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=== Introduction ===
=== Introduction ===
There are 108 shrines considered as sacred to Vishnu. Thiru Adanur is one of them that is of great antiquity and is held in high veneration. Here, Vishnu reclines as Aandalakkum Aiyan. He is believed to have been worshipped by Bhargava Rishi and Adishesha.
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|+Thiru Adanur at a glance
|+Thiru Adanur at a glance
|3 kms from Swamimalai
|3 kms from Swamimalai
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=== Structure ===
=== Structure ===
Situated in the centre of the village the three tier temple is a perfect specimen of Dravidian architecture. The old temple in ruins managed by Ahobila Mutt. The temple in its present form is located on a one-acre site with a separate shrine for Lakshmi. The temple is solid and simple in its construction. An imposing but small tower dominates the landscape and the temple has a special reason and awesome background that heightens its glory. An unassuming three tier Rajagopuram with designs of small squares converging at the summit into a tower symbolically represents that every being has to merge ultimately with the Supreme. Inside the sanctum the atmosphere is very calm and quiet, dark but sublime. The temple does not possess sculptures of extraordinary merit but it is compensated by many of its legends.
Situated in the centre of the village the three tier temple is a perfect specimen of Dravidian architecture. The old temple in ruins managed by Ahobila Mutt. The temple in its present form is located on a one-acre site with a separate shrine for Lakshmi. The temple is solid and simple in its construction. An imposing but small tower dominates the landscape and the temple has a special reason and awesome background that heightens its glory. An unassuming three tier Rajagopuram with designs of small squares converging at the summit into a tower symbolically represents that every being has to merge ultimately with the Supreme. Inside the sanctum the atmosphere is very calm and quiet, dark but sublime. The temple does not possess sculptures of extraordinary merit but it is compensated by many of its legends.
=== Legends ===
=== Legends ===
There is no account of this temple which can be complete without the sketch of the Lord who reclines and saves mankind. He measures our action and metes out the rewards or punishment deftly. He has no friend or foe even as he proclaims similar sentiments in Bhagwat Gita. The main spring of inspiration for this kshetra is provided by the Alwar saints and their hymns dating back to aeons of time.
It was at this place that Agni bhagwan was relieved of his curse. Therefore this place is a Shaapa Vimochana Sthala. It was here again that Lord Indira regained his lost glory, wealth and kingdom after offering Kainkarya to Mahalakshmi. According to puran, once the Lord in a huff left paramapada and came to Aadanoor in search of solitude. He was not accompanied either by his consort or Adisesha. After a long search Adisesha traced the Lord to this sacred spot even as the Lord was reclining on the ground without any couch. Looking at the plight of the Lord Adisesha was grief-stricken and inconsolable. In his turn the Lord of Vaikunta wanted to test whether the Sesha was the same King of Serpents that he had known from time immemorial. Adisesha proved his identity to the Lord. Then the Lord initiated Adisesha into the fold of Vaishnavism by performing Samasrayanam, a holy ritual. This ritual is also known as Mudra Dharanam when the devotee is branded on the shoulders with the emblem of Vishnu's discus and conch. Thus at this place symbolic of the Mudra dharanam, one can see the mark of discus and conch on the serpent's hood. The Lord of blemishless fame thus became the Acharya to the serpent. And it is evident that Vaishnavism has in its fold a pious and an ardent devotee.
It was at this place that Agni bhagwan was relieved of his curse. Therefore this place is a Shaapa Vimochana Sthala. It was here again that Lord Indira regained his lost glory, wealth and kingdom after offering Kainkarya to Mahalakshmi. According to puran, once the Lord in a huff left paramapada and came to Aadanoor in search of solitude. He was not accompanied either by his consort or Adisesha. After a long search Adisesha traced the Lord to this sacred spot even as the Lord was reclining on the ground without any couch. Looking at the plight of the Lord Adisesha was grief-stricken and inconsolable. In his turn the Lord of Vaikunta wanted to test whether the Sesha was the same King of Serpents that he had known from time immemorial. Adisesha proved his identity to the Lord. Then the Lord initiated Adisesha into the fold of Vaishnavism by performing Samasrayanam, a holy ritual. This ritual is also known as Mudra Dharanam when the devotee is branded on the shoulders with the emblem of Vishnu's discus and conch. Thus at this place symbolic of the Mudra dharanam, one can see the mark of discus and conch on the serpent's hood. The Lord of blemishless fame thus became the Acharya to the serpent. And it is evident that Vaishnavism has in its fold a pious and an ardent devotee.