Trinetram/108 divya desam

There are 108 Divya Desams or Tirupatis. These sacred places were sung upon by Azhwars, the ultimate devotees of Narayana. There are 106 on the Indian Subcontinent (105 in India and 1 in Nepal). The remaining two, Tirupparkadal and Srivaikuntam, can be accessed only when one leaves this world. The Tirupparkadal is the "ocean of milk" and the Srivaikuntam is the domain where Lord Narayana presides. Today I am giving pictures of 1.Tiru Paramapadam (Srivaikuntam), 2. Tiru Paarkadal 3.Srirangam 4.Tirukkachi and
Tiruvengadam (Tirupathi). I will post balance one by one. go thro. and Have the blessing of GOVINDA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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I will give the details of these places later! under the same thread? Most of us may not visit all these places in our lifetime? or may? All of them will come to U. reply with ur comments?

 

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108 Divya Desams - contd. 6 to 10

6.Tiurkkudandai - kumbakonam

7. Tiru Urayur - Tiru Kozhi

8. Tiruthanjai Mamani Koil -

9. Tiru Anbil

10. Tirukkarambanur

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108 divya desam-Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal Temple, Sri Vaikundam

This temple is situated in Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu. 1 1/2 miles away from Sri Vaikundam railway lane, this sthalam is situated. Bus facility, lodging facility with food facility is available. This sthalam is one of Azhwars Navatirupathi.

Sthlapuranam :

This sthalaperumal, Sri Vaikundanathan is found alone in Nidra Kolam, as Aadhiseshan serving him as an umbrella.

Once, a theif named, Kaala dooshakan, after steeling the precious things from the people had an agreement in his mind, that he will give half of the stolen things to this sthala perumal. As of its whenever he steels something, he dedicated half of the stolen things to Vaikunda nathan.

Likewise, once he stole some precious ornaments and things from King's palace. But unfortunately, he was caught up by the palace authorities. They brought him to the palace and made to stand infront of the king. Without knowing what to do, he meditated on Sri Vaikundanathan, in his mind and heart. Since, the perumal got the things from the thief, he occupied entirely in the heart the minds of him.

After this, he explained the Aathma Gnana followings to the king. The voice and the appearance belongs to the thief, Kaaladooshan, but the explaination of the Gnana was told by Sri Vaikundanathan. After hearing this, the Emperumaan gave his dharshan to both, the king and the thief in Nindra Thirukkolam.

As asked by the king, this perumal is named as "Kalla Piraan". Kalla - means thief. Since, he gave the seva through a thief, he is named as Kalla Piraan.

Once, Somagan, who was a demon steeled the vedas from Brahma devan and he seeked the help of Sriman Narayanan. Sri Vaikundanathan fought with the Arakkan (demon) to get back the vedas. This is one of the said story about this sthala perumal.

Born as an ordinary human in Ayodhya, Brighu Chakravarthy in the next generation as a biggest emperor, he ws given the prathyaksham of this sthala Emperumaan. Devendran, Indiran was also given the prathyaksham.

The utsavar - Kallabiraan with the Gadha, a weapon in his hand and along with the Sangu and Chakkaram along with Periya piratti and Bhoomi piratti along the two sides, he giving his seva as "Abayakara Varadhan" in Nindra Kolam.

The Sculpturist, after finished doing the utsavar - Kallabiraan, was excited and forgot himself on the beauty of the perumal. As an excitement, he pinched (Expressed as the happiness and the admiration of the beauty the Kallapiraan perumaal. Because of this, a small impression is found on the cheeks of this utsava perumal.

That kind of beauty, this kallapiraan perumal is Moolavar, after fighting with the Somagasuran for the vedas of Brahma devan, in an hurry, he climbed up on Garudan leaving two pirattiyaar. Because of this only, the Moolavar is found alone in this sthalam in Nindra Kolam.

This sthala perumal is also named as "Paal Pandiyan". The story behind is one of things that has to be explained.

Brahma devan did the tapas on the perumal and the perumal suddenly disappeared in to the earth. But the cows, which roamed along the place, automatically gave the milk, where the perumal disappeared. After digging the place, Brahma devan took out the perumal out of the place and after he raised this temple. Since, he was able to get out the perumal, because of the cow's milk, this perumal is also named as "Paal Pandiyan". "Paal means - milk".

It is said that Sooriya perumal, worship this perumal twice a year. As that of it, 6 day of chittirai and 6 day of Iyppasi month, the rays of the sun cross the Gopura entrance and is found all along the Emperumaan as explaining that he is worshipped him.

Two thaayars, Vaikunda valli and Sora Valli are found in separate sannadhis. Vaikunda valli is periya pirattiyaar and Sora valli is found after the Soranatha Naachiyaar's vaasal. The vaikunda vaasal is opened only during Vaikunda Ekadasi.

