Veera Raghava Swami Temple (Thiruevvul), Thiruvallur –
Literary Mention
This
Temple is one of the 108 Dhivya Desams. This Sthalam is also the 21st
Sthalam in Thondai Nadu. Tirumangai Alwar and Thirumazhisai Alwar have sung in
praise of the deity at Tiruvallur. Tiruvallur is also referred to by a Paasuram
of Tirumazhisai Alwar where he addresses seven shrines featuring Vishnu in a
reclining position – Tirukkudandai, Tiruvegkaa, Tiruvallur, Tiruvarangam, Tiruppernagar,
Anbil & Thiruparkadal.
The
temple is also praised in the hymns of Vaishnavite Acharya Sri Nikamanda Maha
Desikan and Ramalinga Adigalar. Swamy Sri Desikan has also praised the deity in
his Kingruhesa Stuthi. Ramalinga Swamigal (Vallalar) has composed five verses
in Tamil in praise of Lord Veeraraghavan, after having been relieved of acute
stomach ache due to his grace.
Mangalasasanam:
·
Thiru Mangai Alwar – 11
Paasurams.
·
Thirumazhisai Alwar – 1 Paasuram.
·
Total – 12 Paasurams.
