1. Kutthanoor:
   
   
   This is the only temple for Goddess Saraswathy in Tamil Nadu. The place is known as Thiru Tilathaipadhi.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   This is a small temple with single prakaram. There are shops in front selling Note books, Pencil, Pen, along with regular pooja items, which we normally find at shops near the temple. Devotees buy notebooks, pencils and pens, and slate according to their requirement and they give these things to prohit, who place it near Goddess Saraswathy and returns it back.
   
   
   
   
2. Seeyathamangai:
   
   
   This is one of the 275 Devara sthalams. The place is about 1 ½ kms from Thiru Marugal, and 3 kms from Tittacheri on the banks of River Mudikondan.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The temple is under renovation. Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Ayavantheeswarar facing west and his consort Eru malar kannamai, / Thailambikayar, facing west in separate temple within the same premises.
   
   
   
   There is a small mandapam for nandhi in front of the main sanctum As we go around the temple we see beautiful sculpture of Durgai, Dakshina Moorthy, and Kshetrapalakar. A stone idol of Navaneetha Krishnan is seen in the temple.
   
   
   
   Outer prakaram we see a small sanctum for saneeswarar. Brahma teertham is the pushkarani of the temple which is seen in front of the temple
   
   
   
   Purana says Lord Brahma worshipped Lord Siva here, hence the name Ayavanthy. This is birth place of Thiru Neelanakka Nayanar, who worshipped Lord Siva here. Once he when he went to worship Lord Siva, here with his wife. At that time a spider fell on Siva Lingam in the sanctum.
   
   
   Nayanar’s wife tried to remove the spider on the Lingam by blowing air with her mouth. Nayanar was annoyed by her act, and he said what she did was wrong. He left her and stayed back in the temple that night. In his dream that night, Lord Siva showed him that all other place, except the place spider fell was wounded. Nayanar realised his mistake and he joined his wife.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

1. Sarguneswaram: one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place is known as Thiriu Karuveli, and temple as kotitai. The temple is situated on the River bank of Arasalru, about 6 kms from Thiru Veezhimizhalai.
   
   
   
   Main deity is huge Swayambu Lingam known as Sarguna Nadeswarar and his consort Sarguna Nayaki. Teertham is known as Yama teertham which is seen in front of the temple.
   
   
   The name Karuveli means Lord Sarguneswarar helps one to get out of their Karma.King Sarguna worshipped and was blessed by Lord Siva, hence the name Sarguneswarar for Lord Siva in this place.
   
   
   Thiru Navakkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

1. Thiru Veezhimizhalai: This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   
   
   The place is bout 10 kms from Nannilam on the banks of River Arasalaru. The temple Rajagopuram is of seven storeys and three prakarams.
   
   
   Min deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Veezhinadheaswarar and his consort Sundra Kuchambikai. Vinyakar in the temple is known as Pdikasu Vinayakar. Teertham is known as Vishnu teertham which seen in front of the temple. Sthala vruksham is known as Thiruveezhi.
   
   
   Importance: Lord Siva married Kathyaya muni’s daughter Umadevi and he is seen in bridal form in this temple. We can see Kalyana sundarar embracing umadevi when we go around the temple. When you observe the sculpture from one end it looks as though uma Devi is angry with Lord Siva and from other angle you notice a smile on her face. Lord Vishnu worshipped Lord Siva in this place and obtained Chakkrayudhm. Thiru Gyana Sambandhar, and Thiru Navukkarasar worshipped Lord Siva here and each obtained gold coin which they used for feeding their disciples. Swethu kethu worshipped and he was relieved of his fear of Yama.
   
   
   As we enter inside the temple after worshipping dwajasthambam and Nandi we enter into a nandi mandapam which is in the shape of Bat and this is seen like this only in this place. The mandapam is known as Vowwall (bat) mandapam.
   
   The main sanctum door is not too wide. We see Swayambu Lingam Thiru veezhi nadhar and at the back of the Lingam we see a big sculpture of Siva and Umadevi. This is visible only when Aarthy is given. They say it is the marriage form of Lord Siva and Umadevi. The sculptures of Kalyana Sundarar and Umadevi are famous. Lord Vishnu worshipped Siva by offering his eyes which is in the form of Lotus at the feet of Kalyana sundarar.
   
   
   Thiru Gyana sambandhar and Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   Arunagirinadhar sang Thirupugazh on Lord Murugan here.
   
