of Desikar completed the construction
A Historical Name - Thoopul
Kindles light of Gnanam
Appeared for Mother Saraswathi
Srikara Vimanam
A Jyoti-Light form of darshan to Brahma
Reunited Brahma and Saraswathi
SRI AZHAGIYA SINGA PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM # 46 -
THIRUVELUKKAI
Sage Brigu had darshan of Azhagiya Singaperumal
Referred as Thiruvelukkai Alari
In Kanaka Vimanam

Amirthavalli / Velukkaivalli Nachiyar blesses the devotees

Zing Thing – occupies a GOLD SPOT in Devotee’s HEART
HE is Mukunda Nayagan
Azhwar Mangalasasanam – Peyazhwar and Nam Kaliyan
Garuda Bhagawan head slightly on a side unable to bear Lion fury
In sanctum facing East – Yogic posture
Yoga Narasimhar is Moolavar
A Kanaga Saras/Hema Saras

Swamy Desikar wrote Kamasikaashtakam here

In the sloka he asserts LION is super fast like River Vegavathi
Narasimha protected Brahma Yajna
Got the name as Kamasika Narasimhar Sannadhi
Appeared from Hasthisailam cave and drove the demons
Narasimha upon HIS desire to be calm and peaceful stayed here
JAGADEESA PERUMAL - DIVYA DESAM # 47 - THIRUNEERAGAM

Jagadeeswara Vimanam
Akrura Theertham
Gave darshan to Akrurar as Jagadeeswaran
A World Truth explained to Markandeyar by Perumal
Divya Prabhandam reference - Thirunedunthandagam
Ecstatically referred as “Neeragathai” by Nam Kaliyan
East facing deity
Standing posture
A Tiruneeragathan - Moolavar
Nilamangaivalli Thayaar
Perumal is praised by 4 Azhwars
A Matsya Theertham
Narayana played envoy to Pandava Brothers
Divine Home of Satyabhama and Rukmini
A 25 feet Perumal in sitting posture
Vimanam - Badra
Appeared for King Janamejaya and Dritharashtra

Dhoodha Hari
Hardships of Rohini birth star devotees will be removed
On Wed, Sat, Ashtami days devotees offer prayers
Only unconquerable strength for the Pandavas
The tallest sitting Krishna
He is pressing HIS feet with Viswapada Yoga Powers
Anga/Adi Pradakshina doers 72000 veins are energized
Rohini star – given wisdom powers by Krishna
NILATHUNDAN – DIVYA DESAM # 49 –
THIRUNILATHINGAL THUNDAM KOVIL

Nilathingal Thunda Nayaki / Neruru Illa Thayaar

Inside Ekambareswarar temple
Lovely Chandra Pushkarini
A Saiva Priest performs daily pooja
Thirumangai Mannan has praised the LORD
He appeared for Chandra (Moon) and Lord Shiva
Under Purusha Suktha Vimanam
Navel Cord Lotus of Lord – Mahalakshmi graces from it
Deity in standing posture
A West facing Perumal
Narayana as Vamana with Conch & Disc radiating Moon Light
OORAGATHAN - DIVYA DESAM#50
THIRUOORAGAM

Only temple having 4 divya desams inside

Offering - payasam for Perumal/Adiseshan
Revered by Nam Kaliyan & Bhaktisarar
Amudhavalli/Aranavalli Nachiyar
Gets devotees off their arrogance & pride
Adiseshan is very powerful here
The deity is west facing
He is praised by Kaliyan in one verse
A Saara Srikara Vimanam
Naga / Sesha Theertham
YATHOKTHAKARI - DIVYA DESAM# 51
THIRUVEKKA
You are praised by 5 Azhwars
A Poigai Pushkarini
This is where Sri Manavalamamunigal did Sri Bashya Kalakshepam
He is in Bhujanga Sayanam from right to left – unique posture
On Thirumazhisai Azhwar request, Perumal rolled off His serpent bed
Komalavalli Thayaar
The temple follows Vaikhanasa Agama
He is Pratyaksham for Brahma, Saraswathi and Thirumazhisai Azhwar
A Poigai Azhwar Thiruavatharasthalam
Kanchipuram’s Periya Perumal
A Veda Saara Vimanam
Referred as Sonna Vannam Seidha Perumal
In sanctum facing West
KARUNAKARA PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM # 52 -
THIRUKARAGAM

Kaar resembles Black Clouds

Agraya Theertham
Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar
Urchavar – Jagadeesa Perumal
Narayana on Vamana / Ramya Vimanam
A Padmamani Nachiyar
Karunakaran - Moolavar
A Standing posture facing south
Rain to the World
Appeared for Niketana Rishi
Narayana expects only pure devotion and bhakti
SRI KALVAR - DIVYA DESAM # 53 - THIRUKAARVAANAM

Sri Kalvar - Moolavar

Removes one off their ego and develop higher qualities
In sanctum facing North

Kamalavalli Thayaar
Azhwar verses by Thirumangai Mannan
Lovingly Azhwar calls HIM “Kaarvaanathu Ullai Kalva”
Vimanam – Pushkala Design
A Gauri Theertham
Really a beautiful darshan for Parvathi
KALVA PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM # 54 -
THIRUKALVANUR
Kalva Perumal was worshipped by Sage Durvasa
Anjali Valli Thayaar
Lakshmi appears in worshipping form
Vamana Vimanam & Perumal facing West
A Nitya Pushkarini

Perumal has Sambrani Thailabishekam

Energetic pasurams by Thirumangai Azhwar
Really hid himself and saw Mahalakshmi (Kalva)
Undertook penance at a place yielding crorefold benefit - Thayaar
Mahalakshmi graces in Aroopa form behind Kamakshi sanctum
Aroopa Lakshmi Thayaar is worshipped first before Perumal
Lord graces on a wall right of Gayathri Mandapam
PAVALAVANNAR - DIVYA DESAM # 55 - THIRUPAVALAVANNAM

