वैकुण्ठपुरम्
வைகுந்தவிண்ணகரம், Sri Vaigundha Nathan Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 039, Thiru VaiKunda Vinnagaram |
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| Temple Name | Sri Vaigundha Nathan Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Vaikunthanathan/Sri Thamaraikannudaya piraan |
| Thayaar | Ubhaya Nachiyar/ Vaikunthavalli Thayar |
| Perumal Kolam | Veetrirundha |
| Facing | East |
| Vimanam | Ananathasatyavarthaga Vimanam |
| Theertham | Lakshmi Pushkarini |
| Naadu | Chola Naadu |
| Location | Nangur near Sirkazhi, Nagappattinam, Tamil Nadu |
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| Nearest City | Sirkazhi |
This is one of the 11 Divya desams sung by Tirumangai Azhwar. The moolavar here is Vaikuntanatha Perumaal in a seated posture. The Thayar is Vaikuntavalli. The Theertham is Lakshmi Pushkarini and the Vimanam Ananathasatyavarthaga Vimanam. This shetram is believed to be on par with Vaikuntam.
Legend has it that Uttanka Muni worshipped Lord Vishnu at this shetram. Lord Vishnu appeared before Siva when he performed Ekadasa Rudra Ashwamedha Yagam.
Tirumangai Azhwar Mangalaasaasanam Utsavam during the Tamil month of Thai is important.
| श्रीवैकुण्ठपुरमाहात्म्यम् | Śrī Vaikuṇṭha Pura Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 5, Pañcama Bhāge, Chapter 6 |
| Thirumangai Azhwar | 10 pasurams |
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