Ambal Sri Vaishnavi Thayar Perumal Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Ambal Sri Vaishnavi Thayar Perumal Temple, Ambal Village, Thiruvarur district – 609503.

Deity

Perumal Amman: Vaishnavi Thayar

Introduction

• Location: Ambal village, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Nearby Landmarks:
  • 260 meters from Ambal Brahma Pureeswarar Temple.
  • 5 km from Koothanur.
  • 15 km from Nannilam.
  • 5 km from Poonthottam.
  • 25 km from Thiruvarur.
  • 137 km from Trichy.
• Transportation:
  • Nearest Railway Station: Poonthottam.
  • Nearest Airport: Trichy.

Puranic Significance

• Mythology:
  • Lord Vishnu brought Vaishnavi, a young girl, to defeat the Amban brothers, who tormented mankind.
  • The Amban brothers fought over her, leading to the death of one.
  • Vaishnavi took the form of Kali (Viswarupa) to kill the surviving brother at Ampakarathur.
• Worship: Vaishnavi is revered as Bala Kannika and Santha Swarupi in the temple.

Special Features

• Temple Age: Built over 250 years ago.
• Iconography:
  • Vaishnavi holds a Sangu (conch) and Chakra (discus).
  • Abhaya Hasta: Right hand in a gesture of protection.
  • Left hand holds a parrot.
  • Grants wishes as a Varaprasithi (wish-fulfilling).
• Anjaneya Forms: Present in three forms:
  • Bala (young).
  • Vriddha (old).
  • Viswarupa (giant).
• Rama Namas: The temple houses 6 crores of Rama namas in two stupas.

Festivals

• Srirama Navami: Procession of Rama around Ambal.
• Amavasya: Devotees worship Anjaneya and seek his blessings.

Century/Period/Age

250 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious & Charitable Endowments Department (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Ambal

Nearest Railway Station

Poonthottam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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