Naanmadiya Perumal Temple (Thalai Sanga
Nanmathiyam), Thalaichangadu, Nagapattinam
The Naanmadiya
Perumal Temple is a Hindu temple situated in the village of Thalaichangadu,
near Akkur in Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu. The presiding deity is the Hindu god Vishnu. It is one of the "Divya
Desams", the 108 temples
of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars. Of the 108 Divya Desas of Perumal, Thalaichangadu
ranks 25.
Thalaichangadu
was once a commercial hub. It is believed that Conches were special at this
place now wears almost a deserted look. This place is located 12 kms East of Sirkazhi
on the Nagapattinam State Highway, this historical temple said to be over a
1000 years old has connections with the Srirangam and Thiru Indhalur temples.
Legends
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brief details, please refer below link;
The
Temple
In this
Divyadesa Temple, Perumal appears with crescent moon on his head as Lord Shiva
facing east with Thalaichanga Nachiar and in a standing form and was having an
invaluable conch. Hence, the name of Perumal is Naanmadiya Perumal
and Chandra Shaba Harar, one who released Chandra from his curse. The
Vimana – tower above the sanctum sanctorum is known as Chandra Vimanam.
Utsavar
Deity is Venchudar Piran with Chenkamala Valli Thayar. Theertham of this temple
are Amirtha Pushkarani & Markandeya Theertham. The Shangu (conch) held by
the Lord is very beautiful here. It is also said that this place was a leading
centre for Shangu (conch) production. Therefore it was called Talai (Head) +
Sangam (Conch) in the ancient period (Sangam Period).
The
conch held in the hand of the Lord is priceless. This place is described in the
epic Silappathikaram. To this day, the sacred water (Theertham) tastes special here
at this temple. Andal is seen in a standing posture, next to Lord Narayanan,
with her head slightly tilted to the left.
Temple
Opening Time
The
temple is open from 6.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. and from 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
Pavitrotsavam
in September – October and Vaikunda Ekadasi are the festivals celebrated with
much fanfare. Navarathri Utsavam was started in 2008 after a gap of several
decades.
Singers
The Lord
of this Divyadesa temple is praised in the Mangalasasanam hymn of Tirumangai
Azhwar.
Thirumangai Azhvaar’s Praise:
Lured by
the beauty of the Lord, Thirumangai, sitting in Thirukannapuram (south west of
this temple), sings:
‘Kannar Kannapuram Kadigai, Thannar Thamari Soozh
Thalai Changa Vinnal Naan Mathiya
Veriginra Ven Sudaraal Kannara Kandu Kandu
Kali Kinrandu Ingu Endugola’
Thalai Changa Vinnal Naan Mathiya
Veriginra Ven Sudaraal Kannara Kandu Kandu
Kali Kinrandu Ingu Endugola’
In the
Siriya Thiru Madal, Thirumangai refers to the special sacred water at this
temple:
“Mannum Mani Mada Koil, Manaalana Naneer
Thalai Changa Naan Madiyanaai”
Thalai Changa Naan Madiyanaai”
Prayers
Those
facing adverse aspects of planet Moon are advised to come to this temple and
worship Lord and Mother for relief. Devotees perform Thirumanjanam to Lord and
Mother with archanas with Tulsi leaves.
Contact
Sri Naanmadiya
Perumal Temple,
Thalaichanga
Naanmadiyam,
Thalaichangadu
– 609 107,
Nagapattinam
District
Mobile: +91 – 99947 29773
/ 99652 73712
Connectivity
Thalaichangadu
is 15 km from Sirkali on the Karaikal road. The temple is ½ km far from the bus
stop. The Temple is located at about 2 kms East of Poompuhar Entrance, 16 kms
from Mayavaram via Poompuhar Entrance and 20 kms from Mayavaram via Aakkur
Junction. Lot of Buses is available on the Sirkazhi – Poompuhar – Nagai route as
well as on the Mayavaram – Aakkur – Nagai route. Nearest Railway Station is
located at Sirkazhi and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.
