Exploring the Divya Desams (The Lord's 108 Divine Abodes)

[Jimano]

Divya Desam

These are the Sri Vaishnava temples that the Alvars (saints) have sung praises (mangalasasanam). There are 108 divya desams and only 106 are in this material world.

As there are a many online sites providing information and images of the divya desams. This topic attempts to provide some rare information on these temples and also explore the less known divya desams.

1) Thiruppullam Boothankudi - Sri Valvil Ramar Perumal Temple, Kumbakonam

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=yqWpgLmHdbs

This divya desam is situated in Tanjore district Tamil Nadu. 3 miles away from Swami Malai (famous Murugan Temple).

This is where Sri Rama performed the final funeral rites for Jadayu (the Eagle bird). This sthalam takes its name "Pull" from the Eagle clan of Jatayu.

1 and 1/2 Km. from here, is a small village, Mandanggudi which is the birth place of Thondar Adi Podi Alwar.

Mangalasasanam:

Thirumangai Alwar - 10 Paasurams.

More information on this Divya Desam refer

http://www.divyadesamonline.com/hindu/temples/kumbakonam/boothagudi-temple.asp

[viraajan]

Good Start. :thumbsup:

[wrap07]

nice information. I had seen a detailed map in Sri Oppiliappan koil, Kumbakonam. I was also told few of the Divya Desams are in the interiors in and around Kumbakonam. This will be really useful. :)

[viraajan]

Jimano, you could have started with Srirangam :yes: The 1st of 108 :D

[Shakthiprabha.]

Divya Desam

These are the Sri Vaishnava temples that the Alvars (saints) have sung praises (mangalasasanam). There are 108 divya desams and only 106 are in this material world.



There are 108 divya desams in total and two of them are not in this material world. They are Parama padam and ThiruppaRkadal. Other 105 temples are located in India and 1 divya desam is located in Nepal (SaLagramam)

http://www.srivaishnavam.com/divyadesam108/index.html

[P_R]

nice information. I had seen a detailed map in Sri Oppiliappan koil, Kumbakonam. I was also told few of the Divya Desams are in the interiors in and around Kumbakonam. This will be really useful. :)

Hi Shankar.

I made the trip a few weeks back.

Thiru Adhanoor
Thiru veLLiyangudi
ThiruchchErai
nAchchiyAr kOyil
Nandhipura viNNagaram (a) NathankOvil
Thiru puLLamboothangudi
Thiru kabiththalam
Of course Oppiliappan in Kumbakonam and SarangapAni/ChakrapANi

Will let Jimano proceed with the organized posts...

Apart from that some Siva temples in and around Kumbakonam:
KumbEswarar
Thiruveezhimizhalai
ThirunAgEswaram

[Jimano]

[tscii:a97c4ba075]2) Thiruppullanni - Sri Kalyana Jaganatha Perumal Temple

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AXluJMVPWM&feature=related
(Temple 4.00 onwards)

This divya desam is located on the Keela Karai Road and on the banks of river Sethu (SethuKarai, Ramanathapuram district).

King Dasaratha is believed to have performed a yagna (fire sacrifice) at this sthalam to beget his four sons. Lord Rama, on His way to Lanka, stopped and worshipped the presiding deity - Adi Jaganatha.

It was here, where Vibhishana (brother of Ravana) took refuge and surrendered to Lord Rama, Who preached saranagati - the doctrine of self surrender.

In the Sri Vaisnava Sampradaya, this episode - Vibhisana's surrender to Lord Rama is held just as important as Arjuna's surrender to Lord Krishna.

Mangalasasanam: Thirumangai alvar - 21 Pasurams

More information on this Divya Desam refer
http://www.divyadesamonline.com/hindu/temples/ramanathapuram/pullani-temple.asp[/tscii:a97c4ba075]

[wrap07]

nice information. I had seen a detailed map in Sri Oppiliappan koil, Kumbakonam. I was also told few of the Divya Desams are in the interiors in and around Kumbakonam. This will be really useful. :)

Hi Shankar.

I made the trip a few weeks back.

Thiru Adhanoor
Thiru veLLiyangudi
ThiruchchErai
nAchchiyAr kOyil
Nandhipura viNNagaram (a) NathankOvil
Thiru puLLamboothangudi
Thiru kabiththalam
Of course Oppiliappan in Kumbakonam and SarangapAni/ChakrapANi

Will let Jimano proceed with the organized posts...

