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.
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