Kazheesirama Vinnagaram Sri Tiruvikrama Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam

Address

Kazheesirama Vinnagaram Sri Trivikraman Temple,Kazheesirama Vinnagaram , Nagapattinam district – 609 110.

Deity

Tiruvikrama Narayana Perumal, Amman: Loganayaki

Introduction

• Location: The Kazheesirama Vinnagaram, also known as Tadalan Kovil or Tiruvikrama Perumal Temple, is located in Sirkazhi, Tamil Nadu, India.
• Deity: The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, worshipped as Trivikram (the Vamana form of Vishnu), and his consort Lakshmi, worshipped as Loganayagi.
• Significance:
  • It is one of the 108 Divyadesams dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
  • The temple is constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture and is glorified in the Divya Prabandha (6th–9th centuries AD).
  • The temple was originally built by the Cholas, with later contributions from the Medieval Cholas, Vijayanagara Kings, and Madurai Nayaks.

Puranic Significance

• Lord Brahma’s Pride and the Lesson from Vishnu:
  • Lord Brahma, the creator, grew proud of his longevity, believing that he would live for many Yugas.
  • Lord Vishnu decided to teach him a lesson. The sage Romesa performed penance at this location to receive the darshan of Lord Vishnu in His Vamana-Trivikrama form, where He scaled the world with one foot.
  • Lord Vishnu granted the sage’s wish and revealed that Brahma’s longevity would be reduced by a year each time a hair fell from his body.
  • Brahma understood that Vishnu had indirectly humbled his pride, and thus, Lord Vishnu graced this place with His Trivikrama form.

Beliefs

• Devotees visit the temple to pray for:
  • Success in endeavors
  • Promotion in jobs
  • Longevity

Special Features

• Temple Structure:
  • The temple has a rectangular plan, with tall brick walls surrounding it.
  • The Rajagopuram (temple tower) has a three-tiered structure.
  • The sanctum is accessed through a gateway tower, passing through a flagpost, altar, an elevated hall, and two additional halls: Mahamandapa and Ardhamandapa.
  • The sanctum houses the stone image of Trivikrama in a standing posture and other metal images.
  • The shrine of Loganayagi is located in the northwestern corner beyond the sanctum, and the shrine of Andal is in the opposite corner.
  • The temple has a temple tank called Chakra Theertham, located behind the temple.

Festivals

• The major festival celebrated in the temple is the Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam, which is a 10-day festival celebrated in May-June.

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Sirkazhi

Nearest Railway Station

Sirkazhi

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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