Sri Deiva Naayaga Perumal Temple,named as Thiru Devanaar Thogai is situated in Keezhchaalai village, Thirunangur, district of Nagapattinam, Tamilnadu, dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Shrine’s History
It is believed that Lord Narayana married Goddess Lakshmi Devi , she emerged out of Thiruparkadal, which is supposedly located in this temple. As all the devas , rishis came in a group to this place, this place is named as Thiru devanar thogai. This is situated on the banks of the river Manni. It is believed that by having a darshan of Lord Perumal, unmarried persons get married soon and childless couples get the boon of child birth. It is also believed that this place is fully graced by the great celestial falls.
Hence the shadow of the Vimaanam falls within the range of the Vimaanam itself. This temple represents the union of the devotees of Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. In the temple, Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi appear in the marriage pose,the Vimaanam and Pushkarani are named Shobana Vimaanam and Shobana Pushkarani respectively. Also, this is the place of homage to the celertial persons and the pushkarani is also named as Devashaba Pushkarani. Among the Saptha rishis, Vashista, who is the son of the Lord Brahma, is considered as the top ?ranking person. So Lord Deiva Nayagan gave dharsan to this great Rishi as a young married couple. The idols of Thaayar and Perumal are of small size only. Though it is a Vishnu temple, there is a burial ground, the favourite place of Lord Shiva, in the backyard of this temple.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
The nearest Airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport,located 145 km away from the town.
By Rail
Nagapattinam railway junction connects Thiruvarur in the west, Nagore in the north, Velankanni in the south and Karaikal in the east. There is a daily express train to Chennai via Mayiladuthurai and Ernakulam via Coimbatore and it connects all major cities.
By Air
The nearest Airport is Tiruchirapalli Airport, located 145 km away from the town.
Shrine Timings
8 A.M to 7 P.M
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
Thirumangai Azhwar Mangalasasana Utsavam and Garudasevai January or February
Vaikasi Brahmmotsavam May or June
Extra Information About this Shrine
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