Natham ThiruVaragunamangai (Vijayasanar) Perumal Temple- Nava Tirupathi

Address

Sri Vijayasanar (Paramapatha Nathan Temple), Natham, Varagunamangai, Thoothukudi district Phone: +91 4630 256 476

Diety

Vijayasanar, Amman: Varagunavalli

Introduction

ThiruVaragunamangai Permual Temple (also called Vijayasana Perumal) is one of the Nava Tirupathi.,nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river. All these 9 temples are classified as “Divya Desams”, the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. The temple at Natham also known Chandran Sthalam, the 2nd of the Navathirupathis. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is dedicated to Vishnu who is worshipped as Vijayasana Perumal and Lakshmi as Varagunavalli. Temple tank: Agni Planet: Moon Specialized day: Monday

Puranic Significance

Varagunamangai, the one who granted his Dharshan to a Brahmin vedic scholar is referred to in one of the poems of Nammalwar, he must be posterior to Varaguna Pandya from whose name it is assumed Varagunamangai took its name. But there are number of instances where this logic is not pertinentThe temple has a five-tiered rajagopuram amidst lush vegetation around the temple. Vishnu here appeared in answer to the prayer of sage Romesar who performed severe penances for several thousand years. As per another legend, a sage named Vedavith was living along the banks of the Tamarabarani river and was serving his elderly parents. After the death of his parents, he wanted to perform penance. Vishnu appeared in the form of a Brahmin and advised him to perform penance at Varagunamangai. After several years of penance and pleased by the devotion of Vedavith, Vishnu appeared before him. Vedavith requested Vishnu to appear as Vijaysanan at this place.

Beliefs

Devotees seek child boon and excellence in academic pursuits. People perform Tirumanjanam to the Lord and offer vastras.

Special Features

The temple is located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river, in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The temple is constructed in Dravidian style of architecture. All the shrines of the temple are enclosed in a rectangular granite structure, which is pierced by a five-tiered gopuram (gateway tower). There is a sixteen pillared granite hall in front of the gopuram. The sanctum houses the image of Vijayasana Perumal in sitting posture, flanked by both his consorts on either side. The festival images of Vijayasanar and Varagunavalli are located inside the sanctum. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.