Thiruthankal
Mulavar : Appan, Thankaalappan
Thayar : Annanayaki, Anantanayaki, Amirtanayaki, Jambavati
Theertham : Papavinasa
Travel Base: Madurai
Vimanam : Devachandra
Azhvaar Mangalaasaasanam (Paasuram number as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham): Thirumangaiaazhvaar-1399, 2068, 2673(70), 2772
Bhoothathaazhvaar-2251
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This temple is atop a hillock. Sridevi (Annanayaki) and Neeladevi (Anantanayaki) are on the right. Bhoodevi (Amrutanayki ) and Jaambavati are on the left of the Lord in the Nindra Narayanan Sannidhi. All idols as also the Sayana Perumal below are of clay and painted and hence no Abhisek is performed. Sengamalathayar has separate sannidhi and Abhishek is performed here. Garudazhwar is seen with serpent and Amruta kalasa. Aniruddha , grandson of Lord Krishna , married Usha at this place. King Chandraketu , who was born a tiger due to a curse, was able to recollect the previous pious birth, worshipped the Lord and obtained Moksha here.


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