Veetrirundha Perumal Temple, Thirumazhisai – Legends
When the
great sages Brighu and Markandeya performed tapes in Puri and longed for divine
vision, Lord Vishnu appeared only hazily and that too in half form. Pressed for
a fuller vision, he indicated that he would do so only in "Maheesara
Kshetram". The sages then prayed to Lord Brahma to identify this sacred
place. Lord Brahma found from Lord Vishnu that this could easily be identified
since it would outweigh the rest of the world by at least one grain of paddy.
He also
learnt that this Kshetram was the place where Lord Vishnu would give darshan
with his consort, Sri Shenbagavalli. Lord Brahma, acting on these instructions.
Located this Kshetram when he saw Lord Vishnu in this posture at Thirumazhisai.
This temple is the location where Lord Brahma obtained darshan of Lord Vishnu
with all his regalia and in full splendour. Here Lord Vishnu is seen with this
consort. He also indicates with his fingers that this Kshetram outweighs the
rest of the world by a grain of paddy.
Here
Lord Vishnu grants darshan with Ashtalakshmis - four Lakshmis on the crown on
all four sides, two Lakshmis i.e Sridevi And Bhudevi on either side. The
worship of Ashtalakshmi in this temple is always accompanied by the worship of
Lord Vishnu. So that the devotee's life may become more sublime and enriched.