Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam, Kanchipuram
Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Thiruneermalai, a suburb of Chennai in Kanchipuram District of Tamilnadu. Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam is one among the 108 Divya Desams of Perumal. There are two temples, one at the top of the hill and other in the foothills. In all, the temple occupies an area of 15 acres (6.1 ha). At Thiruneermalai, one finds Lord Vishnu in four forms - Sitting, Sleeping and Walking posture atop the hill and Standing posture in the temple at the foot of the hill.
While the presiding deity is Neervanna Perumal, all Utsavams (Celebrations) are for Lord Ranganatha. Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam is revered in Nalayira Divya Prabhandham, a great Tamil canon, and the hymns were sung by Thirumangai Azhwar and Boothathazhar. This temple is considered as Mukthi Sthala. Thiruneermalai area is one of the 163 notified areas (megalithic sites) in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Legends
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History
The temple is known to have been built in the 8th century by the Pallava kings and was later said to have been renovated by the Chola kings. The temple has lot of inscriptions from the Chola and later Pandyas, indicating generic contributions to the temple.
The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The temple remains open from morning 8.00 AM to 12.00 noon and in the evening from 4.00 PM to 7.30 PM.
Pooja Timings
· Kalasanthi Pooja - 09.00 A.m. to 10.00 A.m.
· Sayaratchai Pooja - 06.00 P.m. to 07.00 P.m.
Festivals
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Literary Mention
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Prayers
Devotees bathe in the tank for health and cure from illness and for a clear mind and worship Perumal. Devotees also seek child boon by placing cradles in a tree and for removal of obstacles in marriage efforts. Devotees perform Tirumanjanam and special pujas to Perumal and offer vastras.
Contact
Neer Vanna Perumal – Sri Ranganathar Temple,
Thiruneermalai – 600 044,
Kanchipuram District.
Phone: +91 44 2238 5484
Mobile: +91 98405 95374 / 94440 20820 / 98940 74360
Connectivity
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