श्रीबदरक्षेत्रम्
திருப்பேரை, Sri Magara NedungKuzhai Kaathar Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 078, Thirupperai |
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| Temple Name | Sri Magara NedungKuzhai Kaathar Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Magara Nedunkuzhaikkaathan Perumal |
| Thayaar | Kuzhaikkaathavalli Thayar |
| Perumal Kolam | Veetrirundha |
| Facing | East |
| Vimanam | Bhadra Vimanam |
| Theertham | Sukra Pushkarini |
| Naadu | Pandya Naadu |
| Location | Thirupperai near Then Thiruppaerai, Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu |
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| Nearest City | Tirunelveli |
This Divya Desam is one of the Nava Tirupathi (9 temples).
Tirunagari on the way to Tiruchendur from Tirunelveli. The moolavar is Makara Nedunkuzhaikkadan in a seated posture with Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. The Thayar is Kuzhaikkaduvalli Nachiyar and Tirupperai Nachiyar. The Theertham is Sukra pushkarini and the Vimanam Bhadra Vimanam.
The legend has it that as per the advice of Durvasa Muni, Bhoo Devi meditated at this shetram. While bathing in the Tamaraparani River she discovered two fish shaped earrings, which she offered to the Lord. Hence the name Makara Nedunkuzhaikkadan. It is also believed that Varuna has worshipped the Lord at this shetram to be absolved himself of a curse.
| श्रीबदरक्षेत्रमाहात्म्यम् | Śrī Badara Kṣetra Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 5, Pañcama Bhāge, Chapter 17 |
| Namm Azhwar | 11 pasurams |
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