Sri Uriayur Azhagiya Manavalan Perumal, Trichy

Address

Sri Kamala Valli Nachiar temple, Sri Azhagia Manavalar Temple, Uraiyur, Trichy – 108,

Deity

Manavala Perumal, Amman: kamala valli

Introduction

• Location: Uraiyur, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
• Deities:
  • Azhagiya Manavalan (Vishnu) as the presiding deity.
  • Kamalavalli (Lakshmi) as the consort.
• Significance:
  • One of the 108 Divyadesams.
  • Glorified in the Divya Prabandham by the Alvar saints.
• History:
  • Built in the late 8th century by the Chola dynasty, with contributions from later rulers.
  • Legends connect the temple to King Nanda Chola and his daughter Kamalavalli.
• Architecture:
  • Dravidian style.
  • Five-tiered Rajagopuram and Kamala Vimanam.
• Legends:
  • Vishnu appeared to Kamalavalli to marry her, leading to the temple’s construction.
  • Another story involves a fowl defeating an elephant, leading to the name Kozhiyur.
• Administration: Managed by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of Tamil Nadu.
• Charity: Annadhanam scheme offers free food to 100 devotees daily.
• Special Features:
  • North-facing shrine for the goddess Kamalavalli.
  • Paintings of Matsya and Narasimha avatars and Alvars.
  • Shrines for Ramanuja and Nammalvar.
• Beliefs: Devotees pray for marital unity and perform special rituals like Tirumanjanam for the goddess.
• Festivals: Major celebrations include Navarathri (Sept–Oct) and Karthikai Tirupanazhwar (Nov–Dec).

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000 years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Uraiyur

Nearest Railway Station

Trichy

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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