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108 Divya Desams

Tiruppaarkadal (Ksheerasamudram)

One of the 108 Temples & Celestial Abodes of Vishnu revered by the Tamil hymns of the Alwars of the 1st millennium CE

Location: Celestial Abode
Vishnu: Ksheeraabdi Naathan,
Taayaar: Kadal Magal Naachiyaar, Bhudevi
Theertham:Amrita Theertham
Paasuram :All but Madhurakavi and Tiruppaanaalwar
Vimaanam:Ashtanga Vimanam

Description Ten of the Alwars have glorified the milky ocean, Ksheera Saagaram, or Tiruppaarkadal believed to be a celestial abode of Vishnu beyond this material world. Tirumazhisai Alwar   headdresses seven shrines featuring Vishnu in a reclining position - Tirukkudandai, Tiruvegkaa, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarangam, Tiruppernagar, Anbil and the celestial Tirupparkadal.