Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam

Coordinates: 11°7′47″N 79°47′7″E / 11.12972°N 79.78528°E / 11.12972; 79.78528
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Nanmadiya Perumal Temple
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DistrictMayiladuthurai
DeityNaanmadiya Perumal (Vishnu)
Talaichanga Nachiar (Lakshmi)
Features
  • Temple tank: Chandra
Location
LocationThalachangadu
StateTamil Nadu
CountryIndia
Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam is located in Tamil Nadu
Thalai Sanga Nanmathiyam
Location in Tamil Nadu
Geographic coordinates11°7′47″N 79°47′7″E / 11.12972°N 79.78528°E / 11.12972; 79.78528
Architecture
TypeDravidian architecture

The Naanmadiya Perumal Temple (also called Thalachanga Nanmathiyam) is a

Divya Desams dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Nanmadiya Perumal and his consort Lakshmi
as Talaichanga Nachiar.

The temple is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m and has four daily rituals at various times of the day. Six daily rituals and three yearly festivals are held at the temple, of which the ten-day annual Vaikuntha Ekadashi during the Tamil month of Margali (December - January) being the most prominent. The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

Legend

Chandra Pushkarani, the temple tank

It is believed that Vishnu appeared for

Hindu legend, Chandra, the moon god, is treated second after Surya, the sun god, among the Navagrahas, the nine planetary deities. He is also considered the brother of Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, as he emerged during the churning of the Ocean of Milk. Chandra once conducted a sacrifice called rajasuya yajna, which was attended by all the celestial deities. Tara, the wife of Brihaspati (Jupiter) was attracted to Chandra. The moon god took away Tara from Brihaspati, leading to the Tarakamaya War. Brihaspati cursed Chandra to be afflicted by disease. Tara gave birth to Budha (Mercury) for Chandra. According to the temple's regional legend, to free himself of the curse, Chandra started worshipping Vishnu in this place.[2] Since the presiding deity holds the famous conch, this place came to be known as Talaichankam, with cankam meaning conch.[3]

Architecture and history

Nanmathiya Perumal temple is situated in the village of Thalaichangadu, near

Cilappatikaram. The temple and the place has been patronized by the Chola kings. The temple was in a dilapidated condition and it was renovated by Suntara Ramanuja. Like Shiva, the presiding deity sports a crescent in his head.[3]

Festival, religious practices and religious significance

The gateway

The temple follows the traditions of the

tavil (percussion instrument) are played, religious instructions in the Vedas (sacred text) are recited by priests, and worshippers prostrate themselves in front of the temple mast. There are weekly, monthly and fortnightly rituals performed in the temple.[4]

The temple is revered in the

Divya Desam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. During the 18th and 19th centuries, the temple finds mention in several works like the 108 Tirupati Antati by Divya Kavi Pillai Perumal Aiyangar.[3][5]

References

  1. ^ "Srimannarayana108: Thiru Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam - DD025 Nootrettu Thiruppathi Andhadhi Pasuram ( Pillai Perumal Iyengar)". 5 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Srimannarayana108: Thiru Thalaichanga Naanmadhiyam - DD025 Nootrettu Thiruppathi Andhadhi Pasuram ( Pillai Perumal Iyengar)". Archived from the original on 1 February 2022. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  3. ^ a b c "Naanmadhia Perumal Temple – Hindu Temple Timings, History, Location, Deity, shlokas".
  4. ^ "Sri Nanmadhia Perumal temple, Thalachangadu".
  5. ISBN 9789350572511
    .

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