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1: Sri Rangam/Boologa Vaigundam
Dieties | Sri Ranganathan, Namperumal, Sriranga Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Pranavakaara Vimanam
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Theerthangal | River Cauvery, Chandra Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Andal, And all Azhwars.
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shayanam and South-faced.
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Features
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- Pattar, Vadakkuth Thiruveethippillai were born here.
- This temple has 7 prakaras. The main sanctum sanctorum alone spans about half a mile.
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Access to the temple
| One can reach Srirangam from Trichi Junction. Trains from main metros of the country to Trichy are
available in plenty.
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2: Uraiyur or Nisulapuri
Dieties
| Azhagiya Manavalan, Vasalakshmi(Kamalavalli), Uraiyur Valli
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Vimanam
| Kalyana Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Standing and North-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| 30 crore Devas, Ravidharma
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar, Kulasekarazhwar
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Features
| Birth place of Thiruppanazhwar
Access way
| About a mile from Trichy and 3 miles from Srirangam. Bus facilities available in plenty.
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3: Karambanoor or Uttamar Sannadhi
Dieties
| Purushottaman, Poorva Dhevi
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Vimanam
| Udhyoga Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shyanam and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Kadamba Maharishi, Sanagadhis, Ubharivasu
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar |
Features
| - Also a Sivan temple for Bhikshandar
- A Sannadhi for Sri Brahma is present here only.
- This kshetra is also called as Trimurthy sthalam.
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Access
| We have to cross the river Cauvery from Srirangam to reach here. About 1 mile from Sri Rangam and 3 miles from Trichy Junction.
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4: Thiruvellarai
Dieties
| Pundarikakshan, Pangayachelvi
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Vimanam
| Vimalakruthi Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Standing and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Garudan, Sibi, Markendeyar, Bhoodevi
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar, Periyazhwar |
Features
| - The sanctum sanctorum is about 50 ft high.
- The front Gopuram is still incomplete. We can hear echoes in the inner prakaram.
- Birth place of Uyyakkondar.
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Access
| Bus facility available from Trichy. This is on the way from Trichy to Thuraiyur.
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5: Anbil
Dieties
| Sundararajan, Azhagiyavallinachiyar
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Vimanam
| Dharaga Vimanam
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Theerthangal(Sacred Waters)
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- Mandooka Pushkarini
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shyanam and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Valmiki
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumazhisai Azhwar |
Access
| About 15 miles from Trichy. We can reach Anbil from Lalgudi Station, from which Anbil is located four miles eastward.
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6: Thirupper Nagar
Dieties
| Appakudaththan, Kamalavalli Nachiyar
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Vimanam
| Indra Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shyanam and West-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Ubamanyu, Parasaras.
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumazhisai Azhwar, Nammazhwar |
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Features
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- The kshetra is also known as Indra Giri
- The diety has a pot in His right hand.
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Access
| The sanctum sanctorum is about 30 ft high. Reach Thiruper Nagar from Anbil by crossing the Cauvery river. Or reach from Trichy Junction via Kallanai(About 15 miles). Bus facility is available in plenty.
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7: Thanjai Mamanikkoil
Dieties
| Neelamega Perumal, Senkamalavallith Thayar
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Vimanam
| Soundarya Vimanam
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Theerthangal(Sacred Waters)
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- Kannika Pushkarini, Amrutha Theertham
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting posture and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Parasara
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar, Bhoothathazhwar, Nammazhwar |
Access
| Accessible from Tanjore Station en route Thiruvayaru. Alight at Vennarrangarai, wherefrom this is located at about 2.5 miles.
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Thanjaialli Nagar
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Dieties
| Narasinga Perumal, Tanjai Nayagi
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Vimanam
| Veda Sundara Vimanam
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Theerthangal
| Surya Pushkarini Theertham
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Direction and Posture |
Sitting posture and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Markendayar
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Mangalasasanam
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Thirumangaiazhwar
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Manikundrapperumal |
This is near to Neelamegapperumal sannidhi(temple), near Vennarrangarai.
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Access
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The kshetra is accessible from Tanjore Station enroute Thiruvayaru. About 2.5 miles from Vennarrangarai.
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These temples (Thanjai mamani Koil) follow the Vadakalai Sampradaya.
8: Thirukkandiyoor
Dieties
| Aran saabam theerthavar, Kamalavallith Thayar
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Vimanam
| Kamalakruthi Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Standing and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Agasthya Maharishi
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar |
Access
| The kshetra is enroute from Tanjore to Thiruvayuru. (About 6 miles) |
9: Koodaloor
Dieties
| Vayankattap Perumal, Padmasana Valli
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Vimanam
| Suddhasathva Vimanam
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Theerthangal
| Chakra Theertham
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Direction and Posture
| Standing and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham to
| Nandhaka Maharishi
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar |
Access
| On the way from Thirukkandiyoor towards Kumbokonam at a distance of 7 miles.
