Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Thiruvazhmarban Temple, Thiruvanparisaram, Kanyakumari

Thiruvazhmarban Temple, Thiruvanparisaram, Kanyakumari
Thiruvazhmarban Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Thiruvanparisaram Village in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Vishnu, who is worshipped as Thiruvazhmarban and his consort Lakshmi as Kamalavalli. The oldest inscription in the temple is from 1139 AD indicating gifts to the temple. A granite wall surrounds the temple, enclosing all its shrines. The temple tank is located opposite to the temple, outside the main entrance.






Presiding Deity is called as Thiru Vazh Marban / Tirukuralappan. Thiruvazhmarban is believed to have appeared to the Saptarishis, the seven sages, and to Udaya Nangai, the mother of Nammazhwar. The place is the birthplace of Udaya Nangai, Mother of Nammazhwar, one of the twelve Azhwar saints in Vaishnava philosophy. The temple follows Thenkalai tradition of worship. Six daily rituals and many yearly festivals are held at the temple. The temple is maintained and administered by Kanyakumari Devastanam.






Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from morning 4.30 AM to 12.30 PM and in the evening from 5.00 PM to 8.00 PM.
Religious Practices & Festivals
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Religious Significance
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Singers
Celebrated Vaishnavite Acharya Nammalwar has praised the Lord in his Mangalasasanam hymn. Nammazhvar in his single Paasuram (3699) says: 
Varuvar Selvar VanParisarathu Iruntha En
ThirVazhMarvarku En Thiram Sollaar, Seivathu En
Uru Aar Sakkaram Sangu Sumanthu Ingu Ummodu
Orupaadu Uzhalvaan, Or Adiyaanum Ulan Enrey
Prayers
Those unable to execute their commitments to Tirupati Perumal, offer the same here. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother offering Vastras.
Contact
Tiruvazh Marban Temple,
Tirupathisaram, Nagercoil,
Kanyakumari District
Phone: +91 – 468 – 221 2170
Mobile: +91 – 94424 27710
Connectivity
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