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Line 29: − − == Deity == − The famous Vaishnava temple is dedicated to the Lord Devadirajan in a standing posture facing east. To his left is Garuda and Cauvery Maatha. The processional deity of the shrine is known as Aamaruviappan. He is flanked by a cow and a calf. Lakshmi is manifested as Sengamalavalli, the Pushkarni is popular as Darshana pushkarni and the viman as Garuda viman. The Lord revealed himself to Uparisaravasu, Cauvery and Agasthya. − + − Tier upon tier of towers, domes, minarets and tapering dominate the scenario. The devout Hindus inspired by their faith visit the temple from all parts of the country for ablutions. The shrine rich in legends presents truly an eerie spectacle of divine communion. + − One cannot fail to notice Bali peeta and Dwaja stharnba at the entrance. To the left is Hanumar sannidhi and to the right is Thirumangai Thirumandapam. In the outer prahar to one's left is a separate shrine for Goddess Lakshmi. + + − This foremost Pancha Krishna kshetra ravaged out by time has a proper plan with elevated steps. Thus it is possible for us to take a panoramic view of the sanctum sanctorum from the sannidhi street. + + − == Legends ==
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|Lakshmi here is referred to as
|Lakshmi here is referred to as
|Chenkamalavalli Thayar
|Senkamalavalli Thayar
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|Kshetra is referred to by the name
|Kshetra is referred to by the name
|10 kms from Mayavaram
|10 kms from Mayavaram
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== Structure ==
== Structure ==
The 80 feet shikara presents a well-developed phase of Dravidian architecture. Abounding with many episodes its viman is full of artistic embellishments. Its history unfolds itself during the reign of Raja Raja Chola. A three-tier gopura adorns the entrance. The gopura is certainly impressive but lacks the magnificence of the Kumbakonam tower and the artistic pattern of Sirupuliyoor.
This foremost Pancha Krishna kshetra has a proper plan with elevated steps. Thus, it is possible to have a panoramic view of the sanctum sanctorum from the sannidhi street. The 80 feet shikara presents a well-developed phase of Dravidian architecture. Abounding with many episodes, its history unfolds itself during the reign of Raja Raja Chola. The vimana is full of artistic embellishments. A three-tier gopura adorns the entrance. "''Though the gopura is impressive, it lacks the magnificence of the Kumbakonam tower and the artistic pattern of Sirupuliyur.", says Prof. S. Narayanan.''
At the entrance is, the Bali pitha and Dvaja stambha. To the left is the shrine of Hanuman and to the right is Thirumangai Thirumandapam. The outer prahar to the left enshrines a separate sannidhi for Goddess Lakshmi.
== Deity ==
This Vaishnava temple is dedicated to Mahavishnu in the form of Devadirajan who is enshrined in a standing posture (Nindra tirukkolam) facing east. To his left is Garuda and Kaveri Mata. The Utsava murti (processional deity) of the temple is known as Aamaruviappan. He is flanked by a cow and a calf. Sri Lakshmi here, manifests as Senkamalavalli Thayar, the Pushkarini is popular as Darshana pushkarni and the vimana is known as Garuda vimana. It is said that Mahavishnu revealed himself to Uparisaravasu Raja, River Kaveri and Rishi Agastya in this kshetra.
== Legends ==
Tier upon tier of towers, domes, minarets and tapering dominate the scenario. The devout Hindus inspired by their faith visit the temple from all parts of the country for ablutions. The shrine rich in legends presents truly an eerie spectacle of divine communion.
The omnipotent Lord sustains this vast universe, nay, and the whole cosmos. Everything works so meticulously, perfectly ! No human intellect can conceive how the myriad things and beings themselves into the orchestrate melody of harmonious co-existence in this universe. One ought not to disturb this harmony by one's personal preference. If you choose to assert your individual ego the Lord then hands you the reins of control. Then you lose his grace and benevolence. Conversely, when you demolish your ego and totally surrender to the scheme of things you receive the Lord's benign grace. This is amplified by the following legend.
The omnipotent Lord sustains this vast universe, nay, and the whole cosmos. Everything works so meticulously, perfectly ! No human intellect can conceive how the myriad things and beings themselves into the orchestrate melody of harmonious co-existence in this universe. One ought not to disturb this harmony by one's personal preference. If you choose to assert your individual ego the Lord then hands you the reins of control. Then you lose his grace and benevolence. Conversely, when you demolish your ego and totally surrender to the scheme of things you receive the Lord's benign grace. This is amplified by the following legend.