Dasavathara Temple, Srirangam, Trichy
Dasavathara Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord
Vishnu located at Srirangam Town in Trichy District of Tamilnadu. This is the
only temple for all the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu, located on the banks
of Coloroon (Kollidam) river, 1 Km North West of Lord Ranganatha Temple. It is
believed that this temple is very ancient, over 1000 years old and is popularly
called as Dasavatharam Sannidhi, Srirangam. Another special feature at this temple
is the presence of multiple (10 of them here) Moolavar deities and just the one
Utsava deity. The temple is administered by Ahobila Mutt.
Legends
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History
This Temple was built by Thirumangai Azhwar, but left
incomplete, until Jeer Sri Adhi Van Sadagopa Yatheentra Mahadesigan, 44th
pontiff of Ahobila Mutt, took control and finished the construction. It was
here that the last of the Azhvars, Thirumangai Azhvaar, stayed to build the
huge walls of the Ranganatha temple. The sannidhi is administered by Sri
Ahobila Mutt, and all the Azhagiyasingars use this place as their Asthana
during their stay in Thiruvarangam.
The
Temple
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Vaishnavite
Seers and Gurus Houses:
Sri Rangam is a unique place where a lot of Vaishnavite
seers and Gurus lived. Tirumangai Alwar stayed in a house in North Chitrai
Street. The devotees are allowed to visit this holy place. Similarly, the
houses where the other Vaishnavite Gurus such as Koorathalwan, Mudaliyandan and
others are located in the streets around the Ranganatha temple.
Thirumangai Azhwar House:
Mudali Andan House:
Koorathazhwar House:
Temple
Opening Time
The temple remains open from 7.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m. and
from 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Festivals
A festival is dedicated to Tirumangai Azhwar on the
Karthikai star day in the month of Karthikai month – November-December. A
Chokkapanai Utsavam is also celebrated in this month. Unjal Utsavam is observed
on all Fridays. Margazhi Utsavam during December-January is very devotionally
followed. Beginning Kaisika Ekadasi, there are five festive days in the
Karthigai month. On the Thiru Karthigai day, the Lord is taken on a procession
around the 8 streets- 4 Chitra streets and 4 Uthara streets.
Literary
Mention
While Thirumangai has sung 50 verses in praise of the
Srirangam Lord, he has not let go the Dasavatharam lords and has praised them
with a verse each in his Periya Thirumozhi (1408-17).
Prayers
Devotees flood the temple seeking relief from adverse
planetary effects. Each Avatar of Lord Vishnu is linked to a planet. Matsya
rules over Kethu; Koorma – Saturn; Varaha – Rahu; Narasimha – Mars; Vamana – Jupiter;
Parasurama – Venus; Sri Rama – Sun; Balarama – Mandhi a sub-planet and Sri
Krishna – Moon. Those facing problems through these planets visit the temple on
birth star days pray to Lords for relief. Performing a relevant Avatharam
Archanai and an equivalent pooja at this temple is said to liberate one from
the respective Dosham and instantly activate positive energy in the devotees. This
is the temple for relief from all planetary adverse effects. On realizing their
wishes, devotees perform Tirumanjanam and offer vastras.
Contact
Dasavatharam Temple,
Srirangam, Trichy district.
Phone: +91 431 243 59 05
Connectivity
The
Temple is located at about 1 Km to the North West of Srirangam Ranganatha Swamy
Temple, 2 Kms from Srirangam Railway Station, 6 Kms from Trichy Chatram Bus
Stand, 15 Kms from Trichy Central Bus Stand, 15 Kms from Trichy Railway Station,
11 Kms from Trichy and 16 Kms from Trichy Airport. Bus and auto facilities are
available from Sri Rangam.