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10: Kaviththalam
Dieties
| Gajendra Varadar, Porramaraial
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Vimanam
| Kanakakruthi Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Standing and East-faced.
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Theerthangal
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Gajendra Pushkarini, Kapila Theertham
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Pratyaksham to
| Gajendran, Hanuman
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumazhisai Azhwar |
Access
| About 4 miles east of Koodalur. About 2 miles north of Papanasam railway station.
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11: Pullamboothamkudi
Dieties
| Valvili Raman, Porramaraiyal
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Vimanam
| Sobana Vimanam
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shyanam and East-faced.
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Theerthangal
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Kruthra Theertham
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Pratyaksham to
| Kruthra Rajan
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Mangalasasanam
| Thirumangai Azhwar |
Access
| About 2 miles west of Swamimalai Station
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Features
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- An old ponnai tree where Sri Rama is said to have rested after doing the 'last' rites for the bird-king 'Jatayu' is found within the temple
- Darshan to Thirumangaiazhwar with the shanku and the Chakra.
- UNIQUE WITHIN THE DIVYA DESAMS: Though the diety is Sri Rama, He has got here with his Shanku and the Chakra. You can not find such a posture elsewhere.
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Thirumandangudi |
Feature | This is Thirumangaiazhwar's birth place.
| Access
| On the way from Kavittalam towards Kumbakonam near 'Andakkudi. About 5 miles to the right of the main road, you reach Mandangudi. It is one mile west of Pullamboothamgudi.
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12: Adhanoor
Dieties | Andalakkumaiyan, Sriranga Nayagiaar
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Vimanam | Pranava Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Soorya Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shayanam and East-faced.
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Features
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- The Rajagopuram of the temple was commissioned and built by the 44th Jeer of Sri Ahobila Mutt.
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Access to the temple
| The kshetra is about three-fourths a mile from Pullamboothamgudi.
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13: Thirukkudanthai(Kumbakonam)
Dieties | Sarangapani, Aravamudan, Komalavalliar
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Vimanam | Vaithika Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Hemapushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Periyazhwar, Andal, Thirumazhisaiazhwar, Thirumangaiazhwar, Bhoothatazhwar, Peyazhwar, Nammazhwar.
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Direction and Posture
| Udyoga Shayanam and East-faced.
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Features
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- Thirumazhisaiazhwar was graced with Moksha and was accorded with Vaikunda status here.
- Nadhamunigal revived the Nalayira Divya Prabhandam here, which otherwise would have gone extinct.
- Also Present: Sanctum Sanctorums for Sri Rama and Chakra Raja.
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Access to the temple
| The kshetra is about 1 mile from Kumbakonam Railway Station
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14: Nandhipura Vinnagaram(Nadhan Koil)
Dieties | Vinnagara Perumal, Jegannathan Natha Nathaperumal, Shenbaga Valli.
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Theerthangal | Nandhi Theertham
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting posture and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham
| Nandhi, Sibi Chakravarthy
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Access to the temple
| About a mile from Kumbakonam. It is better we hired a car. Bus facilities are scarce here.
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15: Thiruvelliangudi
Dieties | Kolavilli Raman, Maragatha Valli
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Vimanam | Pushkalavarthaka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Chakra Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shayanam and East-faced.
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Features
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- One who worships the diety at this Kshetra is said to have earned the credit of worshipping the dieties at all the 108 Divya Desams.
- Sri Garuda has the Shanku and Chakra only in this Kshetra.
- The famous place, Chenganoor, is the birth place of Sri Periyavachan Pillai.
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Access to the temple
| On the route from Kumbakonam to Anaikkarai. Alight at Chenganur Junction.The Kshetra is located 2 miles from here.
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Alternate Access
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On the route from Aduthurai to Anaikkarai. Alight at Muttakudi, from where the Kshetra is about 5 Kms.
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16: Thiru Vinnagar(Uppiliappan Sannidhi)
Dieties | Uppliappan, Bhoomi Devi
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Vimanam | Vishnu Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Arthi Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar, Poigaiazhwar, Peyazhwar, Nammazhwar.
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Markendeyar, Garudan, Cauvery, Dharma Devas.
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Features
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- All Prasadas in this Kshetra is offered without salt.
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Access to the temple
| One can reach the temple from Thirunageshwaram, next to Kumbakonam. Direct buses to the temple from Kumbakonam available.
