The alvars, also spelt as alwars or azhwars ‘those immersed in god’ were Tamil poet-saints of South India who espoused bhakti (devotion) to the Hindu Supreme god Vishnu or his avatar Krishna in their songs of longing, ecstasy and service. They are venerated especially in Vaishnavism, which regards Vishnu or Krishna as the Supreme Being.
1. Poigai Alwar 2.Boothathalvar 3.Peyalvar 4. Thirumalisaialwar 5. Nammalvar 6.Madhurakavialwar 7.Kulasekhara alwar 8.Periyalvar 9. Andal 10.Thondaradippodialwar 11.Thiruppanalwar 12.Thirumangaialwar
A Divya Desam is one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Alvars (saints). Of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal, and last two are believed to be outside the Earthly realms. In India they are spread over states of Tamil Nadu(84), Kerala(14), Andhra Pradesh(2), Gujarat(1), Uttar Pradesh(4), Uttarakhand(3). The last two are Thirupalkadal and Paramapadam. Tirupalkaddal is the ocean of milk and paramapadam is the Vaikuntha where lord Vishnu presides. The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Alvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. Divya Desams follow Thenkalai or Vadakalai modes of worship.
Surian (sun) - Sun day - (Navathirupathi) Located Place: Sri Vaikundam –Thoothukudi-Thirunelveli Deity: Vaikundanathan Goddess: Vaikundanayaki, (Chornathanayaki) Bhudevi Theertam (Tank): Bhirugu theertham, Thamirabarani. Temple Worship time: Morning 7.00 AM to 12.30 Pm & 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 4630-256 476 How to reach: within 22 km from Tirunelveli
About Sri Vaikundam (Thirunelveli):The Town Sri Vaikundam located near Tirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Vaikundanathar and his consorts Vaikundanayaki and it’s only one of the temple for Sun (Navagraha in Thirunelveli-Thoothukudi).
Moon (Chandran) - Monday - (Navathirupathi) Located Place: Thiru Vargnamangai near Thirunelveli (Thiruchendur to Tirunelveli route) Deity: Vijayasanar (Paramapatha Nathan) Goddess: Varagunavalli, Varagunamangai Urchavar: Emmidar Kadivan Theertham: Agni Theertham, Deva Puskharani. Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old How to reach: with in one km from Kumbakonam Bus stand. Historical Name: Varagunamangai Temple Worship time: 6.00 AM to 11.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 04630- 256476
About Thiru Varagunamangai: (Paramapathanathan Temple, Natham):The Village Natham located near Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Vijayasanar and his consorts Varagunavalli and it’s one of the temple for Moon (Navagraha in Thirunelveli-Thoothukudi).
Mars (Sevvai) - Tuesday - (Navathirupathi) Located Place: Thirukolur located near Thirunelveli. Deity: Sri Vaaitha Manidhi Perumal Goddess: Kumudhavalli Nayaki, Kolurvalli Nayaki. Urchavar: Nikshoba Vithan Theertham: Kubera Theertham, Thamirabarani. Historical Name: Thiru Kolur How to reach: within 28 km from Thirunelveli Bus Stand. Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 6.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 1.00 PM to 7.00 PM Temple contact no: 04369-273609
About Sri Vaaithamanidhiperumal Perumal temple-ThirukolurThe Thirukolur Village located near Thirunelveli, Tamil nadu, south India. And the main Deity is Sri Vaaithanidhiperumal and his consorts Kumudhavalli Nayaki and it’s only one of the temple for Mars (Sevvai) (Navagraha in Thirunelveli-Thoothukudi).
Mercury (Budhan) - Wednesday - ( Navathirupathi ) Located Place: Thirupuligudi located near Thirunelveli. Deity: Sri Kaichina Vendan Goddess: Malar magal &Poomagal Nachiyar. Theertham: Varuna Nithi Theertham Theertham Historical Name: Thirupulingudi How to Reach: within 24 km from Thirunelveli Bus Stand Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 8.00 AM to 12.00 PM & 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 04630- 256476
About Thirupulingudi:The Tirupulingudi, Village located near Kumbakonam, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Sri Kaisana Vendhar and his consorts Malar magal Nachiyar and it’s only one of the temple for Mercury (Budhan) (Navagraha in Thirunelveli-Thoothukudi).
