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Thiru Anbil is an ancient divya desha (one of the 108 Vaishnava temples) located 2 kms from Koviladi (a village 16kms from Srirangam). It is a temple of socio religious importance and also a classic example from the view point of view of location, regional architectural style and literature. A good body of literature has been developed around this temple.<ref name=":0" />

Thiru Anbil is an ancient divya desha (one of the 108 Vaishnava temples) located 2 kms from Koviladi (a village 16kms from Srirangam). It is a temple of socio religious importance and also a classic example from the point of view of location, regional architectural style and literature. A good body of literature has been developed around this temple.<ref name=":0" />

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Tradition associates the temple of Thiru Anbil with Manduka Maharshi and Durvasa Muni. However, the early history of the temple is lost in antiquity. One of the Vaishnava divya desha, this temple is glorified by Thirumazhisai Alwar in his hymns. <ref name=":0">Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref>

Known as Mandukapuri, tradition associates the temple of Thiru Anbil with Manduka Maharshi and Durvasa Muni. However, the early history of the temple is lost in antiquity. It is interesting to note here that Anbil is both a Vaishnava and a Shaiva sthala. The Vishnu kshetra is situated on the western side while the Shiva sthala on the eastern side at a short distance. Manduka pushkarini is common to both. Being one of the Vaishnava divya deshas, this temple is glorified by Thirumazhisai Alwar in his hymns.

 

=== Temple at a glance<ref name=":0">Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref> ===

== Location ==

== Location ==