Pavazhavalli Thayaar
A Chakara Theertham
Verily called Sathyavrata Kshetram
Agama - Pancharatra
Lord killed demons from middle of Chakara Theertham
Azhwar Mangalasasanam – Nam Kaliyan, Peyazhwar & Bhaktisarar
Vedasara Vimanam
A West facing deity in sitting posture
Next to HIM, Sage Brigu is in praying form inside sanctum
Narayana gave darshan to Parvathi Devi & Naimisaranya
Appeared in Treta Yuga
Reddish Perumal seated on Adiseshan
VAIKUNDANATHAN – DIVYA DESAM # 56
THIRUPARAMESWARA VINNAGARAM

Vaikhansa Agama followed

A Standing, Sitting and Reclining form
In reclining form as Ranganathar
Kanchi Vishnu temple – believed to be first in this region
Undertaking prayers on Wednesday increases longevity
Nam Kaliyan has praised Perumal in his hymns
Devotee’s sins are cleansed
A Paramapadanatha form in standing & sitting position
Narayana’s consort – Vaikundavalli Thayaar
Ashtanga Mukunda Vimanam & 1000 Theertham
The sanctum sanctorum and first prakara are kudavarai type
HE appeared as hunter for Parameswara Varman
A Mummada Kovil built by Parameswara Varman
Narayana gave darshan to 2 sons of King Virocha
VIJAYARAGHAVAN - DIVYA DESAM#57 - THIRUPUTKUZHI

Vijayaraghavan has Jatayu on HIS lap

In all processions, Jatayu is offered due regard
Jatayu Theertham
A Maragathavalli Thayaar Home
You give benefits to devotees performing tarpanam here
A Padhiri Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Rama performed last rites for Jatayu here
Azhwar pasurams by Thirumangai Mannan
Goddess Sridevi moved to left of the Lord
Honor to Jatayu – Flag post/Bali peeta is outside
A Maasi Brahmotsavam and Thai Thirupalliyodam
Varutha Payir Mulaikka Vaikum Thayaar – Amavasya day
A Veerakoti Vimanam
Narayana :: You are Raghava Simha
BAKTHAVATSALAN - DIVYA DESAM # 58 - THIRUNINDRAVUR

Being humble, HE asked Azhwar to sing pasurams

A Sudhavalli (a) Ennai Petra Thayaar
Kubera regained his wealth from Goddess
Tree - Parijatham
Historical Name - Thinnanur
A Vaibhava Lakshmi
Varuna Pushkarini
Agama - Pancharatra
Thirumangai Azhwar praised HIM
Saturday/Pournami/Thiruvonam/Fridays - special
Adisesha is prominent here
Lord graces in standing form
A Utpala Vimana
Narayana appeared for Varuna & Samudrarajan
VEERARAGHAVAN -
DIVYA DESAM # 59 - THIRUVALLUR

Very much called Punyavratha Kshetram

Enchanting Vaidya Veera Raghavar - Urchavar
Evvul Kidandhan – Chronic Disease Reliever
Really a holy dip cleanses one of all sins
Agama - Pancharatra
Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar & Bhaktisarar
A Hruthabha Vinasini Theertham – Holy than Ganga
Goddess – Kanakavalli Thayaar
Historical Name - Evvulur
Amavasya – Thai Month – HIS Thiruavatharam
Vijayakoti Vimanam
Abhishekam with perfumed oil for Moolavar
Narayana appeared for Salihotra Maharishi here
PARTHASARATHY – DIVYA DESAM # 60 - THIRUVALLIKENI

Parthasarathy & Rukmini Thayaar - Moolavar

A Brindaranya Kshetram – was a dense Tulasi forest earlier
Reiterates physical appearance is temporary
Thirumangai Azhwar says “I found my Lord in Thiruvallikeni”
He is in sanctum with HIS entire family & has only Conch
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Sthala Vruksham – Magizham
Appears with a Moustache – Meesai Perumal – 9 ft tall
Really Beautiful Vedavalli Thayaar married Sri Ranganathar
A Sweet pudding – Sakarai pongal – HE is fond of
This is a Panchamurthi Sthala
He appeared for Sage Brigu and King Sumathirajan
Yoga Narasimha, Gajendra Varadha, Sriman Natha, Sri Rama are also here
NEERVANNAN - DIVYA DESAM # 61 -
THIRUNEERMALAI

Neervannar, Ulagalandhan, Ranganathar, Bala Narasimhar - Moolavar

Except Neervannan, other 3 deities are in Hill temple
Enthusiastic Azhwar has praised Mother as well in his hymn
Referred as Thoyathri Giri
Veppala Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Anima Malar Mangai Nachiyar / Ranga Nayaki Thayaar
Neervannan enjoys Siddha, Swarna, Karunya and Ksheera Pushkarini
Narayana is praised by Tirumangai and Boodath Azhwar
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Narayana appeared for Sage Brigu, Markandeya, Valmiki and Nam Kaliyan
NITHYA KALYANA PERUMAL - DIVYA DESAM#62
THIRUVIDANDHAI
Nam Kaliyan lavishly praised Mother of Milky Ocean
It’s Komalavalli /Akhilavalli Thayaar residence
Tree – Punnai - Sthala Vruksham
Has Varaha/Kalyana Theertham
You are Lakshmi Varaha Perumal
Agama - Vaikhanasa

Kalyana Vimanam
A Wedding festival is performed by devotees all 365 days
Lord is in standing form
You have a dot on your cheek to protect from others jealous look
Appeared for Sage Markandeya
Narayana alone is Nayaka, others are Nayakis
A East Facing Deity
STHALASAYANA PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM#63 -
THIRUKADALMALLAI