Jupiter (Guru) - Thursday ( Navathirupathi ) Located Place: Thirupuligudi located near Thirunelveli. Deity: Sri Aathinathan (Aathippiran) Goddess: Aathinathannayaki (Thirukkurukoornayaki) Urchavar: Sri Polinthu nira piran Sthala Virutcham: Puliyamaram (Tamarind Tree) Theertham: Thamirabarani, Brahma Theertham Historical Name: Thirukurugur Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old How to reach: within 26 km from Thirunelveli Bus Stand Temple Worship time: 7.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 04639- 273609
About AlwarThirunagari:The Village Alwar thirunagari located near Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Sri Aathinathan (Vishnu) and his consorts Aathinathanayaki. And it’s one of the temple for Jupiter (Guru) (Navagraha in Thirunelveli.)
Venus (Sukran) - Friday ( Navathirupathi ) Located Place: Thenthiruperai located near Thirunelveli Deity: Makaranetunkuzhaikkaadar (Vishnu) Goddess: Kuzhaikkaduvalli Nachiyar or Thiruperai Nachiyar (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Sri Nikaril Mukil Vannan Theertham: Sukra Pushkarini Historical Name: Thiruperai How to Reach: within 30 km from Thirunelveli. Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years oldTemple Worship time: 8. 00 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM Temple contact no: 04639-272 233
About Thenthiruperai:The Village Thenthiruperai located near Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Makaranetunkuzhaikkaadar (Vishnu) and his consorts Kuzhaikkaduvalli Nachiyar (Lakshmi) and it’s only one of the temple for Venus –Sukran (Navagraha in Thirunelveli)
Saturn (Sani) - Saturday (Navathirupathi) Located Place: Tirunageswaram located near Kumbakonam Deity: Venkatavaanan, Srinivasan (Vishnu) Goddess: Alamelu Mangai Thayar ,Kamalvalli, Kulandaivalli Thayar (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Sri Mayakoothan Theertham: Perungula Theertham Historical Name: Thirukulanthai How to Reach: Within 37 km from Thirunelveli Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 7.30 AM to 12.00 PM & 5.00 PM to 7.30 PM Temple contact no: 04630- 256476
About (Perugulam) Venkatavaanan temple):The Village Perungulam located near Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Venkatavaanan (Vishnu) and his consorts Kamalavalli (Lakshmi) and it’s one of the temple for Saturn (Navagraha in Thirunelveli)
Ragu (Dragan’s Tail) Located Place: Tholaivillimangalam located near Thirunelveli Deity: Aravindalochanar (Vishnu) Goddess: Karunthadankanni (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Senthamaraikannan. Theertham: Thamirabarani, Varuna Theertham, Agama/Pooja: Vaikanasa Agama How to reach: within 22 km from Thirunelveli Bus Stand Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 6. 00 AM to 12.00 PM & 1.00 PM to 7.30 PM Temple contact no: 04639-273607
About Tholaivillimangalam (irattai thirupathi):The Village Tholaivillimangalam located near Thirunelveli, Tamilnadu, south India. And the main deity is Aravindalochanar (Vishnu) and his Karunthadankanni consorts (Lakshmi) and it’s one of the temple for Ragu (Navagraha in Thirunelveli.
Ragu (Dragan’s Head) Located Place: Tholaivillimangalam located near Thirunelveli Deity: Aravindalochanar (Vishnu) Goddess: Karunthadankanni (Lakshmi) Urchavar: Senthamaraikannan. Theertham: Thamirabarani, Varuna Theertham, Agama/Pooja: Vaikanasa Agama How to reach: within 22 km from Thirunelveli Bus Stand Old Year: 1000 – 2000 years old Temple Worship time: 6. 00 AM to 12.00 PM & 1.00 PM to 7.30 PM Temple contact no: 04639-273607
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