Divya Desam
A Divya Desam or Vaishnava Divya Desam is one of the 108 Vishnu temples that are mentioned in the works of the Alvars. ”Divya” means “divine” and “Desam” indicates “place or abode”. Of the 108 temples, 105 are in India, one is in Nepal, and last two are believed to be outside the Earthly realms. In India, they are spread over states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand. Muktinath, Saligramam is the only Divya Desam in Nepal. The Divya Desams are revered by the 12 Alvars in the Divya Prabandha, a collection of 4,000 Tamil verses. Divya Desams follow Thenkalai or Vadakalai modes of worship.
Etymology
In Divya desam, Divya means "premium" or "divine" and Desam indicates "place".Alvars and Divyaprabhanda
The word azhwar in Tamil, means one who immerses oneself into the ocean of the countless attributes of god. Azhwars are considered the twelve supreme devotees of Vishnu, who were instrumental in popularising Vaishnavism during the 5th-8th centuries AD. The religious works of these saints in Tamil, songs of love and devotion, are compiled as Nalayira Divya Prabandham containing 4000 verses and the 108 temples revered in their songs are classified as Divya desam. The saints had different origins and belonged to different castes. As per tradition, the first three azhwars, Poigai, Bhutha and Pey were said to be born out of divinity. According to tradition, Tirumazhisai was the son of a sage, Thondaradi, Mathurakavi, Peria and Andal were from brahmin community, Kulasekhara from Kshatria community, Namm was from a cultivator family, Tirupana from panar community and Tirumangai from kalvar community.Divya Suri Saritra by Garuda-Vahana Pandita, Guruparamparaprabhavam by Pinbaragiya Perumal Jeeyar, Periya tiru mudi adaivu by Anbillai Kandadiappan, Yatindra Pranava Prabavam by Pillai Lokacharya, commentaries on Divya Prabandam, Guru Parampara texts, temple records and inscriptions give a detailed account of the azhwars and their works. According to these texts, the saints were considered incarnations of some form of Vishnu. Poigai is considered an incarnation of Panchajanya, Bhoothath of Kaumodakee, Pey of Nandaka, Thirumalisai of Sudarshanam, Namm of Vishvaksena, Madhurakavi of Vainatheya, Kulasekhara of Kaustubha, Periy of Garuda, Andal of Bhoodevi, Thondaradippodi of Vanamaalai, Thiruppaan of Srivatsa and Thirumangai of Sarangam. The songs of Prabandam are regularly sung in all the Vishnu temples of South India daily and also during festivals.
Significance of Divya Desams
In Hindu texts, these temples are often referred to as Bhooloka Vaikuntam, which in Sanskrit means Heaven on earth. Each of the Divya Desam has its own significance related to Shri Vaishnava Mythology. Each of these Temples had separate shrines for Maha Vishnu and Maha Lakshmi.List of Divya Desams
The 106 earthly Divya Desam temples are spread over the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh and Gujarat, and Country of Nepal- Muktinath. The last two are believed to be outside earthly realms.| S.No. | Name of the temple | Location | Photo | Presiding deity | Notes/Beliefs |
| 1 | Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam | Srirangam, Trichy district Tamil Nadu | Sri Ranganayaki sametha Sri Ranganatha Perumal | Srirangam temple is often listed as the largest functioning Hindu temple in the world, the still larger Angkor Wat being the largest existing temple. The temple occupies an area of 156 acres with a perimeter of 4,116m making it the largest temple in India and one of the largest religious complexes in the world. The annual 21 day festival conducted during the Tamil month of Margazhi attracts 1 million visitors. | |
| 2 | Thirukozhi | Uraiyur, Trichy district Tamil Nadu | Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Azhagiya Manavala Perumal | The temple locally called Nachiyar Koil and is one of the few Divyadesams where the goddess has prominence over Vishnu.The temple is the birthplace of Thiruppaan Alvar, one of the twelve Azhwar saints belonging to the 6th-8th centuries. In Srirangam, the yearly birth festival of Tirupannazhwar is celebrated with Viswaroopa darshan of Ranganatha at the sanctum on the occasion of his birthday. The festive idol of Tiupannazhwar is taken from the temple to Srirangam. | |
