Bakthavatsala Perumal Temple |
Address : Thiruninravur, Thiruninravur Tamilnadu, India |
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Bhakthavatsala Sri Bakthavatsala Perumal temple is a Hindu temple, located at Thiruninravur near Chennai, India. It is one of the 108 Srivaishnavite divyadesams.
The temple
The temple is built during the Pallava era, and is estimated to be 1500 years old.The temple has a 5 stage gopuram at the entrance. The Moolavar (presiding deity) of the temple is Lord Bakthavasala. The Moolavar is at a standing position facing east. The height of the Moolavar is around 10 feet. The Utsavar the (procession deity) is called Patharaavi is made of panchaloka and is accompanied by two consorts as in most Srivaishnavite temples. There is a separate sannidhi for Ennai Petra Thayar also called Sudhavalli, the consort of Lord Bakthavasala. The temple also has separate sannidhis for Andal, Chakkarathazhwar, the Alwars and Sri Ramanuja. On the banks of a lake a few meters behind this temple is another temple for Lord Rama. In this temple there is a beautiful statue of Hanuman lifting Rama and Lakshmana on his shoulders. The temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department of Tamil Nadu government. His Holiness the Pedda Jeeyar of Tirupathi is the permanent trustee of the temple.
Legend
Legend is that Varuna, Samudraraja had worshipped Lord Vishnu here. It is also said that Lord Vishnu after visiting this place followed by Lakshmi, stayed here. Hence it is called 'Thiruninravur'. It is also that Thirumangai Alvar did not sing any paasuram here and Lord followed him till Thirukadalmallai and sang song in praise of Bhaktavatsala Perumal from there.
Sri BhakthavatsalaSwamy Mahatyam
The name itself tells that the Lord is favourite for his devotees and would save them from all distress.
Prasadam
Puliyodharai(Tamarind Rice), Dhadhyonam(Curd Rice), Pongal, Chakkarai Pongal, Vada, Adhirasam, Murukku are offered to Lord as Prasadam.
Darshan, Sevas and Festivals
The temple follows the Pancharatra Agama and belongs to the Thenkalai sect. The annual brahmotsavam (temple festival) is celebrated in the Tamil month of panguni.
Composers
The temple is mentioned in two hymns (1089 and 1642) of Thirumangai Alvar in the Nalayira Divya Prabhandam.
Easy Paasuram to Learn(Tamil)
Poondavattham Pirar Kadainndhu Thondupattu
Poynnnnoolai Meynnoolen Renrumodhi
Maandu Avattham Pogaadhe Vamminenndhai
Envanangkap Paduvaanai Kanangkaletthum
Neendavatthaik Karu Mugilai Emmaanrannai
Ninravoor Nitthilatthaith Thotthar Solai
Kaandavatthaik Kanalerivaay Peyvitthaanaik
Kandadhunnaan Kadalmallaith Thalasayanatthe!
Travel and Stay
There are many lodges at Chennai and also bus facility available.
Source: en.wikipedia.org
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