Divya Desam

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[[File:Lakshmi Vishnu.jpg|thumb|A depiction of [[Vishnu]] and [[Lakshmi]] mounting on [[Garuda]]]]

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A '''Divya Desam''' or '''Vaishnava Divya Desam'''<ref name=list>{{cite journal|title=Sri Divya Desams|publisher=Sarva Sastra Maha Vidyalaya|location=[[Coimbatore]]|last=P.M.|first=Neelakrishnan|journal=Ancient Science of Life|pages=193–7|volume=11|issue=3|date=April 1992|pmc=3336602|pmid=22556587}}</ref> is one of the 108 [[Vishnu]] temples that are mentioned in the [[Nalayira Divya Prabandham|works]] of the [[Alvars]] (saints). ”Divya” means “divine” and “Desam” indicates “place of abode” (temple).<ref>{{cite web |title=meaning of Divya Desam|url=https://www.templepurohit.com/108-divya-desams-vishnu-temples/}}</ref> Of the 108 temples, 105 are in [[India]], one is in [[Nepal]], and the last two are believed to be outside the Earthly realms. In India, they are spread over states of [[Tamil Nadu]] (84), [[Kerala]] (11), [[Andhra Pradesh]] (2), [[Gujarat]] (1), [[Uttar Pradesh]] (4), [[Uttarakhand]] (3). [[Muktinath]], Saligramam is the only Divya Desam in [[Nepal]]. The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Alvars in the ''[[Divya Prabandha]]'', a collection of 4,000 [[Tamil Language|Tamil]] verses. Divya Desams follow Thenkalai or Vadakalai modes of worship.<ref>{{cite journal |url=https://www.academia.edu/12405403 |last=R.K.K. |first=Rajarajan |year=2013|title=Historical sequence of the Vaiṣṇava Divyadeśas. Sacred venues of Viṣṇism|journal=Acta Orientalia |publisher= Acta Orientalia, Societates Orientales Daniica Fennica Norvegia Svecia| volume= 74|pages=37–90|issn=0001-6438}}</ref>

==Etymology==
In Divya desam, ''Divya'' means "premium" or "divine" and ''Desam'' indicates "place" (temple).{{Citation needed|date=May 2017}}

==Alvars and Divyaprabhanda==
[[File:Andal Temple.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Image of Rangamannar-Andal temple in Srivilliputhur|alt=Image of Rangamannar-Andal temple in Srivilliputhur showing the pyramidal temple tower]]
The word ''azhwar'' in Tamil, means one who immerses oneself into the ocean of the countless attributes of god. ''[[Azhwars]]'' are considered the twelve supreme devotees of [[Vishnu]], who were instrumental in popularising [[Vaishnavism]] during the 5th-8th centuries CE. The religious works of these saints in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], songs of love and devotion, are compiled as ''[[Nalayira Divya Prabandham]]'' containing 4000 verses and the 108 temples revered in their songs are classified as ''[[Divya desam]]''.<ref name="Rao">{{Cite book |last=Rao|first=P.V.L. Narasimha |title=Kanchipuram – Land of Legends, Saints & Temples|year=2008|publisher=Readworthy Publications (P) Ltd.|location=New Delhi|isbn=978-93-5018-104-1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GTMTQLuCNSMC&q=poigai+azhwar&pg=PA27|page=27}}</ref><ref name="Dalal21">[[#Dalal|Dalal]] 2011, pp. 20-21</ref> The saints had different origins and belonged to different castes. As per tradition, the first three ''azhwars(mudhal azhwargal )'', [[Poigai Azhwar|Poigai]], [[Bhoothath Azhwar|Bhuthathalvar]], [[Pey Azhwar|Peyalvar]] ans [[Andal]] were said to be born out of divinity. According to tradition, [[Thirumalisai Alvar|Tirumazhisai]] was the son of a sage, [[Thondaradippodi Alvar|Thondaradi]], [[Madhurakavi Alvar|Mathurakavi]], [[Periazhwar|Periyalvar]] were from [[brahmin]] community, [[Kulasekaraazhvaar|Kulasekhara]] from ''[[Kshatria]]'' community, [[Nammalvar]] was from a cultivator family, [[Thiruppaan Alvar|Tirupanalvar]] from ''[[panar]]'' /farmer-weaver community and [[Thirumangai Alvar|Tirumangai]] from ''kalvar'' community.

''Divya Suri Saritra'' by Garuda-Vahana Pandita (11th century CE), ''Guruparamparaprabhavam'' by Pinbaragiya Perumal Jeeyar, ''Periya tiru mudi adaivu'' by Anbillai Kandadiappan, ''Yatindra Pranava Prabavam'' by Pillai Lokam Jeeyar, commentaries on ''Divya Prabandam'', Guru Parampara (lineage of Gurus) texts, temple records and inscriptions give a detailed account of the ''azhwars'' and their works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of ''Panchajanya'' (Krishna's conch), Bhoothath of ''Kaumodakee'' (Vishnu's Mace/Club), Pey of ''Nandaka'' (Vishnu's sword), Thirumalisai of ''Sudarshanam'' (Vishnu's discus), Namm of ''Vishvaksena'' (Vishnu's commander), Madhurakavi of ''Vainatheya'' (Vishnu's eagle, Garuda), Kulasekhara of ''Kaustubha'' (Vishnu's necklace), Periy of Garuda (Vishnu's eagle), Andal of Bhoodevi (Vishnu's wife, Lakshmi, in her form as Bhudevi), Thondaradippodi of ''Vanamaalai'' (Vishnu's garland), Thiruppaan of ''Srivatsa''<ref>{{cite journal|url=https://www.academia.edu/27087316 |last=R.K.K.|first= Rajarajan |year=2016|title= Master-Slave Ambivalence in the hagiography of the Āḻvārs|journal= The Quarterly Journal of the Mythic Society |volume=107|issue=1|pages= 44–60|issn=0047-8555}}</ref> (An auspicious mark on Vishnu's chest) and Thirumangai of ''[[Sharanga|Sarangam]]'' (Krishna's bow). The songs of ''Prabandam'' are regularly sung in all the Vishnu temples of South India daily and also during festivals.<ref name="Dalal21"/><ref>{{cite book|title=Historical Dictionary of the Tamils|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=H4q0DHGMcjEC&q=poygai&pg=PA14|page=211|last=Ramaswamy|first=Vijaya|publisher=Scarecrow Press|year=2007|isbn=9780810864450}}</ref>

==Significance of Divya Desams==
In Hindu texts, these temples are often referred to as ''Bhooloka Vaikuntam'', which in [[Tamil language|Tamil]] means ''Heaven on earth''.<ref name=traditions>{{cite web|title=The Divya Desam Temples: A Premise for Analyzing the Śrivaisnava Dispute in South India|format=PDF|last=Iyengar|first=Ramaseshan|publisher=George Mason University|year=2009|url=http://mars.gmu.edu/jspui/bitstream/handle/1920/5687/Iyengar_Ramaseshan.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y}}</ref> Each of the Divya Desam has its own significance related to Shri Vaishnava legend. Each of these Temples had separate shrines for Maha [[Vishnu]] and [[Maha Lakshmi]].<ref name=list/>

==List of Divya Desams==

The 106 earthly Divya Desam temples are spread over the Indian states of [[Tamil Nadu]] (84), [[Kerala]] (11), [[Uttar Pradesh]] (4), [[Uttarakhand]] (3), [[Andhra Pradesh]] (2) and [[Gujarat]] (1), and Country of Nepal (1) ([[Muktinath]]). The last two are believed to be outside earthly realms.

