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108 Divya Desams

Tirupper Nagar

One of the 108 Temples & Celestial Abodes of Vishnu revered by the Tamil hymns of the Alwars of the 1st millennium CE
Location: Koyiladi nearLalgudi
(Chola Naadu)
Vishnu: Appakkudattaan
Taayaar: Indra Devi, Kamaladevi
Theertham:Indra Theertham, Kollidam
Paasuram :Periyalvar, Tirumangai, Tirumazhisai, Nammalvar
Vimaanam:Indra Vimanam
Travel Base:Tiruchirappalli

DescriptionThis Divyadesam is located at a distance of about 10km from Lalgudi near Tiruchirappalli.

Deities: Vishnu is referred to as Appakkudattaan or Appalaa Ranganathar; the sanctum enshrining Vishnu in a reclining posture, faces West. The image of Appakkudattaan, blessing Upamanya Muni, holds a pot. Legend has it that Upamanyu Muni and Paraasarar were blessed by Vishnu here.

The temple: This is a temple built at an elevation on a hill by name Indragiri. With 2 prakarams, it covers an area of about 2.5 acres, and has a rajagopuram of great workmanship.

Festivals:Vaikuntha Ekadasi, and the annual Panguni Bhramotsavam are celebrated here.

Tirumazhisai Alwar refers to seven shrines featuring Vishnu in a reclining position   - Tirukkudandai, Tiruvegkaa, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarangam, Tiruppernagar, Anbil and Tirupparkadal in a paasuram.