Near the Vaikunda Vaasal, manavaala maamunigal sannadhi and Dasavatharam of Sri Vishnu is found. Opposite to this is a separate sannadhis for Yoga Narasimhar in south east direction. Every tuesday, special Poojas are done for Yoga Narasimhar.

On the North side a separate sannadhi for Thiruvenkada Mudayaan, Sri Srinivasar in big mandapam is found.

Moolavar and Thaayar:

The Moolavar is Sri Vaikundanathan. Other names of him are Kalla Piraan, Paal Pandiyan. Moolavar in Nindra Thirukkolam facing east direction.

Prathyaksham for Brighu Chakaravarthy and Indiran.

Thaayar : Two thaayars namely Vaikundha Valli and Bhoodevi are found. They have their own separate sannadhis.

Mangalasasanam:

Nammalwar - 2 Pasurams
Total - 2
Manavala Maamunigal has also done the Mangalasasanam here.

Pushkarani:

Brighu Theertham
Tamirabarani Nadhi.
Vimanam:
Chandira Vimaanam.

The Gopuram is very big which is 110 feet in height and 500 feet in width, and 396 feet wide big walls which encloses the temple. Numerous sculpture are found in the 100 pillared mandapam which is found near Moolavar sannadhi.

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108 divya desam - ThirupPaarkadal - Sri Ksheerapthi Nathan


This is one among the Vinnulaga thirupathi, where all humans cant reach there with the human body, and only our soul (Aathma) can reach there. This Thirupathi cant be viewed through our ordinary eyes.

This Thiru Paarkadal Divyadesam doesnt exists in this mighty earth. Because of this, along with out human body, we cant able to see this sthala perumal. It is situated lots and lots of miles away from the Earth, crossing the sky and above it, the perumal is found on the Aadhiseshan in Bhujanga Sayana and facing along the South direction which is said to be the direction of Yamadharman and watching his activities.

All Devars are said to be persons where shadow doesnt fall and their feets doesnt touch the land. Likewise, the perumal in Paarkadal in watching all of the activities of all Aathmas and depending upon their pavam (sin) and Punyam (good) activities, he is the final Mukthi.

The Perumal is found on all Jeevathmas and he is the person who is leading all of us to a good path.

Emperumaan separates as Vasudevan, Sangarshanan, Prathyumnan and Anirudhan. Vasudevan is capable of giving Gnanam, Sakthi, Tejas and is said to have the hamsam of Sriman Narayanan. Sangarshanan is said to be having the great qualities like Sakthi and Gnana and is said to be the hamsam of Lord Shivan. Prathyumnan is said to be the hamsam of Lord Brahmadevan and is a great Gnana person. Anirudhan is said to be the hamsam of Parasakthi and Lakshmi piratti and has the inbuilt qualities like richness, Gnana and Sakthi.

Vasudevan in equivalent to Kesavan, Madhavan and Narayanan. Sangarshan is equivalent to Govindan, Vishnu and Madhusoodhanan. Prathyumnan is equivalent to Thiruvikraman, Vaamanan and Sridharan. Anirudhan is equivalent to Rishikesan, padmanabhan and Damodharan.

These all 12 are referred to as 12 Sooriyars and chandiras who is found along in all 12 directions (sides) there by making all Jeevathmas to emerge, lead their life, calculating their Pavam and Punyam.

"Om Namo Nrayana", the Ashtakshara Manthram is surrounded all over this divyadesam and by saying this mantram, we can also reach the Thiruppaarkadal Nathan in this divyadesam.

Specials:

This Thirupaarkadal divyadesam doesnt exists in this mighty earth. Because of this, along with out human body, we cant able to see this sthala perumal. It is situated lots and lots of miles away from the Earth, crossing the sky and above it

Moolavar:

The Moolavar of this divyadesam is Sri Ksheerapthi Nathan. Also named as "Thiruppaarkadal Nathan". He is found on the Aadhiseshan in Sayana - Kidantha thirukkolam facing his thirumugham towards South direction. Prathyaksham for Brahma devan, Rudran (Lord Vishnu) and all other Devars and Rishis.
Thayaar:

There are two Thaayars found in Thiruppaarkadal divyadesam. They are Kadal Magal Naachiyaar and Sri Devi thaayar.

Mangalasasanam:

Periyalwar - 5 Paasurams
Andal - 3 Paasurams
Kulasekara alwar - 2 Paasurams
Thirumazhisaialwar - 13 Paasurams
Thondaradippodialwar - 1 Paasurams
Thirumangai alwar - 10 Paasurams
Poigai alwar - 1 Paasuram
Bhoodathalwar - 2 Paasurams
Pei alwar - 4 paasurams
Nammalwar - 9 Paasurams
Total - 50 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:

ThirupPaarkadal.
Amirtha theertham.
Vimanam:
Ashtanga Vimaanam.