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! scope=col | '''Name of the temple'''
! scope=col | '''Location'''
! scope=col class=unsortable | '''Photo'''
! scope=col | '''Presiding deity'''
! scope=col | '''Notes/Beliefs'''
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| [[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|Tiruvaranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam]]
| [[Srirangam]], [[Trichy district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.8625| 78.689722}}
|[[File:Srirangam14.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Ranganathaswamy and Sri Ranganayaki
|Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning [[Hindu temple]] in the world, the still larger [[Angkor Wat]] being the largest existing temple. The temple occupies an area of 156 acres (631,000 m2) with a perimeter of 4,116m (10,710 feet) making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Mittal |first1=Sushil |first2=G. R.|last2= Thursby|page=456|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fz6KBkgEacAC&q=The+Hindu+World+%2B+srirangam&pg=PA456 |title=The Hindu World|year=2005 |publisher=Routelge |location=New York |isbn=0-203-67414-6}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last=Vater |first=Tom |title=Moon Spotlight Angkor Wat|year=2010 |publisher=Perseus Books Group |location=USA |isbn=9781598805611|page=40}}</ref> The annual 21 day festival conducted during the Tamil month of ''Margazhi'' (December–January) attracts 1 million visitors.<ref>{{cite book |last=Jones |first=Victoria|page=4 |title=Wonders of the World Dot-to-Dot|year=2004 |publisher=Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. |location=New York |isbn=1-4027-1028-3}}</ref>
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|2
| [[Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple|Thirukozhi]]
| [[Uraiyur]], [[Trichy district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.82| 78.67}}
| [[File:Nachiyar4.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal
| The temple locally called Nachiyar Koil and is one of the few ''Divyadesams'' where the goddess has prominence over Vishnu.<ref>{{cite news|title=Unique drama unfolds during procession|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/unique-drama-unfolds-during-procession/article4244915.ece|last=S.|first=Prabhu|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=27 December 2012|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref><ref name="The Hindu">{{cite news|title=Unique drama unfolds during procession|url=http://www.hindu.com/fr/2005/04/08/stories/2005040800110300.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016153705/http://hindu.com/fr/2005/04/08/stories/2005040800110300.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=16 October 2007|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=8 April 2005|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref> The temple is the birthplace of [[Thiruppaan Alvar]], one of the twelve [[Azhwar]] saints belonging to the 6th-8th centuries. In Srirangam, the yearly birth festival of Tirupannazhwar is celebrated with [[Vishvarupa|Viswaroopa]] [[Darsana|darshan]] of Ranganatha at the sanctum on the occasion of his birthday. The festive idol of Tiupannazhwar is taken from the temple to Srirangam.<ref>{{cite news|title=Ranganatha suffered his pain|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-features/tp-fridayreview/ranganatha-suffered-his-pain/article2778704.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=6 January 2012|access-date=2013-07-21|last=S.|first=Prabhu}}</ref>
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|3
| [[Uthamar Kovil|Thirukkarambanoor]]
| Uthamarkoil, [[Trichy district|Tiruchirappalli district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.49| 78.81}}
| [[File:uthamarkoil1.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Purushottama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal
| The temple is only a few of the temples that are dedicated to the Hindu god [[Trimurti]] (trinity) namely [[Vishnu]], [[Shiva]] and [[Brahma]]. As per Hindu legend, the temple is believed to have been constructed by [[Janaka]]r, the king of Janakapuri and the father of [[Sita]] from the epic [[Ramayana]]. [[Thirumangai Azhwar]] is believed to have resided in the temple to build the surrounding walls of the [[Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple]].<ref name=hindu1>{{cite news|title=Temple for the Great Trinity |url=http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/03/21/stories/2003032101220600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20031013112053/http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/fr/2003/03/21/stories/2003032101220600.htm|url-status=dead|archive-date=13 October 2003|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=21 March 2003|last=T.A.|first=Srinivasan|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref>
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|4
| [[Pundarikakshan Perumal Temple|Pundarikakshan Perumal Koil]]
| [[Thiruvellarai]], [[Trichy district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.96| 78.67}}
| [[File:Tiruvellarai1.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Pankaja Nayaki sametha Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal
| Pundarikakshan Perumal temple is believed to have been built by the [[Pallava]] king Dantivarman (796–847 CE).<ref>{{cite book|title=Fluid Signs: Being a Person the Tamil Way|last=Daniel|first=Val |publisher=University of California Press|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KwZatzse3CsC&q=tiruvellarai&pg=PA139|year=1984|isbn=9780520061675|pages=139–140}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=South-Indian inscriptions, Volumes 9–10|last=Hultzsch|first=Eugen|page=298|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=MlpBAQAAIAAJ&q=tiruvellarai&pg=PA298|publisher=Superintendent, Gov't press|year=1890}}</ref> A [[swastika]]-shaped temple tank built during 800 CE is present in the south-western corner of the street around the temple. It has four stepped gateways, each having 51 steps. The tank is believed to have been built by Kamban Araiyan during the reign of Dantivarman. In modern times, it is maintained by the Department of Archaeology of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple complex covers an area of {{convert|2.62|ha|acre|abbr=on}}, while the tank covers an area of {{convert|0.1256|ha|acre|abbr=on}}.<ref name=Arch>{{cite web|title=Swastik Well, |url=http://www.tnarch.gov.in/cons/tank/tank2.htm|publisher=Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu|access-date=2013-07-07}}</ref><ref name=hindu2>{{cite news|title=Pallava-built tank plagued by vandalism at Tiruvellarai |date=2008-05-17|last=M.|first=Balaganessin|access-date=2013-03-04|location=Tiruchi|url=http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/17/stories/2008051754240600.htm|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080520052836/http://www.hindu.com/2008/05/17/stories/2008051754240600.htm|url-status=dead|work=[[The Hindu]] |archive-date=2008-05-20}}</ref> The chariot festival is unique in the state as a community feast is offered by several individuals and committees, a custom many centuries old.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hundreds pull temple car |work=The Hindu|date=2010-04-09|access-date=2013-03-04|location=Tiruchi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Tiruchirapalli/article392486.ece?textsize=small&test=2}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Devotees pull temple car |work=The Hindu|date=2012-03-19|access-date=2013-03-04|location=Tiruchi|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article3011461.ece?textsize=small&test=2}}</ref>
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|5
| [[Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Temple|Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Koil]]
| [[Anbil]], [[Trichy district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.867735|78.882171}}
| [[File:Tiruanbil4.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal
| King [[Sundara Chola]] who ruled the area was a devotee of the temple and during each of his innumerable victories in wars, he showered a lot of wealth on this temple. His prime minister Anirudha Brahmarayar is believed to be from Anbil, the village where the temple is located. The copper plates having the records from the Chola period from Anbil indicate generous contribution from the [[Medieval Cholas]] indicate various gifts to the temple.<ref>{{cite news|title=Sri Sundararaja Perumal temple|newspaper=Dinamalar|url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=167|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=South Indian Shrines: Illustrated|publisher=Asian Educational Services|page=533|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NLSGFW1uZboC&q=govindaraja+perumal+temple&pg=PA242|last=Ayyar|first=P. V. Jagadisa|isbn=9788120601512|location=New Delhi|year=1982}}</ref>
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|6
| [[Appakkudathaan Perumal Temple|Appakkudathaan Perumal Koil]]
| [[Koviladi]], [[Tanjore district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.839307|78.889073}}
| [[File:Koviladi1.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Indravalli sametha Sri Appakudatthan Perumal
| The temple has inscriptions from the 18th year of the reign of [[Aditya I|Aditya Chola]].<ref>{{cite book|title=The Pallavas|first=Tony|last=Jouveau-Dubreuil|year=1994|isbn= 81-206-0574-8|publisher=Asian Educational Services|location=New Delhi|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=6o9XCT3XiaMC&q=koviladi&pg=PA77|page=77}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|first=G.|last= Jouveau-Dubreuil|title=Pallava Antiquities – 2 Vols.|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=itsryymCeLgC&q=koviladi&pg=PA13|year=1994|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=978-81-206-0571-8|page=13}}</ref> The temple is one of the five [[Pancharanga Kshetrams]], a group of five Hindu temples on the banks of the [[Kaveri|Kaveri River]] dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu.<ref name=hindu>{{cite news|title=Restoring the glory of a temple|url=http://www.thehindu.com/features/friday-review/history-and-culture/restoring-the-glory-of-a-temple/article672107.ece|work=[[The Hindu]]|last=S.|first=Prabhu|date=16 September 2010|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Soundara Rajan |first=Kodayanallur Vanamamalai |title=Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism|year=2001|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|location=New Delhi |isbn=81-7022-857-3|page=65|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=lAWS49f8HKoC&q=koviladi&pg=PA65}}</ref>
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|7
| [[Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple]]
| [[Kandiyur]], [[Thanjavur district]] [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.860255|79.108891}}
| [[File:Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal .jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal
| Since Vishnu relieved (''vimochana'') the curse (''saabha'') of Shiva (also called Hara), the temple is called Hara Saabha Vimochana Temple.<ref>{{cite news|title=Temple for the Great Trinity |url=http://www.thehindu.com/2005/06/11/stories/2005061111020300.htm|work=[[The Hindu]]|date=11 June 2005|access-date=21 February 2016}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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|8
|[[Thirukkoodaloor|Thirukoodalur]]
|Aduthurai, [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.925152| 79.203532}}
|[[File:Aduthurai perumal1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Jagathrakshaga Perumal
|Kaveri wanted to cleanse herself and approached Hindu god [[Brahma]]. She is believed to have worshipped Vishnu at this place and got relieved. A parrot which was devoted to Vishnu was shot down in the nearby forest. Vishnu rescued the parrot and appeased him of his previous birth. Thus it is believed that Vishnu descends here for all forms of life. Vishnu is also believed to have appeared for sage Nandaka.<ref name=R481>[[#R.|R. 1997]], p. 481-2</ref>
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|9
|[[Gajendra Varadha Temple|Thirukavithalam]]
|[[Kabisthalam]] , [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.946890| 79.256512}}
|[[File:009 - Thiru Kavithalam.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Ramamanivalli sametha Sri Gajendravarada Perumal
|Gajendra Varadha is believed to have appeared to Gajendra the elephant also called Indrajumnan, the crocodile called Huhu, Sage Parasara and Sri Anjaneya.<ref>{{cite book |last=T. |first=Padmaja |title=Temples of Kr̥ṣṇa in South India: history, art, and traditions in Tamilnāḍu |year=2002 |publisher=Shakti Malik |location=New Delhi |isbn=81-7017-398-1|pages=93–94 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=pzgaS1wRnl8C&q=pancha+kannan&pg=PA93}}</ref> The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with [[Krishna]], an avatar of Vishnu.<ref name="M" /><ref name="Garg" />
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|[[Thirupullabhoothangudi Temple|Thiruppullamboothangudi]]
|[[Thirupullabhoothangudi Temple|Pullabhoothangudi]] , [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.971596| 79.303415}}
|[[File:Pullabhoothangudi (11).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Rama Perumal
|Kolavalli Ramar is believed to have appeared for [[Sita]] and the temple is believed to be the place where Rama performed the last rites of the eagle king [[Jatayu]].<ref>{{cite news|title=An NGO does its bit for god - and humanity|url=https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1262149051.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180414091637/https://www.highbeam.com/doc/1P3-1262149051.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=14 April 2018|url-access=subscription |via=[[HighBeam Research]]|publisher=Hindustan Times|location=New Delhi, India|date=29 April 2007|access-date=13 April 2018}}</ref>
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|11
|[[Thiru Aadanoor Temple|Thiruaadhanur]]
|[[Adanur]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.976470| 79.313454}}
|[[File:Adhanur perumal.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Ranganayaki Thayar sametha Sri Andalukkum Aiyyan Perumal
|Andalakkum Aiyarn is believed to have appeared for an affluent devotee trying to save Rangantha.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/religion/article3686248.ece |title=In a state of neglect |publisher=The Hindu |date=2012-07-26 |access-date=2013-11-10}}</ref> It is also believed that the presiding deity appeared for [[Kamadhenu]], the holy cow and also for [[Thirumangai Azhwar]], the saint poet of the 8th century.<ref>{{cite book|title=South Indian Shrines: Illustrated|publisher=Asian Educational Services|page=533|last=Ayyar|first=P. V. Jagadisa|isbn=9788120601512|location=New Delhi|year=1982|ref=Ayyar}}</ref>
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|[[Sarangapani Temple|Thirukudanthai]]
|[[Kumbakonam]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.959649| 79.374999}}
|[[File:Gopuras in Kumbakonam - India.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Aravamuda Perumal
|The temple is called Ubaya Pradhana Kshetram as the ''Moolavar'' (presiding deity) and ''utsavar'' (festive deity) enjoy the same importance.It is believed that the presiding deity asked [[Nathamuni]] to compile the four thousand verses of Nalayira Divya Prabandham at this place.<ref name=R>{{cite book|title=An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam|last=R.|first=Dr. Vijayalakshmy|publisher=International Institute of Tamil Studies| location=Chennai|year=2001|edition=1st|ref=R.|pages=473–4}}</ref> The twin temple chariots weigh {{convert|300|tonnes|lbs|abbr=on}} each and are next only in size to the ones in [[Thyagaraja Temple, Tiruvarur|Thygaraja temple]] in [[Thiruvarur]] and [[Srivilliputhur Divya Desam|Andal Temple]] in [[Srivilliputhur]].<ref name="festivals">{{cite news|title=Immortalised in stone |url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article218206.ece?css=print|work=The Hindu|date=2009-07-02|access-date=2013-04-08}}</ref> This temple is along [[Kaveri]] and is one of the [[Pancharanga Kshetrams]].<ref name="Pancharanga Kshetrams">{{cite web |
title=Pancharanga Kshetrams|work=Indiantemples.com |
url=http://www.indiantemples.com/Tamilnadu/df012.html |access-date= 2007-06-20}}</ref>
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|[[Uppiliappan Temple|Thiruvinnagar]]
|[[Tirunageswaram]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.961570| 79.432080}}
|[[File:Uppiliappan koil3.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Bhumidevi sametha Sri Uppiliappan Perumal
|It is believed that Vishnu appeared as Uppiliappan to marry sage Hemarishi's daughter who was Lakshmi's avatar. Since the sage quoted that her girl is too young that she doesn't even know how to cook with salt, Vishnu agreed to accept offering without salt.<ref name=Meena>{{cite book|title=Temples in South India|last=V.|first=Meena|publisher=Harikumar Arts|location=Kanniyakumari|year=1974|edition=1st|page=29}}</ref>

