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Sri Soundararaja Perumal Temple is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu
located in Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu.
This is one of the oldest temples built by the Naga Kings; there were
abundance of contributions made by the Kings of Maratha and Nayaks too.
Presiding
deity – Utsavar - Sri Soundararaja Perumal, Moolavar – Neelamegha Perumal with his consort Goddess Sri Soundaravalli
Thayar
Pushkarani
– Sara Pushkarani
Vimanam
- Soundarya Vimanam
Mangalasasanam
– Thirumangai Alwar
Worshipped
by – Serpent Gods in Kritha Yuga, Bhoomi Devi in Thretha Yugam and Sage
Markandeya in Dwaparayugam.
Prathyaksham
to – Lord Brahma, Serpent Lord, Thirumangai Alwar
Sannidhi
– Lord Narasimha and Alwars
Festivals
– Chithirai Utsavam, Vaikasi Vasantosavam,Vaikundha Ekadashi
In
Kritha Yuga the Serpent Lord underwent severe penance praying to Lord
Vishnu. Lord was pleased at the devotion
of Serpent Lord Adishesha and accepted him as his celestial vehicle. Ever since Lord Adisesha began his self-less
service to Lord at all times. Hence, this
place has got its name Nagai.
Another
legend has that Druva, Son of King Uthanapadha underwent penance to get
possession of the entire world under his regime and he prayed to Lord Vishnu. He followed strict austerities in this sacred
land. The compassionate Lord appeared
before Druva in one of his most beautiful form on his celestial vehicle
Garuda. After seeing the most attractive
form of Lord, Druva completely forgot his longing to rule the entire world and
requested Lord to provide Salvation.
This
temple remains open from 7.30AM to 12.00PM in the morning and 5.30PM to 9.00PM
in the evenings.
Contact
Person – Sri Raman Bhattar , S/o. Sri Rangaraja Bhattar – 9442213741,
10 – North
Madavalangam,
Nagapattinam
District.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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Very nice narration and useful information
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