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Srirangam -108 Divya desam

The Gopuram of Sri Rangam is popularly called as "Raja Gopuram" and it is the biggest gopuram in the Asian Sub - Continent.

It took almost 7 years to complete the Gopuram. When coming out of the 7th Veedhi, all the 4 entrances of the Gopura Vaasal.

The height of the Gopuram is 236 feet high with 13 Nilays. 12 Kalasams are kept on the top of the Gopuram.

Specials:

Biggest gopuram in Asia.
All the 11 Alwars did Mangalasasanam here.
Udayavar (Ramanujar) guru periyanambigal, Buttar Vadakuthiruveethi pillai, Pillai Lokachariyar - Birth Place.
Kula sekara Alwar, Thondaradipodi Alwar, Soodikodutha Naachi Aandal, Thuluka Naachiyaar, Udayavar (Ramanujar) Thirupaan Alwar - Paramapatha Sthalam.
Moolavar:

Sri Ranganathan. Other names of their god is Periya perumal, Nam Perumal, Azagiya Manavalan. Moolavar in Kidantha Kolam facing south direction. Prathyaksham for Dharmavarma, Ravindharman, chandiran and Vibeerhanan.
Thayaar

Sri Ranga Nayaki (Ranga Nayakiyaar).
Utsavar

Namperumal.

Sannadhis:

Veli Aandal
Periyazhvar
Kanna peruman
Manavala Mamunigal
Alwargal
Naathamunigal
Aalavanthaar
Thiruvaranga perumalarayar
Amirtha kalasa Garudan
Thondaradipodi Alwar
Thiru Paan Alwar
Chakkarathalwar
Sriranga Naachiyaar
Ul Aandal
Metty Azhagiyasinger
Vedantha Desikar
Periya Garudan
Nammazhwar and
Danvanthari.
Mangalasasanam:

Except Mathirakavi Alwar, all the other eleven Alwars have done Mangalasasanam here.

Periyalwar - 31 Paasurams
Sri Andal - 10 Paasurams
Kulasekara Alwar - 31 Paasurams
Thirumazhisai Alwar - 14 Paasurams
Thondaradipodi Alwar - 55 Paasurams
Thirupaan Alwar - 10 Paasurams
Thirumangai Alwar - 72 Paasurams
Poigai Alwar - 1 Paasuram
Boothathalwar - 4 Paasurams
Pei Alwar - 2 Paasurams
Nammalwar - 11 Paasurams
Total - 246 Paasurams.
Pushkarani:

Chandira Pushkarani
Cauveri
Kollidam
Vedacchurangam.
Vimanam:
Pranavaakruthi. It took almost 7 and half years to build this huge vimanam (Gopuram). It is also called as "Raja Gopuram". This Raja Gopuram is 236 feet high with 13 Nilais (Partition) and 12 Kalasams at its top.
Sthala Puranam:

Once on the base of Himalaya, River Ganga, Cauvery, Yamuna and Saraswathi are playing in the sky one ghandharvan (person who belong to Deva logam) saw these rivers playing and worshipped them. Seeing this all the 4 river women started saying themselves that he worshipped them only. They started arguing on whom actually he worshipped. The arguement continued but didnt stop. Yamuna and Saraswathi stopped their quarrel. But to Ganga and Cauvery it continued. Finally, they both went to sriman Narayanan.

River Ganga told to Narayanan since she was originated from the feet of Narayanan, she is bigger and mightier than cauvery. Sriman Narayanan accepted it. But, cauvery doesnt accept it and she did tapas on Sriman Narayanan. Finally, Narayanan gave seva to her and told him that he will sleep on the bank of Cauvery and at that time, river Cauvery will be the garland (Maalai) in his chest, which will the better position than Ganga, who is found in his feet. This is the sthalapuranam said here.

Emperumaan gave the Vimaanam of Srirangam to Brahma Devan. Brahma Devan gave this to "Itsuvaghu" who is one of the King of Sooriya family. From Itsuvaghan to Lord Rama time, this Vimaan was worshipped and belonged to Ayodhya Kings.

Sri Ramar who took the avathaar as an ordinary human being, worshipped Sri Ranganathan, the god is also named as "Periya Perumal". After his pattabishekham (crowned as king), he gave the Thiru Aranga Vimaanam to King Vibeeshan, which belongs to Ayodhya Kings and their followers.

Coming along with the thiruvaranga temple vimaanam, he kept the vimaanam in the midst of Cauvery river to worship it. During the worship, Chozhan Dharmavarman and lots of Rishis also joined. After finishing all the poojas, tried to take the vimaanam along with him to Lanka, he was unable to take it and he could not even move.