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|[[Nachiyar Koil|Thirunaraiyur]]
|[[Nachiyar Koil|Nachiyar Kovil]], [[Thiruvarur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.915844| 79.445554}}
|[[File:Nachiyar Kovil (13).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Vanchulavalli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
|Vishnu was of the view that during [[Kali Yuga]], men would have to listen to women. Hence he decided that he would first set an example and listen to the goddess here. During all festive occasions, the first rights are reserved for Nachiyar, who moves ahead, while Srinivasa follows her. Even the food is first served to Nachiyar and then to Srinivasa.<ref name=Meena/> The Kal Garuda image in the temple used during the festive occasions is believed to increase in weight seeking 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 people in succession when the procession comes out of various gates from the sanctum to the main entrance of the temple.<ref name="The Hindu"/>
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|[[Tirucherai Saranathan Temple|Thirucherai]]
|[[Tirucherai Saranathan Temple|Tirucherai]], [[Thiruvarur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.879135| 79.454402}}
|[[File:Thirucherai temple tank (1).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Saranayaki sametha Sri Saranatha Perumal
|Saranathan is believed to have appeared to river [[Cauvery]], sage Markandeya and Hindu gods [[Indra]]. The crown of some of the images from the Chola period show influence of [[Buddhist]] tradition in the region.<ref>{{cite book|title=Introduction to the Study of Temple Art|page=59|publisher=Equator and Meridian|year=1976|last=Pillai|first=Suresh B.}}</ref> The metal image of [[Sita]] is believed to be a classic example of [[Chola Art]] during the 9th-10th centuries.<ref>{{cite book|title=Art of the Imperial Cholas|last=Dehejia|first=Vidya|page=38|publisher=Columbia University Press|year=2013|isbn=9780231515245|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=23F7vTn3hBMC&q=tirucherai&pg=PA29}}</ref><ref>{{cite book|title=Women in India: A Social and Cultural History [2 volumes]: A Social and Cultural History|publisher=ABC-CLIO|year=2009|isbn=9780313014406|page=140|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=KwKrCQAAQBAJ&q=tirucherai&pg=PA140}}</ref>
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|[[Thirunandipura Vinnagaram|Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram]]
|Nathan Kovil, [[Thiruvarur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.922075| 79.372192}}
|[[File:Natankovil1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Shenbagavalli sametha Sri Jagannatha Perumal
|[[Nandi (bull)|Nandi]], the sacred bull of [[Shiva]], is believed to have got his curses relieved by worshipping Vishnu here and hence the place is called Nandipuram and Nandhipura Vinnagaram.<ref>{{cite web|title=Sri Jagannatha Perumal temple|url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/en/new_en.php?id=353|publisher=Dinamalar|access-date=2013-09-09}}</ref> It is also believed that king [[Sibi (king)|Sibi]] worshiped Vishnu at this place.<ref>{{cite book|title=South Indian Shrines: Illustrated|publisher=Asian Educational Services|page=534|last=Ayyar|first=P. V. Jagadisa|isbn=9788120601512|location=New Delhi|year=1982|ref=Ayyar}}</ref>
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|[[Kola Valvill Ramar Temple, Tiruvelliyangudi|Thiruvelliyangudi]]
|Thiruvelliyangudi, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.056687| 79.443095}}
|[[File:Velliyangudi temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Kolavilli Rama Perumal
|The temple is counted as Vaishnava Sukra Kshetra as Vishnu appeared as a beautiful deity to please his devotee Sukra ([[Venus]]).<ref>{{cite book|title=South Indian Shrines: Illustrated|publisher=Asian Educational Services|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NLSGFW1uZboC&q=govindaraja+perumal+temple&pg=PA242|last=Ayyar|first=P. V. Jagadisa|isbn=9788120601512|location=New Delhi|year=1982|page=535}}</ref> The place derived its name Thiruvelliyangudi hence and the presiding deity is also referred to as Velliyan. It is believed that Vishnu appeared in Kalyana Kolam (marriage posture) to Parasarar, Markendeyar, Mayan, Brahma, Sukran and [[Bhudevi]]. To de-stress or relieve Vishnu, his mount or ''[[vahana]]'', the eagle [[Garuda]], holds the [[Shankha|conch]] and the Sudarshana Chakram or discuss|wheel of Vishnu which is very unique in nature, making this the only temple where Garuda is depicted in such a posture.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thiruvelliyangudi|publisher=Temple administration, Sri Kolavalli Ramar Alayam|location=Thiruvelliyangudi|year=2004|page=1}}</ref>
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|[[Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple, Tirukannamangai|Thirukannamangai]]
|Thirukannamangai, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.799552| 79.586645}}
|[[File:Thirukannamangai2.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Abishekavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal
|The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with [[Krishna]], an avatar of Vishnu.<ref name="M" /><ref name="Garg" />
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|[[Neelamegha Perumal Temple|Thirukannapuram]]
|Tirukannapuram, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.868499| 79.704266}}
|[[File:Tirukannapuram9.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Kannapura Nayaki sametha Sri Sowriraja Perumal
|The Lord here, has real silky hair that grows. Legend has it that he grew the hair to safeguard his devotee's words, that the idol in the temple has hair. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with [[Krishna]], an avatar of Vishnu.<ref name="M" /><ref name="Garg" />
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|[[Loganatha Perumal Temple|Thirukannangudi]]
|Tirukannankudi, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.757222| 79.763290}}
|[[File:Thirukannangudi 01 09 2021 withRahul.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Loganayaki sametha Sri Lokanatha Perumal
|The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with [[Krishna]], an avatar of Vishnu.<ref name="M" /><ref name="Garg" />
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|[[Soundararajaperumal Temple, Nagapattinam|Thirunagai]]
|[[Nagapattinam]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.759830| 79.843706}}
|[[File:Thirunagai8.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal
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|[[Thanjai Mamanikoil|Thiruthanjai Mamanikoil]]
|[[Thanjavur]], [[Thanjavur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.815669| 79.138677}}
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|Sri Raktapankajavalli sametha Sri Neelamegha Perumal
|Unlike other ''[[Divyadesam]]s'' where a single shrine is referred, this set of temples is referred together in all the ''paasurams''(poems). During the [[Treta Yuga]], there were three demons by name Tanchakan, Tantakan and Kacamukan who were blessed by [[Shiva]] became very powerful. They grew arrogant and troubled sage [[Parashara]] who was doing penance at this place. Vishnu killed Thanjakan after whom Thanjavur was named, with his Chakra, Kachamukan by taking the form of a ''[[Yali (mythology)|yali]]'', a mythical creature and took the form of [[Varaha]] the boar to kill the third demon Tantakan, who feld to [[Srimushnam]].<ref>{{cite book|title=An introduction to religion and Philosophy - Tévarám and Tivviyappirapantam|last=R.|first=Dr. Vijayalakshmy|publisher=International Institute of Tamil Studies| location=Chennai|year=2001|edition=1st|ref=R.|pages=500–1}}</ref>
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|[[Thanjai Mamanikoil|Manikundram]]
|Thanjavur, Thanjavur district, [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.816923| 79.137229}}
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|Sri Ambujavalli sametha Sri Maniparvata Perumal
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|[[Thanjai Mamanikoil|Thanjaiyali Nagar]]
|Thanjavur, Thanjavur district, [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.816022| 79.139155}}
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|Sri Thanjanayaki sametha Sri Narasimha Perumal
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|[[Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple (Thiruvazhunthoor)|Thiruvazhundur]]
|[[Therizhandur|Theranzhdur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.046532| 79.579468}}
|[[File:Therazhunthur 3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Senkamalavalli sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal
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|[[Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, Tirusirupuliyur|Thiruchirupuliyur]]
|[[Thirusirupuliyur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|10.991202| 79.669440}}
|[[File:Tiruchirupuliur4.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Dayanayaki sametha Sri Krupasamudra Perumal
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|[[Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam|Thiruthalaichanga Nanmadiyam]]
|Thalachangadu, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.129789| 79.785252}}
|[[File:Thalachanga Nanmathiyam (6).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Thalaichanga Nachiyar sametha Sri Chandrasaabahara Perumal
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|[[Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple|Thiruindalur]]
|Indalur, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.109733|79.646232}}
|[[File:Indaloor1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Parimala Ranganayaki sametha Sri Parimala Ranganatha Perumal
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|[[Kazheesirama Vinnagaram|Thirukazhicheerama Vinnagaram]]
|[[Sirkazhi]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.240964| 79.731689}}
|[[File:Thadalankoil (10).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Lokanayaki sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
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|[[Thirukkavalampadi|Thirukkavalambadi]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.1769| 79.7824}}
|[[File:Thirukavalambadi2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Senkamala Nachiyar sametha Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal
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|[[Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.17768| 79.78152}}
|[[File:Arimeya Vinnagaram - Kuamadukoothan5.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kudamudakoothan Perumal
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|[[Thiru Vanpurushothamam|Thiruvanpurushothamam]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.178783| 79.776690}}
