Thirunaraiyur (Naraiyur Nindra Nambi) Temple
Know the Temple:
"Pray to Lord Naraiyur Nindra Nambi at Thirunaraiyur and receive blessings of prosperity, family happiness, and wisdom, just like Sage Thirumangai Azhwar did."
Greatness of the temple:
The Thirunaraiyur Temple, one of the 108 Divya Desams, is a revered shrine where Lord Naraiyur Nindra Nambi blesses devotees with prosperity, moksha, and academic brilliance. The temple is known for the Kal Garuda procession and the prominence given to Goddess Vanjula Valli. Sage Thirumangai Azhwar, initiated here by the lord, is believed to have received the ultimate skills and knowledge. Devotees who pray at this temple feel an immense spiritual connection and find solutions to both worldly and academic challenges.
Key Temple Facts
- Temple Name: Thirunaraiyur (Naraiyur Nindra Nambi) Temple
- Main deity (Lord Vishnu) is known as: Naraiyur Nindra Nambi
- Goddess Mahalakshmi is known as: Vanjula Valli
- Puranic names of the temple: Vanjula Kshetra, Thirunaraiyur
- Worshipped by: Alwars, sages, kings, devotees, and Sri Thirumangai Azhwar
- Special rituals of the temple: Daily pujas, Abhishekam, Vedic recitations, Vaikuntha Ekadashi festival
- Special boons of the temple: Grants moksha (spiritual liberation), removal of karmic burdens, and prosperity
- Specialty of the temple:
- Famous for the Kal Garuda Sevai (Stone Garuda procession)
- Maha Lakshmi born as Vanjula Valli, married to Vishnu
- Naraiyur Nindra Nambi initiated Thirumangai Azhwar, granting spiritual progress and all knowledge
- Location: 10 km from Kumbakonam
- Divya Desam: Yes, one of the important temple amongst the 108 Divya Desams