   
   By worshipping and garlanding Lord Siva and Umadevi, all hurdles for the delay in marriage get cleared.

1. Sirukudi: This is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam.
   
   
   The temple is about 3 kms from Thirupampuram temple. The road is not so good. The temple has a three storey Raja gopuram with single prakaram.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Siva Lingam known as Mangala Nadhar and his consort Mangala Nayaki Amman. The Siva Lingam is small Prithivi Lingam. Teertham is known as Mangala teertham in front of the temple.
   
   
   
   Purana: Once Lord Siva and Parvathy were playing, and suddenly Lord Siva disappeared. Parvathy searched for Lord Siva and reached this place, she had her bath in this mangala teertham, and, made a Small Siva Lingam of palm size out of mud and worshipped him.
   
   
   Hence the place was known as Sirupedi which later, changed as Sirukudi. Lord Siva disappeared in this place, hence the Lord Siva is known as Sukshama Pureeswarar.
   
   
   
   As we go around the temple, we see Chandra shekarar as koshta devata, were Lord Siva is seen embracing Parvathy Devi, which is beautiful.
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
   
2. Anniyoor: This is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam.
   
   
   Thiru vanniyoor is 3 kms distance form Thiruveezhimizhalai on the banks of River Arasalaru.
   
   
   Main Deity is swayambu Lingam known as Agnepureeswarar. Teertham is known as Agni teertham.
   
   
   
   Purana says Uma devi daughter of Kathyayana muni penenced here to marry Lord Siva.
   She was blessed by Lord Siva, here and married Lord Siva at Thiruveezhimizhalai. Somaskandar sculpture in this temple is beautiful.
   
   
   
   Thiru Navukkarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

1. Pandaravadai:
   
   
   This temple is about a kilometer distance from Vazhuvoor.
   The temple belongs to Raja Raja chola period.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is known as Kailasanadhar. The temple is an old temple of 1500 years. They have recently renovated the temple and it looks new. To reach the main sanctum we have to climb few steps.
   
   We see separate sanctum for Ganapathy and Subramanyar inside the compound, as we go around the temple.
   
   
   
2. Thirupampuram:
   
   
   One of 275 Siva Devara sthalam. The place is about 7 kms from Peralam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The temple has a Rajagopuram of three storeys and two prakarams.
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Pampureswarar and his consort Vandarpoongkuzhali.
   
   
   Other deities seen in the temple are Raja raja Pillayar, Murugan, Sooryan, Thirumal, Pancha Lingam, Nalwar, Sani Bhagawn, Adiseshan, and Thiru Navukkarasar, in different sanctums.
   
   
   Nagarajan and Adiseshan worshipped Lord Siva of this place and hence the place is known as Pampuram, and Lord Siva as Pampureeswarar.
   
   
   Ananthan, Vasuki, Dakshan, Karkodan, Sangpalan, Kulegan, Padman, and Maha Padman worshipped Lord Siva here.
   
   
   
   Purana says Adiseshan worshipped Lord Siva (Two Kalam) and was blessed. One can be relieved from Sarpadosham by worshipping Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   Thiru Navakkuarasar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.

1. Vazhuvoor:
   
   
   This is one of the eight veeratta Sthalam and one of Devara Vaippu sthalam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The place is about 10 kms from Mailaduthurai on the banks of River Veerachozhan. The Rajagopuram of temple is five storeys, and there are three prakarams.
   
   
   
   As we enter through the main entrance, we see padala gangai, pushkarani of the temple, between Nandi in a mandapam and Lord siva of main sanctum.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Veerateswarar facing east, and his consort "Elan kilai nayaki" facing east. Sthala vruksham is Deva Dharu and vanni maram. Teertham is known as Pancha Brahma teertham.
   
   
   
   Purana: Rishi's and their wives who were meditating at Thruka vanam, started feeling they were greater than almighty. To make them realise their mistake, Lord Siva came down to Tharukavanam as pichadanar and Lord vishnu as Mohini. Pichadanar went to the place were Rishi pathini's gathered and Mohini went amoung the crowd of Rishi's.
   
   
   
   
   They both were so beautiful,the whole environment got disturbed and Rishi's asked them the reason of their comming, to Tharukavanam. They said they came to the place to meditate. Rishi's asked them if it is for meditating, why they are so beautiful. Pichadanar and Mohini said, if they see them with gyana, the beauty should not matter them. Rishi's got anger and they performed a homam known as Abichara homam and sent agni, snake and deer on them. Pichdanar who took them into his hand and made them  a weapon in his hand.
   
