The Visit to this Sri Narayana Perumal Temple also called as Thiru Manimada Kovil at Thirunangur was a part of Shiva and Maha Vishnu Temples around Sirkazhi Visit on 1st & 2nd July 2023. This Sri Narayana Perumal Temple is one of the 11 temples of Thirunangur, under the Administrative control of – Thirunangur Ezhu Koil adheenam- திருநாங்கூர் ஏழு கோயில் ஆதீனம். Mangalasasanam was done by Thirumangai Alwar. In that Thirumangai alwar mentions the temple as Thirumani mada Koil.
திருமணிமாடக்கோயில் ( நாராயணப்பெருமாள் சன்னதி )-
துளையார் கருமென்குழல் ஆய்ச்சியர்தம்
துகில் வாரியும் சிற்றில் சிதைத்தும் முற்றா
இளையார் விளையாட்டொடு காதல் வெள்ளம்
விளைவித்த அம்மானிடம். வேல்நெடுங்கண்
முளைவாள் எயிற்று மடவார் பயிற்று
மொழிகேட்டு இருந்து முதிராத இன்சொல்
வளைவாய கிள்ளை மறைபாடுநாங்கூர்
மணிமாடக்கோயில் வணங்கு என் மன்னனே!
….. திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார் பெரியதிருமொழி 3-8-8
Moolavar : Sri Narayana Perumal / Badri Narayana Perumal
Utsavar : Sri Alatharkariyan
Thayar : Sri Pundarikavalli
Some of the salient features of this temple are….
The temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram. A Temple tank is infront of the temple. Balipeedam, Dwajasthambam and Garudan sannidhi are immediately after the Rajagopuram. Stucco images of Narayana Perumal with Sridevi and Bhudevi, and Alwars are on the top of Mukha mandapam. Alwar Asariyan Thirukoshtiyur Nambigal sannidhi is on the right side of the mukha mandapam. Moolavar in the sanctum is in sitting posture with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Utsavars are in front of moolavar. Thayar Sannidhi is in the praharam.
ARCHITECTURE
The temple consists of Sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam, a maha mandapam and a mukha mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is on a raised level as mada temple, hence the temple is called as “Manimada koil”. The original mandapas are of vavvalnethi mandapas. An Ekatala aytha vesara Vimanam is on the sanctum sanctorum. Stucco images of Maha Vishnu with Sridevi and Bhudevi are in the greeva koshtam.
Manimada Kovil
HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS
It is believed that this mada temple was built by Ko Chengat Chozhan. The original temple may belongs to 7th to 8th century. Latter received contributions from Chozhas, Viajayanagaras / Marathas. The temple is being managed by the Thirunangur 7 temples Adheenam.
Both Moolavar and Thayar sannidhi Vimanams thirupani was done by N C Sridhar, Thirumangai Alwar seva trust and maha Samprokshanam was conducted on 05th February 2004.
LEGENDS
As per the legend the 11 temples of Thirunangur are closely associated with each other. After Datchayini jumped in to Dakshan’s Yaga kunda. Shiva took the body of Datchayini and danced furiously. Each time the jada mudi touches the ground, 11 forms of Shiva appeared. The Celestial deities afraid, that if Shiva’s dance continued, the entire creation will be ceased. So they requested Maha Vishnu to stop Shiva’s dance. On Seeing Maha Vishnu Shiva became normal and requested Maha Vishnu to appear 11 different forms at this place, Thirunangur. Maha Vishnu is also called as “Thamaraikannudiyabiran - the one with lotus eyes”.
The sun rays falls on moolavar through the rajagopuram tala dwaras. It is believed that, the Sun God worships Narayanan of this temple, every day.
Asper the epic Mahabharatha, the snake King Parikshit ruled this place caklled Nagapuri, which has got corrupted to the present name of Nangur.
Narayana Perumal taught the Thirumanthiaram at Badrikasramam ( Badrinath ). It is believed that same Perumal is also here. Hence this Place is considered as equivalent to Badrinath. \
The sun rays falls on moolavar through the rajagopuram tala dwaras.
POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS
Apart from regular poojas conducted, as per Pancharathra agama, special poojas are conducted on Thirumangai Alwar’s mangalasasana Utsavam ( New moon Day in the month of Thai- Thirumangai Alwar Utsavar will be brought from Thiruvali – Thirunagari ) and Garuda seva.
During Garuda Seva in the Tamil month Thai, all the 11 temple’s Utsavars on Garuda vahanam and Thirumangai Alwar with his consort Kumudavalli Nachiyar, on Hamsa Vahanam are taken to this Sri Narayana Perumal’s Temple also called as manimaada Koil and respective temple’s pasurams are recited. After the Garuda Seva, Thirumangai Alwar with his wife Kumudavalli Nachiar will be taken to the 11 divya desam temples of Thirunangur. The 11 Diva desams are, 1. Sri Narayana Perumal (Manimaadakkoil),2. Sri Kudamaadu koothar (Arimeya Vinnagaram), 3. Sri Semponarangar (Semponsei Koil), 4. Sri Pallikonda Perumaal (Thiruttetriambalam ), 5. Sri Annan Perumaal (Thiruvellakkulam), 6. Sri Purushothama Perumaal (Vanpurudothamam), 7. Sri Varadarajan (Thirumanikoodam), 8. Sri Vaikuntha Nathar (Vaikuntha Vinnagaram), 9. Sri Madhava Perumaal (Thirudevanaar thogai), 10.Sri Partha sarathy (Thiruparthan palli) and 11. Sri Gopalan ( Thirukavalampaadi ).
Garuda Seva will be done at this place / Mandapam
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The temple will be kept opened between 08.00 hrs to 10. 00 hrs and 17.00 hrs to 19.00 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The mobile number of R. Narayanan Bhattar (Satish) +91 4364 275689 or +91 94439 85843 / +91 87789 87034 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
The temple is about 3 KM from Chennai – Nagapattinam High way, 10 KM from Sirkazhi, 26 KM from Mayiladuthurai, 31 KM from Chidambaram 247 KM from Chennai.
Nearest railway Station of Sirkazhi.
LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
Thayar Sannidhi
Thayar Sannidhi
--- OM SHIVAYA NAMA ---
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