| 3 | Thirukkarambanoor | Uthamarkoil, Tiruchirappalli district Tamil Nadu | Sri Purushottama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal | The temple is only a few of the temples that are dedicated to the Hindu god Trimurti namely Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma. As per Hindu legend, the temple is believed to have been constructed by Janakar, the king of Janakapuri and the father of Sita from the epic Ramayana. Thirumangai Azhwar is believed to have resided in the temple to build the surrounding walls of the Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple. | |
| 4 | Pundarikakshan Perumal Koil | Thiruvellarai, Trichy district Tamil Nadu | Sri Pankaja Nayaki sametha Sri Pundarikaksha Perumal | Pundarikakshan Perumal temple is believed to have been built by the Pallava king Dantivarman.A swastika-shaped temple tank built during 800 AD is present in the south-western corner of the street around the temple. It has four stepped gateways, each having 51 steps. The tank is believed to have been built by Kamban Araiyan during the reign of Dantivarman. In modern times, it is maintained by the Department of Archaeology of the Government of Tamil Nadu. The temple complex covers an area of, while the tank covers an area of.The chariot festival is unique in the state as a community feast is offered by several individuals and committees, a custom many centuries old. | |
| 5 | Vadivazhagiya Nambi Perumal Koil | Anbil, Trichy district Tamil Nadu | Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal | King Sundara Chola who ruled the area was a devotee of the temple and during each of his innumerable victories in wars, he showered a lot of wealth on this temple. His prime minister Anirudha Brahmarayar is believed to be from Anbil, the village where the temple is located. The copper plates having the records from the Chola period from Anbil indicate generous contribution from the Medieval Cholas indicate various gifts to the temple. | |
| 6 | Appakkudathaan Perumal Koil | Koviladi, Tanjore district Tamil Nadu | Sri Indravalli sametha Sri Appakudatthan Perumal | The temple has inscriptions from the 18th year of the reign of Aditya Chola. The temple is one of the five Pancharanga Kshetrams, a group of five Hindu temples on the banks of the Kaveri River dedicated to Ranganatha, a form of Vishnu. | |
| 7 | Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple | Kandiyur, Thanjavur district Tamil Nadu | Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Hara Saabha Vimochana Perumal | Since Vishnu relieved the curse of Shiva, the temple is called Hara Saabha Vimochana Temple. | |
| 8 | Thirukoodalur | Aduthurai, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Jagathrakshaga Perumal | Kaveri wanted to cleanse herself and approached Hindu god Brahma. She is believed to have worshipped Vishnu at this place and got relieved. A parrot which was devoted to Vishnu was shot down in the nearby forest. Vishnu rescued the parrot and appeased him of his previous birth. Thus it is believed that Vishnu descends here for all forms of life. Vishnu is also believed to have appeared for sage Nandaka. | |
| 9 | Thirukavithalam | Kabisthalam , Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Ramamanivalli sametha Sri Gajendravarada Perumal | Gajendra Varadha is believed to have appeared to Gajendra the elephant also called Indrajumnan, the crocodile called Huhu, Sage Parasara and Sri Anjaneya. The temple is one of the Panchakanna Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. | |
| 10 | Thiruppullamboothangudi | Pullabhoothangudi , Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Rama Perumal | Kolavalli Ramar is believed to have appeared for Sita and the temple is believed to be the place where Rama performed the last rites of the eagle king Jatayu. | |
| 11 | Thiruaadhanur | Adanur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Ranganayaki Thayar sametha Sri Andalukkum Aiyyan Perumal | Andalakkum Aiyarn is believed to have appeared for an affluent devotee trying to save Rangantha. It is also believed that the presiding deity appeared for Kamadhenu, the holy cow and also for Thirumangai Azhwar, the saint poet of 8th century. | |
| 12 | Thirukudanthai | Kumbakonam, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Aravamuda Perumal | The temple is called Ubaya Pradhana Kshetram as the Moolavar and utsavar enjoy the same importance.It is believed that the presiding deity asked Nathamuni to compile the four thousand verses of Nalayira Divya Prabandham at this place. The twin temple chariots weigh each and are next only in size to the ones in Thygaraja temple in Thiruvarur and Andal Temple in Srivilliputhur. This temple is along Kaveri and is one of the Pancharanga Kshetrams. | |
