Jai Sriman Narayana !!
Thiruneermalai is also known
as Swayam Vyaktha Kshetram / Thoyadri Kshetram /Kandararanya Kshetram is one of
the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Maha Vishnu. In this temple Lord
Vishnu can be seen in His all four forms such as Nindran (Standing
Posture) – Lord Balaji of Thirupati/ Neervanna Perumal, Iruthan (Sitting posture)
– Yoga Narasimhar, Kidanthan (Reclining posture) – Sri Ranganathar and
Nadanthan (Walking posture) – Ulakalantha Perumal/ Trivikrama Perumal at the
hilltop.
Presiding
deity - Thiru Neervanna Perumal / Neelamukhil Vannan (standing posture with
Abhaya Hastham) with his consort Goddess Sri Animamalar Mangai Thayar at the
foot of the Hill. Ustavamurthi - Lord Sri Maha Vishnu with His consorts
Goddesses Sri Sridevi and Boodevi Thayar
Vimanam :
Thoyagiri
Theertham :
Manikarniaka Pushkarani, Kshetra Pushkarani (contains water of Ksheerabdhi),
Swarna Pushkarani (waters from Ganga and Viraja), Siddha Pushkarani (waters
from Ganga and Viraja) , Karunya Pushkarani (contain tears of joy of Lord
Narasimha seeing the firm devotion of Prahlada)
Mangalasasanam
: Boothatalwar and Thiru Mangai Alwar
Pratyaksham
to: Thondaiman Chakravarthi, Sage Brigu, Maharishi Valmiki and Sage Markandeya
Worshipped
by – Maharishi Valmiki, Banasura. Thondaiman Chakravarthi, Sage Brigh, Sage
Markandeya
There is
a self-manifested idol of Maharishi Valmiki can be seen in the sanctum
sanctorum of Lord Neervanna Perumal temple. It is believed that after
composing Srimad Ramayana Maharishi Valmiki arrived on this sacred land to
worship Lord Neervanna Perumal.
Festivals:
Brahmostavam in Chithirai, Kalyana Ustavam in Panguni, Vanabojanam in
Karthigai,
Sannidhis:
Chakravarthi Thirumagan and Animamalar Managai Thayar
The legend
has that Anirudha - son of Lord Krishna fell in love with Usha, daughter of
Banasura. The most raged Banasura imprisoned Anirudha. This infuriated
Lord Krishna and declared a war against Banasura to release Anirudha from his
custody. In a ferocious battle Banasura lost his nine hundred and
ninety six arms and left with four arms. He ran off from the battlefield with
guilt and shame arrived at Thiruneermalai praying to Lord Neervanna Perumal and
attained Salvation.
Another
legend has that Maharishi Valmiki after composing the great Epic Srimad
Ramayan, longed to see Lord Rama, Sita, Lakshman with Anjaneya. He came
down to Thiruneermalai and Lord Vishnu gave him dharshan as per his wish.
Lord Vishnu appeared before him as Sri Rama, Sri Mahalakshmi as Goddess
Sita, Adishesha as Lakshman, Chakra and Conch as Bharatha and Shatrugna
respectively. The most compassionate Lord gave dharshan to Sage
Valmiki with His entire 'Parivara', Vikshasena, Sugriva, Vibhishana, Garuda and
Anjaneya. Maharishi Valmiki prayed to Perumal to remain on this sacred land as
Lord Neervanna Perumal and adorned with a garland of Salagrama at
Thiruneermalai.
Presiding
deity at the Hill top : Sri Ranganathar/ Azhagiya Manavalan with his consort
Goddess Sri Ranganayaki Thayar
Sannidhis:
Yoga Narasimhar, Sri Ranganathar and Trivikrama Perumal at the top of the hill.
Vimanam :
Sri Ranga Vimanam
Theertham:
Manikarniaka Pushkarani, Kshetra Pushkarani (contains water of Ksheerabdhi),
Swarna Pushkarani (waters from Ganga and Viraja), Siddha Pushkarani (waters
from Ganga and Viraja) , Karunya Pushkarani (contain tears of joy of Lord
Narasimha after seeing the firm devotion of Prahlada)
Festivals:
Brahmostavam in Chitirai, Kalyana Ustavam in Panguni, Vaikundha Ekadashi
Mangalasasanam
- Thirumangai alwar and Boothathalwar
Thirumangai
Alwar arrived on this sacred land and found that this place was under water and
realized that the idol of Lord Neervannan was submerged in the water. He waited
at the top of the hill for six months to get the water dried. It is
believed that on the top of the hill Thirumangai Alwar got the dharshan of Lord
in His three forms as Yoga Narasimhar, Sri Ranganathar and Ulakalanda Perumal
respectively. Once the water got dried, Thirumangai alwar came down to pray
Neervanna Perumal down the hills and praised the glories of Lord.
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
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