Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Andal Thirukkovil

Andal Thirukkovil, Srivilliputur. in Tamil Nadu....










Andal Temple Glass room




Srivilliputhur Divya Desam
Thiruvilliputhoor Divya Desam is a popular 2000-year-old[citation needed] Hindu temple and one of the 108 Divya Desams, the most important abodes of Lord Vishnu.It is the birthplace of two of the most important alvars (saints) in the Vaishnavite tradition: Periyazhvar and Andal.


The primary landmark of Srivilliputtur is twelve-tiered tower structure dedicated to the Lord of Srivilliputtur, known as Vatapatrasayee. The tower of this temple rises  192 feet high.
Srivilliputtur Andal Temple Tower in Tamil Nadu's Emblem....







Srivilliputtur is known by other names such as Varaha kshetram, Thenpuduvai, Vadeswarapuram, Vadamahadamapuram, Shenbagaranya kshetram, Vikrama chola chaturvedhi mangalam, and Sridhanvipuri.



Sculptures of Sri Villi Puthur Temple







Kattalagar
Kattalagar Koil is a temple located in southern hills (meru malai) of Tamil Nadu, India, about 17 km from Srivilliputhur (birthplace of Andal).




Thiruvannamalai Also known as Thenthirupathi, located around 5 km from Srivilliputhur. It was said that Thirupathi Venkatachalapathi who had gone hunting saw the place and remained there.









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