| 13 | Thiruvinnagar | Tirunageswaram, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Bhumidevi sametha Sri Uppiliappan Perumal | It is believed that Vishnu appeared as Uppiliappan to marry sage Hemarishi's daughter who was Lakshmi's avatar. Since the sage quoted that her girl is too young that she doesnt even know how to cook with salt, Vishnu agreed to accept offering without salt. | |
| 14 | Thirunaraiyur | Nachiyar Kovil, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Vanchulavalli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal | Vishnu was of the view that during Kali Yuga, men would have to listen to women. Hence he decided that he would first set an example and listen to the goddess here. During all festive occasions, the first rights are reserved for Nachiyar, who moves ahead, while Srinivasa follows her. Even the food is first served to Nachiyar and then to Srinivasa. The Kal Garuda image in the temple used during the festive occasions is believed to increase in weight seeking 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128 people in succession when the procession comes out of various gates from the sanctum to the main entrance of the temple. | |
| 15 | Thirucherai | Tirucherai, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Saranayaki sametha Sri Saranatha Perumal | Saranathan is believed to have appeared to river Cauvery, sage Markandeya and Hindu gods Indra. The crown of some of the images from the Chola period show influence of Buddhist tradition in the region. The metal image of Sita is believed to be a classic example of Chola Art during the 9th-10th centuries. | |
| 16 | Thirunandhipura Vinnagaram | Nathan Kovil, Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Shenbagavalli sametha Sri Jagannatha Perumal | Nandi, the sacred bull of Shiva, is believed to have got his curses relieved by worshipping Vishnu here and hence the place is called Nandipuram and Nandhipura Vinnagaram. It is also believed that king Sibi worshiped Vishnu at this place. | |
| 17 | Thiruvelliyangudi | Thiruvelliyangudi, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Kolavilli Rama Perumal | wheel of Vishnu which is very unique in nature, making this the only temple where Garuda is depicted in such a posture. | |
| 18 | Thirukannamangai | Thirukannamangai, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Abishekavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal | The temple is one of the Panchakanna Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. | |
| 19 | Thirukannapuram | Tirukannapuram, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kannapura Nayaki sametha Sri Sowriraja Perumal | The Lord here, has real silky hair that grows. Legend has it that he grew the hair to safeguard his devotee's words, that the idol in the temple has hair. The temple is one of the Panchakanna Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. | |
| 20 | Thirukannangudi | Tirukannankudi, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Loganayaki sametha Sri Lokanatha Perumal | The temple is one of the Panchakanna Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. | |
| 21 | Thirunagai | Nagapattinam, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Saundaryavalli sametha Sri Sundararaja Perumal | ||
| 22 | Thiruthanjai Mamanikoil | Thanjavur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Raktapankajavalli sametha Sri Neelamegha Perumal | Unlike other Divyadesams where a single shrine is referred, this set of temples is referred together in all the paasurams. During the Treta Yuga, there were three demons by name Tanchakan, Tantakan and Kacamukan who were blessed by Shiva became very powerful. They grew arrogant and troubled sage Parashara who was doing penance at this place. Vishnu killed Thanjakan after whom Thanjavur was named, with his Chakra, Kachamukan by taking the form of a yali, a mythical creature and took the form of Varaha the boar to kill the third demon Tantakan, who feld to Srimushnam. | |
| Manikundram | Thanjavur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Ambujavalli sametha Sri Maniparvata Perumal | |||
| Thanjaiyali Nagar | Thanjavur, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Thanjanayaki sametha Sri Narasimha Perumal | |||