   
   
   
   Next they sent an elephant against them, Lord siva changed the mood of elephant, which  became violent and started destroying the whole place. Lord Siva and Mohini disappeared from that place and rishi's realised their mistake and realised, there is supreme power above them. They started worshipping Lord Siva, who entered into the elephant, everywhere there was darkness. Sakthi called out for, Lord Siva, who came out from the elephant body, and Lord Subramanyar in Ambals hand, pointed towards his father.
   
   
   
   Lord Siva is known as Keerthyvasan due to his stay inside elephant’s body. Rishi's were blessed with Gyana by making them realise their ego, and get rid of it, Lord Siva is known as Sri Gyanabeswarar. The place is known as Guana sabha and Lord Siva came out from the elephant body hence he is known as Gajasamhara moorthy.
   
   
   
   
   Riahi's had to perform pariharam, for Abitchara homam, which was done by them. They were to visit and have darshan of 1008 Sivalingam, in 48 days. This was not possible so they installed a big lingam in which we see 1008 small lingam, which is known as Sahasra lingam. There is a separate sanctum for Sahasra Lingam.
   
   
   
   
   Vikrama chozhan fought with saneeswaran, and he fell down in Brahma teertham. Saneeswaran followed Chozhan and came to this place, Chozhan worshipped gajasamhara moorthy to resque him. Rathana and Buk Ganapathy
   went to Saneeswaran to calm down. Saneeswarar refused to listen to them, and his leg was wounded. Saneeswarar along with Soorya and Navagraha worshipped Lord Siva and was blessed by him and was known as Saneeswara moorthy from then. There is a separate sanctum for Saneeswarar.
   
   
   
   
   Balakuraambikai Amman sannidhi is a different temple in the same premises. we see pichadanar and ambal urchava idols in separate sanctum in main temple of Lord Siva. There is a separate sanctum in which we see Gajasamhara moorthy to a mandapam. There is a parihara yanthram installed at the back of Gajasamhara moorthy, they say if we worship and have the darshan of yantram we are relieved of all evil things and we gain knowledge.
   
   
   
   
   There are stone inscriptions seen in the temple. Sambandhar and Thirunavakkuarasar, made a mention about this place in their hymns. Separate hymns about the temple is not found so the place is considered as Vaippu sthalam.

1. Aachalpuarm / Thiru nallore perumanam:
   
   
   This is one of 275 Siva Devera Sthalam. The place Aachlpuram is about 15 kms from Seergazhi, on the banks of River Kollidam. Present days the place is known as Peramanallore.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The temple has a Rajagopuram of five storeys, with two prakarams.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Sivalokaha thayagar, facing east and his consort Thiru Vennitru ammai is facing towards south.
   
   
   
   Mango tree is sthala vruksham and teertham is known as Panchakra Teertham. Other teertham like Brugu, Vasishta, Athri, Jamadagni, and Mrugandu are there for the temple.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says this is the place Thirugyana Sambandhar along with his disciples, merged with Siva jyothy. Sambandhar was married in this place and hence the name Peramanallore.
   This is Mukthi sthal of Sambandhar with Thiru Neelakanta yazhpanar.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this place.
   
   
   
   
2. Thiru kolakka / Thirukazhi seerama vinnagaram:
   
   
   
   The temple is one of 275 Siva Devara Sthalam. The temple is in Seergazhi town. It is about a kilometer distance from Brahmapureeswarar Temple on the banks of River Uppanaru.
   
   
   The temple is known as Thiru Thalam udayar temple. It is a small temple with single prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Sapthapureeswarar and his consort Oosai koddutha nayaki. Teertham is Soorya teertham.
   
   
   
   Importance is this is the place where Thiru Gyana sambandhar received golden thalam from Lord Siva hence the name portalam udayar temple. Goddess gave a sound at that time hence, she is known as Oosai koddutha Nayaki.
   
   
   
   Kanva muni worshipped Lord Siva of this place. Sambandhar and Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple.

1. Mayendrapalli / Koviladi: This temple is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam
   
   
   
   The place Mayendrapalli is about 19 kms NW of Seergazhi town. The present name is Koviladi. The temple is a small one with single prakarm on the bank of River Kollidam.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Thirumeni Azhagar and his consort Vadivambikai. Sthala Vruksham is Vilvam. Pushkarani is Indra teertham in front of the temple.
   
