Srivilliputtur Sri Nachiyar (Andal) sametha rangamannar Temple, Virudhunagar

Address

Sri Nachiyar (Andal) sametha rangamannar Temple, Mada St, Mangapuram, Srivilliputhur, virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu 626125 Phone: 04563 260 254

Deity

Ranga Mannar Ammna: Andal

Introduction

• The Lord of Srivilliputhur is said to have worn garlands used in 108 Divinities in the evening.
• To commemorate this, 108 Divyadesa Perumal images are painted on the temple walls.
• The temple was expanded and built in 1536 AD by the Pandya and Chola kings.
• Srivilliputhur is the 90th Divya Desam among the 108 Divya Desams receiving Perumal’s Mangalasasana.
• Andal, Rangamannar, and Karutazhvar are uniquely present in the same temple.
• The temple tower (Gopuram) is the symbol of Tamil Nadu.
• Utsavar Perumal wears pants and a shirt, and Rangamannar Swami appears in a royal posture holding a scepter.
• Srivilliputhur name origin:
  • Sri – Lakshmi (Andal’s incarnation).
  • Villi – A king who ruled this region.
  • Puthur – Named after a snake-infested area.

Puranic Significance

• Birthplace of Andal and Periyazhwar, who composed Tiruppavai and Tiruppallandu.
• Andal’s marriage to Rengamannar was originally planned in Srirangam but took place in Srivilliputhur.
• Andal’s father, Periyazhwar, expressed deep affection for her, highlighting a father’s love for a daughter.
• Singing Periyazhwar’s song is believed to increase love and affection between parents and children.

Beliefs & Devotee Prayers

• Devotees pray for:
  • Marriage, children, education, business growth, family prosperity, and agriculture success.
• Devotees offer:
  • Butter and pure dry clothes to Perumal.
  • Blowtorches, lamps, basil garlands, flowers, and other offerings.
• Providing alms to devotees visiting the temple is considered auspicious.

Special Features

• Andal used to wear flower garlands before offering them to Perumal, a tradition now known as “Soodi Kodutha Nachiyar” (The Goddess who offered worn garlands).
• Lord Vishnu accepted these garlands, leading to the tradition of offering Andal’s garlands to the deity.
• The temple is one of the most revered shrines in Vaishnavism.
• Srivilliputhur is known as the Land of Govindan and the Birthplace of Kothai (Andal).

Festivals

• Adi Puram Festival – 10 days.
• Purattasi Periya Perumal Festival – 10 days.
• Panguni Thirukkalyanam (Andal’s Marriage Festival) – 10 days.
• Margazhi Oil Anointment Festival – 10 days.
• Special visits and pujas take place on:
  • Krishna Jayanti, Vaikunda Ekadasi, Tamil & English New Year, Deepavali, and Pongal.
• Thousands of devotees attend special Abhishekam (anointment ceremonies) on auspicious days.

Century/Period/Age

1000-2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Srivilliputtur

Nearest Railway Station

Virudhunagar

Nearest Airport

Madurai

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