| 23 | Thiruvazhundur | Theranzhdur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Senkamalavalli sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal | ||
| 24 | Thiruchirupuliyur | Thirusirupuliyur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Dayanayaki sametha Sri Krupasamudra Perumal | ||
| 25 | Thiruthalaichanga Nanmadiyam | Thalachangadu, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Thalaichanga Nachiyar sametha Sri Chandrasaabahara Perumal | ||
| 26 | Thiruindalur | Indalur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Parimala Ranganayaki sametha Sri Parimala Ranganatha Perumal | ||
| 27 | Thirukazhicheerama Vinnagaram | Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Lokanayaki sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal | ||
| 28 | Thirukkavalambadi | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Senkamala Nachiyar sametha Sri Gopala Krishna Perumal | ||
| 29 | Thiruarimeya Vinnagaram | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kudamudakoothan Perumal | ||
| 30 | Thiruvanpurushothamam | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Purushotthama Nayaki sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal | ||
| 31 | Thirusemponsaikoil | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Sweda Pushpavalli sametha Sri Hemaranganatha Perumal | ||
| 32 | Thirumanimadakoil | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Sashvatha Deepaya Narayana Perumal | ||
| 33 | Thiruvaikunta Vinnagaram | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal | ||
| 34 | Thiruthetriambalam | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Lakshmiranga Perumal | ||
| 35 | Thirumanikoodam | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Boonayagi sametha Sri Varadharaja Perumal | ||
| 36 | Thiruparthanpalli | Parthanpalli, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Tamarai Nayagi sametha Sri Taamaraiyaal Kelvan Perumal | ||
| 37 | Thiruvali | Thiruvali, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amrudhagadavalli sametha Sri Kedarapathivaraya Perumal | ||
| Thirunagari | Thirunagari, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amurdha Valli sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal | |||
| 38 | Thiruthevanarthogai | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Samudradanaya sametha Sri Devanayaka Perumal | ||
| 39 | Thiruvellakulam | Thirunangur, Nagapattinam district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Padmavathi sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal | ||
| 40 | Thiruchitrakootam | Chidambaram, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Pundareekavalli sametha Sri Govindaraja Perumal | ||
| 41 | Thiruvaheendrapuram | Thiruvanthipuram, Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Hemambujavalli sametha Sri Devanatha Perumal | ||
| 42 | Thirukkovalur | Thirukoyilur, Tiruvannamalai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Pushpavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal | The temple is believed to be the place where the first three Azhwars, the Vaishnava saints, namely, Poigai Alvar, Bhoothathalvar and Peyalvar attained salvation. The temple is one of the Panchakanna Kshetrams, the five holy temples associated with Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu. | |
| 43 | Thirukkachi - Atthigiri | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Perundevi sametha Sri Devadiraja Perumal | One of the greatest Hindu scholars of Vaishnava VisishtAdvaita philosophy, Ramanuja is believed to have resided in this temple. The temple along with Ekambareswarar Temple and Kamakshi Amman Temple in Kanchipuram is popularly known as Mumurtivasam, while Srirangam is referred to as ‘ The Koil’ and Tirupati as the ‘Malai’. | |
| 44 | Ashtabuyagaram | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Ashtabhuja Perumal | The elephant Gajendra, used to worship Vishnu with the lotus fetched from the temple tank everyday. Once while picking up lotus, a crocodile caught the leg of Gajendra, who started calling the name of Vishnu for help. Vishnu sent his discus to punish the crocodile and relieve the elephant. The presiding deity is addressed by various names like Adikesava Perumal, Gajendra Varadhan and Chakradhar. | |
| 45 | Thiruthanka | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Deepaprakasa Perumal | ||
