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Kirubasamudra Perumal Temple - Sala sayana Perumal

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Rarely temples among 108 divya desams face south.Thiruchirupuliyur and sri rangam are the only 2 temples having this speciality.Both have another thing in common as Lord perumal in srirangam can be seen as a small boy in tiruchirupuliyur.In both places perumal can be worshipped in a way such that he is in bed of adhiseshan in a posture of taking rest. Speciality : People pray for Child  boon and women pray for stability and longevity of life which is called as Mangalya Balam in Tamil.As lord perumal can be seen as a child here, people pray for children having Balarishta dosham and Kalasarpha dosham as Adhiseshan can be found in a separate temple here.   This temple can be reached by travelling from Mayiladuthurai to Peralam route and have to get down at kollumangudi bus stop.From there one has to travel 3 kms further to reach this temple.

Bhakthavatsala Perumal - Saptha Punya Chetram

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A ccording to shastras a place in which a temple is situated should have Vimanam, Aranyam, Mandapam,Theertham, Shetram, River and City and it is named as " Saptha Punya Shetram ".A temple which has all these lakshanas is in Thirukkannamangai in Tiruvarur district.It is called as Bhakthavatsala Perumal Temple. Speciality : Bee hive can be found in this temple as which is considered  to be a special here as it is told such that devas in form of bees worship lord perumal and kannamangai nayagi who are in married form according to sthalapuranam.This is a very old temple as devotees worship for Marriage related problems.Thirumanjanam is offered for Lord Perumal and Amman after fulfillment of wishes.In ancient times it is called "Lakshmi vanam". This temple is situated ata distance of 5 kms from thiruvarur on the way to kumbakonam. 

Thothadri nathan Temple - For victory over enemies

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Suyambu perumal can be seen in 8 temples all over india.But most of them are in north india which are closed for half of the year due to snow and cold storms.But in a temple called thothadrinathan temple situated in nanguneri in tirunelveli district, suyambu perumal can be worshipped every day. Speciality : 11 suyambu gods can be worshipped in this temple as thisis the only place which has this special feature.They are thothadrinathar sri devi poodevi sun moon Birgu maharishi Markandeyar Urvasi Thillothamai    Sesame oil  abhisegam is done everyday and it is saved in a temple.People who are affected by skin diseases use this oil for applying on skin and in take two three drops for getting cure.After fulfillment of wishes people buy sesame oil and offer it for abhisegam. Special chakra can be seen in perumal's hand and worshipping this lord will give victory over enemie s.Buses from Tirunelveli to Nagerkovil go through nanguneri.

Alagiya nambirayar Temple - For Moksha

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Moksha is the final stage to go in one with the lord as it is the usual thing in which every living thing born in this world have to attain.Even for taking birth as a human being one has to cross 84 lakhs of birth in this world.For reduce the time, ancient rishis prescribed a way of visiting temples and worshipping lord in various forms which offer mukthi for ordinary human beings.One of the Temple among 108 divya desams is alagiya nambirayar temple in a place called thirukurungudi in tirunelveli district. Speciality : People light lamps for lord alagiya nambirayar and amman kurungudivalli nachiyar for attaining a state of avoiding rebirth. The pond here is called thiruparkadal.This temple is situated at a distance of 42 kms from tirunelveli.One has to travel from tirunelveli and can reach this temple via valliyur which is on the way to nagerkovil.

Sundararaja Perumal Temple - For Marriage

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Marriages are made in heaven according to ancestors.But due to several doshas which are caused by planets  like mars, saturn, ragu and ketu can damage dreams of many people. Sevvai dosha, ragu-ketu dosha can delay marriage of any one which may lead to problems in a family.A temple situated in a place called anbil in trichy which is one of the 108 divyadesams is so special such that it provides remedy for people in marriage issues. Speciality : Sundararaja perumal and amman alagiya valli are special such that their names describe their beauty.People worship both for solving problems in getting a child.Devotees offer thirumanjanam for amman after fulfillment of wishes. This placement is situated at a distance of 26 kms from trichy.   

Tamaraikannan Temple - For a child

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Temples in india have a simple and separate architectural format.But a temple built on a rock is one among the 108 divya desams and it is situated in a place called thiruvellarai in trichy district.This building style is a rare one.This temple is also called as Pundarikakshan temple. Speciality : Couples who are longing for a child pray to lord perumal and amman pangaya selvi.This temple is situated on a rock above 50 feet from ground and there are two ways which are used to worship lord perumal as one is opened during dakshayana and another is opened during utharayanam.Palepeeda thirumanjanam is offered by devotees after fulfillment of wishes.During tamil month of karthigai, couples take bath in manikarniga theertham and take perumals pongal as prasadam for getting a child . This temple is situated in trichy to duraiyur road at a distance of 20 kms at a place called thiruvellarai.