|[[File:Thrivuanpurushotam2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Purushotthama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal
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|[[Thiruchsemponsey|Thirusemponsaikoil]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.178446| 79.779651}}
|[[File:Thiruchsemponsey2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Sweda Pushpavalli sametha Sri Hemaranganatha Perumal
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|[[Thirumanimadam|Thirumanimadakoil]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.173971| 79.776872}}
|[[File:Narayana Perumal5.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Sashvatha Deepaya Narayana Perumal
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|[[Thiruvaikunda vinnagaram|Thiruvaikunta Vinnagaram]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.179804| 79.778267}}
|[[File:Vaikunda vinnagaram 2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal
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|[[Thiruthetriyambalam|Thiruthetriambalam]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.17302| 79.7951}}
|[[File:Pallikonda Perumal - Thiruthetriambalam3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Lakshmiranga Perumal
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|[[Thirumanikkoodam|Thirumanikoodam]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.177415| 79.777838}}
|[[File:Thirumanikoodam4.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Boonayagi sametha Sri Varadharaja Perumal
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|[[Thiruppaarththanpalli|Thiruparthanpalli]]
|Parthanpalli, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.169952| 79.797515}}
|[[File:Thiruparthanpalli1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Tamarai Nayagi sametha Sri Taamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal
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|[[Azhagiyasingar Temple, Thiruvali|Thiruvali]]
|Thiruvali, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.202979| 79.774538}}
|[[File:Thiruvali4.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kedarapathivaraya Perumal
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|[[Vedarajan temple, Thirunagari|Thirunagari]]
|Thirunagari, [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.226354| 79.800335}}
|[[File:Thirunagari1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amurdha Valli sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal
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|[[Thiruthevanartthogai|Thiruthevanarthogai]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.196842| 79.775504}}
|[[File:Thiruthevanarthogai3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Samudradanaya sametha Sri Devanayaka Perumal
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|[[Thiruvellakkulam|Thiruvellakulam]]
|[[Nangur Vishnu Temples|Thirunangur]], [[Nagapattinam district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|11.190106| 79.764929}}
|[[File:Annan koil.jpeg|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmavathi sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
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|[[Govindaraja Perumal Temple|Thiruchitrakootam]]
|[[Chidambaram]], [[Cuddalore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|11.399207| 79.693364}}
|[[File:Temple Tank (Sivaganga), Nataraja Temple - panoramio.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Pundareekavalli sametha Sri Govindaraja Perumal
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|[[Devanathaswamy temple|Thiruvaheendrapuram]]
|[[Thiruvanthipuram]], [[Cuddalore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|11.745099| 79.709351}}
|[[File:Devanathaswamytemple (6).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Devanatha Perumal
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|[[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Tirukoyilur|Thirukkovalur]]
|[[Tirukoilur|Thirukoyilur]], [[Kallakurichi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|11.967006| 79.202479}}
|[[File:Ulagalantha Perumal9.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Pushpavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
|The temple is believed to be the place where the first three Azhwars, the Vaishnava saints, namely, [[Poigai Alvar]], [[Bhoothathalvar]] and [[Peyalvar]] attained salvation. The temple is one of the Panchakanna (Krishnaranya) Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with [[Krishna]], an avatar of Vishnu.<ref name=M>{{cite book|title=15 Vaishnava Temples of Tamil Nadu|last=M.|first=Rajagopalan|pages=57–65|publisher=Govindaswamy Printers|location=Chennai, India|year=1993}}</ref><ref name="Garg">{{cite book|title=Encyclopaedia of the Hindu World: Ak-Aq|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=WjDcd0cTFxQC&q=poygai&pg=PA352|pages=352–354|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|last=Garg|first=Gaṅgā Rām|year=1992|isbn=9788170223757}}</ref>
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|[[Varadharaja Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram|Thirukkachi - Atthigiri]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.819137| 79.724646}}
|[[File:Varadaraja Perumal Temple Kanchipuram (31).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Perundevi sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal
|One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava [[VisishtAdvaita]] philosophy, [[Ramanuja]] is believed to have resided in this temple.<ref>{{cite web |url = http://www.indiantemples.com/Tamilnadu/varakanc.html |title = The Templenet Encyclopedia - Varadaraja Perumal Temple at Kanchipuram}}</ref> The temple along with [[Ekambareswarar Temple (Kanchipuram)|Ekambareswarar Temple]] and [[Kamakshi Amman Temple]] in Kanchipuram is popularly known as ''Mumurtivasam'' (abode of trio),<ref name="Rao154">Rao 2008, p. 154</ref> while Srirangam is referred to as ‘ The Koil’ (meaning: "temple") and [[Venkateswara Temple, Tirumala|Tirupati]] as the ‘Malai’ (Meaning: "hill").
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|[[Ashtabujakaram|Ashtabuyagaram]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.822736| 79.710806}}
|[[File:Ashtabhujakaram (9).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal
| The elephant Gajendra, used to worship Vishnu with the lotus fetched from the temple tank everyday. Once while picking up lotus, a crocodile caught the leg of Gajendra, who started calling the name of Vishnu for help. Vishnu sent his discus to punish the crocodile and relieve the elephant. The presiding deity is addressed by various names like Adikesava Perumal, Gajendra Varadhan and Chakradhar.<ref name=Diwakar>{{cite book|title=Temples of South India|first=Macherla|last=Diwakar|location=Chennai|year=2011|edition=1st|page=145|isbn=978-93-83440-34-4|publisher=Techno Book House}}</ref>
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|[[Tiruththanka|Thiruthanka]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.824382| 79.705543}}
|[[File:Vilakkoli-perumal108dd.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Deepaprakasa Perumal
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|[[Tiruvelukkai|Thiruvelukkai]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.822197| 79.706450}}
|[[File:Tiruvelukkai (3).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal
|Azhagiya Singar is believed to have appeared to slay Hiranya, the demon king. ''Velukkai'' is derived from ''Vel'' (desire) and ''irukkai'' (place of stay), meaning the place where Vishnu desired to stay, which became Velukkai from Velirukkai.<ref name=census>{{cite book|title=Temples of Tamil Nadu Kancheepuram District|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Tamil Nadu|year=2003|last=C.|first=Chandramouli}}</ref>
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|[[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram|Thiruneeragam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.839122| 79.705185}}
|[[File:Ulagalantha perumal Kanchipuram3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Nilamangai Valli sametha Sri Jagadeesha Perumal
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|[[Tiru paadagam|Thiruppadagam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.842726| 79.696941}}
|[[File:Pandavathoothar (7).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Rukmani sametha Sri Pandavadootha Perumal
|The temple is considered one of three oldest temples in Kanchipuram and is believed to have been built by the [[Pallavas]] of the late 8th century CE, with later contributions from [[Medieval Cholas]] and [[Vijayanagar Empire|Vijayanagar kings]]. The temple is associated with a chapter in ''[[Mahabharata]]'' when [[Krishna]] went to the [[Kaurava]]s as a missive (called ''Thoota'' locally) to the [[Pandavas]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Soundara Rajan |first=Kodayanallur Vanamamalai |title=Concise classified dictionary of Hinduism|year=2001|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|location=New Delhi |isbn=81-7022-857-3|page=38}}</ref>
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|[[Nilathingal Thundam Perumal temple|Nilathingal Thundam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.847463| 79.699313}}
|[[File:Ekambareswarar3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Chandrasoodavalli sametha Sri Chandrasooda Perumal
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|[[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram|Thiruooragam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.839122| 79.705185}}
|[[File:Ulagalantha perumal Kanchipuram3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amudavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal
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|[[Tiruvekkaa|Thiruvekka]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.824070| 79.712462}}
|[[File:Yathothkari (2).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Yathottakari Perumal
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|[[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram|Thirukkaragam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.839122| 79.705185}}
|[[File:Ulagalantha perumal Kanchipuram3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmamani sametha Sri Karunagara Perumal
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|[[Ulagalantha Perumal Temple, Kanchipuram|Thirukkarvaanam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.839122| 79.705185}}
|[[File:Ulagalantha perumal Kanchipuram3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Neelamega Perumal
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|[[Kamakshi Amman Temple|Thirukkalvanur]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.840653| 79.703250}}