Apart from that some Siva temples in and around Kumbakonam:
KumbEswarar
Thiruveezhimizhalai
ThirunAgEswaram

hi Prabhuram :)

nice to know about your trip. :D great. I had visited some of the temples.

[Jimano]

3) Sri Rangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Part 1)

Situated in Trichy on the banks of Kaveri River, this temple played a very significant role in the history and development of Sri Vaisnavism. Of all the 4000 hymns of the Divya Prabandham, Lord Ranganatha has the most hymns dedicated to Him.

About the Temple

Sri Rangam is the largest temple in India. It is the most sacred of all the divya desams. The presiding deity is Lord Ranganatha who is also known as - Nam Perumal (Our Lord) Azhagiya Manavalan (The Handsome Groom).

Sthala Purana from Sri Ranga Mahathmiyam (Legendary History)

The Ranganatha deity was worshipped by Lord Rama. After the war, the deity was gifted to Vibhisana. While on his way back to Lanka, Vibhisana rested on the banks of the Kaveri with the deity. The Lord appeared before Vibhisana saying He had decided to make the place His abode and Vibhisana could come and worship the deity daily. It is said that Vibhisana worships the Lord daily at midnight.

Over time due to disuse, the deity was covered by thick overgrowth in a deep forest. After a long time, a Chola king, accidently discovered the deity and established the Ranganatha temple.

Alvars directly associated with the temple

1) Thondaradippodi Alvar

He maintained a flower garden for making garlands for the Lord in Sri Rangam and composed 55 pasurams on Lord Ranganatha.

2) Thirupana Alvar

Sung exclusively on Lord Ranganatha and later merged with the deity.

3) Kulashekara Alvar

A Chera king, he spent his final days in Sri Rangam. He composed 31 pasurams on Lord Ranganatha and wrote his famous work Mukunda-mala-stotra in Sri Rangam.

4) Thirumangai Alvar

He was responsible for renovating Sri Rangam and erecting the temple walls.

5) Andal, brought up by Peria alvar, She later married Lord Ranganatha. Her composition Varanam Ayiram describes Her marriage to the Lord.

[Jimano]

[tscii:9ea2285c9c]3) Sri Rangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Part 2)

Sri Rangam and the evolution of Sri Vaisnavism

After the Alvars came the acaryas, who were responsible for the developing and safeguarding the Sri Vaisnava tradition. The task undertaken by them were :

a) Collectiong and desseminating the Alvars’ hymns
b) Institutionalising the tradition into a theological system
c) Establishing monasteries and propagating the tradition
b) Countering and defending Sri Vaisnava theology against rivals schools e.g Jains, Buddhists , Advaitins etc.
e) Defending the tradition from destructive forces.

Nathamuni - 9th Century

Nathamuni was a siddha (mystic) and great exponent in yoga. He established the Sri Vaisnava guru parampara (disciplic succession) tradition with Sri Rangam as its spiritual capital.

He codified the Alvars devotional hymns into the Nalayira Divya Prabandam (regarded as Tamil veda). He institutionalised the tradition of reciting the Divya Prabandam in the temples and initiated the Arayar Sevai tradition for the Lord .

Ramanuja - 11th Century

Ramanuja spent most of his life time in Sri Rangam. He further developed Sri Vaisnava theology by writing the Sri Bhasya, commentary of the vedanta sutra refuting Sankara's advaita vedanta.

His other notable task was in the regulation of temple rituals for which Lord Ranganatha honoured him as "udaiyavar" (Who is Ours). He appointed 74 pontiffs (simhathipathis) to propagate the vaisnava faith without any caste or gender based discrimination.

Vedanta Desikan - 13th - 14th Century

Vedanta Desikan period in Sri Rangam was a crucial moment in the history of Sri Vaisnavism. It was during his time that Sri Rangam was attacked by Malik Kafur from the Delhi Sultanate. (1311-1312).

Vedanta Desikan played a key role in saving the deities and the Sri Vaisnava religious texts from destruction.

He saved the "mula" deities in the sanctum sanctorum by covering them with a brick wall. He organised a group under Plllia Lokacarya to bring the "utsava" (ceremonial) deities to a safe location.

