15th September 2019.
The visit to this Thiruindalur Parimala
Ranganatha Perumal Temple was a part of Temples Visit, in and around Sirkazhi
on 15th September.
After
Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar’s darshan our next destination was to Thiruindalur
Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desam. Thirumangai
Alwar has sung 10 pasurams in praise of Lord Vishnu as Parimala Ranganatha
Perumal of this temple after an argument with Lord. Indhu means Moon or Chandran. Thiruindalur temple is considered as Andya Arangam ( last ) and first is Srirangam and the Middle is
Kumbakonam. Thiruindalur is a part of Mayiladuthurai.
ஏரார் பொழில்சூழ் இந்த
ளூரி லெந்தை பெருமானை
காரார் புறவில் மங்கை
வேந்தன் கலிய னொலி செய்த
சீராரின் சொல் மாலை
சுற்றுத் திரிவா ருலகத்து
ஆரா ரவரே யமரர்க்
கென்று மமர ராவாரே
.... திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் ( 1337 )
Moolavar : Sri Parimala Ranganathar, Parimala
Ranganatha Perumal
Urchavar : Suganthavana Natha Perumal
Thayar :
Sri Parimala
Ranganayaki
Urchavar : Sri
Suganthavana Nayaki
Some of the important
features of this temple are....
The temple is facing
east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipeedam and Garudalwar
sannadhi are after the Rajagopuram. The Temple complex consists of Sanctum
sanctorum, antarala, artha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. Moolavar Sri Parimala
Ranganathar is in reclining / Veera sayana
posture and facing east. Moolavar is called in different names like,
Maru Viniya Maindhan, Sugandha Vananathan, and Andhiya Rangan. Since Vishnu here
is in full of fragrance ( Parimalam ), Vishnu is called as Parimala Rangan. Thayar
also called as Chandra Shaba Vimosana Valli and Pundarigavalli.
In prakaram Ramar,
Ekadasi mandapam, Anjaneyar, Andal, Alwars, Chakrathalwar and Thayar in a
separate brick sannadhi.
ARCHITECTURE.
The front mandapa was
built during Nayak period. The pillars has Vaishnava deity reliefs, yazhi
pillars. The Pothyals are of Pushpa pothiyals finishes with vazhaipoo ( a Nayak style ). The sanctum sanctorum is in a rectangular shape to
accommodate Vishnu’s sayana kolam. The adhistanam is a simple padabandha
style.The Vimanam is also in rectangular shape called Veda Chakra Vimanam.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple was
believed to be built during early Pallava / Pandyas period ie between 6th
to 8th Century and received contributions from Medieval Chozhas,
Vijayanagaras and Madurai Nayaks.
LEGENDS
As per the legend,
Chandra fell in love with Devas Guru Pirakaspathi’s wife Dhara, even though he
knows the acts was adharma, punishment
of pushing him to Naraka loka, etc,. They spent nights together. Pragaspathi
complained to Brahma. Brahma scold him and relieved Dhara from Chandran and
handed over to Pragaspathi. In the mean time, She had become pregnant and gave
birth to a child, called Budhan.
Pragaspathi cursed Chandra to diminish his powers and get shayaroga. Chandra
beg pardon from Pragaspathi. Pragaspathi gave the solution for the curse, he
has to go bhoolok where Vishnu graces in a temple Sugantha vana on the banks of
river kaveri. Chandra worshiped Vishnu and Vishnu blessed him to get back his
powers.
In another legend.
Thirumangai Alwar was little late for the darshan of Vishnu. Vishnu closed the
door and didn’t gave darshan.
Thirumangai Alwar argued with Vishnu to give darshan. Vishnu asked him to sing
hymn in praise of him. Thirumangai Alwar argued, that how can he compose hymn
without seeing the beauty of Vishnu. At
one stage when Thirumangai Alwar was about to leave the temple, Vishnu
prolonged the argument. So, Vishnu told him that, when he is able to praise other
Divya Desam without going there, why cannot sing hymn in praise of Vishnu in
this temple also. Finally Thirumangai Alwar composed 10 Pasurams describing and
praising of Lord Vishnu of this temple. Vishnu gave darshan to Thirumangai
Alwar.
FESTIVALS
AND CELEBRATIONS:
Kadaimuka snanam or the Mudavan muzhuku festival
is celebrated in the Tamil month Aippasi, where the river Kaveri joins with the
Sea. It is believed that taking bath in the river on the day will be equivalent
to taking bath in Ganga. Devotees from
far off places gathered here to witness the festival.
Ekadasi Vrata fasting is observed in this temple
and the devotees used to stay in the temple.
TEMPLE
TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 06.15 hrs
to 12.30 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 21.30 hrs.
CONTACT
DETAILS:
The following land line and mobile number 04364
223330 and 9585667502 may be contacted for further details.
V.
Muralidharan Deekshithar/ Sridhar Bhattar- 04364 329045/ 98437 31595 may also
be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
Thiruindalur
is a part of Mayiladuthurai City.
The Temple is
about 3.5 KM from Mayiladuthurai Railway station.
Autos are
available from Railway station and Bus stand.
Nearest
Railway station is Mayiladuthurai.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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