Tiru Arimeya Vinnagaram – The playful Lord of divine dance
Divya Desam 29 of 108 | Region: Chozhanadu
Located just 8 km east of Sirkazhi in the spiritually resonant region of Tirunangur, Tiru Arimeya Vinnagaram is one among the revered 11 Divya Desams sanctified by Tirumangai Azhwar in this area. This temple is dedicated to Kudamudukoothan, the divine Lord known for His enchanting pot dance (kudam aadu koothu), captivating the hearts of sages and gods alike.
🛕 Temple Details
- Moolavar: Kudamudukoothan Perumal – Seated posture
- Thayar: Amritaghatavalli – Enshrined in a separate sanctum
- Theertham: Amrita Theertham
- Vimanam: Uchasruga Vimanam
✨ Divine Highlights
- Lord of the Pot Dance: The name Kudamudukoothan refers to the Lord performing a graceful divine dance with a pot (kudam) in hand, symbolizing cosmic balance and playful grace.
- Tirunangur’s Divine Cluster: This temple forms a part of the famed 11 Tirunangur Divya Desams, all personally sung by Tirumangai Azhwar, and associated with the cosmic penance of Lord Shiva.
- Krishna’s Darshan to Sage Utanga: The Lord is said to have granted His Krishna roopa darshan to the sage Utanga Muni, affirming the power of pure devotion and surrender.
📜 Sacred Legends
- Rudra Yagna and Vishnu’s Eleven Forms: According to ancient lore, Lord Shiva performed the Ekadasa Rudra Aswamedha Yagna at Tirunangur to absolve the sin of Brahmahati (killing of Brahma). Pleased by Shiva’s penance, Lord Vishnu manifested before him accompanied by Sri Devi, Bhu Devi, and Nila Devi.
Upon Shiva’s humble request, Vishnu agreed to remain in 11 different forms across Tirunangur — forming the sacred 11 Divya Desams revered especially during the Thai month festival.
🎶 Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams: 1238 to 1247
(As per the Naalayira Divya Prabandham)
Tirumangai Azhwar’s hymns vividly capture the Lord’s divine playfulness and the serene power of this holy kshetram.
🌕 Festival Highlight: Tirumangai Azhwar Utsavam
During the Tamil month of Thai, the Mangalaasaasanam Utsavam sees all 11 Tirunangur Divya Desam deities brought together on Garuda Vahanams to Tirunangur, where they offer darshan to Tirumangai Azhwar seated on a majestic Hamsa Vahanam. It’s a celestial congregation of devotion, heritage, and divine grace.
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