Although Sudarsana Suri died during the attack, Vedanta Desikan manage to save Sudarsana Suri's magnum opus - sruta prakasika and his 2 young sons.

Depressed by the destruction caused to Sri Rangam, he composed abhithi sthava praying to Lord Ranganatha to restore the glory of Sri Rangam.

Manavala Mamuni - 15th Century

Like Pillai Lokacarya, Manavala Mamuni too wrote many treatises in Tamil, on the doctrines of Sri Vaisnavism. It was during his time that Sri Rangam once again re-established its primacy as the spiritual capital of Sri Vaisnavism.

To hear Manavala Mamuni's discourse on Namalvar's Tiruvaymoli Lord Ranganatha had all festivals stopped for a year. And at the end of discourse Lord Ranganatha appeared as a young boy and placed the following verse at Manavala Mamuni's feet.

sri sailesa daya paatram dhi-bhaktyaadi gunarnavam
yatindra-pravanam vande ramya-jamatram munim

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[Badri]

Nice work Jimano. :thumbsup:

Thiruppullani is also famous - even the name comes from - Darbhasayana Rama. Rama is said to have lain on a bed of darba grass for three days and nights while meditating on how to cross the ocean to vanquish Ravana. Hence Pull = grass/darba and aanai is bed.

Also, while listing prominent people from Srirangam, one must make mention of Kamban and his arangetram of Ramayanam in the Srirangam Temple in the Naalu Kaal Mandapam near the North Gopuram outside Thayar Sannadhi and adjacent to the Mettu Azhagiyasingar sannidhi.

[Jimano]

3) Sri Rangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Part 3)

Sri Rangam and the golden era of Vaisnavism

Vijayanagar Empire - 14th to 17th Century

From 1331 to 1371 Sri Rangam was under the jurisdistion on the Madurai Sultanate. The temple was used as a garrison, thus disrupting the religious activities.

The temple was restored after 1371 , when the Vijayanagar conquered the South. Considering the massive damage caused to the temple, the Vijayanagar kings must be credited for restoring the temple to its pristine glory. They were assisted by the Uttama nambis of Sri Rangam (families associated with the temple administration).

Krishna Deva Raya a frequent visitor to Sri Rangam, was formally initiated into the Sri Vaishnava Sampradaya, by Panchamata Bhanjanam Tathacarya. He wrote the Amuktamalyada in Telugu, which beautifully describes Andal's separation from Her Lover, Lord Vishnu.

During the reign of the Vijayanagar Empire, the Haridasa bhakti movement spread through Karnataka

Haridasa Vaisnavism (Karnataka) - 15th to 16th Century

Lakshmi Narayana Muni (Sri Sripadaraja)

Lakshmi Narayana Muni stayed in Sri Rangam and worshiped Sri Ranganatha. While in Sri Rangam, he was attracted to the Sri Vaisnavas' devotional mode of worship . He was impressed with the arayar sevai and the recitation of the Tamil Prabandam. So impressed that he decided to translate the dvaita acaryas works in Kannada.

Sripadaraja, composed hundreds of devotional hymns in Kannada, which is considered the dawn of Kannada Vaisnava literature (dasa sahitya). He incorporated elements of arayar sevai , singing and dancing to classical music with bells tied to his ankles. He started the Haridasa tradition, his prominent disciples were Purandara dasa and Kanaka dasa, who were closely associated with the Vijayanagar Empire.

Sripadaraja paved the way for Karnataka bhakti tradition, which later spread its influence to Maharastra and finally reached Orissa and Bengal.

Chaitanya's Vaisnavism (Bengal) - 16th Century

Chaitanya, the founder of the Gaudiya Vaisnava Tradition (aka Iskcon) spent most of his time in Puri (Orissa), while on a pilgrimage to South India, he stayed in Sri Rangam for 4 months.

Influenced by Sri Vaisnavism, he incorporated some of its devotional elements into his brand of Vaisnavism.

[Sudhaama]

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Dear "Jimano"

Well-done.!..


3) Sri Rangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Part 1)

About the Temple

... The presiding deity is Lord Ranganatha who is also known as - Nam Perumal (Our Lord) Azhagiya Manavalan (The Handsome Groom).

