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[[Category:Temples]]

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This temple too is no exception and the village bears a distinct name of Aadanoor. Here reclines the holy of the holies, Aandalakkum Ayyan. 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.

Thiru Adanur is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples situated 9 kms from Kumbakonam and 3 kms from Swamimalai.

 

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 is 9 kms. from Kumbakonam and 3 kms. from Swamimalai. The temple in its present form is located on a one-acre site with a separate shrine for Lakshrni. 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.

This temple of great antiquity and one of the 108 shrines sacred to Vishnu is held in high veneration. The Lord of the temple is believed to have been worshipped by Bhargavirishi and Adisesha. . Nammalwar, has sung eleven verses in praise of this place and the Lord.  

This temple of great antiquity and one of the 108 shrines sacred to Vishnu is held in high veneration. The Lord of the temple is believed to have been worshipped by Bhargavirishi and Adisesha. . Nammalwar, has sung eleven verses in praise of this place and the Lord.  

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.

This temple too is no exception and the village bears a distinct name of Aadanoor. Here reclines the holy of the holies, Aandalakkum Ayyan. 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.  

 

Though it has been shorn of much of its ancient glory it still remains an inspiring and soulful centre of Hindu pilgrimage. As mentioned the Lord here measures the wheel of Dharma as Andalakkum Ayyan. Truly a sobering note for all of us, erring mortals. Narayana here is known as Aandalakkum Ayyan, the one who is the essence of time. The Lord facing east is seen in a reclining posture resting on a measuring bushel (Marakkal). Lakshmi here is known by several names but is popularly worshipped as Kamalavasini and Ranganayaki. Surya and Chandra Pushkarni are the holy theerthas and the viman is known as Pranava viman. Tradition goes that the Lord appeared before Brighu, Agni, Kamadenu and Thirumangai Alwar.  

 

The temple is venerated by Thirumangai Alwar in one of his pasurams and Brahmanda puran extols the glory of the Lord in great detail.

 

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.  

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.

According to puran, once the Lord in a huff left paramapada and came to

Though it has been shorn of much of its ancient glory it still remains an inspiring and soulful centre of Hindu pilgrimage. As mentioned the Lord here measures the wheel of Dharma as Andalakkum Ayyan. Truly a sobering note for all of us, erring mortals. Narayana here is known as Aandalakkum Ayyan, the one who is the essence of time. The Lord facing east is seen in a reclining posture resting on a measuring bushel (Marakkal). Lakshmi here is known by several names but is popularly worshipped as Kamalavasini and Ranganayaki. Surya and Chandra Pushkarni are the holy theerthas and the viman is known as Pranava viman. Tradition goes that the Lord appeared before Brighu, Agni, Kamadenu and Thirumangai Alwar. The temple is venerated by Thirumangai Alwar in one of his pasurams and Brahmanda puran extols the glory of the Lord in great detail.

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.  

The legend has that, the Lord directed Thirumangai Azhwar in his dream to go to the bank of Kollidam river. After the dream visitation of the Lord Thirumangai Azhwar at Kollidam river met a trader with a weighing measure. This unknown mystic helped Thirumangai Azhwar in his construction of Srirangam temple boundary wall. The mystic was also holding a palm leaf and writing instrument.

The legend has that, the Lord directed Thirumangai Azhwar in his dream to go to the bank of Kollidam river. After the dream visitation of the Lord Thirumangai Azhwar at Kollidam river met a trader with a weighing measure. This unknown mystic helped Thirumangai Azhwar in his construction of Srirangam temple boundary wall. The mystic was also holding a palm leaf and writing instrument.