Tirukazheesirama Vinnagaram – Trivikrama’s divine stride at Sirkazhi

Divya Desam 28 of 108 | Region: Chozhanadu

Located in the vibrant temple town of Sirkazhi, Tirukazheesirama Vinnagaram is a sacred Divya Desam that venerates Trivikrama Perumal, the Lord who measured the universe with His three steps. Known locally as Ulagalanda Perumal, this temple is a majestic testimony to the cosmic Vamana avatar of Lord Vishnu and holds deep theological and historical value for Vaishnavites and devotees alike.

🛕 Temple Details

• Moolavar: Trivikraman / Ulagalanda Perumal – Standing with His left leg raised, depicting the Vamana avatar
• Thayar: Lokanayaki
• Theertham: Sangu Chakra Pushkarini
• Vimanam: Pushkalavartha Vimanam

✨ Divine Highlights

• Trivikrama’s Cosmic Form: The Lord is worshipped in His awe-inspiring Vamana avatar, where He assumes the gigantic Trivikrama form, raising His foot to conquer the universe.
• Spiritual Legacy of Sirkazhi: This temple shares its sacred geography with the Saiva tradition too—Sirkazhi being the birthplace of Tirugnana Sambandar. It is a rare confluence of Shaiva-Vaishnava heritage.
• Philosophical Triumph of Azhwar: It is believed that Tirumangai Azhwar won a profound religious debate against Tirugnana Sambandar here, earning the title “Nalukavi Perumal” and receiving a vel (spear) as the prize—a symbol of both divine wisdom and valour.

📜 Sacred Legends

• Romesa Muni’s Vision: The sage Romesa Muni performed intense penance here, and the Lord granted him the darshan of Trivikrama, with His left foot raised, symbolizing the subjugation of ego and the Lord’s all-pervasiveness.
• Azhwar’s Divine Debate: In a profound convergence of Vaishnavite and Shaivite traditions, Tirumangai Azhwar engaged in a religious dialogue with the great Shaiva saint Tirugnana Sambandar. His poetic prowess and devotional wisdom won him accolades and the revered title Nalukavi Perumal.

🎶 Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam

• Tirumangai Azhwar – Pasurams: 1178 to 1187
  (As per the Naalayira Divya Prabandham)
  The Azhwar extols this kshetram with vivid imagery of Lord Vishnu’s majestic stride and the spiritual vibrations of Sirkazhi.

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