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=== Deity ===

=== Deity ===

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.  

Narayana here, is known as Aandalakkum Aiyan, the one who is the essence of time. It is believed that He measures our action and metes out the rewards or punishment deftly. And while doing so, as proclaimed by the [[Bhagavad Gita (भगवद्गीता)|Bhagavad Gita]], He has no friend or foe. He is seen in a reclining posture resting on a measuring bushel (Marakkal) facing the east. Sri Lakshmi is known by several names and is popularly worshipped as Kamalavasini and Ranganayaki. Surya and Chandra Pushkarnis are the holy thirthas in this kshetra and the vimana is known as Pranava vimana. Tradition goes that Mahavishnu appeared before Brghu, Agni, Kamadhenu and Thirumangai Alwar. The temple is revered by Thirumangai Alwar in one of his pasurams.

=== 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.  

There is no account of this temple which can be complete without the sketch of the Lord who reclines and saves mankind. The main spring of inspiration for this kshetra is provided by the Alwar saints and their hymns dating back to aeons of time. 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. 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.