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 Neelamega Perumal temple. In ancient days this place was called as Manikundram.
Moolavar : Sri Manikundra Perumal
Thayar : Sri Ambujavalli
Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple was built like a madakoil, little above the ground level. It was told that this temple was built on a small hill ( Kundru). Dwajasthambam, Palipedam and Garudalwar are immediately after the entrance arch.
The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, Antarala and arthamandapam. Moolavar Sri Manikundra Perumal is in sitting posture with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. Thayar Ambujavalli is facing east in a separate sannadhi with a small vimana. The Sannadhi is abutting the south wall of the arthamandapa. Reliefs of Garudalwar and Anjaneyar are at the entrance of the sanctum arthamandapam. The Paramapatha Vayil is on the north side with steps. Perumal gave dharshan to Markandeyar.
HISTORY & ARCHITECTURE: The temple is being built before 7th Century and reconstructed during Vijayanagara period. The sanctum was built with upanam and Adhistanam. The Koshtam are found empty. In the prastharam Kabotham with nasikoodu. The sikaram is of round shape. The Vimana over the Sanctum is called as manikoodam.
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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