Uthamar Kovil - For a blessed Family Life

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Bramma, Sivan and Vishnu can be seen together rarely.Temples which have all these three forms cannot have them as couples.Rarely in a temple called Uthamar Kovil near Trichy all these 3 forms of god can be seen with their godesses along side. Speciality : Lord siva, vishnu and Bramma can be seen in a single temple in separate places.Lord Bramma can be seen with Goddess Saraswathi in a separate place having palm pamplets and Jebamalai as people worship her with white cloths and Lotus flower for Good education.Curd rice is offered to Lord Bramma here.Couples who want a blessed family life come here as all 3 gods are seen as couples. Lord Vishnu can be seen with Poornavalli and Sri Mahalakshmi in a separate place. Food problems will be solved here if one worships these two amman in vishnu temple. Seven Gurus also can be seen here. they are  Siva Guru Dhakshinamurthy Vishnu guru Varadharajar Guru Bramma Shakthi guru Soundarya Parvathi Gnana guru Subrama...

Alagiya Manavalar Temple - For beautiful bonding

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Couples in this world today are affected by various problems when married as materialistic problems cause havoc in many houses cutting the beautiful bonding between a husband and wife .For simple reasons, couples want to live separately.Today's rules and regulations allow to live a separate life even if  one of the couples is not willing to live together.The other one is affected so much that even f they come together the old bonding go missing.When bonding is cut off, trust also comes down. Alagiya manavalar temple situated in  a place called Urayur in trichy provides a remedy for this. Speciality : Amman here is called Kamalavalli and lord perumal who is called as alagiya manavalar blessess devotees as Married Couples.People who want to live with more bonding with their loved one's pray here and offer thiruanjanam after fulfillment of wishes. Sorga vasal is special as only amman is given preference here. From trichy junction bus stand, this temple is situat...

Aranganathar Temple - 3 Brammorchavam Festivals

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Sri rangam is a sacred place in south india and sri aranganathar temple in sri rangam is so famous  as it is one of the two temples which facing south direction among 108 tirupathi's. Speciality : This temple is a suyambu temple as brammorchavam festivals is conducted 3 times in a year.Ramanujar temple here is a special one here.During tamil month of karthigai, valarpirai egadasi 365 bedsheets are offered to lord ranganathar.AAdiperukku festival is another famous festival celebrated here.During garuda panchami, garudalwar was specially worshipped. 30 feet cotton cloth was offered by devotees for garudalwar. sridevi, poodevi and ranganayagi amman can be seen in a single place and it is a special one.   People pray to lord ranganathar and ranganayagi amman for difficulties in Marriage and getting a child.This temple is situated at a distance of 6 kms from trichy.

Aadhinathan Temple - For Guru Dosha

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Jupiter is a beneficial planet for almost all people and even village people will easily get guru blessings by offering a handful of grass for cows.Banks which offer money to people is mainly realted to planet jupiter. If  planet Jupiter is debilitated in one's chart is will cause severe problems in life as he will not guidance even for a small problem.A temple situated in a place called alwarthirunagari which is one of the nava tirupathi temple's offer remedy for this. Speciality : People worship aathinathan and aathinathan nayagi especially for problems related to marriage, children and money.This is the place where namalwar has taken birth.People offer new clothes and thirumanjanam after fulfillment of wishes. This temple is situated at alwarthirunagari at a distance of 5 kms from sri vaigundam on tirunelveli to tiruchendur road.

Magaranedungulaikathar Temple - For Venus dosha

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Planet venus is related to luxuries in life and if it is  associated with any planets like ragu, ketu, sun, mars, and saturn in one's birth chart problems will be there in one's married life and will face problems  in earning and keeping money.People who are having these problems can visit a temple called magaranedungulaikathar temple situated in a place called thenthiruperai in tuticorin district. Speciality : People who want to have abundant money in their life can come here and worship lord perumal who is called as magaranedungulaikathar and amman thiruperai nachiyar. Devotees offer new clothes and thirumanjanam for lord perumal and amman after fulfillment of their wishes. This temple is situated   at a distance of 3 kms from alwar thirunagari and 39 kms from tirunelveli.

Vaithamanithi Perumal - For Sevvai Dosha

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Planet mars placed in 1,2,4,7,8,12 will cause problems related to family, marriage, health and money.Mars is a planet which is mainly responsible for one's victory in any thing and it is also responsible for anger that may lead to blood pressure.To avoid ill effects of mars one can visit vaithamanithi perumal situated in a place called thirukolur in tuticorin district. Speciality : People who want to get a job in departments related to security can worship vaithamanithi perumal and amman kumudhavalli nayagi. People who want victory in life worship and offer new clothes and special food for vaithamanithi perumal and amman. This temple is situated at a distance of 37 kms from tirunelveli.

Venkatavaanan Temple - For Saturn Dosha

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Saturn is a planet which revolves very slowly taking two and half years from moving one zodiac to another zodiac.Saturn placed in places like 1,7 may give trouble by delaying in any work and in marriage.Seven and half year saturn  and saturn dasa are the most scary times for people facing it.For reducing ill effects of saturn one can visit a navatirupathi temple called venkatavaanan temple in perunkulam in tuticorin district.  Speciality : People who want to get remedy from ill effects of saturn pray to lord venkatavaanan and amman alamelu mangai.Devotees offer new clothes and thirumanjanam after fulfillment of wishes. This temple is situated at a distance  of 6 kms from thirupuliyangudi.