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TIRU VAIKUNTAM (Srivaikuntam)
 
This Divya shetram is located on the banks of Tamaraparani, around 35 Kms from Tirunelveli. This is one of the Navatirupati temples.  The moolavar is Vaikuntanathar also called Kallapiran, in a standing posture and the Thayar Vaikuntavalli. The Theertham is Brigu Theertham and the Vimanam Chandra Vimanam.
 
The legend has it that a local thief by name Kaladushaka used to donate half of the loot that he made to the deity in the temple. While the King caught him, Vaikuntanathar appeared before the king and expressed that he is also a culprit, and thus gained the name Kallapiran. Another sthala purana mentions that a demon Somakan took away the texts of knowledge from Brahma. Upon praying, Vaikuntanathar regained the texts to Brahma.
Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam:
Nammaazhwar ? 3687, 3691 (pasuram number as in Naalaayira Divya prabhandam)
 
The structuring of the temple is so uniquely designed that on the 6th day of the Tamil month Chittirai and Aippisi the sun?s rays focus directly into the sanctum. There are beautiful carvings in the mandapams. The annual Brahmotsavam is during the month of Chittirai.
 
 Om Namo Narayanaya
Padmashri Sampathkumar


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