Sage was determined to see Perumal in Thiruparkadal

Teaching posture – HE has hands on HIS Chest – Upadesa Mudra
Has Anandha Vimanam
A Pundareeka Pushkarini / Garuda Nadhi
Lord appeared before the sage as an old man
A Punnai Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Sage lovingly offered all Lotus flowers to Perumal
Azhwar hymns – Thirumangai and Boodathazhwar
You are Pratyaksham for Sage Pundareeka
A Ulaguyya Nindran – Urchavar is holding a Lotus Bud
Nilamangai Thayaar graces the devotees
A Birth place of Boodathazhwar – Avatar of Lord’s Mace
AKKARAKANI – DIVYA DESAM # 64
THIRUKADIGAI

Amruthapalavalli / Sudhavalli Thayaar

Kani + Akkaram - Fruity Sweety appeared for Sapta Rishis
Kinetic energy becomes infinity by worshipping both Hills
A Thakkankulam dip relieves one from Brahmahathi Dosha
Revered by Peyazhwar/Thirumangai Azhwar
A Bhaktositha Perumal
Keeps devotees near & makes them surrender unto HIM
A Yoga Narasimhar & Yoga Anjaneyar’s Kingdom
Natural remedy from mental stress, evil & witchcraft
In Hemakoti Vimanam
NAAVAI MUKUNDAN – DIVYA DESAM # 65 - THIRUNAAVAI

Nalayiram praise by Nammazhwar and Thirumangai Azhwar

A Standing Posture
A East facing deity
Very sacred performing Tharpanam here - equal to Kasi
An exclusive sannidhi for Thayaar in Kerala Divya Desam only here
In the northern banks of Barathpuzha river

Malar Mangai Nachiyar

Undertook prayers with Narayana – Gajendran
Kamala Thadakam
Under Veda Vimanam
Nava Yogi Kshetram – Vishnu appeared for them, Gajendran and Lakshmi
Did Tharpanam for HIS father here - Parasurama
A Trimurthy Sangama Kshetram
Nava Yogis installed the Archa Vigraha here
UYYAVANDHA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM#66 - THIRUVITHUVAKODU

Unique place with divine peace spread everywhere

You have 4 separate shrines with idols installed by all Pandavas
You are praised by Kulasekara Azhwar
Abhayapradhan facing South
Vimanam – Tattva Kanchana
Appeared for King Ambarisha
Narayana and Kasi Viswanathar are here
Deity in sanctum was installed by Arjuna
Has a Chakara Theertham
A Padmasani Nachiyar residence
KATKARAIAPPAN - DIVYA DESAM#67 - THIRUKATKARAI

Katkaraiappan is offered Paal Payasam by devotees

A Perunchelva Nayaki / Vatsalyavalli Thayaar
Temple was instituted by Parasuramar
Kapila Theertham
A Vamana Murthy – Pratyaksham for Kapila Munivar
Royal standing posture facing east
An exclusive sanctum for Vamana and Shiva here
In Pushkala Vimanam
A Shivalinga worshipped by Mahabali is present
People worship Mahabali at the entrance by lighting lamps
Provides Gnanam
Avani Thiruvonam – grandly celebrated
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
LAKSHMANA PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM#68 - THIRUMOOZHIKALAM

Lakshmana and Bharatha worshipped together

Appan/Sukthinathan/Thirumoozhikalathan
Kalam – place of auspicious, soft and sacred words
Sanga, Chittaru Theertham
HE is praised by Nammazhwar and Nam Kaliyan
Maduraveni Nachiyar
Appeared for Sage Haridha Maharishi
Narayana temple named after Lakshmana
Appears in standing posture facing East
 Kandakarna/Pambai Theertham
Only Margazhi Thiruvadirai and Chitirai Vishu
Ladies are allowed to have darshan
Amma - Vatsalya Devi residing in HIS Thirumarbu
Periya Thiruvadi is 50 ft tall in flying form
In Chaturanga Kola Vimanam
Rice and Salted Mango on arecanut leaf is offered
Ammayar and Kandakarnan had Pratyaksha darshan
Nammazhwar and Nam Kaliyan praised HIM

KOLAPIRAN - DIVYA DESAM#69 -

THIRUVALLAVAZH
ARPUTHA NARAYANAN – DIVYA DESAM#70 - THIRUKADITHANAM

Amrutha Narayana Perumal as HE appeared for Sahadevan

Rejuvenates HIS energy once in 60 years
Pure devotion for 24 minutes will resolve all difficulties
Unthinkable act by Rukmangathan, gave all his Ekadasi vrata benefits to Devas
Thayaar – Karpagavalli Nachiyar
Has Bhoomi Theertham
A grand festival celebrated for 10 days during Thirukarthigai

Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
A Punniyakoti Vimanam
Rukmangathan and all Devas had HIS darshan
A Separate Flag Post for Narayana and Narasimhar
You are facing East
Alari – Narasimhar is facing West
Narayaneeyam recited during every Narasimha Puja
A Milk Sweet Pudding is offered to Narasimhar for reducing Ugram
Narayana provides victory in all deeds and ultimately Moksha
IMAYAVARAPPAN - DIVYA DESAM #71 -
THIRUCHENKUNDRUR It’s Sengamalavalli Thayaar Home
Major festivals – Vaikunda Ekadasi, Thiruvonam
A Sanga Theertham, Chitraru
You are facing West
A Standing Posture
Vimanam - JagaJyothi
Appeared for Lord Shiva and Devas
Renovated by Yudhistran – Temple Premises
A Lord of Devas
Prakaras are painted attractively
Penance by Yudishtran and Devas here
Azhwar mentions Place, River, Perumal in hymn
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
 Majestically Standing facing East
A Pragnasaras Theertham
Your temple was built by Bheema
Appeared for Sapta Rishis
Porkodi Nachiyar
In Purusha Sukta Vimana
Rishis were saved from evil angel by Perumal
A Historical Name - Kuttanadu
Nammazhwar and Nam Kaliyan praised HIM