At that time, Sri Aranganathan told since he had given varam to River Cauvery and since he has to purify her, he has to be all along the Cauvery River. And told that he will not be in a position to move from there. But on hearing this, King Vibeeshan became sad, for which Sri Aranganathan says that inspite of not coming to Lanka, but he will be facing the south direction of Lanka. This is the history explaination of Sri Rangam.

The position which Sri Ranganathar is found in this sthalam is one of the great thing that has to be explained.

In this sthalam, Aranganathan is found inside the Aranga Vimaanam, Keeping 5 headed Aadhi seshan as the bed, his legs stretched along the direction of the sun's upcoming side (East) direction from where the moon in the evening rises and Lord Yaman, who is the demon king and cool breeze and wind which are said to be found from the South direction are seen by Aranganathan and he sees Lanka. behind him, is Guberan (North Direction) and Selva Magal (Sri Lakshmi) are found. His right hand is kept under his head as a "Pillow" and the left hand is on his lap and it is pointed to his feet. This position explains to the world that all the Jeevathmas are finally getting terminated only in his feet.

Till now, if we stand at the top of Srirangam Temple Gopuram, we can find that the Eyes of Arangan as still seeing the south direction of Sri Lanka.


As the year go an history is said that Srirangam Gopuram and Sri Ranganathar got into the river and when Dharma Varman came along that side, a parrot came to him and told that the Gopuram is lost in the river and finally it is taken out from it is one of the story said here but not sure, how much true it is and since the parrot helped him to get out the temple, a mandapam for that parrot is build.
Srivilliputtur Pattarbiraan periyaalwar's daughter Sri Aandal, who sang Thiruppaavai and called as "Soodi Kodutha Sudar Oli", Kulasekara Alwar's daughter Cherar Vali, Nandha Chozhan's daughter Kamalavalli and Delhi Badhusa's daughter Thullaka Naachiyar all loved Sri Aranganathan and finally they got in to Sri Aranganathan's Body.

The temples outer walls are built by Thirumangai Alwar and Nandhavan (Park) was constructed by Thondar Adippodi Alwar.

In this sthalam, Mettu Azhagiya singar (Narasimar) Sannadhi is found and in front of it is found the 4 pillared mandapam (Nallu Kaal Mandapam). In this mandapam, Kambar explained for the first time, his great work "Kamba Ramayanam" and in that "Iranya Vadhai Padalam" is also included in that. (Iranyavadhan is the story about the killing of Iranyan by Lord Narasimha). But on hearing the inclusion of it, all the people around the Mandapam protested against it. At that time, a voice that belong to Lord Narasimha arised and it said there should be no Prostestation on that and he accepted the inclusion of it. It is also one of the said story here. No where is found a seperate sannadhi for Sri Dhanvanthri (doctor for god and God of medicine) in this temple.

Thiruppaan Alwar got his paramapadha mukthi (left his life and went to paramapadham) here.

Arayar seva, which is one of the type was created by Naadha muni in this sthalam. It is the type by which Naalayira Divya Pprabhandham is sung in a musical manner.

Krishna saynar, thulasi dhasar, Maadhavar had also sung songs on Sri Ranga nathar. Manavaala Maamuni did Kaalatshebham here. (Kaalatshebham means explaining some good things on the basis of god to everyone).

When explaining about Sri Ranganathar and the temple, one more special person has to explained and he is Sri Ramanujar.

Sri Ramanujar says that Gnanam is Arangan and Gnana Teacher is Arangan and the follower is also Arangan and the person who follows it as also Arangan. And finally on the command given by Arangan, he left the earth and terminated into Aranganathan. Eventhough his soul was out from the world, his body was still found inside a sannadhi. Inside it, he is sitting and his eyes are opened and he giving his blessings to the world.

The temple servers are applying a kind of Oil (thaylam) all along his body to protect it from not being destroyed. Like this same way, in Russia, Lenin's body and in Goa Saint Fransis Saviours bodies are also protected by applying proper oils.

Sri Ramanujar is given some names such as Udayavar Ramanujar, Yathirajar, Emperumaanar, when he was in Melkottai, Karnataka district, his bhakthas and relatives kept a statue like him to remember him and because of his memory. Its name is "Thamar Ugandha Thirumeni".

And then, he himself wanted to make a statue and ordered for it. Finally after seeing it, he gave the approval for it and its called as "Thaan Ugandha Thirumeni" and it is kept in Sri Perumbhutoor. (Thaney Aana Thirumeni).

All the devotees are said to wash their feets when going into the Sannadhi of Sri Ranganathar, because the artistic works on Sri Ramanujar are found in the floors here.

Sri Desikar sung a song on Sri Ranganathars Paadhukai (feet) and its called as "Paadhukasahesram". To appreciate this, he was given the name as "Kavitharkkitha simhan" by the God itself and as "Sarvathantira Swathanthar" by pirattiyaar.

Sri Rangam is more special than Paarkadal and Vaikundam. It is called as "Bhooloka Vaikundam".