Kazheesirama Vinnagaram (Thadalan Kovil), Sirkazhi,
Nagapattinam
Kazheesirama
Vinnagaram or Thadalan Kovil or Thirivikrama Narayana Perumal
Temple is a Hindu
temple dedicated to Vishnu located in Sirkazhi in Nagapattinam district, Tamilnadu, India. It is one of the
"Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet
saints, or Alwars. The temple follows Thenkalai mode of worship. The
God in the temple is praised as Man alantha Thadalan meaning the one
who measured the land. The name Thadalan is in honour of Tiruvikrama form
and the Moolavar (prime deity) fixed in the central shrine is in
this form. The presiding deity, Tiruvikrama, appeared for sage Ashtakona Rishi.
This is
one of the five Divya Desams referred by Thirumangai Azhvaar as ‘Vinnagaram’.
The others being Parameswara Vinnagaram (Kanchipuram), Arimeya Vinnagara(Thiru Nangoor),
Vaikunta Vinnagaram (Thiru Nangoor) and Nandipura
Vinnagaram(Nathan Koil, Kumbakonam).
Another feature of Thirumangai’s praise of this Divya Desam is his reference to
the Goddess in his Paasurams. Mangai Mannan crowned as ‘Mangai Azhvaar’
and handed over the Vel by Thiru Gnana Sambandhar. The temple is administered
by Chola Simhapuram Koil Kanthaadai Chantamaarutham Swami Dhoddayacharyar.
Legends
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Temple
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Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. and from 4.30 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Pooja
Timings
·
Ushathkalam
Pooja – 8 a.m.
·
Kalasanthi
Pooja – 10:00 a.m.
·
Sayarakshai
Pooja – 5:00 p.m.
·
Ardha
Jamam Pooja – 7:00 p.m.
Festivals
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Literary
Mention
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Prayers
Devotees
pray for success in endeavors, promotion in jobs and longevity. Devotees offer
Tulsi garlands, vastras and sweet pudding as nivedhana.
Contact
Sri
Trivikraman Temple,
Kazheesirama
Vinnagaram,
Sirkali
– 609 110,
Nagapattinam
District,
Phone: +91- 4364 - 270
207
Mobile: +91 – 9442419989
/ 9443771400 / 9443650803
Connectivity
The
temple is 2 km from Sirkali bus stand on the Chidambaram route. Frequent buses are
available from Chennai, Chidambaram and Kumbakonam. It's about half mile away
from the Sirkazhi station. The town is situated at 21 Kms North East to
Mayiladuthurai and on the highway between Mayiladuthurai and Chidambaram.
The town has all the facilities including transport and lodging. Sirkazhi is located
235kms South of Madras, 20kms South of Chidambaram, 21 kms North of Mayavaram and
70kms West of Nagapattinam. Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.