Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple, Woraiyur – The
Temple
Sri
Azhagiya Manavala Perumal Temple is said to be the second temple among 108
Divya Desam temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The central shrine has the image of Azhagiya Perumal
in sitting posture. There are paintings on the inner walls of the shrine of Nammalvar. The temples were painted during the early 1800s and
has images of Matsya and Narasimha avatars of Vishnu, Vaishnava Acharyas, Azhwars, Vaishnavite mythology, the law of justice and dharma as enunciated by Ambarisha.
The
shrine of the Nachiyar faces north (in this case facing the Ranganatha temple,
Srirangam, which is North of Woraiyur) and it is the only Divya Desam where she
has a north-facing shrine. The temple has a 5-tiered Rajagopuram (gateway
tower). There are separate shrines for Ramanuja and Nammazhwar, one of the twelve azhwars and the
author of Thiruvaimozhi. The vimana, is called Kamala Vimanam. Lord and Mother are looking
at each other facing north. Those facing problems in matrimonial affairs
perform Archana to Mother Kamalavalli Nachiar on Aslesha (Aayilyam) star day
for successful results.
As the
land happens to be the birth place of Mother-Thayar, all prominence goes to
Mother in the temple and is praised as Nachiar Koil. There is procession
deity in the sanctum for Mother only. There is no Utsavar found in this sthalam
as Sri Ranganathar of Sri Rangam came here to marry Sri Lakshmi and the Utsavar
of Sri Rangam is considered to be the Utsavar of this Sthalam too.
Moolavar:
The
Moolavar of this Sthalam is Azhagiya Manavalan. Srirangam Uthsavar Namperumal
gets the name Sri Azhagiya Manavalan when he comes to Uraiyur. He is found in
Standing (Nindra) Thirukolam (position) facing his thirumugham towards North
direction along with "Prayoga Chakkaram". Prathyaksham for Ravidharman
and all Devars (330 crores).
Thayar:
The Thayar
of this Sthalam is Sri Kamalavalli Nachiyar (Vaasakshmi). Also named as
"Uraiyur Valli". She is found in Sitting (Veetrirundha) Kolam facing
North direction. The Position of the Thaayar is similar to position of a Bride
who sits along with the Groom during marriage. The above positions are called
as "Thirukalyana Avasaram". In this Sthalam, Mother is giving her
Seva in two different ways. One is Irundha Seva and the other one is Kidantha
Seva. Combining these both Sevas, she is giving Seva as "Urayum"
(from sitting Seva to sleeping Seva) Seva.
Utsavar Thaayar:
Sri
Kamalavalli Naachiyaar (Sri Vaasa Lakshmi)
Mangalasasanam:
·
Kulasekara Alwar - 1
Paasuram
·
Thirumangai Alwar - 2
Paasuram
Pushkarani:
·
Sri Kamala Pushkarani
·
Kalyana Pushkarani
·
Suryapushkarani Pushkarani
·
Kudamurutinadhi Pushkarani
Vimanam:
·
Kalyana Vimaanam.
