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Abodes of Vishnu

97. Arulmigu Kuzhaikkadhuvalli Thayar sameda Magara Nedunguzaikkathan Koil (Thenthirupperrai)

Mulavar		*Magara Nedunguzaikkathan*
*Utsavar*		*Nagaril Mugil Vannann*
Thayar		*Kuzhaikkadhuvalli, Thirupperai Nachiyar*
Kshethram
*Pose & Direction*		*Sitting Pose facing East*
Theertham		*Sukra Pushkarni, Sanga Theertham, Masya Theertham*
Vimanam		*Badhra Vimanam*
*Sthala Vruksham*
Paadiyavar		*Nammazhwar*
*Travel Base*		*Thirunelveli*
*Nearest Railway Station*		*Alwar Thirunagari*

Location

It is approximately 5 kms from Azhwar Tirunagari.Alternatively one can also come here from Thollaivillimangalam There is a chattaram where boarding may be available.There are no facilities for staying here.Swami Manavala Mamunigal has sung about this kshetram.

History

Bhoodevi took the name of Sriperai and meditated on the astaksharam as per Durvasa muni .Bhoodevi noticed 2 pots on the day of panguni pournami near the banks of Thamabharani which were in the shape of a fish and offered it to the lord.Also Varuna obtained salvation from a curse by performing thirumanjanam on panguni pournami .The Maharaja of Vidharba prayed here and got rain and prosperity in his kingdom which was suffering from drought.