   
   
   
   Magendran worshipped Lord Siva of this place, hence the name Myendrapalli for the place. Soorya, Chandra, Brahma and Indran worshipped Lord Siva of this temple and were blessed by Him.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Lord Siva, and Arunagirinadhar sang Tirupugazh on Lord Murugan of this temple.

1. Thirumullaivasal is one of 275 Siva Devara sthalam.
   
   
   
   The place is about 12 kms from Seergazhi town near sea shore. The temple is of single prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Mullaivana Nadhar / Maseelamaneeswarar and his consort Sri Anikonda kadai ammai. Teertham is Brahma Teertham and Chandra Teertham. Mullai plant is Sthala Vruksham.
   
   
   
   We see Varasiddhi Vinayakar, Murugan, Dakshina Moorthy, Vairavar, And Thiru Gyana Sambandhar sanctums as we go around the temple.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says Chola king Killivalavan went for hunting, and he reached the mullai vanam, and here his horse got its leg struck inside a bush. The King tried to cut the creeper and remove horse leg. Blood started oozing out from the place where he tried to cut the plant, he saw a Siva lingam inside the bush. He constructed a temple for Siva Lingam and worshipped him.
   
   
   
   
   Goddess Uma worshipped Lord Siva, in this place by constantly repeating his Moola Mantra; she attained Sivagyanam.
   
   
   
   
   A Brahamin named Kasavi performed his Father’s death rituals and he went to immerse the 'Asthi' in Vishnu teertham of this place, and the bones turned out to be diamonds. He completed the final rituals here in this place.
   
   
   
   Purana says the well water here is equal to River Ganges.
   
   
   
   Sambandhar sang hymns on Arul migu Mullaivana Nadhar of this temple.

1. Semangudi:
   
   
   The place is about 3 kms East of Seergazhi Town. This temple is considered as "Kethu sthalam".
   
   
   This is a small temple. As we enter inside the main gate and go around the main sanctum we see separate sanctums for Vinayaka, Lord Subramanya and Adi kethu.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Siva Lingam known as Naganadha Swamy and his consort Karpooravalli Amman.
   
   
   
   
2. Thiru Kurugavoore:
   
   
   This temple is one of 275 Devara sthalams of Lord Siva.
   
   
   The temple is about 6 kms distance east of Seergazhi town, on the banks of River Uppanaru. The temple is known as Velladai. The temple has a Raja Gopuram, with single prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Swayambu Lingam known as Arulmigu Velladainadhar and his consort Kaaviyang kanni. Teertham is known as “Paalkinaru” (well). They say during halfmoon day of Thai month (Jan/ Feb), the water in the well transforms like milk.
   
   
   
   Purana says Sundara moorthy Nayanar and his disciple visited the temple. Lord Siva provided with water and meals to them. Sundarar sang hymns on Lord Siva of this temple
   
   
   
   According to stone inscriptions the deity here is known as “Thiru velladai Mahadevar”/“Thiru kurugavoore Velladai Andar”.

1. Thiru Parthanapalli:
   
   
   
   This is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desa Temple and one of 108 Divya Desam temples. The temple is about 4 kms distance from Thituvenkadu. The temple has a Raja gopuram of three storey, single prakaram with Maha mandapam, Artha mandapam and Main sanctum.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   As we enter through the Raja gopuram we see a small sanctum for Garudazwar facing Lord in the main sanctum.
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is known as Thamarayalkelvan, in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi. Urchavar is known as Parthasarathy. There is a separate sanctum for Thayar Chenbaka valli / Thamarai Nayaki, is seen when we go around the outer prakaram. We see a small sanctum for Hanuman also. Teertham is known as Sangasaras teertham.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says Varunan meditated and worshipped Lord here. The Lord was seen in person by Varunan, as Parthasarathy perumal. Agasthiyar, Gowathamar, and Baradwajar rishi’s
   meditated and worshipped perumal, and saw Lord in person.
   
   
   
   
   Story of the temple is related to Arjuna who happens to come to this place. He was feeling thirsty and he asked for drinking water from Agasthiyar who was there. Unfortunately Agasthiya muni’s Kamandalam was empty without water. He was a great rishi and foresees the cause for this happening.
   
   
   
   
   He spoke to Arjuna, saying always he used to think of Lord Krishna whenever he was in need. Agasthiyars word made Arjuna realize his fault. Arjuna prayed Lord Krishna to forgive him. Lord Krishna was happy with Arjuna, and he came before Arjuna in this place and hence the name for the place Parthanapalli. We see a separate sanctum for Arjuna here in Artha mandapam.

