10th May 2019.
This is one of the 108 Divya Desa Vishnu Temples on the banks of River Vennaru. There are three temples forms one Divya Desa Temple, which are 200 meters to 300 meters apart from each other called as Thanjaimaamani Koyil. Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai alwar, Nammalwar and Bhoodhathalwar. The other two are Sri Narasimha Perumal Temple, Yazhi Nagar and Sri Manikundra Perumal temple, Manikundram. In ancient days this place was called as Parasara Kshetram, Vambulancholai, Azhahapuri, Garudapuri, Sameevanam and Thanjai Yazhi Nagar.
Moolavar : Sri Neelamega Perumal
Thayar : Sri Sengamalavalli
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with a three tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, Palipedam and Garudalwar are immediately after the Rajagopuram. Immediately after the Rajagopuram sannadhi for Lakshmi Hayagirivar on the left and Alwars mandapam on the right.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala and arthamandapam. A Muka mandapam was built in the recnt years. Moolavar Sri Neelamega Perumal is in sitting posture with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Thayar Sengamalavalli is facing east in a separate temple like sannadhi (with sanctum, antarala and arthamandapam). In the arthamandapam Thiruvikrama Perumal, Sri Varaga Perumal, Lakshmi Narasimhar, Andal and Visvaksenar. Urchavar is Naryanar with Baton in his hand. Vishnu gave dharshan to Parasura Maharishi.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE: The temple is being built before 7th Century and reconstructed during Vijayanagara period. The sanctum was built with upanam and Adhistanam, Padman, Three face Kumudham. The Koshtam are found empty. In the prastharam Kabotham without nasi. The sikaram is of round shape. The Vimana over the Sanctum is called as Soundarya Vimanam.
LEGEND: As per the legend Parasara Maharishi with his disciple lived in the ashram on the banks of river Manimutha river now called as Vennar. The demons Thanjaka, Thandaka and Tharakasura gave troubles to the Sage Parasara Maharishi and his yagam. So Maharishi requested Lord Shiva to protect them from demons. Lord Shiva in turn sent Kali ( another avathar of Sri Parvati ). Tharakasura was Killed by Kali but couldn’t kill Thanjaka and Thandaka. When the sage Parasara approached Vishnu, He took the form of Narasimhar ( with lion’s Face – Yazhi face ) and Killed Thanjaka. As per his request Sri Narasimhar stayed in Yazhi Nagar. On seeing this Thandaka, hide himself in the pathalaloga. Now Vishnu took the form of Varaha ( Boar ) and killed the demon Thandaka. After Killing the demons Lord Vishnu gave dharshan in the form of Neelamega Perumal to Sage Parasara Maharishi. Lord Vishnu bless us in three different names in three temples close to each other. In Neelamrgaperumal Temple Lakshmi is sitting on the left lap of Perumal but in Yazhi Nagar Goddess Lakshmi is sitting on the right side since Lord Vishnu looks ferocious.
Apart from Regular poojas, Narasimhar Jayanthi and annual 10 days Bramortsavam is celebrated in a grand manner.
TEMPLE TIMINGS :
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 20.00 hrs.
HOW TO REACH :
The Temple is on the main road -on the way from Thanjavur to Thiruvaiyaru, 5 KM from Thanjavur. Get down after Kodiamman Temple.
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
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