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108 Divya Desams

Tiru Aadanoor

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

Location: Tiru Aadanoor near Swamimalai (Kumbakonam)
(Chola Naadu)
Vishnu: Aandalakkumaiyan
Taayaar: Ranganayaki
Theertham:Surya Pushkarini
Paasuram :Tirumangai
Vimaanam:Pranava Vimanam
Travel Base:Thanjavur

Description: This Divyadesam is located at a distance of about 3km from Swamimalai near Kumbhakonam.

Deities: The Moolavar here is Aandalakkumaiyan (Aadanoorai Aandu Alakkum Aiyan) in a reclining posture, facing East. Taayaar here is Ranganayaki. The Vimanam and the Theertham as well as Taayaar bear the same names as in Srirangam. Also in the sanctum are images of Kamadhenu and Tirumangaialwar.

Legend has it that Kamadhenu worshipped Vishnu here.