Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thirumalirumsolai / Udhyana Shailam/ Cholaimalai/Rishabadri/Dakshina Tirupathi is one of
the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. This is one of the oldest temples of Lord
Vishnu built by the Pandya Kings with
wide circumambulatory paths and enthralling Mandapams.
Presiding diety – Moolavar - Paramaswamy, Utsavar -Thiru Kallazhagar/Maalangarar/Thirumalirumsolai
Nambi/ Sundararajan with his consort Goddess Sri Sundaravalli Thayar/Sridevi,
Utsavar – Sundarabahu Sri Srinivasan
Pushkarani – Noopura Gangai / Silambaru
Silambaru situated here is originated from the
feet of Sriman Narayana, while Lord Brahma was washing the feet of Lord
Trivikrama, the water run through the anklets of Lord and a certain portion
fell on this sacred land known as Silambaru/Noopura Gangai. This holy theertham is used for the sacred bath of Lord Paramaswamy in this temple.
Mangalasasanam – Sri Andal (Kuzhalazhkar, Vayazhakar, Koppuzhil Yezhum Kamalapoovazhakar), Thirumangai Alwar (Acho Orazhagiyava),
Periyalwar (Alangaran Malai, Koolamalai, Kolamalai, Kulirmalai, Kondramalai, Neelamali, Neendamalai) Peyalwar, Nammalvar (Vancha Kalvan, Nangal Kundram Kaividan), Boothathalwar.
Thiru Manavala Mamunigal and Udayavar Sri Ramanujar also worshipped Lord
Kallazhagar in this temple.
Prathyaksham to – Lord Yama and King Malayadhwaja
Pandya
Festivals – Chithirai Brahmostavam, Vaikundha
Ekadashi, Chithra Pournami- Azhagar Utsavam, Float Festival, Markazhi Utsavam, Adi Pooram, Panguni Uthiram,
Chithirai Thiruvizha is
celebrated in a grand manner. During
this festival Lord Kallazhakar will be taken out for a procession in a
ceremonial carriage followed by the rituals Yethir Sevai, removal of the curse
of Sage Mandooka, Dasavatharam, and procession in a flower ceremonial carriage,
Dharshan to Karuppanna Swami and finally grand welcome to the deity before
entering into the sanctum sanctorum.
Sthalavruksham – Sandalwood tree
Vimanam – Somachandara Vimanam
This Vimanam was designed by the celestial sculptor Vishwakarma at the prayers of Lord Yama
This Vimanam was designed by the celestial sculptor Vishwakarma at the prayers of Lord Yama
Sannidhis – Lord Ganesha, Alwars & Acharyas,
Kshetrapalakar-Lord Bhairava, Chakkrathalwar, Sri Anda, Yoga Narasimhar.
Worshipped by - Lord Yama, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Balarama
The legend has that there was a
time the whole world was remained unadulterated without any sinners. Dharmadevan was lived a righteous life, he
was well known for his uprightness in all three worlds. The living beings lived a deathless life as
there were no sinners in the universe.
Once, a celestial Gandharva was attracted towards a stunning virgin girl
from Devaloka, he was mesmerized at the beauty of her and approached with
lustful desire. Fortunately, she was
protected by Dharmadevan. In a short while,
there were several sinful deeds took place in all three worlds. Lord Shiva
called for Dharmadevan and assigned the task of dealing
with the countless sinners and provide them with appropriate
punishment. Lord advised Dharmadevan to take up the duty assigned with utmost faith and
righteousness. If he has committed any
mistake in his duty would affect his precious title 'Yama Dharma Rajan'. Initially Dharmadevan was happy at his new work,
later he was doubtful about his ability to perform. Dharmadevan was afflicted with the sin while performing his duty. He underwent severe austerities praying to Lord and got rid of the sin. Lord Shiva appeared before him and
cheered him declaring that he will soon have an assistant Chithraguptha to perform the
task smoothly. Dharmadevan had new
appearance at the will of Lord, but Dharmadevan was not all happy about the new
look. Lord comforted saying that the
task performed by him needs severe uprightness and new look; he has the sole
right to take away the life that would provide him with the most rewarding and
topmost title Yama Dharma Rajan.
Lord Yama undertook severe
austerities and visited many holy places of Lord Vishnu.
He arrived on this sacred land and mesmerized at the tranquility of this
place. He continued to worship Lord
Vishnu at the hills on this land. Lord
was pleased at the devotion of Yama Dharmarajan and appeared before him. Yama was completely forgot the purpose of
his penance and immersed at the captivating beauty of Lord. Finally, Lord Vishnu reminded him to ask for
a boon; Yama revealed his desire to worship Lord at his heart’s content and prayed
to remain in the same most attractive form on this sacred land. Further, Lord Vishnu instructed the celestial
architect Vishwakarma to build a temple that has seven circumambulatory paths as desired by Lord Yama. The sanctum sanctorum is known as Nangal Kundram. Thus, Lord Vishnu decided
to reside in this temple as Kallazhagar/Sundararajan with his consorts
Goddesses Sri Devi & Boodevi. Its believed that this is one of the sacred templeon the Earth where Lord Yama still continuing worship of Lord Vishnu .
This temple remains open from 6.30 AM to 11.30AM in the morning and 4.30 PM to 7.30
PM in the evenings.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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