Dasavathara Temple, Srirangam – Legends
Lord
gave Dasavathara Darshan to Thirumangai Azhwar:
Lord Krishna declared that his incarnations were to
establish the rule of Dharma and the nobles and to destroy Adharma and the
wicked – Parithranaya Sadhoonam, vinachayacha dushkrutham, Darma samstha panarthaya
Sambavami yuge yuge. His incarnations are meant to make nobles happy. As per
the legend, Tirumangai Alwar personally monitored the construction of
Ranganatha temple. Lord Ranganatha was happy with him and he presented himself
as ten incarnations to his devotee. This temple relates that story.
Also, Thirumangai had two other wishes - Lord to provide
darshan to all the people who had helped him build the huge walls of Srirangam
and for Lord Namperumal to come on special street processions via the Southern
banks of Coloroon. Hence, this route is called Azhvaar Padi Thirai. All those
who walk through this route are believed to be in line to attain Moksham.
Parihara
Sthalam for Graha Doshams:
It is said that the Vishnu Avatars are the incarnations
of nine planets as-
Matsya-Kethu, Koorma- Saturn (Sani), Varaha- Rahu, Narasimha- Mars (Sevvai), Vamana-Jupiter (Guru), Parasurama- Venus (Sukra), Rama- Sun (Surya), Krishna- Moon (Chandra), Kalki- Budhan(Mercury). Therefore, performing a relevant Archanai for an incarnation at this temple is considered equivalent to performing a pooja for that planet (one of the Navagraha) and will liberate one from the respective Dosham and instantly activate positive energy in the devotees.
Matsya-Kethu, Koorma- Saturn (Sani), Varaha- Rahu, Narasimha- Mars (Sevvai), Vamana-Jupiter (Guru), Parasurama- Venus (Sukra), Rama- Sun (Surya), Krishna- Moon (Chandra), Kalki- Budhan(Mercury). Therefore, performing a relevant Archanai for an incarnation at this temple is considered equivalent to performing a pooja for that planet (one of the Navagraha) and will liberate one from the respective Dosham and instantly activate positive energy in the devotees.