Sri Saranatha Perumal Temple (Thirucherai) Thirucherai and Thirukkannamangai divya desams are approximately 110 km east of Srirangam and just south and southeast of the temple town of Kumbakonam. Both are located in small villages about 20km apart. Location This village is located just north of Kudamuruti river just south of Kumbakonam and Natchiyarkoil. Sri Saranatha Read More
Category: 108 Divya Desams
Divya desam Temples are the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Tamil Azhvars (saints). ”Divya” means “premium” and “Desam” indicates “place” (temple). Of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal, and last two are outside the Earthly realms. The last two are Thirupalkaddal and Paramapadam
Sri Oppiliappan Temple – Thirunageswaram (Thiruvinnagar) – 108 Divya Desams
Sri Oppiliappan Temple – Thirunageswaram (Thiruvinnagar) Thiruvinnagar, more popularly known as Oppiliappan Koil is an unusual temple. On the southern bank of the Kaveri River, it is also very well connected by all forms of road transport. This was constructed during the mid chola period in the 8th century with additions by Nayaks later. The Read More
Thirukkudanthai – Kumbakonam (108 Divya Desams)
Thirukkudanthai – One of 108 Divya Desams The town of Kumbakonam or Thirukkudanthai is renowned as a center for Vaishnavaite and Saivite culture and many temples of both faiths dot the landscape. Historically it has been around since the early Chola period. Since sangham period it has been ruled by Early, mid, and later Cholas, Read More
Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple (Divya Desam)
Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple Thirunaraiyur or Thirunariyur or Natchiarkoil or Natchiyar Koil (temple) is located in Kumbakonam in Tamil Nadu. It has many unusual features associated with it such as Universal Mother having priority over the Lord and Kal Garudan. Sri Thirunaraiyur Nambi Temple – Location The village is located a dozen kilometers to the Read More
Sri Ranganatha Swamy Temple, Srirangam (Divya Desam)
Srirangam is an island with the Kaveri River on the south and the Kollidam distributary on the north. The Kaveri River divides into two west of the island and combines east of the island. The temple is in the midst of the island and the newly built Raja Gopuram can be seen from miles away Read More
