Tanjai Maamanikkoyil – The jewel of Thanjavur
Divya Desam 20 of 108 | Region: Chozhanadu
Tanjai Maamanikkoyil is a unique Divya Desam composed of three sacred temples located within 200 meters of each other in the outskirts of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Though spread across different spots, these shrines are revered collectively as one Divya Desam, praised by Tirumangai Azhwar, Bhootath Azhwar, and Nammazhwar. Each temple offers a distinct divine experience with Lord Vishnu in seated posture, worshipped by ancient sages and adorned with deep mythological significance.
🛕 The Three Temples of Tanjai Maamanikkoyil:
1️⃣ Maamanikkoyil
- Moolavar: Neelamegha Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Senkamalavalli
- Theertham: Kannika Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Soundarya Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Parashara Maharishi
- Highlights: Shrines of Lakshmi Narasimhar, Lakshmi Hayagrivar, and Nartana Krishnar
2️⃣ Manikkunram
- Moolavar: Manikkunra Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Ambujavalli
- Theertham: Srirama Theertham
- Vimanam: Manikkoota Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Markandeya Maharishi
3️⃣ Thanjaiyalinagar
- Moolavar: Narasimha Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Thanjai Nayaki
- Theertham: Surya Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Vedasundara Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Markandeya Maharishi
✨ All three temples share a common Utsavar known as Narayanan, symbolizing the unity of divinity across forms.
📜 Sthala Puranam (Temple Legend)
The sacred lore of this Divya Desam speaks of a demon named Tanjakan, who was vanquished by Lord Vishnu in His Narasimha avatar. The demon, in the form of an elephant, surrendered at the Lord’s feet in repentance. Moved by this act, the Lord granted him moksha and chose to reside at this holy site. Thus, the land came to be known as Thanjavur, forever linked to this tale of transformation and divine compassion.
🎶 Azhwar Mangalasaasanam
This cluster of temples has been glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham by:
- Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams: 953, 1090, 1576
- Bhootath Azhwar – Pasuram: 2251
- Nammazhwar – Pasuram: 3139
🕍 These temples continue to flourish under the patronage of the Thanjavur Palace, preserving their architectural elegance and rich devotional traditions.
Tanjai Maamanikkoyil is a unique Divya Desam composed of three sacred temples located within 200 meters of each other in the outskirts of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. Though spread across different spots, these shrines are revered collectively as one Divya Desam, praised by Tirumangai Azhwar, Bhootath Azhwar, and Nammazhwar. Each temple offers a distinct divine experience with Lord Vishnu in seated posture, worshipped by ancient sages and adorned with deep mythological significance.
🛕 The Three Temples of Tanjai Maamanikkoyil:
1️⃣ Maamanikkoyil
- Moolavar: Neelamegha Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Senkamalavalli
- Theertham: Kannika Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Soundarya Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Parashara Maharishi
- Highlights: Shrines of Lakshmi Narasimhar, Lakshmi Hayagrivar, and Nartana Krishnar
2️⃣ Manikkunram
- Moolavar: Manikkunra Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Ambujavalli
- Theertham: Srirama Theertham
- Vimanam: Manikkoota Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Markandeya Maharishi
3️⃣ Thanjaiyalinagar
- Moolavar: Narasimha Perumal (seated posture)
- Thayar: Thanjai Nayaki
- Theertham: Surya Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Vedasundara Vimanam
- Sage Worshipped: Markandeya Maharishi
✨ All three temples share a common Utsavar known as Narayanan, symbolizing the unity of divinity across forms.
📜 Sthala Puranam (Temple Legend)
The sacred lore of this Divya Desam speaks of a demon named Tanjakan, who was vanquished by Lord Vishnu in His Narasimha avatar. The demon, in the form of an elephant, surrendered at the Lord’s feet in repentance. Moved by this act, the Lord granted him moksha and chose to reside at this holy site. Thus, the land came to be known as Thanjavur, forever linked to this tale of transformation and divine compassion.
🎶 Azhwar Mangalasaasanam
This cluster of temples has been glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham by:
- Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams: 953, 1090, 1576
- Bhootath Azhwar – Pasuram: 2251
- Nammazhwar – Pasuram: 3139
🕍 These temples continue to flourish under the patronage of the Thanjavur Palace, preserving their architectural elegance and rich devotional traditions.
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