Sri Ranganatha Moolavar is called PERIA-PERUMAL...

..because He was the Kula-Dheywam of the Lord Rama... the PERUMAL HIMSELF.!

...and so Sri-Ranganatha.. then at Ayodhya.. was worshipped by that Perumal.!!!

Whereas the Uthsavar is called NAM-PERUMAL..!
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[Arthi]

wow nice thread :D

[Arthi]

There is a book by name "Thiruvaranga Ula" written by Venu Goplan. It is a 4 volumes book which describes how Desikar and others fought against the muslim invasion in Srirangam and saved sri Ranganathar and srirangam.


Very interesting indeed!!!

[Murali Srinivas]

Dear Jimano,

Thanks for writing about Thirupullani. It is also known as Adhi Jagannathar Thirukovil. It was not just a Yagna by Dasaratha but it was the Puthira Kaamesti Yaagam and the mythology is he got the Paayasam after the Yaagam, which he gave it to all his three wives. That's why people who are not blessed with children come here and pray.

Perumal's name is Adhi Jgannathar and Thaayaar is Padmasani.

Sethu Karai is to Vaishanavites what Rameswaram is to Saivaites. The temple is 15 kms from Ramnad town from where buses operate. The Sethukarai is 5 kms from the temple and you can get Autos.

Badri,

Is it not Rama lying on the Dharba sayana happened after Raavana's annihilation?

Regards

[Jimano]

3) Sri Rangam - Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Final Part)

Sri Rangam - Colonial History - 18th to 19th Century

Sri Rangam Temple was under French control for 6 years. Nawab Chanda Saheb (1736-1740) alllied with the French and established his rule in Sri Rangam. Constantly harrassing the temple the Nawab managed to extracted huge tributes from the temple.

Ananda Ranga Pillai, a courtier of Dupleix (French Commander), writes in his dairy that the French intended to destroy Sri Rangam temple just as they destroyed the nearby Jambukesvaram temple; the residents had the temple saved by paying a ransom of Rs. 60,000 and the grains.

Later, when the British invaded the Srirangam, the Rajputs who served under the Nawab put up a strong resistence to protect the temple from the British, who had to abandoned their plans to attack the temple.

Before 1987, Sri Rangam's south gopuram (tower) remain incomplete. Many Kings and devotees had tried to complete its construction but their attempts failed and fell to pieces. In 1980, the 44th pontiff of the Ahobila Mutt - Azhagiyasingar, undertook the work for constructing the 236 feet tall Raja gopuram which was consecrated in 1987.

[Sudhaama]

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[Badri]

Sudhaama and Jimano

Yes this does have the potential to hurt sentiments. I know Jimano has quoted this as being just a belief amongst some people and by no means established as any thing else.

Still, in the interests of public sentiment, Jimano, you may want to revisit your post and edit it.

Sudhaama: By quoting it you have further brought people's attention to it!!! Now even if Jimano removes or edits that bit, it will still remain because you have quoted it. Could you please also remove your post, or edit it so that the very thing you are trying to get removed does not still remain as part of your own posting?

[Badri]

Dear Jimano,

Thanks for writing about Thirupullani. It is also known as Adhi Jagannathar Thirukovil. It was not just a Yagna by Dasaratha but it was the Puthira Kaamesti Yaagam and the mythology is he got the Paayasam after the Yaagam, which he gave it to all his three wives. That's why people who are not blessed with children come here and pray.

Perumal's name is Adhi Jgannathar and Thaayaar is Padmasani.

Sethu Karai is to Vaishanavites what Rameswaram is to Saivaites. The temple is 15 kms from Ramnad town from where buses operate. The Sethukarai is 5 kms from the temple and you can get Autos.

Badri,

Is it not Rama lying on the Dharba sayana happened after Raavana's annihilation?

Regards

No Murali. It is said to be before. Because as you know, after the ravana vadham Sita & Rama took the aerial flight back to Ayodhya. They did stop in different places but not resting as Darba Shayanam.

[Sudhaama]

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.Thiruppullani / THIRU-PUL-ANHAI is.. Sethu.!!!

Thiru-Pul-Anhai... meaning DHARBHA-SAYANAM..

...has taken the subsequent Colloqual shape as THIRUPPULLANHI.

