108 Divya Desams
Thiruchirivaramangai
Thiruchirivaramangai temple is situated
near Thirukurungudi.
The Moolavar is Thothaatrinathan
seen in seated posture facing east. The utsavar is Deivanayagan.
The oil that is used for abhishekam daily is poured into a well (25'x15')
in the temple. This oil is said to cure devotees of all diseases.
The king of Sindhu had taken the
form of a dog due to the curse of Kusaasana maharishi. On bathing
in the Chaetru -thaamarai Theertham he regained his original form.
When Lord Vishnu vanquished the asuras
Madhu Kaidabhar, Boomi Devi felt she had become unclean & prayed to
the Lord to purify her. The Lord blessed & purified Boomi Devi.
There is an idol of Lord Vishnu seated along with Sridevi & Boodevi
on the Srivaigunda vimaanam.
Urvasi & Tilottamai did penance
at this sthalam & pleased the Lord by their bakthi. There are
idols of the two maidens with venn saamaram on either side of the Lord.
Thaayaar - Chirivaramangai Thaayaar,
Ubhaya Naachiaar on either side.
Theertham - Indra Theertham, Chaetru-thaamarai
Theertham.
Mangalasasanam:
Nammalwar: 3183-3193
Total of 11 Paasurams
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