|[[File:Kanchipuram.in Kamakshi-Amman Temple - panoramio.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Anjilai Valli sametha Sri Adi Varaha Perumal
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|[[Tiru pavla vannam|Thiruppavalavannam]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.843658| 79.707604}}
|[[File:Manavalamamunigal 05.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Pavalavalli sametha Sri Pavalavarna Perumal
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|[[Tiru parameswara vinnagaram|Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.837151| 79.709482}}
|[[File:Parameswara Vinnagaram.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal
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|[[Vijayaraghava Perumal temple|Thiruputkuzhi]]
|[[Thiruputkuzhi]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.872642| 79.618683}}
|[[File:Tirupukuzhi1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal
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|[[Bhaktavatsala Perumal Temple, Thirunindravur|Thirunindravur]]
|[[Thiruninravur|Thirunindravur]], [[Tiruvallur District]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|13.112501| 80.026096}}
|[[File:Bakthavtsala perumal gopuram.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Sudhavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal
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|[[Veeraraghava Swami Temple (Thiruevvul)|Thiruvallur]]
|[[Thiruvallur]], [[Tiruvallur district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|13.143204| 79.907439}}
|[[File:Tiruvallur9.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kanakavalli sametha Sri Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal
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|[[Parthasarathy Kovil|Thiruvallikeni]]
|[[Chennai]], [[Chennai district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|13.053920| 80.276942}}
|[[File:Tiruvallikeni1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Venkatakrishna Perumal
| The name ''Parthasarathy'', in [[Tamil language|Tamil]], means the 'charioteer of [[Arjuna]]', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic ''[[Mahabaratha]]''. It was originally built by the [[Pallavas]] in the 8th century and considered the oldest structural in [[Chennai]].<ref>{{cite book |last=Sullivan|first=Sullivan|title=Historical Dictionary of Hinduism|year=1997|publisher=Scarecro Press INC.|location=England|isbn=81-250-2800-5|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cvhGP8NRx4QC&q=parthasarathy+temple&pg=PA126|page=126}}</ref>
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|[[Ranganatha Temple, Thiruneermalai|Thiruneermalai]]
|[[Kanchipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.963808| 80.114953}}
|[[File:Thiruneermalai temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Animamalar Mangai sametha Sri Neervanna Perumal
|''Brahmanda Purana'' refers this place Toyatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water. ''Thiruneermalai'', the modern [[Tamil language|Tamil]] name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called "Ashtaswayamvaka Kshetra".<ref name=census/>
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|[[Nithyakalyana Perumal temple|Thiruvidanthai]]
|[[Thiruvidanthai]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.763217| 80.242538}}
|[[File:Thiruvidanthai8.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Nityakalyana Perumal
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|[[Thirukadalmallai|Thirukkadanmallai]]
|[[Mahabalipuram]], [[Kanchipuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|12.617464| 80.193303}}
|[[File:Thirukadalmallai Temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Boosthalamangadevi sametha Sri Sthalasayana Perumal
|The temple is believed to be the birthplace of the Vaishnava Azhwar saint [[Bhoothathalvar]]. Sthalasayana Perumal is believed to have appeared to sage Pundarika. The temple is one of the 32 Group of [[Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram|Monuments at Mahabalipuram]] that are declared as UN world heritage sites, but unlike others that are maintained by the [[Archaeological Survey of India]], the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the [[Government of Tamil Nadu]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Acme of devotion|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-miscellaneous/acme-of-devotion/article1375798.ece|publisher=The Hindu|location=Chennai|date=14 November 2008|access-date=19 October 2014}}</ref>
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|[[Thirukkadigai]]
|[[Sholinghur]], [[Vellore district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|13.093698| 79.424626}}
|[[File:Sholingar (15).JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal
|The temple has twin hills, with the one of Yoga Narasimha called the ''Periya malai'' (big hill) {{convert|750|ft|m|abbr=on}} tall and occupying an area of {{convert|1.25|acre|sqm|abbr=on}}. The top of the hill is approached through a flight of 1,305 steps. The temple is seen as one of the famous temples of Narasimha and a powerful image of [[Hanuman]].<ref>{{cite book|title=South Indian Shrines Illustrated|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NLSGFW1uZboC&q=sholingur+temple&pg=PA539|page=539|last=Ayyar|first=P.V. Jagadisa|year=1993|location=New Delhi|publisher=Asian Educational Services|isbn=81-206-0151-3}}</ref> [[Manavala Mamunigal]] is believed to have performed enunciation of ''[[Thirupavai]]'' at this place on the request of his disciple Erumbiappa. The town originally was under the control of [[Shaivite]]s which is substantiated by the temple ruins near Parappan Kulam, in the valley between two hills. This is where original Sholinghur was situated. Unfinished [[Nandi (bull)|Nandhi]]s and Sthupas are found in numerous places in Sholinghur.<ref>{{cite news|title=Twin temples that draw devotees|url=http://www.thehindu.com/2000/12/08/stories/13080794.htm|date=8 December 2000|access-date=29 November 2015|last=T.A.|work=[[The Hindu]]|first=Srinivasan}}{{dead link|date=April 2021|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}</ref>
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|[[Ram Janmabhoomi|Thiruvayothi (Sri Ram Janmabhoomi)]]
|[[Ayodhya]], [[Ayodhya district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]{{coord|26.71481| 82.82272}}
|[[File:Ayodhya 500 (9).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Sita sametha Sri Ramachandra Perumal
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|[[Naimisaranyam]]
|[[Misrikh Neemsar]], [[Uttar Pradesh]]{{coord|27.43625| 80.57052}}
|[[File:Cakratirtham.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal
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|[[Jyotirmath|Thirupruthi(Jyothirmath)]]
|[[Jyotirmath]], [[Chamoli district]], [[Uttarakhand]] {{coord|29.92981| 79.42245}}
|[[File:JyothirMutt.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Parimalavalli sametha Sri Paramapurusha Perumal
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|[[Raghunathji Temple, Devprayag|Thirukkandamenum Kadinagar]]
|[[Devaprayag]], [[Tehri Garhwal district]], [[Uttarakhand]] {{coord|30.145556| 78.564444}}
|[[File:Devprayag2008.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal
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|[[Badrinath temple|Thiruvadari (Badrinath)]]
|[[Badrinath]], [[Chamoli district]], [[Uttarakhand]] {{coord|30.744695| 79.491175}}
|[[File:Badrinath temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Aravindhavalli sametha Sri Badrinarayana Perumal
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|[[Muktinath|Thiru Saligram (Muktinath)]]
|[[Muktinath|Muktinath Valley]] [[Mustang District]] [[Nepal]] {{coord|28.816711| 83.871280}}
|[[File:Muktinath Temple view.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Sridevi sametha Sri Srimurti Perumal
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|[[Kesava Deo Temple|Thiruvadamadurai (Sri Krishna Janmabhoomi)]]
|[[Mathura]], [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] {{coord|27.504756| 77.669646}}
|[[File:Mathura Temple-Mathura-India0002.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Satyabama sametha Sri Govardhanagiridhari Perumal
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| [[Gokul|Thiruvaipadi (Gokula)]]
|[[Gokul]], [[Mathura district]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] {{coord|26.95009| 80.43869}}
|[[File:Gokul temple.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Rukmini Sathyabama sametha Sri Navamohanakrishna Perumal
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|[[Dwarkadheesh temple, Gujrat|Thirudwarakai (Dwarakadheesh)]]
|[[Dwarka]], [[Devbhoomi Dwarka district]], [[Gujarat]] {{coord|24.00995| 73.33053}}
|[[File:Dwarakadheesh Temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Dwarakadeesha Perumal
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|[[Ahobilam|Thirusingavelkundram(Ahobilam)]]
|[[Ahobilam]], [[Kurnool district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] {{coord|15.34099| 79.15329}}
|[[File:Upper Ahobilam temple Gopuram.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amruthavalli sametha Sri Prahlada Varada Perumal
|It is at this very place that Narasimha appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada. The giant massive pillar from which he appeared is called Ugra Stambha, and one can still see it. Here, Narasimha appears in nine different forms; these re collectively called Nava Narasimha.
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|[[Tirumala Venkateswara Temple|Thiruvenkadam]]
|[[Tirupati]], [[Chittoor district]], [[Andhra Pradesh]] {{coord|13.83393| 79.40872}}
|[[File:Tirumala Venkateswara temple entrance 09062015.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmavati sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
|It is one of the most holy, and most visited temples in India.
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|[[Thirunavaya Temple|Thirunavai]]
|[[Tirunavaya]], [[Mallapuram district]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|10.360704| 76.83654}}
|[[File:Thirunavaya Navamukunda Temple.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Malarmangai sametha Sri Navamukunda Perumal
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|[[Abaya Pradhan Temple|Thiruvithuvakodu]]
|Thiruvithuvakoodu, [[Palakkad district]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|10.36070| 76.83654}}
|[[File:Thiruvithuvakoodu (3).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Vithuvakoduvalli sametha Sri Abhayapradhaya Perumal
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|[[Kaatkaraiappan Temple|Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Kshethram(Thirukatkarai)]]
|[[Thrikkakara]], [[Ernakulam district]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|10.36070| 76.83654}}