1. Thiru Kurayaloore: This is one of the pancha Narashima kshetram. The place is near Thiru Nagari of Thirunangoore village. This is birth place of Thirumangai Azwar.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Sri Lakshmi Narashima Swamy, which was worshipped Thirumangai Azwar.
   
   
   
   Purana is connected to life of Neelan, who was later known as Thirumangai Azwar. Neelan was well educated. He was a good poet and a composer. He was a great warrior. Chola King was happy with him and made him a king for a small territory from his Kingdom. He was called as King Parakalan and used to pay tax for Chola king.
   
   
   
   Kapila muni was giving discourse about Lord Vishnu to his desciples. Sumangalai, devaloka maiden laughed at one of the desciple, who was hearing to discourse of his Guru Kapila muni.
   
   
   
   Muni was not happy about her act and cursed her to take birth in Bhoolokam. She was asked to stay at vellakulam of Thirunangoore Kshetram. Sumangalai was born as a girl baby, floating in Pushkarani on a lily flower. She was found by a devotee of Thiruvali, who took the baby to his place.
   
   
   
   She was named as Kumudha valli and brought up in his place. She was looking pretty. King Parakalan happen to see her, and fell in love. He went to her place with marriage proposal.Kumudha valli wanted to marry a true vaishnavite only and she refused his proposal.
   
   
   
   King Parakalan went to Thirunarayoor and prayed to perumal there, to help him with his proposal to Kumudha valli. Perumal was pleased with his prayers and Lord himself bestowed king with pancha samskara and turned him into a vaishnavite. King Parakalan returned to Kumudavalli once again with proposal of marriage.
   
   
   
   
   Kumudha valli came up with another condition that the person should be feeding 1008 Brahmin daily.
   
   
   
   King Parakalan from that day started feeding 1008 Brahmin daily in the temple. He utilised all his wealth to feed devotees. One day he was running short of wealth, and he started utilising the tax money for feeding devotees.
   
   
   
   
   Chola King came to know about this and he was angry with Neelan's act. He punished him by putting him in jail. Parakalan started worshipping Lord to help him. That day in Parakalan's dream he was told, he will find treasure near Vegavathy River. The river is flowing in Kancheepuram town. Parakalan told this to King and with his permission he went in search of the treasure.
   
   
   
   He was able to find the treasure in the place where it was mentioned in his dream.
   He paid the tax amount of the Chola King and used the left over wealth he continued feeding Brahanins. Kumudhavalli was happy about this and got married to King Parakalan, who was known as Thirumangai Azwar in later days.

1. Vaikunda Nadhar temple:
   
   
   This one of Thirunangoore Divya Desam Temple and one of 108 Divya Desam temple.The place is about 5 kms distance from Seergazhi town.
   The temple is facing east with two prakarams. We see Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam, and main sanctum.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity Vaikunda Nadhar in sitting posture is seen on Lotus flower Peetam. We see his right leg folded and the left leg hanging down, shanku and chakkra in his two hands. One of his hands is rested on Adiseshan. We see five heads of Adiseshan at the back Lord, which looks like an
   open umbrella. Sridevi is seen to right side, of Lord and Bhoodevi to left side of lord, in sitting posture with Abhaya varadha hastham. Andal is seen next to Bhoodevi in standing posture.
   
   
   
   
   Vaikunda valli thayar is seen in seperate sanctum. Pushkarani is known as Lakshmi Pushkarani, and Udhanga teertham. Nammazwar and chakktrazwar are seen as we go around the prakaram
   
   
   
   Urchava idols of Vaikunda Nadhar, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Navaneetha Krishnan, Andal,
   Chakkrathazwar and Nammazwar are seen in the main sanctum.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says the main deity Vaikundha Nadhar is exactly in the same form as he is in Vaikundam. This place is considered equal to Paramapadham. purana says Viraja river of Vaikundam flows in this place as Lakshmi Pushkarani.
   
   
   
   
   Uthanga muni worshipped Vaikundha nadhar of this temple and attained Moksha

1. Thiru Mani kudam:
   
   
   
   The temple is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desam temles.
   The temple is on the way to Thirunangoore and Mangaimadam known as Manikudam, about 5 kms from Seergazhi Town.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   It is a small temple with Artha mandapam, Maha mandapam and main sanctum.
   