MAYAPIRAN – DIVYA DESAM#72 -

THIRUPULIYUR
THIRUKURALAPPAN – DIVYA DESAM#73 - THIRUVARANVILAI
Thayaar - Padmasani
HE is Parthasarathy
In the temple there is a shrine for Parasurama
River Pamba crosses through northern entrance of temple
Under Vamana Vimanam
Kind grace of HIM – Arjuna built the temple & had HIS darshan
Under Vanni Tree Arjuna hid his weapons
Regal Darshan for Sage Veda Vyasa and Lord Brahma
A 1000-2000 year old temple
Lord accepts Vanni nuts for Tulabaram here
Aaraattu Vizha is celebrated grandly on Thai Thiruvonam
Pushkarini – Vyasa/Deva Theertham
Parthasarathy Idol covered with Gold was installed by Arjuna
Aranmula – Historical Name
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
PAMBANAIAPPAN - DIVYA DESAM#74 -
THIRUVANVANDOOR
ANANTHA PADMANABHAN – DIVYA DESAM#75 - THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
A Reclining Posture
Narayana Thirumeni is made of 12000 Salgrama Stones
A Laksha Deepa festival celebrated once in 12 years
Narayana seated on Adiseshan
Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalasasanam
Hari Lakshmi Thayaar
Anjaneya, Yoga Narasimha and Krishna shrines are before and behind sanctum

Pratyaksham for Vilwamangalam Swamigal

Accepted unriped mango with salt from Swamigal
Deity is 12 ft long
Made with Kadu Sarkarai Yoga mixture – Rare Idol
Ananthan Kadu – place where Swamigal found the LORD
Narayana appeared as little boy – Unni kannan
A Travancore King built the temple
Butter applied on Lord Hanuman never melts even during scorching summer
Hemakoota Vimanam
A Rough Path covered by wild bushes with thorns
Narayana tested tolerance level of Swamigal to extreme
ADHI KESAVAN - DIVYA DESAM#76
THIRUVATTARU

Amma – Maragathavalli Thayaar

Deity made of 16008 Salagrama stones
He put 12 Rudrakshas in HIS hand
In Perumal’s navel no Lotus or Brahma

Kesan/Kesi – 2 demons were killed

Enabled 12 Shiva temples into being
Sun, Garuda, Madhu, Kaidaba, Panchayudha
deities in sanctum
A worship here will lead to no further births
Vattaru, Rama Theertham, Sea Water
A West facing deity with left hand hanging
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
THIRUVAZHMARBAN – DIVYA DESAM#77
THIRUVANPARISARAM
VAISHNAVA NAMBI – DIVYA DESAM#78 - THIRUKURUNGUDI
Vamana Kshetram
Azhwar Mangalsasanam – Nammazhwar, Nam Kaliyan, Periazhwar, Bhaktisarar
In this place gave darshan as 5 nambis
Shukla Paksha Ekadasi – Karthigai Star – Nam Paduvan sings HIS praise
HE (Vaishnava Nambi) is the reason for Nammazhwar’s Birth
Nachiyar – Kurungudivalli Thayaar
A East facing deity
Vimanam – Pancha Ketaka
Azhwar – Nam Kaliyan attained Paramapadham from here

Nambi moved the flag post by a side to enable darshan for Nam Paduvan
Appeared for Lord Shiva and Gajendran
Mahendra Giri
Beautiful Kaisika Mahatmyam stage play still takes place every year during Kaisika Ekadasi
In a separate shrine – Lord Shiva (Pakkan Ninnar) and Bhairava are there
THOTHADRI NATHAN - DIVYA DESAM#79
VANAMAMALAI

Thayar – Varamangai Nachiyar

He gave darshan for Brahma, Indra, Garuda
One of 8 Svayam Vyakta Kshetram
Tree – Mango – Sthala Vruksham
HE enjoys Gingelly Oil Thirumanjanam
A Setru Thamarai Theertham
Durbar darshan with Sridevi and Bhoodevi
Removed bad odour from Earth and made it pure
In sanctum – 9 svayambu moorthies

Nandavardana Vimanam
Appeared for Sindhu King, Urvasi, Thilothama
Thirumanjanam oil stored in separate well
HE cures skin problems through the oil
Azhwar Sadagopan image on Sadari here
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
VAIKUNDANATHAN – DIVYA DESAM#80
SRI VAIKUNDAM
Vaikundavalli/Bhoodevi Thayaar
A Surya Kshetram
Indra Vimanam
Kalasa, Thamirabharani, Brigu Theertham
Uncovered Himself to the King
Narayana appeared as Kallapiran to him
Deity is East facing
A Standing Posture under Adiseshan - significance
Nava Tirupathi’s first Divya Desam
A Meru Shaped Bali Peetam
The Lord came from Sri Vaikundam and stayed here – hence the name
HE retrieved creation secrets from Somakasuran for Brahma
Appeared as Kallapiran to save Kaaladhushakan – HIS devotee
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
VIJAYASANAR - DIVYA DESAM#81- THIRUVARAGUNAMANGAI

Varagunavalli Thayaar
In sitting posture
Just removes all our life obstacles – Emmidar Kadivan
Ahvaana Hastham – calls and blesses
You are facing East
Aganasini Theertham
Satyavan, Rishi Romasa, Agni, Vedhavitthu had your darshan
A Vijayakoti Vimanam
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
A Chandra Kshetram
Renowned by the name Natham
 Brahmin Yagna Sharma got relieved of his evil effect
HIS Urchavar is Kaaysinaventhar
Oh, Varuna, Nirudhi, Nara, Dharmaraja had darshan
On Vedachara Vimanam
Mercury (a) Budhan Kshetram
Indra was relieved of Brahmahathi dosha
Pulingudivalli Nachiyar
A Varuna / Nirudhi Theertham
Lotus Feet darshan from outer prakara
Azhwar mangalasasanam by Nammazhwar
BHOOMIPALAR – DIVYA DESAM#82 Reclining posture using a measuring bowl - marakkal
THIRUPULINGUDI
DEVARPIRAN - DIVYA DESAM#83 – THIRUTHOLAIVILLIMANGALAM – IRATTAI TIRUPATHI

