Tiruvahindrapuram
Divya Desam 41 of 108 | Region: Nadu Naadu
Tiruvahindrapuram is a sacred Divya Kshetram situated just 5 kilometers from the bustling town of Cuddalore. This temple is a revered spiritual center associated with Lord Vishnu and carries deep historical and religious significance.
Divine Highlights
- Moolavar (Presiding Deity): Devanathan, depicted in a standing posture
- Thayar (Goddess): Hemambujavalli, also known as Vaikuntanayaki
- Utsavar: Moovaragiya Oruvan, a unique manifestation representing the combined forms of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva
- Theerthams: Seshatheertham (created by Adisesha) and Vajra Theertham (created by Garuda)
- Vimanam: Suddhasatva Vimanam
An adjacent hillock known as Aushadagiri houses the shrine of Hayagriva, the divine embodiment of knowledge and learning. It is believed that Vedantha Desikar, the great philosopher and devotee, worshipped Garuda here and received the sacred image of Hayagriva, which is enshrined in the temple. The place where Vedantha Desikar lived is preserved as Desikan Tiru Maaligai.
Sacred Legends
According to legend, this temple was created by Adisesha, the serpent mount of Lord Vishnu, adding to its sacred aura. The divine presence here is celebrated and revered by devotees for the blessings of wisdom and spiritual knowledge.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam
- Tirumangai Azhwar: Pasurams numbered 1148-1157 (as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham)
Festivals
The temple hosts a grand Brahmotsavam festival every year during the Tamil month of Chittirai. Other important celebrations include Maasi Makham and the birth anniversary of Vedantha Desikar during Purattasi, all observed with great devotion and grandeur.
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