तोताद्रि:
வானமாமலை, Sri Thothatrinatha Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 081, Thiruvaramangai Vaanamaamalai |
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| Temple Name | Sri Thothatrinatha Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Totadrinathan |
| Thayaar | Srivaramangai Nachiyar |
| Perumal Kolam | Veetrirundha |
| Facing | East |
| Vimanam | Nandavathana Vimanam |
| Theertham | Indra Pushkarini |
| Naadu | Pandya Naadu |
| Location | Nanguneri near Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu |
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| Nearest City | Tirunelveli |
The moolavar is Totadrinathan in a seated posture with Sridevi and Bhoodevi atop the Vaikunta Vimanam. The Thayar is Srivaramangai Nachiayar. The Theertham is Indra Pushkarini and the Vimanam Nandavathana Vimanam.
The legend has it that Lord Vishnu blessed Brahma, Indra, Brigu Maharishi and Markandeya at this kshetram. Urvasi and Tilothama are said to have worshipped the Lord at this place and their images are found in the sanctum fanning the moolavar.
The deity is given Thaila abhisekham daily and the oil, which is considered to have medicinal value, is stored in a well. The temple Satari has the image of Nammaazhwar cast on it. The Vanamamalai Jeer administers the temple. The annual festival is during the Tamil month of Panguni and Chittirai.
| तोताद्रिमाहात्म्यम् | Totādri Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 5, Pañcama Bhāge, Chapter 19 |
| Namm Azhwar | 11 pasurams |
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