Deity in standing posture

East facing in Kumuda Vimanam
Varuna/Thamirabarani Theertham
Alarmelmangai/Padmavathi Thayaar
Rahu Kshetram
Pratyaksham for Indra, Vayu and Varuna
In Gupta Vimanam
Removes obstacles in marriage
Appeared for Suprabhan and Devas in Yagna
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
ARAVINDALOCHANAR - DIVYA DESAM 83 - THIRUTHOLAIVILLIMANGALAM – IRATTAI TIRUPATI

Ammayar - Karunthandankanni
Rettai Tirupathi Perumals are special to Nammazhwar
Ashwini Theertham
Vimanam - Gupta
Immaculate Lotus Eyed Perumal
Narayana hid behind Suprabhan to enjoy his devotion
Deep penance performed by Ashwini Devas (Vaidyas)
A Thick forest surrounds the temple
Lotus flowers were offered to HIM by Suprabhan
On Nammazhwar’s eyes both Perumal resides always
Celebrates Adhyayana utsavam only in Masi month
HIS Urchavar – Senthamaraikannan
A Ketu Kshetram
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
A North facing deity
Rettai Tirupathi means Nammazhwar, Nammazhwar means Rettai Tirupathi
MAYAKOOTHAN - DIVYA DESAM#84
THIRUKULANDHAI

Married Kamalavathi / Kulandaivalli Nachiyar

Accompanied by Garudar as Urchavar in the sanctum
You are Srinivasan (a) Soranathan
Ananda Nilaya Vimanam
Killed Demon Ashmasaran who kidnapped Kamalavathi’s mother
Oscillatory dancer – appeared on Thai Poosam Pournami
On HIS will appeared for Brihaspathi and Vedasaran
Theertham - Perungulam
He is facing East
A Saturn (a) Sani Kshetram
Nammazhwar Mangalasasanam
VAITHAMANIDHI PERUMAL – DIVYA DESAM#85 - THIRUKOLUR

Vimanam - Srikara
Affluence lost by Kubera due to Mother Parvathi’s curse
Invoked all his wealth back from Perumal
Thayaar – Kumudhavalli/Kolurvalli Nayaki
HE is protecting Nava Nidhis (9 wealths) under HIS right shoulder
A Kubera/Thamirabarani Theertham
Madhurakavi Azhwar Thiruavatharasthalam
Azhwar Sadagopan in his hymn says “Kannan is food, water and betel leaf”
Niksheba Vithan - Urchavar
In Reclining posture facing East
Darshan for Kubera on Masi Shukla Paksha Dwadasi
HE is also Pratyaksham for Nava Nidhis and Madhurakavi Azhwar
Insightfully, Ramanujar heard Thirukolur Pen Pillai 81 Words and accepted her Prasadam
MAKARANEDUNKUZHAIKADAR – DIVYA DESAM#86 - THENTHIRUPPERAI
Mother chanted Ashtakshara Mantra taught by Sage Durvasa
A Sukra Pushkarini
Kuzhaikkaaduvalli Nachiyar
A Sukran (a) Venus Kshetram
Regal celebrations for Vaikunda Ekadasi
Ammayar – Thirupperai Nachiyar
Nigaril Mugilvannan – Urchavar with Sridevi and Bhoodevi
Engaged deeply in penance of Perumal - Bhoodevi
Devotees pray for relief from adverse planet effects
Under Thamirabarani water, Bhoodevi got 2 ear rings
Nedunkuzhaikadan – as HE received 2 fish shaped ear rings
Kesavan’s flyer Garuda slightly on a side near flag post
Under Badra Vimanam
Zealously accepted ear-rings on Panguni Full Moon day
HE is praised by Nammazhwar in his hymn
Appeared as 108th Brahmana in King’s Thadiyaradhana
In all Adiyaar’s heart, Perumal enjoys Yesal
Kuzhaikadar facing east in sitting posture
Affectionately Bhoodevi was called Sri Perai – hence Thirupperai
Devotees offer vastras and perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal
Abhishekam was performed to Perumal by Varuna
Rain God Varuna performed penance to cleanse himself
AADINATHAN – DIVYA DESAM#87 – THIRUKURUGUR –
AZHWAR THIRUNAGARI

Aadinatha Nayaki Thayaar

A Kubera Theertham / Nammazhwar Birthplace
Dhanthan and his wife had HIS darshan
In Standing posture at Guru Kshetram
Nammazhwar praised both Moolavar and Urchavar
Appeared for Shankan at Thirucchankaniturai
Tamarind Tree - Azhwar did penance – 16 years
HE is in Dhantha/Varaha/Thirtha/Shanka Kshetram
Avatharasthalam of Sri Manavalamamunigal
Narayana’s brother Lakshmana is Tamarind Tree here
VADAPATHRASAYEE - DIVYA DESAM#88
- SRIVILLIPUTHUR
THIRUTHANGALAPPAN -
DIVYA DESAM#89 -
THIRUTHANGAL

Thailakaapu is applied to Perumal on select days

HE is praised by Boodathazhwar/Thirumangai Azhwar
It’s Kamala Mahalakshmi, Anna Nayaki, Ananda Nayaki, Amirtha Nayaki residence
Relieves one of Brahmahathi dosha if you’ve holy dip in Pushkarini
Unity among couples increases upon worship
Theertham – Baskara, Paapanasa, Arjuna Nadhi
HE is in Saraschandra Vimanam
Agama - Vaikhanasa
Nindra Narayana Perumal (a) Vasudevan
Goddess has daily Thirumanjanam
Appeared for Salyapandyan and Srivallabhan
Lord is present on “Thangaala Malai”
Arunan, Markandeyar, Brigu are in sanctum here
Perumal appeared for Sridevi based on HER penance – hence name Thiruthangal
Periya Thiruvadi Garuda with four hands and friends with Vasuki snake here
A standing posture and very tall idol – Perumal made of Sudhai
Narayana married Jambavathi here
KOODALAZHAGAR - DIVYA DESAM#90 -
THIRUKOODAL

