Divya Desams refer to the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars (saints). Divya in the Tamil language indicates "premium" and Desam indicates "place" (temple). Of the 108 temples, 105 are located in India, one in Nepal and two outside of the Earthly realms. Most of the Divya Desams in Tamil Nadu follow the Thenkalai tradition. This includes the important temples of Srirangam and Triplicane.
The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Azhvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. Lord Shiva, the other major deity in Hinduism, is similarly associated with the Paadal Petra Sthalams, 275 Shiva temples which are praised in the Tevaram canon by the 63 Nayanars.
PRESENT NAME : PERIYA KANCHEEPURAM
BASE TOWN : KANCHEEPURAM
DISTANCE : 3 KM
MOOLAVAR : PAVALAVANNAN
THIRUKKOLAM : NINDRA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : WEST
UTHSAVAR : PAVALAVALLI
MANGALASASANAM : 1 PAASURAM
PRATYAKSHAM : ASWINI DEVAS,PARVATHI
THEERTHAM : CHAKRA THEERTHAM
VIMANAM : PRAVALA VIMANAM
NAMAVALI : Sri Pravalavalli nayiga sameda Sri Pravalavarna parabramane namaha
Thiru Pavala Vannar temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Kachipuram and this temple is very close to Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. There are two temples Thiru Pavala Vannar Temple and Thiru Pacchai Vannar Temple are positioned opposite to one another and collectively known as Divya Desam temples. It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, 02 kms away is the Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi is situated in west direction. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi, both these two temples are considered to be the single and has to be worshipped as a single Divya desam.
In this temple main deity Sri Pavala Vanna perumal can be seen coral red in color, Goddess Pavalavali Thayar has a separate shrine within the vicinity. The legend has that Lord Brahma conducted a Yagna. The most infuriated Goddess Saraswathy sent demons to create an obstruction. At this point of time, Lord Brahma prayed to Lord Vishnu to protect the Yagna from the atrocities of the demons. Lord Vishnu had fierce battle with the demons and beheaded all of them. Thus, the presiding deity of this temple is in coral red in color as a representation of aftermath of the war.
Prathyaksham to – Sage Marichi. In this temple Lord Pacchai Vanna Perumal gave dharshan as Lord Rama with his consort Goddess Sita Devi to Sage Marichi.
The legend has that Sage Marichi underwent severe austerities and pleased Lord Vishnu. Sage earnestly enquired Lord Vishnu about the purpose of his incarnation as Lord Rama in Thretha Yuga and subsequent outcome of Goddess Sita Devi’s abduction by the demon King Ravana, Lord Rama’s fierce battle with the demon King Ravana etc. The most compassionate Lord Vishnu gracefully revealed the purpose of his incarnation as most essentially for the restoration of righteousness in this land.
Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as Lord Rama known as ‘Poorna Punya Avathar’, Lord Rama lived in this sacred land and set an example for the whole world with his Kindness (kindness to his devotees), Generosity (Generous towards the monkey King Sugriva and close companionship with Anjaneya and his army), Affection (affection towards his brothers Lakshman, Bharatha and Shatrugna) and last but not the least firm devotion and responsibility (to keep up promises and abide by their rules) towards his parents. Sage Marichi was deeply moved at the self-sacrifice of Lord after listening to him.
Festivals – Vaikasi Visakam, Ani Thirumanjanam, Vaikundha Ekadashi. On the 5th day of Vaikasi, Kanchi Varadarajan comes here on a procession from Chinna Kanchipuram.
Thiruppavalavannam, Kancheepuram - 631502
Kancheepuram District.
Tamil Nadu.
Phone : +91- 98423 51931
Contact : Rangaraja Bhattar @ 92453 71910 / 99521 84249
The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Azhvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. Lord Shiva, the other major deity in Hinduism, is similarly associated with the Paadal Petra Sthalams, 275 Shiva temples which are praised in the Tevaram canon by the 63 Nayanars.
