Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple, Thirukkolur, Thoothukudi
Sri
Vaithamanidhi Perumal Temple is one of the Nava
Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated
to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamilnadu, India in the southern bank of Thamiraparani River. Thirukkolur is located at a distance of 4
km from Alwarthirunagari. This is the eighth temple of Nava Thirupathi and is
for mars (Sevvai). It is also called as Kubera sthalam.
All
these 9 temples are classified as "Divya
Desams", the 108 temples
of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. Perumal is protecting the Nava Nidhi (9 wealths) under
his right shoulder. The Lord is seen in a reclining posture (Bhujanga Sayanam)
facing East. The presiding deity is Sri Vaitha Maanidhi perumal in a sleeping
posture on Adiseshan. One hand of the Lord is pointing towards his face and
another towards the ground.
There
are nine sacred shrines in this Pandya region equal to those in the Chola
region attributed to nine planets. As Lord Vishnu himself is acting as the nine
planets in these places, there are no separate shrines for the Navagrahas the
nine planets. Those facing any adverse aspect of a planet are advised to visit
the Nava – nine Tirupathis for relief.
It would
be difficult to catch buses for each such place causing more days to complete
this pilgrimage. A cab can be hired to visit the places for completing the tour
in a day. Those in Chennai can avail the services of Tamilnadu Tourism
Development Corporation which is arranging the trip twice a month on the first
and third Friday of the month. They can return by Wednesday morning. The Nava
Tirupathis are related with the nine planets as Perumal himself is the planet
of the particular place.
The List
of Nava Tirupathi Temples and its related Grahas (Planets)
are:
·
Sri
Vaikuntanathan Perumal Temple – Surya (Sun)
·
Thiru
Varagunamangai Perumal Temple – Chandra (Moon)
·
Thirupulinkudi
Perumal Temple — Budha (Mercury)
·
Irattai
Tirupathi Perumal Temple – Rahu (North node)
·
Irattai
Tirupathi Perumal Temple – Ketu (South node)
·
Thirukuzhandhai
(Perungulam) Perumal Temple – Sani (Saturn)
·
Thenthiruperai
Perumal Temple – Shukra – (Venus)
·
Thirukkolur
Perumal Temple – Mangala (Mars)
·
Alwarthirunagari
Perumal Temple – Guru (Jupiter)
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
The Temple
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brief details, please refer below link;
Temple Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 12.00 a.m. and from 1.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Pooja Timings
·
Viswaroopam
Pooja – 07.30 A.M
·
Kalasanthi
Pooja – 10.30 A.M
·
Uchikala
Pooja – 12.00 A.M
·
Sayaratchai
Pooja – 04.30 P.M
·
Thiruvisagam
Pooja – 07.30 P.M
Festivals
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Singers
The
temple is praised by saint Nammazhwar in his Mangalasasanam hymn.
Prayers
People
pray for relief from the adverse effects of planets. Realizing their wishes,
devotees perform archanas to Perumal offering Vastras. Issueless couples pray
here for children and students and their parents pray for their academic
excellence. Each planet in the following Nava Tirupati temples is worshipped
accordingly.
Contact
Sri
Vaitha Maanidhi Perumal temple,
Thirukkolur,
(Nava Tirupathi), Tuticorin district
Phone: +91 4639 273 607
/ 04639 273806
Mobile: 90472 17914 / 99429
31701
Connectivity
This
Temple is located 2 kilometers South East of Azhvaar Thirunagari 3 km from Then
Thiruperai. Thirukkolur is 37 km from Tirunelveli. The nearest airport is
Tuticorin (24.6 Km). Nearest Major Airport to the temple is Madurai Airport
which is 156 km away from the temple.
Srivaikundam
railway station is situated on the Tirunelveli-Thiruchendur line. All passenger
trains from Tirunelveli stop at this station. The temple is about 1.5 miles
from the railway station.