गोसखक्षेत्रम्
தேரழுந்தூர், Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 021, Thiruvazhunthoor |
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| Temple Name | Sri Devaadi Raja Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Devaadhi Rajan / Sri Aamaruviappan |
| Thayaar | Senkamalavalli |
| Perumal Kolam | Nindra |
| Facing | East |
| Vimanam | Garuda Vimanam |
| Theertham | Darshana Pushkarini |
| Naadu | Chola Naadu |
| Location | Thiruvazhunthoor near Kuttalam, Mayavaram, Nagappattinam, Tamil Nadu |
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| Nearest City | Mayiladuturai / Mayavaram |
This Divya kshetram also known as Aamaruviyappan. This is one of the five sacred shrines dedicated to Krishna.
The moolavar is Devadirajan also called Aamaruviappan in a standing posture. The Thayar is Senkamalavalli, and the Theertham is Darshana Pushkarini and the Vimanam Garuda Vimanam.
Legend has it that Brahma caused the herds of cattle being grazed by Krishna disappear, upon which Krishna created another herd. Finding this Brahma apologized to Krishna and requested Him to take abode at Tiruvazhandur. It is also believed that Kaveri, Garuda, Agastya, Dharma and the King Uparisravas worshiped Vishnu. In the sanctum Prahlada is to the right of the moolavar and Garudan to His left. Kaveri is portrayed as worshipping the Lord.
This is the birthplace of Kamban, the author of Ramanaya in Tamil. The idols of Kamban and his wife are installed inside the temple. The chariot of the King by name Oordavaradan was stuck in the ground, at this kshetram and as such this place gained the name Terazhundur.The annual festival is being celebrated during the month of Vaikasi. The Kamban festival is celebrated in the month of Panguni.
| गोसखक्षेत्रमाहात्म्यम् | Gosakha Kṣetra Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 3, Tṛtīya Bhāge, Chapter 30 |
| Thirumangai Azhwar | 55 pasurams |
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