Location: Tirukkannamangai
near Tiruvarur
(Chola Naadu)
Vishnu: Bhaktavatsala Perumaal
Taayaar: Abhishekavalli
Theertham:Darshana Pushkarini
Paasuram :Tirumangaialwar
Vimaanam:Utpala Vimanam
Travel Base:Thanjavur
DescriptionThis Divyadesam is located
6 km north west of Tiruvarur; at a distance of about 24km
from Tirucherai. It is a grand temple with impressive sculptures.
Deities:
The Moolavar here is Bhaktavatsala Perumal in a standing posture facing
east while Abhishekavalli is the presiding Taayaar here.
Legends:
Lakshmi is said to have worshipped Vishnu here, and hence the name Lakshmivanam.
It is believed that Shiva protects this shrine, from four temples located
around here.
The temple:
Sculptured images of Vaikunthanathan, and Mahavishnu on the Garuda mount
are of great beauty here. This shrine is also referred to as Saptamrita
Kshetram thanks to the celebrated nature of 7 of its elements such as
Vimanam, Mandapam, river, town etc. Belief also has it that residing in
this town, would enable one to be liberated of the cycle of births and
deaths. A large beehive is located in the sanctum of Abhishekavalli Taayaar,
and it is believed that the rishis in the form of bees offer worship to
the deity. Worship is offered to the beehive also. Six worship services
are offered each day here.
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