Kaingaryam by Malayadwaja Pandian in Kaliyuga

Outpour of love from Periyazhwar, Nam Kaliyan, Bhaktisarar
Outstanding devotion by Ambarisha in Dwapara yuga
Deity is East facing in sitting, standing and reclining posture
Ashtanga Vimanam – 125 ft tall – Kalasam – 10 ft tall
Lord accepted Kaingaryam from Prithu Maharaja in Treta Yuga
A Vyuha Sundarrajar – Urchavar – Victorious ever
Zealous devotees circumambulate Vimanam on Pournami days
Hema Pushkarini
Avatharasthalam of ThiruPallandu slokam
Goddess – Maduravalli Thayaar
A Kathali Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Raised by Vishwakarma in Kritha Yuga – temple structure
Kuresar gave 132 slokams in Sundarabahustavam
A Sandalwood Tree – Sthala Vruksham
Lavishing Noopura Gangai Theertham
Lovely darshan for Mandooka and Yamadharmarajan
Azhagar Pradishtai was done by Vishwakarma
Zeal of 6 Azhwars through lovely hymns
HE is Sundararaja Perumal in Dhaana Hastham
Armed with 5 weapons and Prayoga Chakram
Goddess – Sundaravalli/Sridevi Thayaar
A Somachanda Vimanam
Resides on Vrishabagiri / Vanagiri
 Ketaka Vimanam & Pancharatra Agamam
A Standing posture facing east
Lovely Sudarsanar with 16 hands and 16 weapons
KALAMEGA PERUMAL - A Vilwa Tree – Sthala Vruksham
DIVYA DESAM#92 - Mohanavalli Thayaar / Mohana Kshetram
THIRUMOGUR Energetic Ksheerapthi Theertham
God took Mohini roopam and gave nectar to Devas
Apthan took Nammazhwar to salvation
Nammazhwar / Nam Kaliyan Mangalasasanam
SOWMYA NARAYANAN – DIVYA DESAM#93
THIRUKOTTIYUR

Sowmya Narayanan made of Silver

On reclining posture - Uragamellanaiyan
Water-front - Deva Pushkarini/Thiruparkadal Theertham
Mahamagha well in temple – Swamy Theerthavari once in 12yrs
You are praised by 5 Azhwars
Amma – Thirumamagal Nachiyar

Narasimhar on 2 sides – Therkazhwan and Vadakazhwan

Ashtanga Vimanam
Ramanujar’s grace came to light here
Appeared for Brahma, Devas, Kadhamba Muni and Pururava
You were worshipped by Indra in Devaloka
All Devas grouped here to discuss Hiranya Vadham
Narayana graces in 4 forms
Acharya Upadesam by Nambi for Ramanujar on 18th visit
Narayana Thirumantra Upadesam and Charama Slokam
ADI JAGANNATHAN -
DIVYA DESAM#94 -
THIRUPULLANI

A bridge was built by Nala on the sea to reach Lanka

Dasaratha worshipped Jagannathan to beget Rama
In Kalyana Vimanam

Jagannathan installed as Salagramam by Devas

A Darbasayana Ramar
Goddess – Padmasani Thayaar - Varaprasadhi
A Pipal Tree (incarnation of Aswatha Narayanan)
Nivedhana – Milk Porridge - famous offering
Narayana appeared for Pullavar, Kannavar, Kalavar
Adhi Sethu Rathnakara / Hema Chakra Theertham
Thai Amavasya – Lakhs of devotees do Sethu Snanam
HIS Urchavar is Kalyana Jagannathar
A Pullaranya Kshetram – Vibishana surrendered to Rama
Nam Kaliyan praised HIM in 20 hymns
SATHYAMURTHY PERUMAL -
DIVYA DESAM#95 -
THIRUMEYYAM

Satya Giri Kshetram/Satya Pushkarini

A Sarpa Nadhi created by Adiseshan
Theertham – Kadhamba
Here Adiseshan requested for more Satva Gunam
YOU are as Satyagirinathan and Pallikonda Perumal
Appeared for Satyan, Garudan, Pururavas
Mother – Ujjivana Thayaar / Uyyavandha Nachiyar
Under Satyagiri Vimanam
Residence of Varaha Perumal as appeared for Rishis
Tree – Arasa / Aswatha – Sthala Vruksham
He appeared on Vaikasi Pushyam
You brought River/Rock/Tree from Himalayas here
SRI RAGHUNAYAKAN – DIVYA DESAM#96 - THIRUAYODHI

Stands first among Mukthi sthalas

Ram Lalla’s Thiruavatharam – Chithirai Navami – Punarvasu
Ikshvaku – Rajarishis all have performed Thiruvaradhanam to Ramar

Rama in sitting posture facing north – ever giving darshan to Bharatha, Munis & Rishis
A part of Vaikuntam brought to Earth by Manu
Gho Dhaana at Sarayu Theertham is very significant
Hanuman Gathi – Red colored Anjaneyar fond of sweets
Under Pushkala Vimanam
Near by there is Bharath Bhavan where Puthrakameshti Yagam was done
Aparajitha means Ayodhya - Undefeated
You are praised by 5 Azhwars
Ayodhya people with Ram Parivar went to Vaikuntham from Sarayu river
Kanakabhavanam – SitaRam Harathi and Jhula darshan in evenings
All 24000 Ramayana slokas in Valmiki Bhavan wall where Lava and Kusa also reside
Nandigram is near by, where Hanuman met Bharatha when he was in exile for 14 years
Devarishi, Indra, Sudharman, Vedavyasar, Soodhapuranikar had darshan
East facing standing posture
Vruksham – Thapo Vanam – Home of Penance for many Rishis
Appeared in Forest form – Animisha Kshetram
Regarded as Svayam Vyakta Kshetram
Amma – Sri Hari Lakshmi
Jostle in Nemi/Chakara Theertham/Gomathi Nadhi
A Sri Hari Vimanam
Nam Kaliyan sang 10 hymns
PARAMAPURUSHAN – DIVYA DESAM#98 – THIRUPPIRUDI

