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Once the Devas were unable to decide as to who among the Trinity was the Greatest. Brghu Maharshi in his attempt to find an answer first went to Kailash where Shiva and Parvati were resting. Therefore, the Dwarapalakas refused to let Brghu Rshi enter. Considering that Shiva was not that easily accessible, the rishi cursed Shiva in anger and proceeded further. He next went to Satyaloka where Brahma was deeply engrossed in his Yogamaya. Because of his preoccupation, he did not notice Brghu and as expected, the rishi lost no time in leaving Brahmaloka in a huff.

Once the Devas were unable to decide as to who among the Trinity was the Greatest. Brghu Maharshi in his attempt to find an answer first went to Kailash where Shiva and Parvati were resting. Therefore, the Dwarapalakas refused to let Brghu Rshi enter. Considering that Shiva was not that easily accessible, the rishi cursed Shiva in anger and proceeded further. He next went to Satyaloka where Brahma was deeply engrossed in his Yogamaya. Because of his preoccupation, he did not notice Brghu and as expected, the rishi lost no time in leaving Brahmaloka in a huff.

Finally Brghu knocked at Vaikuntha where Vishnu received him with warmth. The rshi then expressed his desire to be with the Lord for some time. However, at the same time, Goddes Lakshmi asked the rshi to leave Vaikuntha since she wanted to be with the Lord. As could be expected, Brghu got enraged and cursed Lakshmi hat she would be born in Bhoolok as a Jeevathma. Since Vishnu showered love

Finally, Brghu knocked at Vaikuntha where Vishnu received him with warmth. The rshi then expressed his desire to be with the Lord for some time. However, at the same time, Goddess Lakshmi wished to spend some time with her lord and thus, asked the rshi to leave Vaikuntha. As expected, Brghu got enraged and cursed Lakshmi that she would be born in Bhulok making her sad and inconsolable. However, the Lord pacified her with a promise to marry her when she comes of age in her mortal form.  

the curse of Brighu Maharishi Lakshmi was sad and inconsolable. The Lordassured

her that she would be born on earth and he would soon follow her. He promised

her that when she comes of age, he would marry her.  

Several centuries ago King Dharmavarma of.IkshvahuVamsa

This curse and the lord's promise took effect during the time of Raja Dharmavarma of the Ikshvaku race living in Chola region. While on a hunting expedition, the Raja saw a group of rshis engrossed in deep penance. Allured by their presence and the peaceful surroundings, he built a small hamlet and named it after his queen as Nichilapuram. He also made sure to keep the rshis well protected. The Raja's benevolence earned him the compassion of the Rshis who gave him the blessing to obtain good progeny. For this purpose, he was asked to pray to Goddess Lakshmi, the mother of the world (lokamata) and assured him that she herself would be born as his daughter. He took it to be God's will and performed the Laksha Tantra Yajna. Pleased with his piety Sri Lakshmi manifested herself before the royal couple and promised to fulfill their wishes. The joy of the king and the queen knew no bounds and their repeated singing of the Goddess Sridevi's name echoed all over the land.

lived in Cholanadu. While on a hunting expedition he saw a group of rishis in

deep penance. Lured by their devotion and the peaceful surroundings he built a

small hamlet and named it after the Queen as Nichilapuram. He also provided

sufficient protection to the rishis. The rishis' hearts melted with compassion

for the king and they blessed him with progeny. He was asked to pray to

Lokamatha and assured him that Goddess Lakshmi herself would be born as his

daughter. He took it to be God's will and performed LakshaTantraYagna. Pleased

with his piety Lakshmi manifested herself before the royal couple and promised

to fulfil their wishes. The king and the queen sang and danced repeating the

blessed name of Sridevi in joy that echoed all over the land. In due course, in

born at Nichilapuri on a Friday evening. The king named her

In due course of time, in the month of Chaitra, a beautiful child was born at Nichilapuri on a Friday evening. The king named her Vasalakshmi. With time, as the girl came of age, Dharmavarma arranged for a

Vasalakshmi. After a while, a boy was born who was named Chandratilakha. With

the march of time, when the girl came of age, King Dharmavarma arranged for a

swayamvar. Several princes from neighbouring kingdoms came for the swayamvar

swayamvar. Several princes from neighbouring kingdoms came for the swayamvar

with love in their eyes and hope in their hearts. Lord Ranganatha disguised as

with love in their eyes and hope in their hearts. Lord Ranganatha disguised as

Lord as his son-in-law. The Lord blessed the king and the queen and assured

Lord as his son-in-law. The Lord blessed the king and the queen and assured

them that he would always be with them at Uraiyur. This is the birthplace of

them that he would always be with them at Uraiyur. This is the birthplace of

the renowned Thirupanalwar.

the renowned Thirupanalwar.  

== References ==

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