| 46 | Thiruvelukkai | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal | Azhagiya Singar is believed to have appeared to slay Hiranya, the demon king. Velukkai is derived from Vel and irukkai, meaning the place where Vishnu desired to stay, which became Velukkai from Velirukkai. | |
| 47 | Thiruneeragam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Nilamangai Valli sametha Sri Jagadeesha Perumal | ||
| 48 | Thiruppadagam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Rukmani sametha Sri Pandavadootha Perumal | The temple is considered one of three oldest temples in Kanchipuram and is believed to have been built by the Pallavas of the late 8th century AD, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas and Vijayanagar kings. The temple is associated with a chapter in Mahabharata when Krishna went to the Kauravas as a missive to the Pandavas. | |
| 49 | Nilathingal Thundam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Chandrasoodavalli sametha Sri Chandrasooda Perumal | ||
| 50 | Thiruooragam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amudavalli sametha Sri Trivikrama Perumal | ||
| 51 | Thiruvekka | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Yathottakari Perumal | ||
| 52 | Thirukkaragam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Padmamani sametha Sri Karunagara Perumal | ||
| 53 | Thirukkarvaanam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Neelamega Perumal | ||
| 54 | Thirukkalvanur | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Anjilai Valli sametha Sri Adi Varaha Perumal | ||
| 55 | Thiruppavalavannam | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Pavalavalli sametha Sri Pavalavarna Perumal | ||
| 56 | Thiru Parameswara Vinnagaram | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Vaikundavalli sametha Sri Vaikundanatha Perumal | ||
| 57 | Thiruputkuzhi | Thiruputkuzhi, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Vijayaraghava Perumal | ||
| 58 | Thirunindravur | Thirunindravur, Tiruvallur District, Tamil Nadu | Sri Sudhavalli sametha Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal | ||
| 59 | Thiruvallur | Thiruvallur, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kanakavalli sametha Sri Vaidya Veeraraghava Perumal | ||
| 60 | Thiruvallikeni | Chennai, Chennai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Venkatakrishna Perumal | The name Parthasarathy, in Tamil, means the 'charioteer of Arjuna', referring to Krishna's role as a charioteer to Arjuna in the epic Mahabaratha. It was originally built by the Pallavas in the 8th century and considered the oldest structural in Chennai. | |
| 61 | Thiruneermalai | Kanchipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Animamalar Mangai sametha Sri Neervanna Perumal | Brahmanda Purana refers this place Toyatri, meaning a mountain surrounded by water. Thiruneermalai, the modern Tamil name also means a sacred mountain surrounded by water. Among the eight sacred Vishnu temples where he manifested himself called "Ashtaswayamvaka Kshetra". | |
| 62 | Thiruvidanthai | Thiruvidanthai, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Komalavalli sametha Sri Nityakalyana Perumal | ||
| 63 | Thirukkadalmallai | Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Boosthalamangadevi sametha Sri Sthalasayana Perumal | The temple is believed to be the birthplace of the Vaishnava Azhwar saint Bhoothathalvar. Sthalasayana Perumal is believed to have appeared to sage Pundarika. The temple is one of the 32 Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram that are declared as UN world heritage sites, but unlike others that are maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu. | |
| 64 | Thirukkadigai | Sholinghur, Vellore district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amritavalli sametha Sri Yoga Narasimha Perumal | The temple has twin hills, with the one of Yoga Narasimha called the Periya malai tall and occupying an area of. The top of the hill is approached through a flight of 1,305 steps. The temple is seen as one of the famous temples of Narasimha and a powerful image of Hanuman. Manavala Mamunigal is believed to have performed enunciation of Thirupavai at this place on the request of his disciple Erumbiappa. The town originally was under the control of Shaivites which is substantiated by the temple ruins near Parappan Kulam, in the valley between two hills. This is where original Sholinghur was situated. Unfinished Nandhis and Sthupas are found in numerous places in Sholinghur. | |
