15th September 2019.
The visit to this Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple was a part of Temples Visit, in and around Sirkazhi on 15th September. After Thiruvenkadu Swetharanyeswarar’s dharsan our next destination was to Thiruindalur Parimala Ranganatha Perumal Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desam. Thirumangai Alwar has sung 10 pasurams in praise of Lord Vishnu as Parimala Ranganatha Perumal of this temple after an argument with Lord. Indhu means Moon or Chandran. Thiruindalur temple is considered as Andya Arangam ( last ) and first is Srirangam and the Middle is Kumbakonam. Thiruindalur is a part of Mayiladuthurai.
Moolavar : Sri Parimala Ranganathar, Parimala Ranganatha Perumal
Urchavar : Suganthavana Natha Perumal
Thayar : Sri Parimala Ranganayaki
Urchavar : Sri Suganthavana Nayaki
Some of the important features of this temple are....
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. Dwajasthambam, balipedam and Garudalwar sannadhi are after the Rajagopuram. The Temple complex consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala, arthamandapam and a mukamandapam. Moolavar Sri Parimala Ranganathar is in reclining / Veera sayana posture and facing east. Moolavar is called in different names like, Maru Viniya Maindhan, Suguntha Vananathan, and Andhiya Rangan. Since Vishnu here is in full of fragrance ( Parimalam ), Vishnu is called as Parimala Rangan. Thayar also called as Chandra Shaba Vimosana Valli and Pundarigavalli.
In prakaram Ramar, Ekadesi mandapam, Anjaneyar, Andal, Alwars, Chakrathalwar and Thayar in a separate brick sannadhi.
ARCHITECTURE.
The front mandapa was built during Nayak period. The pillars has Vaishnava deity reliefs, yazhi pillars. The Pothyals are of Pushpa pothiyals finishes with vazhaipoo ( a Nayak style ). The sanctum sanctorum is in a rectangular shape to accomadate Vishnu’s sayana kolam. The adhisthana is a simple pathabhandha style.The Vimana is also in rectangular shape called Veda Chakra Vimana.
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
The temple was believed to be built during early Pallava / Pandyas period ie between 6th to 8th Century and received contributions from Medieval Chozhas, Vijayanagaras and Madurai Nayaks.
LEGEND:
As per the legend, Chandra fell in love with Devas Guru Pirakaspathi’s wife Dhara, even though he knows the acts was adharma, punishment of pushing him to Naraka loka, etc,. They spent nights together. Prakaspathi complained to Brahma. Brahma scold him and relieved Dhara from Chandran and handed over to Prakaspathi. In the mean time, She had become pregnant and gave birth to a child, called Budha. Prakaspathi cursed Chandra to diminish his powers and get shayaroga. Chandra beg pardon from Prakaspathi. Prakaspathi gave the solution for the curse, he has to go bhoolok where Vishnu graces in a temple Suganthavana on the banks of river kaveri. Chandra worshiped Vishnu and Vishnu blessed him to get back his powers.
In another legend. Thirumangai Alwar was little late for the dharshan of Vishnu. Vishnu closed the door and didn’t gave dharshan. Thisumangai Alawar argued with Vishnu to give dharshan. Vishnu asked him to sing hymn in praise of him. Thirumangai Alwar argued, that how can he compose hymn without seeing the beauty of Vishnu. At one stage when Thirumangai Alwar was about to leave the temple, Vishnu prolonged the argument. So, Vishnu told him that, when he is able to praise other Divya Deasm without going there, why cannot sing hymn in praise of Vishnu in this temple also. Finally Thirumangai Alwar composed 10 Pasurams describing and praising of Lord Vishnu of this temple. Vishnu gave dharshan to Thirumangai Alwar.
FESTIVALS AND CELEBRATIONS:
Kadaimuka snanam or the Mudavan muzhuku festival is celebrated in the Tamil month Ipasi, where the river Kaveri joins with the Sea. It is believed that taking bath in the river on the day will be equvalant to taking bath in Ganga. Devotees from far off places gathered here to witness the festival.
Ekadesi Vrata fasting is observed in this temple and the devotees used to stay in the temple.
TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple will be kept opened between 06.15 hrs to 12.30 hrs and 16.30 hrs to 21.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS:
The following land line and mobile number 04364 223330 and 9585667502 may be contacted for further details.
V. Muralidharan Deekshithar/ Sridhar Bhattar- 04364 329045/ 98437 31595 may also be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH:
Thiruindalur is a part of Mayiladuthurai City.
The Temple is about 3.5 KM from Mayiladuthurai Railway station.
Autos are available from Railway station and Bus stand.
Nearest Railway station is Mayiladuthurai.
LOCATION: CLICK HERE
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---
Hare krishna..Very nice sir..Good information..
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