Thiruneermalai Dhivya Desam – Theerthams (Puskaranis)
The holy
tank, Manikamika Thatakam, here is one in form but is said to comprise of four
Theerthams. The temple tank covers three acres with a Neerazhi Mandapam at the
centre. Vasantha Mandapam can be seen in the Kulakarai (banks of the Temple
Tank). he Mahamagam tank in Kumbakonam is believed to be a confluence of 19
Theerthams. Similarly, here, Manikamika Thatakam is believed to be a
mixture of four Theerthams namely, Swarna Pushkarani, Karunya Pushkarani,
Ksheera Pushkarani and Siddha Pushkarani.
Ksheera Pushkarani is believed to
feed the waters of Vaikunta, the Ocean of Milk. Karunaya Pushkarani is the second
tank, believed to have formed from the weeping of Narasimha, who was moved by
the divine prayers of Prahalad. There are two tanks called Swarna Pushkarani and
Siddha Pushkarani. Each Pushkaranis are dedicated to each Perumal in this
shrine. They are;
·
Kshri Pushkarani for
Ranganathar.
·
Karunya Pushkarani for
Neer Vanna Perumal.
·
Sittha Pushkarani for
Ulagalantha Perumal.
·
Swarna Pushkarani for
Narasimha.
The
scenic beauty of the surroundings and the Theertham is a lovely sight that
lingers long after you leave the temple.