Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thiru
Anbil is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu situated 8kms away from
Lalgudi and 15kms southeast of Sri Rangam in Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu. This temple is also known as ‘Pancha Ranga
Kshetram’ of Lord Vishnu.
Thiru
Anbil is one of the oldest temples built by the Kings of Chola Dynasty located
on the northern banks of River Kollidam.
It is believed that King Sundararaja Chozan, father of King Rajaraja
Choza before entering war field, arrived in this sacred land seeking the blessings
of Lord Vadivazhagiya Nambi. He returned
triumphantly and re-built this temple structures in its present form.
Presiding
deity – Sri Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal/ Sundararaja Perumal with his consort
Goddess Azhagiyavalli Nachiyar/Sundaravalli Nachiyar
Prathyaksham
to – Lord Brahma and Maharishi Valmiki
Mangalasasanam
– Thirumazhisai Alwar
Pushkarani
– Mandooka Pushkarani, Sage Mandooka was cursed by Maharishi Durvasa and turned
out a frog. Sage Mandooka arrived here
and underwent severe penance in this temple tank to get rid of the curse. The compassionate Lord appeared before the Sage
and blessed him to regain his original form.
Vimanam
– Tharaka Vimanam
Sannidhis
– Sri Andal, Sri Garuda Alwar
Festivals
– Masi Makam
In this
temple Lord Vadivazhagiya Nambi/Sri Sundararaja Perumal gives dharshan to his
devotees in reclining posture with his consorts Sri Devi/Boo Devi Thayar. This is one of the sacred places where Lord
Brahma and Lord Shiva worshipped Sri Vadivazhagivya Nambi and got relieved from
their sins. Lord Shiva as Bikshadanehwarar
arrived in this temple before leaving to Thirukandiyur.
Contact
details – Sri Varadaraja Bhattar Swamin – 0431 6590672/9965739011
2/23,
Mangammalpuram,
Anbil,
Thiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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