Location: Cuddalore
(Nadu Naadu)
Vishnu: Devanathan,
Taayaar: Hemambujavalli
Theertham:Garudanadi, Chandratheertham, Sesha Theertham
Paasuram :Tirumangai
Vimaanam:Chandra, Sudhdhasatva vimamnam
Travel Base:Chidambaram
Description: This celebrated
Divyadesam is located in the town of Cuddalore near Chidambaram,
at a distance of 5km west of the Tiruppadirippuliyur railway station. Tiruppadirippuliyur
is also home to the Shivastalam associated closely with Tirunavukkarasar.
Deities:
The Moolavar here is Deivanayakan in a standing posture facing east; Taayaar
here is known as Hemambujavalli or Vaikunthanayaki. Utsavar here is known
as Devanathan, or Moovaragiya Oruvan - a manifestation of the trinity
(Bhrama, Vishnu and Shiva). There is also a Vilva tree in the temple complex.
. The temple on top of the Aushadagiri hill enshrining Hayagrivar
- the embodiment of knowledge and learning - is of very great significance.
This temple is also
known for its close association with Desikacharyar, who spent close to
forty years in this town. There is a shrine to Desikar within the temple.
This shrine has also been visited by Manavaala Maamuni.
Legend
has it that AdiSeshan, the serpent mount of Vishnu created this shrine,
hence the name Tiruvahindrapuram. Garudan is said to have created the
Virajaa Theertham (Garuda Nadi) while Adi Seshan is said to have created
the Sesha Theertham (Paatala Gangai). Legend also has it that Vishnu was
worshipped by Markandeya and Bhudevi here as in Uppiliappan Koyil.
Festivals:
The annual Bhramotsavam is celebrated in the month of Chittirai. Maasi
Magam is another of the festivals celebrated here.
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