Rama built the Sethu Bund from here to Lanka.. as per 18 Puranas.

Prior to the commencement of Sethu-bund construction... as per formality, Rama soiught the co-operation and permission from Samudra-raja...

..by praying to him in Yoga form by lying-down on Dharba-Grass spread... courteously as stipulated for Mankind.

But Samudra-Raja became proud... thinking "Ha.! even the Lord Supreme Vishnu is praying me.... Ah.! How Great God I am.!"

...and so he did not turn up... responding to Rama's penance.

Even after the strenuous prayer... the Samudra-Raja became haughty... and neglected Rama...

..He got angry... and shouted "Oh Lakshmana.. get me my Bows and Arrows.. Just with one Arrow, I will dry up the whole ocean...

...such that our Army can march by walking on the dry Sea-Bed.!"

On hearing this ultimatum... Samudra-raja realised his folly... rushed to Rama and apologised.

Then the further process went smooth.

Rama-sena built the Sethu-bund from this point towards the other shore at Lanka.

The Adhi-Jagannatha peruma Templel here... is one of the oldest and ancient in India combined with high values...

...existing from even before Thretha-yugam of Rama's era..

...and was worshipped by Lord Rama and Vibheeshana too.

Yes. This is the place of VIBHEESHANA-SARANAGATHI too...

... since Vibheeshana met Rama and joined with Him here.

After winning the War.. the Vaanara Sena appealed to Rama to take all of them to Ayodhya...

...enabling them to have the pleasure of seeing Rama-Pattabhishekam.

But Rama did not agree.. and asked all of them to wait at this place Thiruppullani alias Sethu..

...and that He would render Darsanam to them the Live- Scene of Pattabhishekam... at Ayodhya

Accordingly all of his Sena could have Pattabhi-rama Darsanam here...

...when Rama's coronation took place at Ayodhya in the presence of Sugreeva....

..while his Sena was left behind at Thiruppullani.

. It was complied so. The same Darsanam continues here now too..

...as the Lord of Rama-Temple here is Pattabhirama.!

Valmiki narrates that... Rama did not halt anywhere in between... during his flight from Lanka to Ayodhya...

...and while so flying in Pushpaka Vimana to Ayodhya... Rama told Seetha showing this place from sky...

"This is Sethu... from where we built the Sethu-bandanam... Bund.

...Sethu is the holy place for the Devotees eternally.

...Since Dasaratha conducted Puthra-Kameshti Yagam at this place...

..got the Sacred Payasam which he distributed to his three wives at this Punya- Kshethra..

Thus this Sethu has become holy in one more way too... to fetch child for the childless.

Even now-a-days the Prasadam served to the Devotees in the Temple is Payasam...

...signifying the Puthra-Kameshti Yaga Payasa prasadam...

..blessing in all respects. too.!!!
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[ravikerala]

Sir,

Can any one list the pasurams per divyadesams.. I mean a list containing:-

1. Name of divyadesam
2. Name of the book containg pasurams on the desam.
3. Name of the alwar (author)
4. Serial Numbers of the pasurams out of 4000.

Thanking You

Ravi

[Jimano]

Kanchipuram - Sri Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Hastigiri)

Kanchipuram is one of the seven holy cities and a major religious centre for saivites and vaisnavites..

Temple Legend

The deity is believed to be worshipped by Lord Brahma in Krita Yuga, Gajendra in Treta Yuga, Brihaspati in Dvapara Yuga and Ananta Sesha in Kali Yuga.

Ramanuja's association with the temple

Ramanuja served in this temple before moving to Sri Rangam. Kanchipurna (Ramanuja's mentor) used to perform fanning service to Lord Varada and the The Lord would speak to Kanchipurna during fanning. Through Kanchipurna, Lord Varadaraja
cleared Ramanuja's doubts on Sri vaisnavism and instructed him to accept Mahapurna as his guru.

From Lord Varadaraja, Ramanuja took his sanyasa and received the title Yatiraja (king of ascetics).