| 65 | Thiruvayothi | Ayodhya, Faizabad district, Uttar Pradesh | Sri Sita sametha Sri Ramachandra Perumal | ||
| 66 | Naimisaranyam | Misrikh Neemsar, Uttar Pradesh | Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Devaraja Perumal | ||
| 67 | Thirupruthi | Jyotirmath, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand | Sri Parimalavalli sametha Sri Paramapurusha Perumal | ||
| 68 | Thirukkandamenum Kadinagar | Devaprayag, Tehri Garhwal district, Uttarakhand | Sri Pundareegavalli sametha Sri Purushottama Perumal | ||
| 69 | Thiruvadari | Badrinath, Chamoli district, Uttarakhand | Sri Aravindhavalli sametha Sri Badrinarayana Perumal | ||
| 70 | Thiru Saligram | Muktinath Valley Mustang District Nepal | Sri Sridevi sametha Sri Srimurti Perumal | ||
| 71 | Thiruvadamadurai | Mathura, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh | Sri Satyabama sametha Sri Govardhanagiridhari Perumal | ||
| 72 | Thiruvaipadi | Gokul, Mathura district, Uttar Pradesh | Sri Rukmini Sathyabama sametha Sri Navamohanakrishna Perumal | ||
| 73 | Thirudwarakai | Dwarka, Devbhoomi Dwarka district, Gujarat | Sri Rukmini sametha Sri Dwarakadeesha Perumal | ||
| 74 | Thirusingavelkundram | Ahobilam, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh | Sri Amruthavalli sametha Sri Prahlada Varada Perumal | It is at this very place that Lord Narasimha appeared to protect his devotee Prahlada. The giant massive pillar from which he appeared is called Ugra Stambha, and one can still see it. Here, Lord Narasimha appears in nine different forms; these re collectively called Nava Narasimha. | |
| 75 | Thiruvenkadam | Tirupati, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh | Sri Padmavati sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal | It is one of the most holy, and most visited temples in India. | |
| 76 | Thirunavai | Tirunavaya, Mallapuram district, Kerala | Sri Malarmangai sametha Sri Navamukunda Perumal | ||
| 77 | Thiruvithuvakodu | Thiruvithuvakoodu, Palakkad district, Kerala | Sri Vithuvakoduvalli sametha Sri Abhayapradhaya Perumal | ||
| 78 | Thrikkakara Vamanamoorthy Kshethram | Thrikkakara, Ernakulam district, Kerala | Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Katkaraswami Perumal | ||
| 79 | Thirumoozhikkalam | Thirumoozhikulam, Ernakulam district, Kerala | Sri Madhuraveni sametha Sri Sookthinatha Perumal | ||
| 80 | Sree Vallabha Temple | Thiruvalla, Pathanamthitta district, Kerala | Sri Vathsalyavalli sametha Sri Sundaraya Perumal | ||
| 81 | Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple | Thrikkodithanam, Changanassery, Kottayam District, Kerala | Sri Karpagavalli sametha Sri Amruthanarayana Perumal | ||
| 82 | Thrichittatt Mahavishnu Temple | Chengannur, Alappuzha District, Kerala | Sri Rakthapankajavalli sametha Sri Devathideva Perumal | It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; the temple is believed to have been built by Yudhishthira.Imayavar came to this place prior to Yudhishthira and hence the deity here is referred as Imayavarappar. There is another version that the Pandavas worshipped the idols during the reign and started installing them in different places during the end of the reign. | |
| 83 | Thiruppuliyur | Thripuliyur, Alappuzha District, Kerala | Sri Porkodi Naachiyaar sametha Sri Maayapiran Perumal | ||
| 84 | Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple | Aranmula, Pathanamthitta District, Kerala | Sri Padmasani Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kuralappan Perumal | ||
| 85 | Thiruvanvandoor | Thiruvanvandoor, Alappuzha District, Kerala | Sri Kamalavalli Naachiyaar sametha Sri Paambanaiyappan Perumal | It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; this temple is believed to have been built by Nakula. Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints - Nammalvar, in circa 800 AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple date it back to the Second Chera Empire. | |
| 86 | Thiruvananthapuram | Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram District, Kerala | Sri Harilakshmi sametha Sri Ananthapadmanabha Perumal | ||
| 87 | Thiruvattaru | Thiruvattar, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Maragadhavalli sametha Sri Adhikesava Perumal | ||
| 88 | Thiruvanparisaram | Thiruppathisaram, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kamalavalli sametha Sri Thiruvazhmarbhan Perumal | ||
