Tiruvinnagaram
Temple Information
- Moolavar
- Uppiliappan
- Thayaar
- Bhūmidevi Thāyār
- Vimanam
- Vishṇu Vimānam
- Theertham
- Ahoratra Pushkariṇī
- How to reach
- 4 km from Kumbakoṇam
Shrine Location
Sthala Puranam
The legend has it that Bhūdevi was reborn as the daughter of Mārkaṇḍeya Maharshi, and one day, Lord Vishṇu, disguised as an old man, sought her hand in marriage. To ward off the marriage, the Maharshi informed the old man that his daughter was not well-versed in household duties, and she would even forget to season the salt in the food she prepared. The old man revealed Himself and took Bhūdevi as his wife. As per the wishes of the Lord, the prasadam is prepared without salt and offered to the presiding deity to date.
Thus, the deity is also called Uppiliappan. (Uppillatha appan). It is believed that those who take salt or salted food inside the temple will go to hell. During the festival, Perumāl is always accompanied by Thāyār when He is taken in procession outside the temple.
Special Note
Oplliappan Perumāl is treated as the older brother of Shrīnivāsa Perumāl of Tirumala Tirupati. Therefore, all offerings due to Tirupati Perumāl can be made here, and they are considered equivalent to those offered at Tirupati.
Azhwar Pasuram
Pey Āzhwār – 2 Pāsurams
Nam Āzhwār – 11 Pāsurams
Tirumangai Āzhwār – 34 Pāsurams
Total – 47 Pāsurams
Prathyaksham: Mārkaṇḍeya Maharshi, Lord Garuḍa, Devī Kāvēri, Yaman