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17: Thirunaraiyur(Nachiyar Koil)
Dieties | Nambi, Nambikkai Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Srinivasa Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Manimuktha River
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Pratyaksham
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Medavimuni
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Standing posture and east-faced.
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Features
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- This Kshetra is also known as " Sugandha Giri " .
- The diety at this temple has only two hands unlike the others who have four.
- Thirumangaiazhwar was given the " Panchasamskaram " at this Kshetra by the diety Himself.
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Access to the temple
| One can reach the Kshetra from Kumbakonam on the way to Thiruvaroor.
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18: Thiruchcherai
Dieties | Saranathan, Saranayagi
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Vimanam | Sara Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Sara Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Standing posture and east-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Cauvery
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Features
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This Kshetra is also called as " Panchasara Kshetra " .There are five nachiyars here. River Cauvery flows South of Sara Pushkarini.
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Access to the temple
| About 3 miles from Thirunaraiyoor. About 16 Kms from Kumbakonam on the Kumbakonam - Thiruvaroor Road.
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19: Thirukkannamangai
Dieties | Bhakthavatsalapperumal, Abisheka Vallith Thayar
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Vimanam | Udhbala Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Darshana Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Features
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There was found a bee-hive in the sanctum sanctorum of the Goddess for many years but not now.
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Access to the temple
| About 4 miles from Thiruvaroor Station.
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20: Thirukkannangudi
Dieties | Shyamalamenip Perumal, Aravinda Valli
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Vimanam | Udhbala Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Ravana Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar.
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Features
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This is a " Krishnaranya " Kshetra.
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Access to the temple
| About a mile east of Keevalur Station(near Nagappatinam). Prefer to hire a car or taxi from the station up to the temple. There are no known bus services available.
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21: Thirunagai or Nagappattinam
Dieties | Soundaryarajar, Soundaryavalli
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Vimanam | Soundarya Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Sara Pushkarini
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Thirumangaiazhwar
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Access to the temple
| One can reach the KShetra from Nagappatinam Railway station. It is about 1 mile west of the Station.
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22: Thirukkannapuram
Dieties | Sourirajan, Kannapura Nayagi
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Vimanam | Udbalavarthaka Vimanam.
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Theerthangal | Nithya Pushkarini
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Pratyaksham
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Kanva Maharishi
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Mangalasasanam | Andal, Kulasekarazhwar, Thirumangaiazhwar, Nammazhwar.
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access
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About one mile south of Thiruppugaloor, near Nannilam Railway Station(on the line of Mayavaram-Thiruvaroor).
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23: Sirupuliyoor
Dieties | Arumakadal, Thirumamagal Nachiyar, Kripasamudra Perumal(Utsavar), Dhayanayagi.
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Vimanam | Nandhavarthana Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Anantha saras, Manasa Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Vyasar, Vyakramar
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shayanam and South-faced.
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Access to the temple
| One can reach the Kshetra from Kollumangudi Station(on the line of Mayavaram-Thiruvaroor). It is about 3 kms east of the station.
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24: Thiruvitthaloor(Mayavaram)
Dieties | Parimala Ranganathan, Sughandhavananathan, Maruviniya Maindhan, Pundarireega Valli, Chandrashaaba Vimochana Valli
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Vimanam | Vedachakra Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Indhu Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Veera Shayanam and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| About 3 miles north east of Mayavaram Station. Bus facility available.
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25: Thiruvazhoondhoor(Therazhundhoor)
Dieties | Amaruviyappan, Sengamala Vallith Thayar,
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Vimanam | Garuda Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Darshana Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar.
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Direction and Posture
| Standing posture and east-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Cauvery, Dharma Devas
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Features
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The Poet " Kambar " was born at this Kshetra.
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Access to the temple
| About 2 miles south of Therazhundur Railway Station. Buses ply in plenty from Mayavaram.
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26: Thalaichanga Nanmathiyam(Thalaichangadu)
Dieties | Nanmathiyaperumal, Thalaichanga Nachiyar, Sengamala Valli
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Vimanam | Chandra Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Chandra Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| About 15 Kms from Mayavaram on the Mayavaram-KaveriPoompatinam(the world famous " Poompuhar " ).
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27: KazhicheeramaVinnagaram(Seerkazhi)(Thadalan Sannidhi)
Dieties | Thadalan, Thiruvikrama Moorthy, Mattavizhunkuzhali
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Vimanam | Pushkalavarthaka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Chakra Theertham, Changa Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar.
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Pratyaksham
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Ashtakona Maharishi
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| Accessible from the Seerkazhi Station.