| 89 | Thirukkurungudi | Thirukkurungudi, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Vamanakshetravalli sametha Sri Vamanakshetrapoornaya Perumal | ||
| 90 | Thirucheeravaramangai | Nanguneri, Tirunelveli district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Chireevaramangaivalli sametha Sri Thothadhrinatha Perumal | ||
| 91 | Thiruvaigundam | Srivaikuntam, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Boonayagi, Sri Vaigundavalli sametha Sri Vaikuntanatha Perumal | ||
| 92 | Thiruvaragunamangai | Natham, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Varagunavalli sametha Sri Vijayasana Perumal | ||
| 93 | Thiruppuliangudi | Thirupulingudi, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Malar magal Naachiyaar and Sri Poomagal Naachiyaar sametha Sri Kaaichina Vendhan Perumal | ||
| 94 | Thirutholaivillimangalam | Tholavillimangalam, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Karunthadanganni Naachiyaar sametha Sri Aravindalochana Perumal | ||
| 95 | Thirukkulandai | Perungulam, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Alamelumangai thaayar and Sri Kulandhai Valli sametha Sri Srinivasa Perumal | ||
| 96 | Thirukkolur | Thirukolur, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Amudhavalli and Sri Koloorvalli sametha Sri Vaitha Maanitha Perumal | ||
| 97 | Thirupperai | Thenthiruperai, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kuzhaikkaadhu Valli, and Sri Thirupperai Naachiyaar sametha Sri Magara NedungKuzhai Kaathar Perumal | ||
| 98 | Thirukkurugur | Alwarthirunagari, Thoothukudi district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Aadhinadha Valli and Sri Gurukoor valli sametha Sri Aadhinatha Perumal | ||
| 99 | Thiruvillipputhur | Srivilliputhur, Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kodhadevi sametha Sri Vatapatrasayee Perumal | ||
| 100 | Thiruthangal | Thiruthankal Virudhunagar district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Sengamala thaayar sametha Sri Narayana Perumal | The temple in its present form was believed to have been built by Devendra Vallabha, a Pandya king. The temple has three inscriptions in its two rock-cut caves, two dating from the period of 8th century. Ninra Narayana is believed to have appeared to Sridevi and Bhoomadevi. Ranganatha from Srirangam Ranganathaswamy temple was enamoured by the devotion of Andal. He started a journey to Srivilliputhur Divya Desam to seek her hand for marriage. While reaching the place, it became dark and he decided to spend the night in the place. Since he stayed at this place, it came to be known as Thiruthangal and the hillock came to be known as Thalagiri.. | |
| 101 | Thirukkoodal | Madurai, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Madhuravalli sametha Sri Koodal Azhagar Perumal | ||
| 102 | Thirumaliruncholai | Alagar Koyil, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Sundaravalli sametha Sri Kallazhagar Perumal | Kallazhagar was worshiped by Yama, the Hindu god of death. He requested Vishnu to stay in the place and built a temple with the help of Vishwakarma, the divine architect. Kallazhagar is believed to have appeared to redeem sage Suthapava off his curse from sage Durvasa. The temple houses some rare Vijayanagara sculptures. | |
| 103 | Thirumogur | Thirumohur, Madurai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Mohavalli sametha Sri Kalamega Perumal | ||
| 104 | Thirukkoshtiyur | Thirukoshtiyur, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Mahalakshmi sametha Sri Uraga Mellanayaan Perumal | The temple is known as the place where Ramanuja, the expounder of Vaishnavadatta philosophy preached the holy syllable "Ohm Namo Narayana" to all people irrespective of their caste. Sowmyanarayana Perumal is believed to have appeared as Narasimha avatar to the Devas, the celestial deities. | |
| 105 | Thiruppullani | Thirupullani, Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Kalyanavalli, Sri Padmasani sametha Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal | ||
| 106 | Thirumeyyam | Thirumayam, Pudukottai district, Tamil Nadu | Sri Uyya Vandha Naachiyaar sametha Sri Sathyagirinatha Perumal | ||
| 107 | Kshira Sagara | Vinnulaga Tirupati | Sri Kadal Magal sametha Sri Parkadal Natha Perumal | This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm. | |
| 108 | Thirupparamapadham | Vinnulaga Tirupati | Sri Paramapada Nayaki sametha Sri Paramapadha Nathan | This Divya Desam is not located on Earth, but in the spiritual realm. |