Parimalavalli Nachiyar
A Sitting posture
Royal Lion King
A Govardhana Vimanam
Man-Lion Narasimhar is Paramapurushan
Ayiram Panangal Udaya Parama – Azhwar reference
Pasuram#1 by Thirumangai Azhwar for Thiruppirudi
Uber Cool Himalayan Hilly Singam
Referred as Joshi Mutt
Unmatchable Nam Kaliyan sang 10 pasurams on this Perumal
Surrounded by Trishul, Badri and Kamat peaks - elevation of 6200 feet
Has Indra Theertham
A East facing deity
Nanda Prayag – confluence of Alaknanda and Nandakini river
NEELAMEGA PERUMAL - DIVYA DESAM#99 -
THIRUKKANDAM
Narayana is same as in Mathura, Dwaraka, Salagramam, Ayodhya, and Srivaikuntam
East facing standing posture
Ecstatic Deva Prayag as Alaknanda and Bagirathi mingle each other
Lord on Mangala Vimanam
Appeared for Bharadwaja Maharishi
Mangalasasanam by Periyazhwar – 11 hymns
Engrossed Penance by Brahma, Dasaratha and Rama here
Ganga Nadhi/Mangala Theertham
Amma - Pundareekavalli
Narayana installed by Adi Shankarar
Banks of Alaknanda River
A Svayam Vyakta Kshetram
Deity east facing in sitting posture – is made of Salagrama stone
Rakshas – Sahasrakavachasuran was killed by Nara Narayanan
In sanctum – Kubera, Garuda, Naradha, Uddhava, Badrivishal, Nara Narayanan
Nam Kaliyan praised HIM in 21 hymns and Periyazhwar in 1 hymn
Aravindavalli Thayaar
Religious practice established by Adi Shankarar
Associated pond is Taptakund – water temp is 45 deg cel always
You are in Taptakanchana Vimanam
A Thorny Jujupe (Elandhai) is Sthala Vruksham
Narayana gives darshan only from early May to early November
At Joshi Mutt, procession idol is transferred during winter
Nara Narayana Parvatham – (Nara – Arjuna, Narayana – Krishna)
MUKTHI NARAYANAN - DIVYA DESAM#101
THIRUCHALAGRAMAM

Mukthinarayanan – Pratyaksham for Shiva, Brahma, Gandaki River

Uyya Vaikum Perumal
Kanaka Vimanam
Thayaar - Sridevi
HE is in sitting posture now
Is made of Salagramam Stone

Narayana fulfilled boon given to Gandaki

Appears as different Salagrama deities in river
Revered by Periyazhwar and Thirumangai Azhwar
Annapoorna and Dhaulagiri peaks are at the top of river
You were in standing posture early days
A Chakara Theertham
North facing deity
A Svayam Vyakta Kshetram
Nam Kaliyan’s hymn says “Salagramam Adai Nenje”
GOVARDANESAN - DIVYA DESAM#102 -
THIRUVADAMADURAI
Gorgeous Yadhava’s capital city connected with all 4 Yugas
Oh, this place was a Vamana Siddhashrama in Krita Yuga
Vishnu’s brother Shatrughna killed Lavanasuran and stayed 12 yrs in Treta Yuga
Aavani Rohini - Ashtami - Krishnavatharam during Dwapara Yuga
Revered in hymns by 6 Azhwars in Kaliyuga
Deity in standing posture facing east in this Mukthisthala
A Govardhana / Indra Theertham
Nadhi – Yamuna
Easily attain salvation if one thinks of Mathura / Yamuna or Krishna
Sathyabama Nachiyar
Adi Varaha Kshetram – Varaha took rest after killing Hiranyakshan
Narayana in Govardhana Vimanam
NAVA MOHANA KRISHNAN - DIVYA DESAM#103 -
THIRUVAIPADI

Nam Kaliyan/Periyazhwar/Andal Mangalasasanam

A dwelling place for all cows – Gho – Kaa – Kulam
Very beautiful Jigvashila which is like a tongue for Govardhana
At Brahmanda Ghat, sand is still offered as Prasadam

Manasi Ganga where HE brought Ganga to Govardhana

On Vamsi/Nidhu Vanam, Keshi Ghat, Imli Thala in Vrindavan – HE resides
HE stood on Dhaana Ghat and charged taxes for selling curd
A lovely Govinda Kund where Indra did Krishna Pattabhishekam
Nanda Bhavan where devotees enjoy Jhula with HIM
Aniyorajathipura is where Annakoota utsava happens

Kusum Sarovar where Krishna plucked flowers for Radha and Gopikas
Ramana Reti where we can roll on the land to get HIS Lotus feet grace
In Hemakoota Vimanam
Sathyabama/Rukmini Thayaar
HE is in standing posture facing east
Nava Mohanan killed Chakatasuran, Yamalarjunan, Bhootana, Kesiasuran
At Kaliya Ghat, Kalinga Dhamanam happened
Narayana rested at Dwadasa Aditya Tila/Praskandana Sila where 12 suns relieved him from cold
KALYANA NARAYANAN – DIVYA DESAM#104
– THIRUDWARAKAI

Kusha sthalam became Dwaraka which is now a Mukthi Sthala

A Pancha Dwaraka + Kankroli Dwaraka makes it 6
Lovely Gomathi Dwaraka where a 5 mile river meets the ocean
You are Ranchhodarai at Dakor Dwaraka blessing Muchukunda
Association with Kuselar at Bhet Dwaraka
Natha Dwaraka where Bhakta Meera brought Vallabha Sampradaya
A Moola Dwaraka in the middle

