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Sri Tiru Vazh Marban temple

Moolavar	:	Tiru Vazh Marban
Urchavar	:	Lord Srinivasa with Sridevi, Bhoodevi
Amman / Thayar	:	Kamalavalli Nachiar
Thala Virutcham	:	-
Theertham	:	Pushkarini called Lakshmi Theertha
Agamam / Pooja	:	-
Old year	:	1000-2000 years old
Historical Name	:	Tiruvanparisaram
City	:	Tirupatisaram
District	:	Kanyakumari
State	:	Tamil Nadu


	Singers:

	Celebrated Vaishnavite Acharya Nammalwar has praised the Lord in his Mangalasasanam hymn.

	Festival:

	Adi Swati day when Lord took Saint Kulasekhara Azhwar to His Vaikuntam Abode in July-August, 10 day Chithirai festival in April-May, all Purattasi Saturdays in September-October, Avani Tiruvonam in August-September are the festivals of the temple. Oonjal Sevai is exclusively observed for the Perumal of this temple only in Kanyakumari district.

	Temple's Speciality:

	Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

	Opening Time:

	The temple is open during normal hours as in all temples.

	Address:

	Sri Tiruvazh Marban Temple, Tirupatisaram, Nagarcoil.

	Phone:

	+91-94424 27710

	General Information:

	This is the sacred Avathar place of Vaishnavite saint Nammalvar and his mother. Also the place is one among the celebrated 108 Viaishnava places called Divya Desas. As Mother has Her place in the chest of the Lord Himself, there is no separate shrine for Thayar. Perumal is wearing a gold chain with a dollar embossed with the figure of Mother Mahalakshmi.

	Prayers

	Those unable to execute their commitments to Tirupati Perumal, offer the same here.

	Thanks giving:

	Devotees perform Tirumanjanam to Lord and Mother offering Vastras.

	Greatness Of Temple:

	The place has the reputation of being the birth place of a Mother, who gave an illustrious son Nammalvar to spread and sing the glory of Lord Vishnu. The wedding of Udaya Nangai, daughter of Tiruvazhmarban in the service of Nanjil Nadu Tiruvenparisaram with Kaarimaran a chieftain of Kurunadu took place in the house of the bride. They had no child though years rolled by. The couple went to Tirukurungudi, also a Divyadesa and prayed to Lord Nambi seeking child boon. Lord Nambi appeared before them and offered Himself to be born to them and advised them that the child be taken to the Tamarind tree in Tirunagari and assured that He as a child would bring great reputation to them. Mother Udayanangai delivered a male child on Visaka Star day in Vaikasi month (May-June) on a poornima-full moon day. They took the child as directed by Lord in a golden cradle to the tamarind tree in Azhwar Tirunagari. The child simply climbed on the tree with Gnana Mudra, meditated upon Lord Aadhi Natha to the chilling surprise of those gathered there. The child was in penance for 16 years. This is the sacred history of Tirupathisaram.

	Temple History:

	Suseendram, a holy place in Kanyakumari district was once known as Gnanaranyam-jungle of wisdom. Saptha Rishis – seven Maharshis were performing penance here. Lord granted Darshan to them in the form of Lord Shiva. The Rishis proceeded to Soma Theertha Ghat to have the darshan of Lord Vishnu. Having darshan of Lord as they wished, they also prayed that He should stay in this place. Lord granted their wish and is gracing the devotees as Lord of Wisdom in this place.

	Special Features:

	Miracle Based: Lord Tiruvazh Marban (Lord in whose chest Mother Mahalakshmi-Goddess of Wealth resides) graces devotees with His four hands, one assuring safety (Abhayahastha) and holding the conch and discus in other hands. The 9 feet tall idol is made of a material called Kadu Sarkarai Yogam, a mixture of stone and lime and coated with a glue made with sugar and mustard. Hence, no abishek is performed to the presiding deity, only to the procession deity.

Location :
Thirupathicharam is 30 km from Nagarcoil. bus available from meenakshipuram bus stand.

Near By Railway Station :
Nagarcoil

Near By Airport :
Thiruvananthapuram, Madurai

Accomodation :

Nagercoil:

Hotel Udipi International: +91-4652-272 036, 37
Hotel Parvathi International: +91-4652- 233 020, 23
Sri Krishna: +91-4652-277 782-84
Hotel Vijayatha: +91-4652-232 206-7, 227 808
Hotel Canon: +91-4652-453 370-1.