Divya Desam 54 - Sri Pavala Vannar Temple:
PLACE : THIRUPPAVALAVANNAMPRESENT NAME : PERIYA KANCHEEPURAM
BASE TOWN : KANCHEEPURAM
DISTANCE : 3 KM
MOOLAVAR : PAVALAVANNAN
THIRUKKOLAM : NINDRA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : WEST
UTHSAVAR : PAVALAVALLI
MANGALASASANAM : 1 PAASURAM
PRATYAKSHAM : ASWINI DEVAS,PARVATHI
THEERTHAM : CHAKRA THEERTHAM
VIMANAM : PRAVALA VIMANAM
NAMAVALI : Sri Pravalavalli nayiga sameda Sri Pravalavarna parabramane namaha
Thiru Pavala Vannar temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Kachipuram and this temple is very close to Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple. There are two temples Thiru Pavala Vannar Temple and Thiru Pacchai Vannar Temple are positioned opposite to one another and collectively known as Divya Desam temples. It is said that both the Pacchai and Pavala Vannan perumal has to be worshipped, without leaving any one of them. Opposite to Pavala Vannar Sannadhi, 02 kms away is the Pacchai Vannar Sannadhi is situated in west direction. Inspite of the Mangalasasanam not done in Pacchai Vannar sannadhi, both these two temples are considered to be the single and has to be worshipped as a single Divya desam.
In this temple main deity Sri Pavala Vanna perumal can be seen coral red in color, Goddess Pavalavali Thayar has a separate shrine within the vicinity. The legend has that Lord Brahma conducted a Yagna. The most infuriated Goddess Saraswathy sent demons to create an obstruction. At this point of time, Lord Brahma prayed to Lord Vishnu to protect the Yagna from the atrocities of the demons. Lord Vishnu had fierce battle with the demons and beheaded all of them. Thus, the presiding deity of this temple is in coral red in color as a representation of aftermath of the war.
Thiru Pacchai Vanna Perumal Temple:
In this temple Thiru Pacchai Vanna Perumal/Maragatha Vannar/Paramapadha Nathar is Emerald green in color. The legend has that Sage Brighu underwent severe austerities and performed Yagna praying to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu pleased at the devotion of Sage Brighu and provided him a boon. Sage Brighu prayed to Lord Vishnu for a boon to have Goddess Sri Mahalakshmi as his daughter. The most compassionate Lord delighted and blessed Sage Brighu with a daughter Bhargavi. Subsequently Lord Vishnu married Bhargavi – Sri Mahalakshmi in this sacred place.Prathyaksham to – Sage Marichi. In this temple Lord Pacchai Vanna Perumal gave dharshan as Lord Rama with his consort Goddess Sita Devi to Sage Marichi.
The legend has that Sage Marichi underwent severe austerities and pleased Lord Vishnu. Sage earnestly enquired Lord Vishnu about the purpose of his incarnation as Lord Rama in Thretha Yuga and subsequent outcome of Goddess Sita Devi’s abduction by the demon King Ravana, Lord Rama’s fierce battle with the demon King Ravana etc. The most compassionate Lord Vishnu gracefully revealed the purpose of his incarnation as most essentially for the restoration of righteousness in this land.
Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as Lord Rama known as ‘Poorna Punya Avathar’, Lord Rama lived in this sacred land and set an example for the whole world with his Kindness (kindness to his devotees), Generosity (Generous towards the monkey King Sugriva and close companionship with Anjaneya and his army), Affection (affection towards his brothers Lakshman, Bharatha and Shatrugna) and last but not the least firm devotion and responsibility (to keep up promises and abide by their rules) towards his parents. Sage Marichi was deeply moved at the self-sacrifice of Lord after listening to him.
Festivals – Vaikasi Visakam, Ani Thirumanjanam, Vaikundha Ekadashi. On the 5th day of Vaikasi, Kanchi Varadarajan comes here on a procession from Chinna Kanchipuram.
Temple Timings:
The temple is open from 08:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 04:00 p.m. to 07:30 p.m.Location:
The temple is at 3 kms from Bus Stand. East of Ekambareswarar Temple.Temple Address & Contact Details:
Arulmigu Pavala Vanna Perumal Thirukkoil,Thiruppavalavannam, Kancheepuram - 631502
Kancheepuram District.
Tamil Nadu.
Phone : +91- 98423 51931
Contact : Rangaraja Bhattar @ 92453 71910 / 99521 84249
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