Tiruvaranvilai (Aranmula) – The Sacred Abode of Tirukkuralappan
Divya Desam 84 of 108 | Region: Malainadu (kerala)
Nestled on the serene banks of the River Pampa, Tiruvaranvilai, also known as Aranmula, is one of the most spiritually significant Divya Desams in Kerala. Located just 9 km from Chengannur near Kottayam, this sacred site is intimately connected with the Mahabharata and divine cosmic knowledge.
Divine Highlights
- Presiding Deity (Moolavar): Parthasarathy (Tirukkuralappan) – Standing posture
- Thayar: Padmasini
- Theertham: Pampa River
- Vimanam: Vamana Vimanam
Sacred Legends & Theological Significance
According to Sthala Purana, this temple was built by Arjuna, one of the Pandava brothers, as an act of gratitude and devotion to Lord Krishna, his charioteer and divine guide during the Kurukshetra war. Hence, the Lord here is worshipped as Parthasarathy, literally meaning “the charioteer of Arjuna.”
Another significant legend states that Lord Vishnu revealed the divine knowledge of creation to Lord Brahma at this very spot. This emphasizes the temple’s importance not only in epic traditions but also in cosmic theology.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Nammaazhwar: Pasurams 3436–3446 (Naalayira Divya Prabandham)
The soul-stirring hymns of Nammaazhwar, who extolled the Lord’s beauty and glory in this sacred place, have immortalized Tiruvaranvilai in the Vaishnavite devotional canon.
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