North facing deity praised by 5 Azhwars

A four layered Gopuram
Raised 7 layers further on top to specify 7 Mukthi Sthalas
Atop the Gopuram, flag is changed daily for 52 ghaja
You account 27 Stars + 12 Rasi + 9 Grahas + 4 Directions for 52
All of us have to climb 56 steps to have darshan
Narayana had 56 crore Yadhavas in the place where steps are
A separate shrine for Rukminidevi due to Sage Durvasa curse
Narayana Pradishtai by Vajranabha
PRAHALADA VARADAN – DIVYA DESAM#105 - SINGAVELKUNDRAM

Papanasani Theertham
Revered by Thirumangai Azhwar in 10 hymns
A East facing deity
HE is in sitting posture
Amirthavalli Thayaar
Lovely Malolan gave darshan to Adhivan Satakopa Jeer
Appeared for Garuda Bhagawan and Prahalada
Devotees climb Ugra Stambham to get HIS grace
A Tarkshyadri Malai

Venkateswara offered HIS entire wedding feast to Ahobilesa first

A Chenchu Lakshminathan – married HER in the guise of hunter
Ramar prayed here and wrote Narasimha Panchamrutha Stotram
Anjaneyar had Karanja Narasimha darshan with bow and chakra
Divine Hill that will make you fearless
Ahobilam-Ahobalam
Nava Narasimhaya Mangalam
THIRUVENGADAMUDAYAN -
DIVYA DESAM#106 -
THIRUMALAI
The head of Adisesha is Sapthagiri Hill
HE is praised by 10 Azhwars
In Krita Yugam - Vrushabadri
Recognized as Anjanadri in Treta Yuga
Umbrella of Vishnu “Seshadri” in Dwapara Yuga
Venkatadri in Kaliyuga
Entire Devas and all Devatas attended HIS wedding
Nammazhwar did Saranagathi here
Goddess – Alarmelmangai/Padmavathi Thayaar
Adi Lakshmi Varahar – Sthalathipathi – first offering to HIM
Deity on Ananda Nilaya Vimanam
A Swamy Pushkarini
Made of Sila Thoranam – HIS Thirumeni
Under Vaikhanasa Agama
Deity – Self Manifested with Devis on HIS chest
Avatharam - Purattasi Thiruvonam
You brought back Kolhapur Mahalakshmi for your wedding
All Nithyasuris and Vishvaksenar worship HIM daily
Narayana in Tirumala just burns all our sins - VENKATAM
VYUHA VASUDEVAN - DIVYA DESAM#107 -
THIRUPAARKADAL

Vyuha means separate and divide tasks/activities

You are praised by 9 Azhwars
Unlimited grace and HE does all Thiruavatharam from Vyuham
HE is seated on Adiseshan
Always with Sridevi and Bhoodevi

Vasudeva, Sangarshana(Destroyer), Pradhyumna(Creator), Aniruddhan(Protector)

A Reclining posture
South facing
Ultimately these 4 names merge into Kesava till Damodara - 12 names (3 each)
Devas had Pratyaksha darshan of Vyuha Vasudevan
Engaged with Kadalmagal Nachiyar – Sri Bhoomadevi
Vimanam - Ashtanga
Amirtha Theertham
Narayana appears in 4 forms as mentioned in the Milky Ocean
PARAMAPADHANATHAN - DIVYA DESAM#108 – THIRUPARAMAPADHAM
Paapa-Punya is Zero – will not even come near us
Abundant Gnanam, Bhakti, Vairagyam
Relief from Karmic actions
A Jivatma crosses 12 lokas to reach Paramapadham
Manavalamamunigal and Desikar are two EYES
Ananda Maya Lokam
Paramapadham is 3 times bigger than LeelaVibuthi
Archiradhi Marga – Adhivaahikar show path of Light to Vaikundam
Divyamangala Thirumeni is given to all Mukthatmas
HE is with Sridevi : Bhoodevi : Neeladevi and Nithyasuris
Arulicheyal by Poigai Azhwar/Peyazhwar/Thirumazhisai Azhwar/Periyazhwar/Nammazhwar
Nammazhwar sang in his hymn “Soozhvisumbu” about the welcome in Vaikundam
Azhwargal Vaazhi : Arulicheyal Vaazhi
Theertham – Iramvadham / Viraja Nadhi
HE gives Vaikunta Praapthi if we have Ramanuja Sambandham
Atmas in Vaikundam are devoid of hunger, thirst, sleep, worry, birth and death
Nithya Vibuthi – Vaikundam Puguvathu Mannavar Vidhiye
HANUMAN KI JAI HO
He-Man
A Super Man
Next Gen Man
Unlimited Power Man
My Favourite Bhakti Ma(a)n
Aditya’s Sishya Man
Nectar in Grace Man
 SWAMY DESIKAN
Dear to Hayagriva and Garuda

Endless Bhakti

Scripted many Granthas and Slokams

Intellect of High Order

Kingly Scholar

Appearance – Purattasi - Thiruvonam

Narayana’s Ghantavatharam
 Mamuni’s Acharya - Thiruvaimozhipillai
SRI MANAVALAMAMUNIGAL Aippasi – Moolam - Thiruavatharam
Named Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Nayanar
Azhwar Thirunagari – Birth place
Vedas and Vedanta – learnt from father/grand father
A Yatheendra Pravanan
Loved writing commentaries on divine works
Azhwar’s greatness was spread by him
Mamunigal is near Bhavishyadacharyan
A reincarnation of Swamy Ramanujar
Mamunigal spent big part of life in Srirangam
Upadesarathinamaalai composer
Nam Perumal gave Thaniyan “Sri Sailesa Dayapatram”
In Arthi Prabandham, he talks of idle material life
Gave the gem “Yathiraja Vimshathi”
Ashtadiggajas are his disciples
Lord of Seven Hills resides in his heart