|[[File:Thirukatkarai3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Katkaraswami Perumal
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|[[Moozhikkalattappan Temple|Thirumoozhikkalam]]
|[[Thirumoozhikkulam Lakshmana Perumal Temple|Thirumoozhikulam]], [[Ernakulam district]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|10.36070| 76.8365}}
|[[File:Thirumoozhikalam2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Madhuraveni sametha Sri Sookthinatha Perumal
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|[[Sree Vallabha Temple|Sree Vallabha Temple(Thiruvallavazh)]]
|[[Thiruvalla]], [[Pathanamthitta district]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.42723| 76.81732}}
|[[File:Sree Vallaba Temple 5.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Sundaraya Perumal
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|[[Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple|Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple(Thirukkodithanam)]]
|[[Thrikkodithanam]], [[Changanassery]], [[Kottayam District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.42723| 76.81732}}
|[[File:Thrickodithanam 8.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Karpagavalli sametha Sri Amruthanarayana Perumal
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|[[Imayavarappa Perumal Temple|Thrichittatt Mahavishnu Temple(Thiruchengundrur)]]
|[[Chengannur]], [[Alappuzha District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.42723| 76.81732}}
|[[File:Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple1.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Devathideva Perumal
|It is one of the five ancient shrines in the [[Chengannur]] area of Kerala, connected with the legend of [[Mahabharata]], where the five [[Pandavas]] are believed to have built one temple each; the temple is believed to have been built by [[Yudhishthira]].Imayavar([[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]]) came to this place prior to [[Yudhishthira]] and hence the deity here is referred as Imayavarappar.<ref>{{cite book|title=Thulasi garland|publisher=Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan|year=1998|first=Gouri Lakshmi |last=Bayi|page=244}}</ref> There is another version that the Pandavas worshipped the idols during the reign and started installing them in different places during the end of the reign.<ref>{{cite book|title=Theerthayathra: A Pilgrimage Through Various Temples|publisher=Bharathiya Vidya Bhavan|last=K.|first=Sukumaran|year=2009|isbn=9788172763633}}</ref>
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|[[Mayapiran Temple|Thiruppuliyur]]
|[[Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple|Thripuliyur]], [[Alappuzha District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.42723| 76.81732}}
|[[File:Puliyoor.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Porkodi Naachiyaar sametha Sri Maayapiran Perumal
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|[[Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple|Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple(Thiruvaranvilai)]]
|[[Aranmula]], [[Pathanamthitta District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.35542| 76.76033}}
|[[File:Aranmula Temple.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Padmasani Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kuralappan Perumal
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|[[Pambanaiappan Temple|Thiruvanvandoor]]
|[[Thiruvanvandoor]], [[Alappuzha District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|9.35542| 76.76031}}
|[[File:Thiruvanvandoor Pambanaiappan Temple 1.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar sametha Sri Paambanaiyappan Perumal
|It is one of the five ancient shrines in the [[Chengannur]] area of Kerala, connected with the legend of [[Mahabharata]], where the five [[Pandavas]] are believed to have built one temple each; this temple is believed to have been built by [[Nakula]]. Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints – [[Nammalvar]], in circa 800 CE. Stone inscriptions in the temple date it back to the Second [[Chera dynasty|Chera]] Empire (800–1102 CE).<ref>{{cite book|title=Temples of Kerala, page 304-305|last=S.|first= Jayashanker|publisher= Directorate of Census Operations, Kerala (Census of India, Special Studies)|date=May 1997}}</ref>
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|[[Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple|Thiruvananthapuram]]
|[[Thiruvananthapuram]], [[Thiruvananthapuram District]], [[Kerala]] {{coord|8.53402| 76.92787}}
|[[File:Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvananthapuram.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Ananthapadmanabha Perumal
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Richest Shrine in Indian and World and the Dynastic deity of [[Travancore]]
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|[[Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple|Thiruvattaru]]
|[[Thiruvattar]], [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]] {{coord|8.36897| 77.241670}}
|[[File:Thiruvattar Adhi Kesava Temple.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Adhikesava Perumal
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|[[Thiruvazhmarban temple|Thiruvanparisaram]]
|[[Thiruppathisaram]], [[Kanyakumari district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.254153| 77.47032}}
|[[File:Thriuppathisaram.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Thiruvazhmarbhan Perumal
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|[[Vaishnava Nambi and Thirukurungudivalli Nachiar Temple|Thirukkurungudi]]
|[[Thirukkurungudi]], [[Tirunelveli district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.436906| 77.5259}}
|[[File:Thirukarungudi temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Vamanakshetravalli sametha Sri Vamanakshetrapoornaya Perumal
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|[[Sri Vanamamalai Perumal Temple|Thirucheeravaramangai]]
|[[Nanguneri]], [[Tirunelveli district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.436905| 77.5259}}
|[[File:Naguneri18.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Chireevaramangaivalli sametha Sri Thothadhrinatha Perumal
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|[[Srivaikuntanathan Permual Temple|Thiruvaigundam]]
|[[Srivaikuntam]], [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.609726| 77.9760}}
|[[File:Srivaikuntam6.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Boonayagi, Sri Vaigundavalli sametha Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal
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|[[ThiruVaragunamangai Perumal Temple|Thiruvaragunamangai]]
|[[Natham]], [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60972| 77.976037}}
|[[File:Varagunamangai1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Varagunavalli sametha Sri Vijayasana Perumal
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|[[ThiruPulingudi Perumal Temple|Thiruppuliangudi]]
|Thirupulingudi, [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60972| 77.976037}}
|[[File:Thirupuliyangudi3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Malar magal Naachiyaar and Sri Poomagal Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kaaichina Vendhan Perumal
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|[[Irattai Thiruppathy|Thirutholaivillimangalam (Navathirupathi)]]
|Tholavillimangalam, [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60972| 77.97603}}
|[[File:Aravinda Lochanar temple2.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Karunthadanganni Naachiyaar sametha Sri Aravindalochana Perumal
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|[[Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Tirukulandhai|Thirukkulandai (Navathirupathi)]]
|[[Perungulam]], [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.606968| 77.950545}}
|[[File:Thirukulandhai1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Alamelumangai thaayar and Sri Kulandhai Valli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal
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|[[Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple|Thirukkolur (Navathirupathi)]]
|Thirukolur, [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.6065018| 77.97389}}
|[[File:Thirukkolur3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Amudhavalli and Sri Koloorvalli sametha Sri Vaithamanithi Perumal
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|[[Makara Nedunkuzhai Kannan Temple|Thirupperai]]
|[[Thenthiruperai]], [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60650| 77.97389}}
|[[File:Then Thirupperai3.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kuzhaikkaadhu Valli, and Sri Thirupperai Naachiyaar sametha Sri Magara NedungKuzhai Kaathar Perumal
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|[[AlwarThirunagari Temple|Thirukkurugur]]
|[[Alwarthirunagari]], [[Thoothukudi district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60696| 77.95054}}
|[[File:Azhwar Thirunagari9.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Aadhinadha Valli and Sri Gurukoor valli sametha Sri Aadhinatha Perumal
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|[[Srivilliputhur Andal Temple|Thiruvillipputhur]]
|[[Srivilliputhur]], [[Virudhunagar district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|8.60696| 77.95054}}
|[[File:Andal Temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kodhadevi sametha Sri Vatapatrasayee Perumal
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|[[Ninra Narayana Perumal temple|Thiruthangal]]
|[[Thiruthangal|Thiruthankal]] [[Virudhunagar district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.010702| 77.8853}}
|[[File:Thiruthankal1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Sengamala thaayar sametha Sri Narayana Perumal
|The temple in its present form was believed to have been built by Devendra Vallabha, a Pandya king. The temple has three inscriptions in its two rock-cut caves, two dating from the period of the 8th century. Ninra Narayana is believed to have appeared to Sridevi and [[Bhūmi|Bhoomadevi]]. [[Ranganatha]] from [[Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple]] was enamoured by the devotion of [[Andal]]. He started a journey to [[Srivilliputhur Divya Desam]] to seek her hand for marriage. While reaching the place, it became dark and he decided to spend the night in the place. Since he stayed at this place, it came to be known as Thiruthangal and the hillock came to be known as Thalagiri.<ref>{{cite report|title=Excavations of Archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu(1969-95)|editor=T.S. Sridhar|publisher=Department of Archaeology, Government of Tamil Nadu, Chennai|year=2004 |url=http://210.212.62.26/pdf_files/books/Excavations%20of%20archaeological%201969-1995%20part%20001.pdf|page=6}}</ref>

