SRIVILLIPUTHUR ANDAL TEMPLE
Srivilliputhur is a semi-urban town and a municipality
in Virudhunagar district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Srivilliputhur
Andal Kovil is one of the most famous Temples in Tamilnadu.Srivilliputtur is a temple
town and one of the 108 divya desams of Lord Sri Vishnu. To the devotees and
vaishnavites, Srivilliputtur is synonymous with Lord Vishnu, Periyalwar and
Andal.
It gave –‘Tiruppavai’ of
Andal and ‘Tirupallandu’ of Periyalvar- the hymns on Lord Vishnu to Tamil
Literature. These Tamil hymns – Tamil Vedam-Alwar pasurams- are recited
everyday at this temple.
The famous Tiruppora mandapam is in the garden, where
Andal was found by Periyalwar under Tulsi plants as a little child. Andal as a
child is worshipped here. This mandapam and Andal idol were built by Periyalwar
after his return from Srirangam where he handed over Andal in marriage to Lord
Rajamannar.
One should not miss the separate shrines for ten
avatars of Lord Vishnu within the temple.Both the temples were renovated
several times under Pandiya and Nayakkar periods. Pavai Nonbu during the Tamil
month of Margazhi is very important festival. But Adipooram attracts thousands
of people for watching the car festival.
If one makes a prayer to the divine Mother- Thayar- it
is believed the prayer is heard and granted. Thousands of people make special
prayers to Andal for education, success in business, marriage and child. The
devotees usually offer tulsi garlands, butter, clothes and lamps. Nowadays
people share feeding expenses of the temple to poor.
The greatest attraction is
the Rajagopuram of the temple; with eleven tiers and 192" height it is one
among the tallest towers of temples in Tamilnadu. It has found a fitting place
in the emblem of Government of Tamilnadu.
It signifies the ancient Tamil
architecture; it symbolizes the age old matured culture and stands majestically
as a proud tradition; and all are at one stroke.
One can miss visiting
Srivilliputtur; but never misses the emblem being affixed as Government’s
ascent or acceptance on transactions, documents, or promulgation of orders or
notifications.
If you are native of Tamilnadu, Just search your pocket, check
your driving license; there lies the ever shining symbol ‘The srivilliputtur
Gopuram’.
Srivilliputtur
is hot and dry. Rains are the only source of water. Usually wells get dried
during summers. But the well in the temple has never dried up.
Andal is believed to have used the well as mirror to
watch her reflection. That is the reason why the well is named as ‘mirror
well’- ‘Kannadi Kinaru’. Kannadi theeertham is famous.
Tirupathi
Brahmotsavam is important festival all over South India and attracts millions
of devotees.
It is quite interesting to know that a Garland worn by
Andal is sent all along to Tirupathi in Andhra Pradesh one day before the
Brahmotsavam starts. The mala is used for garlanding Lord Balaji.
In the same manner every year, Tirupathi Balaji’s garland
is sent to Srivilliputtur for marriage festival of Andal Thayar.Not only Balaji
of Tirupathi, Kallazhagar of Madurai is also presented with a garland worn by
Andal on Chithirai Festival day.
By Air
Madurai
is the nearest Airport from srivilliputtur.
By Train
Madurai,Sivakasi
& Tirunelveli is the nearest railway station from srivilliputtur.
By Bus
Srivilliputtur can be reached by cars &
buses From Madurai,Sivakasi,Tirunelveli & Virudunagar
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