Therazhundur Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam

Deity: Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal, Amman: Sengamalavalli Thayar.
Temple Address: Therazhundur  Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple, Nagapattinam District 609808,Phone: 080568 69235
Open between: 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 AM to 08:30 AM

Introduction

• Location: Therazhundur, Mayiladuthurai district, Tamil Nadu, India
• Deity: Lord Vishnu (Amaruviappan) and his consort Sengamalavalli Thayar
• Divyadesam: One of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples
• Glorified by: Thirumangai Azhwar in the Divya Prabandham
• Theertham: Darshana Pushkarini

Puranic Significance:

• Legend of Uparisiravasu: King’s chariot got stuck in waters, leading to the name “Therazhundur.”
• Krishna and the Cattle: Krishna’s herd of cattle and his divine connection to the temple; hence, the deity is called Amaruviappan (“flanked by cattle”).
• Consolation of Prahalad: Vishnu appeared as Amaruviappan to console Prahalad, the son of demon Hiranyakashipu.
• Kaveri’s Blessing: Vishnu relieved Kaveri from the curse of Sage Agastya.

Beliefs:

• Prayers for marriage obstacles, children, and academic success.
• Devotees perform Tirumanjanam (ritual bathing) to the Lord, offering Vastras.
• Prayers for mental peace, healing, and planetary issues.

Special Features:

• Built by: Karikala Chola in the 1st century CE, with later additions.
• Architectural Style: Dravidian style with a five-tiered rajagopuram.
• Main Shrine: Amaruviappan in standing posture under the Garuda Vimanam.
• Water Bodies: Darshana Pushkarini (front) and Gajendra Pushkarini (north).
• Additional Shrines:
  • Sengamalavalli (Consort)
  • Agastya, Narasimha, Rama, Viswaksena, Hanuman, and Azhwars.

Festivals:

• Chithirai (April): Vasanthothsavam (5 days)
• Rama Navami (April/May): Sri Ramar Uthsavam (5 days)
• Sri Jayanthi Utsavam (Aug-Sep): Sri Krishna Utsavam
• Vaikasi (May/June): Brahmothsavam (14 days) with Thiruther on Sravanam
• Adi (July/August): Andal Uthsavam
• Purattasi (Sep-Oct): Desikar Uthsavam (13 days) with Float Festival
• Aipasi (Oct-Nov): Pavithrothsavam (5 days)
• Margazhi (Dec-Jan): Thiru Adhyayana Uthsavam (20 days)
• Thai Month (Jan-Feb): Garuda Seva Festival
• Panguni (Mar-Apr): Thayar Brahmothsavam (10 days)

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Saints and Singers

Thirumangaiyalvar

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Best Time

07.30 TO 12.00; 17.00 TO 21.00

Accommodation

Mayiladuthurai

Nearest Bus Station

Therazendur

Nearest Railway Station

Mayiladuthurai

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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