Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple, Nathan Kovil, Thanjavur
Thiru Nandipura Vinnagaram Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu, located in Nathan Kovil, a village in the outskirts of Kumbakonam in Thanjavur District in Tamil Nadu. Nathan Koil is one of the Vaishnava Navagraha Sthalams around Kumbakonam. It is associated with Chandran (Moon). The Only Divya Desam named after Nandi, Lord Shiva's Vehicle. As this temple resembles the Puri Jagannatha temple, it is also known as Dakshina Jagannatham.
The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th – 9th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in ten hymns. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This Temple is considered as one of the 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Nadu. It ranks 21 among the 40 Divya Desams. The temple is currently owned and maintained by Vanamamalai Mutt.
Legends
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History
The Temple was believed to be built by the Pallava King Nandivarman. The temple is currently owned and maintained by Vanamamalai Mutt.
The Temple
This is a west facing temple with 5 tiered Rajagopuram. Since Nandi got relieved of his curse here, the names of the temples bodies are named after Nandi; the temple tank is called Nandi Theertham, the place called Nandipuram and other water body as Nandi Pushkarini. The main sanctum houses the image of the presiding deity, Srinivasa Perumal / Nadanadhan. He is in a sitting posture, with sword, bow, chakram (discus), Sangu (conch) and Dhandam (stick) in his hand, under the Mandara Vimanam facing west. He is flanked by Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
The metal image of the festival deity, Jagannatha / Vinnagara Perumal is also housed in the sanctum. The temple is a symbol of unity between the two sects of Hinduism, namely, Vaishnavism and Saivism and Nandhi the sacred bull Shiva and image of Brahma are depicted in the main sanctum. There is a separate shrine for Shenbagavalli Thayar. Sthala Vinayakar is Siddhi Vinayakar. Sthala Vriksham is Shenbaga tree. The rectangular walls around the temple enclose all the shrines and some of seven water bodies associated with the temple.
The temple is maintained and administered by the Vanamamalai Mutt. Nathan Kovil is where Kaliyan Vanamamalai Ramanuja Jeer, the 20th Jeer of Vanamamalai Math, attained Samadhi. His Brindavanam has also been erected near the temple. The idol of Lord Lakshmi Narasimhar, worshipped by Vanamamalai Jeers, is also installed in a temple nearby and pujas are performed every day.
Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from 8.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Poojas & Festivals
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Religious Significance
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Literary Mention
The temple is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabandham, the 7th – 9th century Vaishnava canon, by Thirumangai Azhwar in ten hymns. The temple is classified as a Divyadesam, one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the book. This Temple is considered as one of the 40 Divyadesams in Chozha Nadu. It ranks 21 among the 40 Divya Desams. Saint Thirumangai Azhwar had compressed the glory of Lord picked from scriptures as Srimad Bhagavatam so melodiously in a single verse in his Mangalasasanam hymn.
Prayers
People pray for timely wedding, reunion of couples separated for some reason or other, child boon, favorable court verdicts in litigations and cure from neurology problems. Devotees believe that their wishes would be granted with their participation in the abishek to Mother on Aipasi Fridays. Sri Sooktha Homam is performed here on the Shukla Paksha Ashtami days. Performing this Homam on eight consecutive Shukla Paksha Ashtamis will result in the devotee being blessed with prosperity, fulfillment of desires and overall happiness. Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Perumal and offer vastras.
Contact
Jagannathan Temple (Nandipura Vinnagaram),
Nathan Kovil, Kumbakonam Taluk,
Thanjavur District – 612 703
Phone: +91 435 241 7575
Mobile: +91 98430 95904 / 94437 71400
Mobile: +91 99434 42100 / 94424 21035
Mobile: +91 98436 08738 / 95782 55870
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 3 Kms from Udaiyalur, 3 Kms from Pazhayarai, 4 Kms from Patteeswaram, 4 Kms from Marudanallur, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 37 Kms from Thanjavur and 96 Kms from Trichy Airport. Nathan Kovil is a remote village and is situated in historic Pazhayarai area, ancient capital of imperial Cholas. The buses to this place are not very frequent. The devotee has to reach Muzhaiyur. Buses from Kumbakonam running Via Patteeswaram pass through Muzhaiyur. Nathan Kovil is about 3 Kms from Muzhaiyur. Autos are available from Muzhaiyur to reach the Temple.
