Two Temples at Thulai Villi Mangalam, referred to as Erettai Tirupathi, about 100 yards of each other on the Northern bank of Tamaraibarani make up one Divya Desam. NamAzhvaar has sung 11 verses of praise on Devapiran and Aravinda Losana, the deities of the twin temples, located about 10kms East of SriVaikuntam.
திருந்து வேதமுகம் வேள்வியும்
திரு மா மகளிரும் தாம் மலிந்து
இருந்து வாழ் பொருநாள் வடகரை
வான் தொலைவில்லி மங்களம்கருந்தடம் கணி கைதொழுத அந் நாள்
தொடங்கி இன் நாள்தோறும்
இருந்து இருந்து, அரவிந்த லோசன
என்று என்றே நைந்து இறங்குமே –Thiruvoimozhi
In this Thiruvoi Mozhi Verse, Nam Azhvaar refers to this prosperous temple as being in Thulai Villi Mangalam on the Northern Bank of Porunai River (Tamaraibarani). From this verse, one comes to know that there was constant Vedic Chanting and that the ladies were always uttering the name of ‘Aravinda Losana’.
Devapiran Temple
When Rishi Suprabar dug the ground here for a yagna he was performing, he found a bow and a measuring scale, which turned into a handsome young man and a beautiful girl thus relieving them from Kubera’s curse.
The name
As one found a bow and measuring scale, this place came to be called ‘Thulai’ ‘Villi’ Mangalam.
Festivals
Karthigai Brahmotsavam
Thai Fridays
Puratasi Saturdays
Quick Facts
Moolavar: Devapiran Standing Posture
Goddess : Karunthadakanni Thaayar
Contact : Seshamani Bhattar @94424 90567
S. Raghu Bhattar @ 94878 31689
Aravinda Losanar Temple
100 yards North of Devapiran temple is the Aravinda Losanar temple. Pleased with Sage Suprabar’s devotion of offering Lotus flowers every day without fail., Lord provided darshan in a standing posture. As he adorned himself with the Lotus flowers, he is referred to as Aravinda Losanar. Belief is that those who offer sincere prayers here with Lotus flowers will be relieved from their sins.
Festivals: 10day Aipasi Brahmotsavam
Quick Facts
Moolavar: Aravinda Losanar
Goddess : Karunthadakanni Thaayar
Contact : Ramanan Bhattar @ 94435 54570
Azhvaar : NamAzhvaar (11 Paasurams)
Time : 9am-1pm and 2pm-6pm
Source: prtraveller.blogspot.com
