Thirupuliyangudi Perumal Temple (Kaaichina Vendha
Perumal Temple), Thoothukudi – The Temple
The
temple has an imposing image of Lord Vishnu, a lotus stalk from the navel of the image emanates the
image of Brahma. The feet of the deity can be viewed through the
passage. The temple has two prakarams (closed precincts
of a temple).
One can
see the feet of Lord Bhoomi Paalar from a wall opening while one goes around
the temple. He keeps the ‘measuring can’ as his pillow. His Spouses Malarmagal
Naachiyar and Poomagal Naachiyar do not have separate shrines. But, the icons
are huge in size; such big-sized icons are not seen in any other temple.
The
lotus-stem from the navel of the Prime deity reaches the lotus-carving on the
wall of the sanctum sanctorum, where seated is Lord Brahma; this is again a
unique feature not seen in any other temple. In general, Lord Brahma sits on
the lotus flower that stems out from the navel of the Lord. We can see and
worship the sacred feet of the Lord through a small window in the outer prakaram.
The main
deity of this temple is ‘Lord Bhoomipalaka Perumal’ also called as ‘Lord
Kasinivendan Perumal’, an imposing image of Lord Vishnu in a reclining posture. The idols of Goddess
Sridevi and Goddess Bhoodevi can be found on either side
of Lord Vishnu.
One can
see the feet of Lord Bhoomi Paalar from a wall opening while one goes around
the temple. 250 litres of oil is needed to bathe the presiding deity idol which
is 12 feet in length.
Moolavar and Thaayar:
The
Moolavar of this temple is Sri Kaaichina Vendhan. Moolavar is in Kidantha kolam
in Bhujanga Sayanam facing east direction. Lord gave Prathyaksham for Varunan, Niruthi,
Dharmarajan and Naradar.
Thaayar: Two Nachiyars -
Malar Magal Naachiyaar and Poomagal Naachiyaar. One smaller Utsava Naachiyaar
named "Pulingudi Valli" is also found.
Mangalasasanam:
·
Nammalvar
- 12 Paasurams
Pushkarani:
·
Varuna
Niruthi Theertham.
Vimanam:
·
Vedasara
Vimaanam.