Temple Specialities

a) Once in every 40 years the wooden deity Atthi Varada which is submerged in the temple pond, is retrieved and worshipped oppulently for 48 days.

b) Spiced Kanchipuram idli is a special prasadam of this temple.

c) A shrine housing a gold and silver lizards

Mangalasasanam

Thirumangai Alvar - 4 Pasurams

Bhoodhathalvar- 2 Pasurams

Pei Alvar - 1 Pasuram

Vishnu Kanchi

http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=46hxxK4jR9M

[NOV]

[tscii:5f04a3446b]Can someone quote the common names of these temples?


DIVYA DESAMS IN SOUTH INDIA

1. Trichy
· Srirangam (Thiruvarangam)
· Thirukkozhi (Uraiyuur, Nikalaapuri, Uranthai)
· Thrukarambanur (Uththamar Koil)
· Thiru Vellarai
· Anbil
· Thirupper Nagar (Koviladi, Appakkudaththan)

2. Thanjavour / Mayiladuthurai
· Thirukkandiyur
· Thirukkodalur (Aaduthurai)
· Thirukkannamangai
· Thirukkannapuram
· Thirukkannangkudi
· Nagaippattinam (Thiru nagai)
· Thanjai Maamanik Koil (Thanjavour)
· Thiru Nandhi pura Vinnagaram
· Velliyangkudi
· Therazhunthur
· Sirupuliyar
· Thalaichchangkudu (Thiru thalaich changa naan madhiyam)
· Indhalur

3. Kumbakonam
· Kabisthalam
· Pullambuthangkudi
· Adhanur
· Kumbhakonam (Thirukkudhanthai)
· Oppli Appan Koil (VinNagar)
· Naachiyaar Koil (Thirunaraiyur)
· Thiruchcherai

4. Chidambaram
· Kaavalam paadi
· Seerkaazhi (Thiru kaazhich cheerama vinnagaram)
· Arimeya Vinnagaram
· Van Purushoththamam
· Thiru Semponsey koil
· Thiru Mani maadak koil
· Vaikundha Vinnagaram
· Thiru vaali Thiru Nagari
· Thiru Thevanaar thogai
· Thiru therriyambalam
· Thiru manik koodam
· Annan koil (thiru vellakkulam)
· Parththan palli
· Chidambaram (Thiru chithirak koodam)

5. Cuddalore
· Thiruvahendrapuram (Ayindhai)
· Thirukkovalur

6. Kanchipuram
· Kachchi, Aththigiri
· Ashtapuyakaram
· Thiruththankaa
· Thiruvelukkai
· Thiru neerakam
· Thiruppadakam
· Thiru nilaath thungal thundam
· Thiru Urakam
· Thiru veqkaa
· Thirukkarakam
· Thirukkaarvaanam
· Thirukkalvanur
· Thiruppavala vannam
· Thirup paramesvara vinnagaram
· Thirup putkuzhi

7. Chennai
· Thiru ninravur
· Thiuallur
· Thiruvallikkeni
· Thiruneermalai
· Thiru idavendhai
· Thirukkadal mallai (Maamalla puram)
· Sholingur

8. Andra Pradesh
· Ahobilam (Singavel kundram)
· Thiru Vengadam (Thiruppathi, Tirumalai)

9. Kerala
· Thiru naavaay
· Thiru viththuvakkodu
· Thiruk kaatkarai
· Thiru Muzhikkalam
· Thiru vallavaazh
· Thiruk kadiththaanam
· Thiruch chengkunranur
· Thiruppuliyur
· Thiruvaaran vilai
· Thiru vanvandur
· Thiru Anandha puram
· Guruvayur

10. Kanyakumari
· Thiruvattaru
· Thiru van paricharam

11. Thirunelveli
· Thiruk kurngkudi
· Vanamaamalai
· Sri Vaikundam
· Varaguna mangai
· Thirup pulingkudi
· Thiruth tholaivilli mangalam
· Thirukkulandhai
· Thirukkolur
· Then thirupperai
· Azhvar thirunagari (Thirukkurugur)
· Srivallipuththur
· Thiruththankaal

12. Madurai
· Thirukkudal
· Thirumaalirum solai
· Thirumokur
· Thirukkoshtiyur
· Thiruppullaani
· Thiru meyyam

13. Ooty
14. Mysore
15. Banglore[/tscii:5f04a3446b]

[Sudhaama]

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Dear NOV,

Unable to understand... what additional information you seek for.?

