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.
BASE TOWN : TIRUNELVELI
DISTANCE : 32 KM
MOOLAVAR : VAITHA MAANITHA PERUMAL
URCHAVAR : NIKSHOBA VITHAN
THIRUKKOLAM : KIDANTHA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : EAST
THAYAR : AMUDHAVALLI AND KOLOORVALLI
MANGALASASANAM : 12 PAASURAMS
THEERTHAM : GUBERA PUSHKARANI
VIMANAM : SRI HARA VIMANAM
Located 2 kilometers South East of Azhvaar Thirunagari is the birth place of Madhura Kavi Azhvaar and the Vaitha Maa Nidhi Divya Desam at Thiru Kolur. The Lord is seen in a reclining posture (Bhujanga Sayanam) facing East.
Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in a sleeping posture and taken care of the nine forms of wealth from the banks of Taamaraibarani. Hence the Lord is called ‘Vaitha Maa Nidhi’.
Another story goes that Dharma Gupta, a brahmin, was in financial distress not being able to even feed his children. He invoked the blessings of his Guru Sage Bharadwaja.
The Sage explained to him the reasons for his current state- Dharma Gupta who had been wealthy in his previous birth had become arrogant and did not share his wealth with the poor.
The sage asked Dharma Gupta to proceed to Thiru Kolur to undertake penance in front of Vaitha Maa Nidhi Perumal. He is said to recovered his lost wealth at this place. Perumal is also known as Adharmapisunam.
It is said that a visit to this temple will help one recover lost wealth. The Lord here is said to help his devotees in distress.
Festival: Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January is grandly celebrated in the temple.
ThiruKolur - 627 108,
Tirunelveli,
Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 04639 273607
Contact : Balaji Bhattar @ 90472 17914
Srinivasa Bhattar @ 99429 31701 or 04639 273806
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 68 - Sri Vaitha Maanidhi Perumal Temple:
PLACE : THIRUKKOLURBASE TOWN : TIRUNELVELI
DISTANCE : 32 KM
MOOLAVAR : VAITHA MAANITHA PERUMAL
URCHAVAR : NIKSHOBA VITHAN
THIRUKKOLAM : KIDANTHA
THIRUMUGAMANDALAM : EAST
THAYAR : AMUDHAVALLI AND KOLOORVALLI
MANGALASASANAM : 12 PAASURAMS
THEERTHAM : GUBERA PUSHKARANI
VIMANAM : SRI HARA VIMANAM
Located 2 kilometers South East of Azhvaar Thirunagari is the birth place of Madhura Kavi Azhvaar and the Vaitha Maa Nidhi Divya Desam at Thiru Kolur. The Lord is seen in a reclining posture (Bhujanga Sayanam) facing East.
History & Legend:
Legend has it that Kubera, the protector of the nine forms of wealth, once went to have a Darshan of Lord Shiva. He is said to have cast an evil eye on Goddess Parvati, who cursed him as a result of which he lost an eye as well as the power of being the protector of the wealth. To be liberated from the curse, Kubera is said to have come down to Thiru Kolur to undertake penance.Lord Vishnu is said to have appeared in a sleeping posture and taken care of the nine forms of wealth from the banks of Taamaraibarani. Hence the Lord is called ‘Vaitha Maa Nidhi’.
Another story goes that Dharma Gupta, a brahmin, was in financial distress not being able to even feed his children. He invoked the blessings of his Guru Sage Bharadwaja.
The Sage explained to him the reasons for his current state- Dharma Gupta who had been wealthy in his previous birth had become arrogant and did not share his wealth with the poor.
The sage asked Dharma Gupta to proceed to Thiru Kolur to undertake penance in front of Vaitha Maa Nidhi Perumal. He is said to recovered his lost wealth at this place. Perumal is also known as Adharmapisunam.
It is said that a visit to this temple will help one recover lost wealth. The Lord here is said to help his devotees in distress.
Festival: Vaikunda Ekadasi in December-January is grandly celebrated in the temple.
Temple Timings:
The temple is open from 07:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 04:00 p.m. to 08:00 p.m.Location:
This sthalam is situated two miles away from AzhwAr Tirunagari, in Tirunelveli district. No lodging facilities available. This sthalam is one of Nava Thirupathi.Temple Address & Contact Details:
Sri Vaitha Manidhi Perumal temple,ThiruKolur - 627 108,
Tirunelveli,
Tamil Nadu.
Phone: 04639 273607
Contact : Balaji Bhattar @ 90472 17914
Srinivasa Bhattar @ 99429 31701 or 04639 273806
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