Sri Bhoomipalar temple

Overview

The Sri Puliangudi Permual Temple in Tirunelveli is the abode the Lord Mahavishnu. Thiru Puliangudi Permual Temple is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu sanctuaries committed to Lord Vishnu situated in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli course, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani stream. All these 9 sanctuaries are named 'Divya Desams', the 108 sanctuaries of Vishnu adored by the 12 artist holy people, or Alwars.

About the Temple

The temple has a forcing picture of Lord Vishnu, a lotus stalk from the picture's navel radiates the picture of Brahma. The Lord's feet can be seen through the section. The temple has two prakarams(closed areas of a temple). The temple is found 1 kilometer toward the East of Natham. It is one of the 108 Divya desams and one of the Nava Thirupathis. Sriman Narayanan's general character is delicate and quiet and that of Lord Shiva's is furious. In any case, in this sthalam, Sriman Narayanan is showing up the character of Lord Shiva to drive out the shrewdness, which additionally discloses to the world that them two are the same. It is said that Vishnu came down to this sthalam with Lorddess Sridevi just, forgetting Lorddess Bhoodevi,. Irritated at it, Lorddess Bhoodevi shrouded Herself in the netherworld. After Vishnu assuaged Her, it is trusted that the two Lorddesses returned together and gave darshan here with the Lord.

The East confronting Lord is seen in Bhujanga sayanam (leaning back stance). The lovely Perumal is long to the point that we can see stand out of the feet and the other one can be seen through a little opening on the external praharam. Umbilical rope from the maritime of Perumal joins the lotus on which Brahma is situated. The individuals who need to have the Darshan of the lotus feet of the Lord, need to do as such just through a window here. Varuna, Niruthi and Dharmaraja and Narar additionally had Darshan of the Lord in Thiruppuliankudi. 1 km from Natham is the Lord KaasinaVenthar temple at Thirupulingkudi. The East confronting Lord is found in a leaning back stance with a lotus stalk from his navel ending in a bloom on Brahma's picture on the sanctum's mass. The story goes that Vishnu, alongside Lorddess Sridevi, came down to visit this spot. Maddened at being disregarded for the outing, Lorddess Bhoodevi shrouded herself in the netherworld. After Vishnu conciliated her, it is trusted that the two Lorddesses returned together and gave darshan here with the Lord. A fascinating component of the temple is that Vishnu's feet can be seen through a little window in the section.

About the Deity

The Moolavar of this temple is Sri Kaaichina Vendhan in Bhujanga sayanam (leaning back stance) confronting East . There are two Naachiyaars – Malar magal Naachiyaar and Poomagal Naachiyaar. One all the more little utsava Naachiyaar called Pulingudu Valli is likewise found. Vashista Maharishi's children, prominently known as Saptha Rishis reviled Yagnasharma who at long last got his condemnation tidied up by being touched by the Thiruvadi of Emperumaan of this sthalam.

Legend and Stories

When, Devendran was to direct a Yagna however didn't regard Devaguru Bragaspath who was to lead it. So Devaguru left in furious and Devendhran masterminded Vicchuvaruna, the child of Sukiran (Thuvatta) set up to lead the yagna. Vicchuvaruna was essentially an adherent of evil spirits thus, however he was doing the Yagna to fortify the devas outward, his psyche really did it to reinforce devils internal. Vicchuvaruna was a man with 3 heads and comprehension his double-cross, Devendran cut the heads of Vicchuvaruna with his Vajrayudha. His three heads transformed into Eagle, Vulture and crow and were tossed into the air. Devendhran was made up for lost time with Brahmagathi Dhosham in view of this and the various Devas gave area, water, ladies and trees to clean up Devendhran's dhosham, yet they were not adequate. At long last the dhosham was cleared just in this sthalam.

Lord Vishnu alongside his consort Sridevi came down to the banks of Tamaraibarani to invest some energy. Maddened at being forgotten, Bhoodevi shrouded herself in the under world creating draft and murkiness all over the place. Thinking out that she was as dear as Sridevi, Lord Vishnu brought her once more from the Nether World and gave darshan here at Pulingudi. Another story goes that a ruler who disregarded the rishi's vicinity was reviled to turn into an asura. Indra, who had Brahmahathi Dosham as a consequence of murdering a rishi, in masked structure as a deer, had shower at the Theertham here and offered petitions to Lord to Bhoomi Paalar to get freed from his condemnation. Satisfied with this, Indra performed a yagna here at Thiru Pulingudi. The asura, who attempted to keep the yagna was slaughtered by Vishnu and in this manner was freed from his condemnation. One can see the feet of Lord Bhoomi Paalar from a divider opening while one circumvents the temple.

Rare Facts

This is the place where Lord Indra got calmed from Brahmahathi Sin. A Brahmin by name Yagnya Sharma meandering as an evil spirit because of condemnation of the children of Sage Vasishta likewise was calmed from their annoyance by venerating the Lord here.

Significance

The enthusiasts who revere this divinity with commitment, the issues confronted by them in regards to their 'Graha', the troubles through shrewdness spirits and their everything mental issues are being cured by the Lord and Goddess. Salvation, Wealth, Relief from maladies, Purchase of vehicles, Gain Knowledge.

Festival

Vaikunta Ekadasi

Prasad and Offering

People visit these Nava Tirupathi temples seeking relief from the adverse aspects of planets, here Mercury-Budha.

Thanksgiving

Devotees perform holy bath to the Lord and don Him with new dresses as an offering.

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Mutharamman
Venkatavaanan
Makaranetunkuzhaikkaadar

Accessibility

Tiruppuliangudi is 32 kms. from Tirunelveli and one km. from Srivaragunamangai. The closest railway station is in Tirunelveli, with the next being in Tiruchendur. The closest airport is in Thiruvananthapuram and the next closest, in Madurai.

Address

Sri Bhoomi Balakar Temple,
Tirupuliangudi,
Thoothukudi district.