Tiru Vaikunta Vinnagaram – Earthly gateway to the eternal Vaikuntam
Divya Desam 33 of 108 | Region: Chozhanadu
Situated 8 km from Sirkazhi in the spiritually vibrant Tirunangur, Tiru Vaikunta Vinnagaram is one of the 11 Divya Desams glorified by Tirumangai Azhwar. This kshetram, often revered as a reflection of Vaikuntam itself, radiates celestial peace and divine majesty.
🛕 Temple Details
- Moolavar: Vaikuntanatha Perumaal – Seated posture
- Thayar: Vaikuntavalli
- Theertham: Lakshmi Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Anantha Satyavarthaga Vimanam
✨ Divine Highlights
- Vaikuntam on Earth: This sacred site is believed to mirror the grandeur and sanctity of Sri Vaikuntam, the eternal abode of Lord Vishnu.
- Unique Seated Deity: Lord Vaikuntanatha is enshrined in a majestic seated posture, radiating calm and divine authority.
- Part of the Tirunangur Eleven: One among the Ekadasa Tirupathis of Tirumangai Azhwar, this temple features prominently in the Thai month Garuda Sevai festival.
📜 Sacred Legends
- Worship by Uttanka Muni: Sage Uttanka performed deep penance at this kshetram and was blessed with a divine vision of Vaikuntanatha.
- Divine Appearance before Shiva: As part of the Ekadasa Rudra Ashwamedha Yagna performed by Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu appeared at this site, blessing Shiva and accepting worship along with Sri Devi and Bhu Devi.
This divine episode explains the spiritual importance of all 11 Tirunangur temples as sanctified abodes accepted by Rudra himself.
🎶 Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams: 1228–1237
(As found in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham)
The Azhwar’s pasurams celebrate the Lord’s supreme form and the bliss of attaining His divine grace at this earthly Vaikuntam.
🌕 Festival Highlight: Tirumangai Azhwar Utsavam
During the Tamil month of Thai, this temple participates in the grand Tirumangai Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam Utsavam. The Garuda Sevai, featuring the Utsava Moorthis from all 11 Tirunangur Divya Desams, is a spiritually uplifting spectacle.
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