   
   
   Main deity is Varadaraja Perumal in standing posture on Lotus flower peetam with Sridevi and Bhoodevi Thayar. Pushkarani is known as Chandra pushkarani.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says Indra Garuda and Chandra were blessed by Varadaraja perumal of this place.
2. Thiru chemponsei:
   
   
   
   This is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desam and one of 108 Divya desam temples.
   
   
   The temple is in Thirunangoore about 6 kms from Seergazhi Town.
   The temple has Maha Mandapam, Artha Mandapam and Main sanctum with single prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is known as Sri Perarulala Perumal, in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi thayar to either side. Allimamalar thayar is seen in separate sanctum in sitting posture with abhya vardha hastham.
   Pushkarani is known as Hema Pushkarani.
   
   
   
   
   Urchavar is known as Chemponrangar. We see urchava idols of Chemponrangar, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Aranganadhar, Aranganayaki and Azhagiyasingar. There are sanctums for Nammazwar and Thirumangai Azwar, in the temple.
   
   
   
   Purana says Lord Sri Rama, to get rid of his brahamahathy dosha (Killing Ravana), stayed in this place and performed pooja. He stayed at Drudanethra Muni's ashram and with his guidance; he made an idol of cow in gold and gave it to a Brahmin as parihara.
   
   
   
   The Brahamin sold the idol of gold cow and with the money he constructed this temple. Hence the temple is known as Chemponsei.
   
   
   
   Thirumangai Azwar sang hymns on perumal of this place.

1. Mani Madakkoil:
   
   
   
   This temple is one of Thirunangoore temples and one of Divya Desam temples.
   Mani Madakkoil is in Vellaha Street, of Tirunangore, 5 kms from Seergazhi Town.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   The temple is a small, with two prakaram having Artha Mandapam, Maha Mandapam and Main sanctum, facing east.
   
   
   
   Main deity is known as Nandaa villaku Perumal, in sitting posture, with Sanku, chakkram, and Abhya Varadha hastham. We see Sridevi and Bhoodevi to either side of perumal. Thayar is known as Pundarika valli Thayar.
   
   
   
   
   Urchavar is known as Aladharkariyaan. We also see Urchava idols of Narayana Perumal, Sridevi, Bhoodevi, Namazwar, Thirumangai Azwar, Manavala ma munigal, and Udayavar.
   
   
   
   In inner prakaram we see sanctum of Thirumangai Azwar, Udayavar, Manavalama munigal and Thirukottiyoor Nambigal.
   
   
   
   Purana says Indra and Ekadasa rudrar were blessed by Lord and had darshan of Almighty in this place.
   
   
   
   The Garuda seva urchava perumal of all eleven temples of Thirunangoore meet in this temple of Mani mada koil. We see separate places are arranged for the deities to stay and bless devotees.
   
   
   This festival is celebrated in the month of Thai (jan 14- Feb 14 of English calender),Day after new moon day.

1. Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram
   
   
   
   Thiru Arimeya Vinnagaram known as Kudamadum Kutthar temple is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desam and one of 108 Divya Desam temples.
   
   
   
   
   The main Raja Gopuram of the temple is three storeys , with single prakaram.
   The temple we see Artha mandapam, Maha mandapam, and main sanctum. The temple is facing to east dirrection.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is known as Kudamadum Kutthar in sitting posture with his left leg folded and the right leg hanging down. We see Sridevi and Bhoodevi in sitting posture to either side. Thayar is known as Amirthakada Valli Thayar, seen in different sanctum as we go around. Pushkarani is known as Amudha Pushkarani.
   
   
   
   Urchavar is known as Chaturbuja kannan. We see idols of Urchavar, Amirthakada Valli Thayar, Rukamani, Sathyabama, and Santhana Krishnan. We see sanctum of Andal and Sri Rama in the Maha mandapam.
   
   
   
   Purana says uthanga Muni worshipped Lord of this place and had darshan of the Lord as Gopala Kannan.

1. Thiru Thetriambalam:
   
   
   
   This temple is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desam, in
   Thrirunangoore. This temple is one of 108 Divya Desam temples.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is Ranganadhar on Adiseshan known as Chenganmal Perumal, in sleeping posture, with his head towards south. Sridevi is seen to head side, and Bhoodevi to leg side facing east.
   
   
   
   Thayar in this temple is known as Chengkamalavalli thayar, in a separate sanctum as we go around the main sanctum.
   Teertham is known as Soorya Teertham.
   
