Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thiru Vaikundham/Nava Tirupati /Surya Kshetram is
one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu located on the river banks of
Tamraparni in Thirunelveli, Tamil Nadu.
Presiding diety – Moolavar Vaikundhanathan/Kallapiran
with his consort Goddess Sri Vaikundhavalli Thayar
Theertham – Brighu Theertham, Kalasa Theertham,
Tamraparni
Vimanam – Chandra Vimanam
Mangalasasanam – Nammalvar
Prathyaksham to – Lord Indra, Sage Brighu
Sannidhis – Alwars & Acharyas, Lord Rama,
Lord Balaji, Lakshmi Narasimha, Dasavatharam of Lord, Manavala Mamunigal, Lord
Anjaneya
Festivals – Chithirai Brahmostavam, Vaikundha
Ekadashi, Vaikasi Visakam Garuda Sevai
There are interesting myths attached to this
temple. During deluge, Lord Brahma lost
the Chronicles of Creation and underwent severe penance on this sacred land
praying to Lord Vishnu. The most pleased
Lord appeared as Sri Vaikundhanathan before Lord Brhma.
Another legend has that a thief used to donate money
profusely to this temple. Once while break-in
he and his gang were caught by the king’s men.
Somehow the leader of this gang was escaped with his life. He felt awful for the mistake he has
committed and prayed to Lord Vaikundhanatha.
The king’s men met a Brahmin
while their rigorous search for the leader, the Brahmin amicably convinced them
that he was the leader of the Gang. Consequently
he was produced before the court, King made detailed enquiries regarding the
theft. But, the Brahmin answered
composedly about the wealth that has been utilized for the righteous deeds. At
once, King realized that the Brahmin brought before him was not an ordinary
human being. Instantaneously, the Brahmin revealed his true
form as Sri Vaikundhanathan. Thus, the
deity has got his name ‘Kallapiran’.
This temple remains open from 7.30 AM to 12.00PM
in the morning and 5.00PM to 8.00PM in the evenings.
Contact Person – Sri Vaikundhanatha Bhattar
Swamin – 9865628681
Kallapiran Swami Devasthanam,
75-74 Melai Sannidhi Street,
Sri Vaikundham, Tuticorin.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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