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Thiru Pernagar also known as Koiladi, Appa Kudatthan or Thirupper is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples.  

Thiru Pernagar also known as Koviladi, Appa Kudatthan or Thirupper is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples. Located on a hillock, it is also one of the Pancha Ranga Kshetras. The other four being Adirangam (Mysore), Madhyarangam ([[Srirangam]]), Chaturtharangam (Kumbakonam) and Pancharangam (Indalur-Mayavaram). 

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

Located amidst plantain farms and agricultural fields the temple pre-dates the Srirangarn temple and therefore occupies a dominant position amongst the temples of South India. Fortified and enhanced by divine associations and patronised by the Cholas this Pancha Ranga kshetra is immortalised by Nammalvar, Perialvar, Tirumangaialvar 8v Thirumazhisai Alvar in their hymns. The temple is one of the Pancha Ranga Kshetras which is located on a hillock. The other four being Adirangam (Mysore), Madhyarangam (Srirangam), Chaturtharangam (Kumbakonam) and Paancharangam (Indalur-Mayavaram). The age-old temple in ruins traditionally known as Appala Ranganatha Swamy temple is cradled by the Cauvery on one side and the Kollidam on the other.  Located at a distance of 23 kms. from Thanjavur. This small but sublime shrine enshrines Vishnu as Adiranganatha. He is also known as Appakudathan. The Lord is seen in sayana blessing Markandeya seated by his side. Lakshmi is revered as Indiradevi and Kamalavalli. The theertha is Indra theertha while the vimana is known as Indira vimana.Pride of place goes to this temple for several reasons. Peculiar to this temple, the Lord here is fond of a sweet dish, Appam. Therefore it is a practice at this shrine to offer Appam as prasada every day to the Lord. It is to the credit of this kshetra that Nammalwar's last composition was on this Lord. The temple is much older than Srirangam and is popularly known as Koviladi which literally means a stepping stone to Srirangam. The temple is also known as Indragiri. This Kshetra is 8 kms. from Anbil. It can also be reached from Kumbakonam. It is on the Thiruvaiyaru - Thirukkatuppalli-Kallanai road. From Trichy it is 24 kms.*

Thiru Pernagar, traditionally known as Appala Ranganatha Swamy temple is an age-old temple cradled by the Kaveri river on one side and the Kollidam on the other. This temple is considered much older than Srirangam (one of the foremost Vaishnava kshetras). And for this reason, it is popularly known as Koviladi (Srirangam is referred to as Kovil). Located amidst plantain farms and agricultural fields, this temple was patronised by the Cholas and has been immortalised by Nammalvar, Periyalvar, Tirumangaialvar and Thirumazhisai Alvar in their hymns. In fact, Nammalvar's last composition was on the deity of Thiru Pernagar.

 

This temple enshrines Vishnu as Adiranganatha, also known as Appakudathan. The deity here is seen in shayana tirukkolam (resting posture) blessing Markandeya Rishi seated by his side. Lakshmi is revered as Indiradevi and Kamalavalli. The tirtha is called Indra tirtha while the vimana is known as Indra vimana. It is believed that the sweet dish, Appam is the deity's favourite. It is, therefore, a practice to offer Appam as prasada every day to the deity.

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|+Thiru Pernagar at a glance

|+Thiru Pernagar at a glance

|4 kms from Swamimalai

|4 kms from Swamimalai

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== Structure ==

== Structure ==