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|[[Koodal Azhagar Temple|Thirukkoodal]]
|[[Madurai]], [[Madurai district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.98860| 78.26434 }}
|[[File:Koodalazhagar (15).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Madhuravalli Thayar sametha Sri Koodal Azhagar Perumal
|Historians are of the opinion that Koodal Azhagar temple finds mention in Sangam literature (3 century BCE – 3 century CE) in works like [[Maturaikkāñci|Madurai Kanchi]] by Mangudi Marudan, [[Paripāṭal]], Kaliththokai and [[Silappatikaram]]. [[Periazhwar]] obtained the name as he is believed to be an ardent worshipper of [[Vishnu]]. While coming out of [[Madurai]], he was taken out in procession to Srivilliputhur and he got the divine vision of Vishnu at the instance. He started reciting his composition, Periya Thirumozhi, which was compiled in [[Nalayira Divya Prabhandam]] by Manavala Mamunigal. Manavala decreed that the verses of Perizhwar starting with Tirupallandu should be the first and last verse while reciting Pradandam in any sacred occasion in Vishnu temples. Ramanuja, a proponent during the 10th century, believes that Tirupallandu originated at Madurai. Thus Koodal Azhagar temple finds an indomitable position in Vaishnavite belief. During Mahapralaya, the great disaster, the devotees sought the abode of Vishnu in Madurai.<ref>{{cite report|title=Koodal Azhagar temple|url=https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koodal_Azhagar_temple}}</ref>
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|[[Kallazhagar Temple|Thirumaliruncholai]]
|[[Alagar Koyil]], [[Madurai district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.988609 | 78.2643428 }}
|[[File:AzhagarKovil Madurai.JPG|130px|center]]
|Sri Sundaravalli sametha Sri Kallazhagar Perumal
|Kallazhagar was worshiped by [[Yama]], the Hindu god of death. He requested Vishnu to stay in the place and built a temple with the help of Vishwakarma, the divine architect.<ref>{{cite book|title=Hinduism: An Alphabetical Guide|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DH0vmD8ghdMC&q=alvar+thirunagari|page=18|first=Roshan|last=Dalal|publisher=Penguin Books India|year=2010|isbn=9780143414216}}</ref> Kallazhagar is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from sage [[Durvasa]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Kallazhagar temple|url=http://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=695|publisher=Dinamalar|access-date=31 May 2014|year=2014}}</ref> The temple houses some rare [[Vijayanagara Empire|Vijayanagara]] sculptures.<ref name=Gopal>{{cite journal|title=The Raṅga-maṇḍapa of the Tāṭikkompu Temple A Study of an Iconographic Programme of the Vijayanagara Tradition|journal=East and West|volume=46|last=S.|first=Gopalakrishnan|issue=3/4|date=December 1996|jstor=29757285|pages=415–431}}</ref>
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|[[Kalamegha Perumal temple|Thirumogur]]
|[[Thirumohoor Kalamegaperumal temple|Thirumohur]], [[Madurai district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.98860 | 78.26434 }}
|[[File:Tirumohur (9).jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Mohavalli sametha Sri Kalamega Perumal
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|[[Sowmya Narayana Perumal temple|Thirukkoshtiyur]]
|[[Thirukoshtiyur]], [[Sivaganga district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.98860| 78.2643 }}
|[[File:Thirukkottiyur1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Mahalakshmi sametha Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal
| The temple is known as the place where [[Ramanuja]], the expounder of Vaishnavadatta philosophy preached the holy syllable "Ohm Namo Narayana" to all people irrespective of their caste. Sowmyanarayana Perumal is believed to have appeared as [[Narasimha]] avatar to the [[Deva (Hinduism)|Devas]], the celestial deities.<ref>{{cite journal|title=The Typology of the Anantaśayī Icon|page=80|jstor=3250291|last=K. V. |first=Soundara Rajan|journal=Artibus Asiae|volume=29|issue=1|year=1967}}</ref>
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|[[Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple|Thiruppullani]]
|Thirupullani, [[Ramanathapuram district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.98860 | 8.26434 }}
|[[File:Tirupullani1.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Kalyanavalli, Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal
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|[[Thirumeyyam]]
|[[Thirumayam]], [[Pudukottai district]], [[Tamil Nadu]]{{coord|9.98860| 78.2643}}
|[[File:Thirumayam temple.jpg|130px|center]]
|Sri Uyya Vandha Naachiyaar sametha Sri Sathyagirinatha Perumal
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|[[Kshir Sagar|Kshira Sagara (Thiruppaarkadal) (Ocean of Milk)]]
|Vinnulaga Tirupati
|[[File:Vishnu and Lakshmi on Shesha Naga, ca 1870.jpg|130px|center]]
| Sri Kadal Magal sametha Sri Parkadal Natha Perumal
|This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm. But it is believed to be present in this temple - Sri Prasanna Venkatesa Perumal Temple,Perumal Koil Street, District Vellore, Walaja Taluk, Thiruparkadal, Tamil Nadu 632508
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|[[Vaikunta|Thirupparamapadham (Vaikuntha)]]
| Vinnulaga Tirupati
|[[File:Picture of Vaikunda - Garuda eagle is the vehicle of Vishnu.jpg|thumb|130px]]
|Sri Paramapada Nayaki sametha Sri Paramapadha Nathan
|This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm. This is the heavenly abode of Vishnu and Lakshmi.
|}

