Tirukkodittaanam – The Divine Abode of Athputha Narayana
Divya Desam 81 of 108 | Region: Malainadu
Nestled just 3 kilometers from Chengannacheri near Kottayam in Kerala, Tirukkodittaanam is a revered Divya Desam that holds immense religious significance. This sacred temple is dedicated to Athputha Narayana, an awe-inspiring form of Lord Vishnu, and is accompanied by His consort Karpagavalli Nachiyar.
Divine Highlights
- Presiding Deity (Moolavar): Athputha Narayana
- Consort (Thayar): Karpagavalli Nachiyar
- Theertham: Bhoomi Theertham
- Vimanam: Punyakoti Vimanam
- Additional Shrines: Krishna and Narasimha
Sacred Legends & Spiritual Importance
The temple is said to have been built by Sahadeva, the youngest of the Pandava brothers, symbolizing its deep-rooted connection to the epic Mahabharata. Another fascinating legend involves King Rukmangatha of the Surya Vamsa dynasty, who undertook the Ekadasi vratham here. He generously gifted all his punya (spiritual merit) to the Devas, enabling them to ascend to Devaloka, the celestial abode.
A unique and intriguing tale surrounds a temple servant who, due to delaying the opening of the temple doors and thus preventing devotees from having timely darshan of the Lord, was cursed by the presiding deity to be turned into stone. This statue of the servant still stands in front of the temple, a poignant reminder of devotion and discipline.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Nammaazhwar: Pasurams 3502-3512
The hymns by Nammaazhwar praise the glory of Athputha Narayana, further sanctifying this divine abode.
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