The informations furnished already include the COMMON NAMES of the Kshethras.

Two points to be mentioned are..

- [1] There are NO DIVYA-DESAS sung by Alwars in Nilgiris, Mysore regions...

..except one Ramanuja's ABHIMANA-KSHETHRA... established by Him anew...

...named THIRU-NARAYANAPURAM / Melkote... in Karnataka state.

- [2] Guruvayur does not form part of Alwars' Divya desas...

..although it exists ever since Dwapara yuga.



[tscii:6c175f5e75]Can someone quote the common names of these temples?


DIVYA DESAMS IN SOUTH INDIA

1. Trichy
· Srirangam (Thiruvarangam)
· Thirukkozhi (Uraiyuur, Nikalaapuri, Uranthai)
· Thrukarambanur (Uththamar Koil)
· Thiru Vellarai
· Anbil
· Thirupper Nagar (Koviladi, Appakkudaththan)

2. Thanjavour / Mayiladuthurai
· Thirukkandiyur
· Thirukkodalur (Aaduthurai)
· Thirukkannamangai
· Thirukkannapuram
· Thirukkannangkudi
· Nagaippattinam (Thiru nagai)
· Thanjai Maamanik Koil (Thanjavour)
· Thiru Nandhi pura Vinnagaram
· Velliyangkudi
· Therazhunthur
· Sirupuliyar
· Thalaichchangkudu (Thiru thalaich changa naan madhiyam)
· Indhalur

3. Kumbakonam
· Kabisthalam
· Pullambuthangkudi
· Adhanur
· Kumbhakonam (Thirukkudhanthai)
· Oppli Appan Koil (VinNagar)
· Naachiyaar Koil (Thirunaraiyur)
· Thiruchcherai

4. Chidambaram
· Kaavalam paadi
· Seerkaazhi (Thiru kaazhich cheerama vinnagaram)
· Arimeya Vinnagaram
· Van Purushoththamam
· Thiru Semponsey koil
· Thiru Mani maadak koil
· Vaikundha Vinnagaram
· Thiru vaali Thiru Nagari
· Thiru Thevanaar thogai
· Thiru therriyambalam
· Thiru manik koodam
· Annan koil (thiru vellakkulam)
· Parththan palli
· Chidambaram (Thiru chithirak koodam)

5. Cuddalore
· Thiruvahendrapuram (Ayindhai)
· Thirukkovalur

6. Kanchipuram
· Kachchi, Aththigiri
· Ashtapuyakaram
· Thiruththankaa
· Thiruvelukkai
· Thiru neerakam
· Thiruppadakam
· Thiru nilaath thungal thundam
· Thiru Urakam
· Thiru veqkaa
· Thirukkarakam
· Thirukkaarvaanam
· Thirukkalvanur
· Thiruppavala vannam
· Thirup paramesvara vinnagaram
· Thirup putkuzhi

7. Chennai
· Thiru ninravur
· Thiuallur
· Thiruvallikkeni
· Thiruneermalai
· Thiru idavendhai
· Thirukkadal mallai (Maamalla puram)
· Sholingur

8. Andra Pradesh
· Ahobilam (Singavel kundram)
· Thiru Vengadam (Thiruppathi, Tirumalai)

9. Kerala
· Thiru naavaay
· Thiru viththuvakkodu
· Thiruk kaatkarai
· Thiru Muzhikkalam
· Thiru vallavaazh
· Thiruk kadiththaanam
· Thiruch chengkunranur
· Thiruppuliyur
· Thiruvaaran vilai
· Thiru vanvandur
· Thiru Anandha puram
· Guruvayur

10. Kanyakumari
· Thiruvattaru
· Thiru van paricharam

11. Thirunelveli
· Thiruk kurngkudi
· Vanamaamalai
· Sri Vaikundam
· Varaguna mangai
· Thirup pulingkudi
· Thiruth tholaivilli mangalam
· Thirukkulandhai
· Thirukkolur
· Then thirupperai
· Azhvar thirunagari (Thirukkurugur)
· Srivallipuththur
· Thiruththankaal

12. Madurai
· Thirukkudal
· Thirumaalirum solai
· Thirumokur
· Thirukkoshtiyur
· Thiruppullaani
· Thiru meyyam

13. Ooty
14. Mysore
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