   
   
   
   Urchavar is known as Lakshmi Narayanar, with Sridevi and Bhoodevi in the main sanctum in front of the main deity. We see idols of Chakkratazwar, and Santhana Gopala Krishnan also in the main sanctum.
   
   
   
2. Thiru Vanpurudothamam:
   
   
   This temple is one of Thirunangoore Divya Desa temple and one of 108 Divya Desam temple.
   
   
   
   The temple is about 5 kms from Seergazhi, in Thirunagari village.
   The temple is facing east with, maha mandapam, artha mandapam and main sanctum.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main deity is known as Purushothaman in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
   
   
   As we go around we see sanctum of Thayar known as Purushothama Nayaki.
   Teertham is known as Thiruparkadal here. Sthala vruksham is neem tree.
   
   
   
   Urchava Vigraham of Purushothaman, Purushothama Nayaki, Manavala Ma munigal, Nammazwar, Thiru mangai Azwar, Sita, Rama, and Lakshmana are seen in the temple.
   
   
   In the inner prakaram we see sanctum for Rama, Sita and Lakshmana. We see Nammazwar, Udayavar, and Hanuman in separate sanctums.
   
   
   
   Importance: This is the only Divya Desa temple, where Maha Vishnu is known as Purushothaman.
   
   
   
   Purana says Kumudas worshipped Lord Purushothaman here and attained Gyana. Upamanyu son of Vyagyapadhar, was given milk, by Purushothama Nayaki thayar of this place.

1. Thirukavalampadi:
   
   
   This is one of Thrunangoore Divya Desa Temple.
   
   
   The place is about 9 kms SE of Seergazhi town. The temple is known as kannan Koil with a single prakaram. The main sanctum is facing towards east direction.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is known as Gopala Krishnan in standing posture with Rukmani and Sathyabahama
   
   
   
   Urchavar here, is known as Rajagopalan, with his consort Sengkamala Nachiar.
   We see idol of Krishna with a stick to his right hand, and left hand is on the cow beside him, in inner sanctum in front of the main deity.There is no separate sanctum for Thayar here.
   
   
   Teertham is Thadamalar Poigai.
   
   
   
   Purana says Lord Krishna came in search of a flower known as Parijatha Pushpam. Sathyabama liked the flower and she requested Lord Krishna to get the flower for her.
   
   
   Lord Krishna was unable to find the flower and he started meditating against Lord Siva. Lord Siva was pleased and told about the place, on his way in search of parijatha flower he liked the place and wanted to stay back in this place.
   
   
   
   Since Lord Krishna liked, and stayed back in this place with Rukmani and Sathyabhama, so the place is considered equal to Dwaraka.

1. Thiru vali and Thirunagari:
   
   
   One of the 12, Thirunangoore Divya Desa temples. These two are
   Different places and different temples but considered as one Divya Desam.
   
   
   
   Thiru Vali: This is one of Pancha Narashima Kshetram.
   
   
   The place Alinadu is about 6 kms SE of Seergazhi Town, also known as Vilwaranyam. It is a small temple with single prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Lakshmi Narashimar in sitting posture with, Lakshmi to his right side on his lap.Urchavar is known as Thiruvali nagaralan and his consort Amirthakada valli Thayar.
   
   
   
   Pushkarani is known as Elakshani.
   Other deities seen in the temple are, Poorna Maharishi, Nammazwar, Manavala ma munigal, Udayavar, Kulasekarar, and Periyazwar.
   
   
   
   Purana says Narashimar after his samharam of Hiranyakashyap was uncontrollable in anger.
   
   
   Devas prayed to Lakshmi Devi to cool down his anger, and Lakshmi agreed to their Prayers. She came near Narashimar and sat on his right lap,Narashimar was cooled down by her act and he took her to his arms.
   
   
   
   Here we see Narashimar with Lakshmi Devi to right lap and his hands around her, and hence the place is known as Thiruvali (Alingana form of Narashimar)
   
   
   
   Importance: Birth place of Kumudha valli Nachiiyar, daughter of Thirumangai azwar.
   
   
   
   The place is equal to Badrikasramam. This is the next place where Perumal gave the upadesam of Narayana mantram to Thirumangai azwar. Marriage of perumal and kumudha valli nachiyar took place here
   
   
   
   
2. Thiru Nagari
   
   
   
   This is One of Pancha Narashima Kshetram, where we see swayambu Yoga Narashimar, and Hiranya Narashimar.
   
