Thiruvekka
Mulavar : Yadookthagari, Vegasedhu
Thayar : Komalavalli Nachiyar
Theertham : Poigaipushkarni
Travel Base: Kancheepuram
Vimanam : Vedhasara
Azhvaar Mangalaasaasanam (Paasuram number as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham): Thirumangaiaazhvaar - 1854, 2059, 2064, 2065, 2673, 2775
Thirumazhisaiaazhvaar - 814, 815, 2417
Poigaiaazhvaar- 2158
Peyaazhvaar - 2307, 2343, 2345, 2357
Nammaazhvaar - 2503
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The Devas surrendered to the Lord when Vegavati (River) at the request (rather fear) of Asuras tried to destroy the Yagna by floods. The Lord lay (sayana) in the way forming a dam and helped Brahma complete the Yagna. The place was called Vegavatianai(Anai - dam) which became Vekka in course of time.
The Sayana here unlike in other kshetras in right to left. Kanikannan a disciple of Tirumazhisaiazhwar had to leave the town on the orders of the King. The Lord accompanied Azhwar and his disciple at his request and subsequently took His original place again at the request of the Azhwar when the king revoked the order. Lord is called Sonnavannam seidha Perumal as the Lord acted as per the request of the Azhwar.
Avathara sthala of Poigai azhwar who appeared in Pottramarai(Lotus).


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