==See also==
*[[Mangalasasanam by Divyadesam]]

==Maps==
* [http://maps.google.co.in/maps/ms?hl=en&gl=in&ptab=2&ie=UTF8&oe=UTF8&msa=0&msid=207842118129647355016.00043d9afbe3f59246002 Map of 108 Divyadesam along with links for virtual tour and travel information]
* [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=divya+desam+around+trichy&hl=en&ll=10.833306,78.836517&spn=0.655521,1.229095&sll=10.826562,78.688889&sspn=0.344629,0.614548&z=10 Map of Divyadesam around Trichy]
* [https://maps.google.com/maps?q=divyadesam+around+madurai&hl=en&ll=9.912038,78.11554&spn=1.382515,2.458191&sll=12.425848,86.000977&sspn=21.801911,39.331055&z=9 Map of Divyadesam around Madurai]
* [http://maps.google.co.in/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=207842118129647355016.0004a43c4f36c55debcfc Map of Kerala Divyadesams]
* [http://maps.google.co.in/maps/ms?msa=0&msid=207842118129647355016.0004718d879e1cb210590 Map of Ahobilam Divyadesam along with links photos]

==Notes==
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==References==
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*{{cite book|title=The Holy Lives of the Azhvârs: Or, the Drâvida Saints|last=Govindāchārya|first=Aḷkoṇḍavilli |url=https://archive.org/details/holylivesazhvrs00govigoog|quote=periyazhvar.|publisher=G. T. A. Press|year=1902|location=Mysore|ref=Govindāchārya}}
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==External links==
{{commons category|Divya Desams}}
* [http://www.divyadesam.com www.divyadesam.com]
* [http://www.shaktipeethas.org/travel-guide/topic93.html 108 Divyadesam map]
* [http://www.acharya.org Divya Prabhandam by Divya Desam]
* [https://www.scribd.com/doc/22013348/Divya-Desam-Pasurangal-1 Compilation of all Pasurams pertaining to each of the 108 Divya desam. Handy as a travel reference guide]
* [http://www.srissannanswamy.org/new/divya-desams/ Key Divya Desam details - Thayar, Moolavar, Utsavar, Kolam, Pasuram etc compiled in a neat page/ single table]
* [http://www.tamilvu.org/library/l4211/html/l4211cnt.htm '''"108 Vainava Divyadesa Sthala Varalaru"''' by 'Vaishnava Sudarazhi' Dr. A. Ethirajan B.A. of Karaikudi, published by the Sri Vaishnava Siddhanta Publications]
*[http://www.prapatti.com/slokas/english/DivyaDeshams.pdf Compilation on 108 Divya Desam]
*[https://www.scribd.com/doc/5137/Naalayira-Dhivya-Prabandham '''4000 Divya Prabhandam ''' as one pdf file 2.16 MB]
*[http://www.projectmadurai.org/pmworks.html 4000 Divya Prabhandam free download from Project Tamil]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20041216071845/http://www.tamilvu.org/slet/l4210/l4210ndp.jsp 4000 Divya Prabhandam from Tamil Virtual University Library]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20100830075817/http://www.vedagnana.org/Content/Temples/Outlines/Divya_Desams.php Divya Desams list at Vedagnana]
* [https://www.academia.edu/7529429/Antiquity_of_the_divyak%E1%B9%A3etras_in_P%C4%81%E1%B9%87%E1%B8%8Din%C4%81%E1%B8%8Du R.K.K. Rajarajan (2012) Antiquity of the Vaiṣṇava divyakśētras in Pāṇḍinādu]. Acta Orientalia, Societates Orientales Danica Fennica Norvegia Svecia, Vol. 73, pp. 59–104. {{ISSN|0001-6438}}

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