   
   
   The place Thirunagari is known as Vilwaranyam, Alingnapuram is about 7 kms of seergazhi town.The temple has a big rajagopuram with five prakarams.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Vedarajan in sitting posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi.
   Urchavar is known as Kalyana Ranganadha Perumal.
   We see sanctums of Andal, Azwars, Udayavar, Kannan, Nadha Munigal, and Desikar as we go around the prakaram.
   
   
   
   
   Purana says once Sri Lakshmi left Sri vaikundam and came down to Bhoolokham. She stayed in a lotus flower in the pushkarani of Thiru nagari Kshetram, which was full of Lotus flower.
   
   
   Lord Vishnu came in search of Sri Lakshmi, and when he reached Thirunagari pushkarani he felt, Sri Lakshmi will be hiding herself in the lotus flower.
   
   
   Lord Vishnu’s eyes represent Sun and moon, so he closed his left eye which represents moon and looked at the pushkarani with his right eye. The Lotus flower bloomed when they saw the sun and he found Sri Lakshmi in the Lotus flower.
   He took her in his arms. Since Sri Lakshmi stayed in this place it is known as Sripuram.
   
   
   
   Importance: The temple belongs to chatur yugam. This is the place where Thirumangai azwar got his upadesam of Narayana Mantram from Lord Vishnu. There is Yoga Narashimar and Hiranya Narashimar whom he worshipped at this place is seen in the temple.
   
   
   
   
   There is a separate sanctum for Thirumangai Azwar is seen in this place. There is an idol for chindanayikku ineyal whom Thirumangai Azwar worshipped.
   
   
   
   Thiru nagari is the place where Thirumangai Azwar won in debate against Thirugyana Sambandhar, and got a Vel from him. Here in the temple we see Azwar with this vel.
   
   
   Thirumangai Azwar made an idol, and he put all his powers in the idol and attained Mukthi.
   
   
   
   Mangai madam is a place near by where he used to feed 1008 vaishnavites daily.
   There is a place near by Thirunagari where Vedaraja puram. It was in this place he looted ornaments from Lord Vishnu and Sri Lakshmi who were pasing by. He was blessed by Ranganadhar, whom, Azwar saw in his bridal form. He was blessed,and Narayana mantra upadesam was bestowed on him by Lord himself.

1. Annan Koil:
   
   
   
   This is One of Thirunangoore Divya Desa Temples
   The temple is in Thiru Velvikulam 8 kms from Seergazhi. The temple is known as Annan Koil.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   Main Deity is Sri Annan Perumal in standing posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi facing east. Urchavar is Sreenivasa perumal and Padmavathy Thayar. We see Thayar sannidhi of Poovar Thirumagal Nachiyar as we go around the prakaram. Pushkarani is known as Swetha Pushkarani, which is in front of the temple.
   
   
   
   Sanctums of other deties seen in the temple are Garuda, Kumudha Valli Nachiyar, Nammazwar, and Manavala Ma Munigal.
   
   
   
   
   Purana: Prince Swethan, son of King Dunduraman of soorya vamsam, was blessed with a life of only 9 years. Knowing this, Swethan had his Upadesam from Marutha Muni. He started penancing here in this place under a Vilva tree after having a dip in Swetha Pushkarani.
   
   
   
   Lord Vishnu was happy with his prayers and blessed him a life like Markandeya.
   
   
   
   Kumudha malar (flower) used to bloom in this pushkarani and Devalokha ladies used to pluck these flowers. Kumudha Valli Thayar with Kumudha malar was brought up by a Brahamin.
   
   
   
   King Thirumangai wanted to marry Kumudha Valli Nachiyar. He had to fulfill certain conditions of hers to marry, finally he was known as Azwar and the King was known as Thirumangai Azwar.
   
   
   
   He married Kumudha Valli Thayar, here in this place. We see a separate sanctum for Kumudha Valli Nachiyar in the temple.
   
   
   
   
   Importance: Perumal in this place is considered as elder brother of Tirupathy Balaji. Offerings to Balaji of Tirupathy can be offered in this place, if it is not possible for one to give the offerings at, Tirupathy due to various reasons

This is an introduction to Thirunangore temples. I will be writing about the temples from my next post. The place is inbetween River Cauvery and Manni aru.


The place Thirunangoore also known as Purasangkadu and Parasavanam, is about 8 kms from seergazhi Town.