DIVYA DESAM

The Divya Desam Temple is know as Naimish Nath Bhagavan Mandir in Naimisaranyam and is situated in Ramanuj Kot maintained by the Ramanuj das Maharaj Parampara.The Perumaal is Devaperumal in Ninra Thirukkoklam and Thayar is Sri Harilakshmi. The front entrance of this temple is being renovated.There is golden Dwajasthambam and is known as "sone ka khamba".Thirumangai Azhwar has dedicated 10 paasurams to the perumaal of this divya desam (Periya Thirumozhi 1.6).At one place on the wall the names of the 12 Azhwars are written in Hindi.There is a shrine for Parakala Swami and Emperumanaar just beside the Perumaal Sannidhi.This temple is very Near to Ahobila Mutt and Totadri Mutt(Vanamamalai Mutt) near Hanuman Gaddi

Totadri Mutt(Nepali Mandir) is on the same street where Naimish Nath Mandir is situated.This temple is known as Sesh Lakshmi Venkatesh Mandir in Naimisaranyam

Ahobila Mutt is situated a few steps from the Nepali Mandir towards Chakra Theerth. .This is more commonly known as Narsing Mandir in Naimisaranyam. There is a large courtyard at the entrance and Sannidhi for Lakshmi Narasimha Perumaal.The Brindavanam of the 43rd Jeeyar Swami of Ahobila Madam is on the right side. The matam has good arrangements for acccomadation.This temple is very near to chakra Theerth on the way to Hanumaan Gaddi.

The Srinivasa Perumaal Temple (Known as Balaji Mandir) in Naimisaranyam is situated around 2 kms from the town centre.This a large temple maintained by the Vijayawada Vaikhasana Samajam.There is a garden at the entrance along with a goshala.Srinivasa Perumaal is in Ninra Thirukkolam and there are sannidhis for Lakshmi Devi and Bhu DEvi.There are good arrangements for accomadation.

Chakra Theerth is the major Landmark in Naimisaranyam around 2 kms from the town centre.It is medium sized Hexagonal tank around which many temples like ChakraNarayana Bhagavan Mandir,Satyanarayan Bhagavan Mandir ,Ramlaksman Mandir, Radheshyam Mandir are there.

Vyas Gaddi is situated around 1 km from Chakra Theerth. and is another important place in Naimisaranyam.The Vyas gaddi is located on a mound and the sorroundings resemble a serene forest.It is believed that all desires of the person who recites or hears the Bhavatapuranam at Vyasgaddi are fulfilled.There is also the sutagaddi the seat of sage suta where he used to recite the Bhagavata purana and clear the doubts of sage shounak There is a very large tree known as "Vata Vruksh" there.

Hanuman Gaddi is situated near Ahobila Madam(about 0.5-1 km) from there.One has to climb a few steps to reach the sannidhi. There is a gaint Vigraham of Lord Hanuman in Hanumangarhi,Lord Hanuman's Thirumukham is facing south .It is said that any person suffering from effects of the malefic position of the stars particularly "Rahu" can get rid of the ill luck byworshipping Lord Hanuman at Hanumangarhi.

The Panch Pandav Mandir is on the way towards Hanuman Gaddi

All there places can be covered by walk itself as they are near each other.This may take around 2-3 hours depending on the time spent at various places.Naimisaranyam is a typical rural village with a lot of activity due to the large number of pilgrims moving around.After dusk very few lights are there so it is better to start visiting these places in the morning.Mishrik is another place where the Dadich Kund is situated.Mishrikh is located around 11 kms from Naimisaranyam

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