Tiruvanbil – Tirumaalayanthurai
Divya Desam 5 of 108 | Region: Chozhanadu
Situated close to Lalgudi, near Tiruchirappalli (Trichy), Tiruvanbil is a serene and spiritually significant Divya Desam. It is also known by other sacred names such as Tirumaalayanthurai, Mandookapuri, and Brahmapuri, each name tied to rich mythological legends.
Divine Highlights:
- Presiding Deity: Lord Vadivazhagiya Nambi in a reclining posture
- Thayar: Azagiyavalli Thayar
- Theertham: Mandooka Pushkarini
- Vimanam: Taraka Vimanam
- Utsavar: Sundararajan
Sacred Legends:
This Divya Desam is associated with multiple divine figures:
- Lord Brahma and Sage Valmiki are said to have worshipped Lord Vishnu at this very site, highlighting its sanctity.
- Another famous legend tells the story of Mandooka Muni, who was deeply engrossed in underwater meditation and failed to pay respect to Sage Durvasa. As a result, he was cursed to take the form of a toad. Later, after worshipping Lord Vishnu here, he was relieved of the curse. The temple tank is thus aptly named Mandooka Pushkarini in his honor.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam:
This Divya Desam has been praised in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham:
- Tirumazhisai Azhwar – Pasuram 2417
Architectural Beauty:
Spanning approximately one acre, the temple features a beautiful Rajagopuram (tower), which was constructed by the Chola kings. Inscriptions reveal that a Chola chief used to offer prayers here by placing his sword before the sanctum before heading into battle—an act symbolizing divine protection and valor.
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