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28: Thiruvali(Thiruvali-Thirunagari)
Dieties | Vayalali Manavalan, Amrutha Kadavalli
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Vimanam | Astakshara Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Lakshani Pushkarini, Aladhani Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting posture and West-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Aladhaniganjamapraja
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Features
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There are two kshetras here: Thiruvali and Thirunagari, separated by about a couple of miles. Thiruvali hosts a sanctum sanctorum for Sri Narasimha too.
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Access to the temple
| Accessible from Seerkazhi railway station.
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29: Kavalampadi
Dieties | Kannan, Gopalakrishnan, Madavarmangai, Sengamala Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Swayambhu Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Thadamalar Poigai
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Direction and Posture
| Standing posture and east-faced.
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Pratyaksham
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Senaithalaivar, Mitradevan, Rudran.
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Access to the temple
| About 2 miles south of Thirunagari.
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30: Thiru Devanar Thokai(Keezhaichchalai)
Dieties | Deiva Nayagan, Kadalmagal Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Shobana Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Devasabha Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Vashista
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and West-faced.
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Access to the temple
| About half-a-mile from Thiruvali.
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31: Thiruvellakulam(Annan Koil)
Dieties | Kannan Narayanan, Poovar Thirumagal
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Vimanam | Thatvadhotaka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Vellakulatheertham
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Swetharaja, Rudra
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| One mile west of Thiruththevanar Thokai.
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32: Manimadakkoil(Thirunangoor)
Dieties | Nandhavilakku Perumal, Naranarayanar, Pundareegavalli.
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Vimanam | Pranava Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Indra Pushkarini, Rudra Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Indra and Ekadasa Rudras.
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| Accessible from Vaitheeswaran temple
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33: Arimeya Vinnagaram
Dieties | Kudamadu Koothan, Amruthagada Valli
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Vimanam | Uchchasrunga Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Koditheertham
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Udhanga Maharishi
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| It lies to at a proximity to the Thirunangoor's South Prakara.
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34: Thirutherriyambalam
Dieties | Senganmaal, Sengamalavalli,
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Vimanam | Veda Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Soorya Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Sengamalavalli Nachiyar, Anandhan
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Direction and Posture
| Bhujanga Shayanam and East-faced posture.
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Access to the temple
| Lies west of Thirunangoor Prakara.
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35: Vanpurudottamam
Dieties | Purushottamar, Purushottama Nayagi
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Vimanam | Sanjeevigraha Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Thiruparkadaltheertham
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Ubamanyu
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| About west corner of the Thirunangoor's north Prakara.
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36: Vaigundha Vinnagaram
Dieties | Vaigunda Nathan, Tamarai Kannediyabiran, Vaigunda Valli
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Vimanam | Anandhavarthana Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Lakshmi Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Ubarisaravasu, Udhangar
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Direction and Posture
| Sitting Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| Near to Vanpurudottamam; Center of north prakara of Thirunangoor.
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37: Sempon Seykoil
Dieties | Perarulalar, Allimamalar Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Kanaka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Nithya Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Rudran
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| Lies to the east prakara of Thirunangoor.
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38: Thirumanikoodam
Dieties | Manikooda Nayagan, Thirumamagal Nachiyar
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Vimanam | Kanaka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Chandra Pushkarini
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Garuda, Chandra
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and East-faced.
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Access to the temple
| Half a mile east of Thirunangoor.
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39: Thirupparthanpalli
Dieties | Tamaraiall Kelvan, Tamarai Nayagi
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Vimanam | Narayana Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Sanga Saras
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar
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Pratyaksham
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Parthan, Varunan, Ekadasa Rudras
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Direction and Posture
| Standing Posture and West-faced.
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Access to the temple
| About two miles from Thirunangoor. About two miles from Thiruvankaadu.
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40: Chitrakootam(Chidambaram)
Dieties | Govindarajan, Pundareega Valli
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Vimanam | Saathveeka Vimanam
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Theerthangal | Pundareega Saras
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Mangalasasanam | Thirumangaiazhwar, Periyazhwar, Kulasekarazhwar.
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Pratyaksham
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Siva, Kanva Maharishi
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Direction and Posture
| Bhoga Shayanam and East-faced posture.
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Access to the temple
| About one mile west of Chidambaram Station.
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Kattumannar Koil
| - This Kshetra is 16 kms south west of Chidambaram.
- This is the birthplace of Sriman Nadhamuni -- The significant Acharya of Sri Vaishnavism.
- Sriman Nadhamuni and Alavandhar could be worshipped at this kshetra.
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Sri Mushnam
| - This is one of the eight Swayam Kshetras
- This Kshetra is about 25 miles west of Chidambaram
- Sri Boovaraha could be worshipped here.
- The Utsava murthy is known by the name, " Yagna Varaha ".
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