Sri Seganmaal Ranganatha Perumal Temple,named as Thiru Thetriyambalam is situated in Thirunangur, Sirkazhi, Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu,dedicated to Lord Vishnu and also one of the 108 Divya Desam Temples.
Shrine’s History
All the sages and devas reached Lord Vishnu for protection and to maintain the stability of the world at its original place. Hence Lord decided to take the Varaha incarnation. As Goddess Mahalakshmi worried about what to do if he leaves her, Lord Vishnu said to the divine serpent who serves as the Lord’s bed , to go to the Palasavanam and meditate on him. He also said that Lord Shiva also would join them and promised that he would be back after destroying the demon. Hence, this place is named as Tiruthetri Ambalam in Kaliyuga. Lord Vishnu also said that the staunch devotee Sri Bashyakara would bring 108 scholars initiated to Vaishnavism to this place and that he would take care and protect all beings.
After this, Lord Vishnu left for the padalaloka and destroyed the demon Hiranyaksha. After destroying, he rescued the earth and placed it in the original place. As promised, Lord came to the Palasavanam and granted the darshan to Mahalakshmi and Lord Shiva. He also relaxed here after the war with the demon, with his handsome red eyes half closed. Hence Lord Vishnu is praised as Senganmal Ranganathar.
This is the only Lord Vishnu temple among the 108 Divya Desas known as Ambalam, as Ambalam is normally named for Shiva temples. Worshipping Lord Vishnu here is equal to worshipping the Lord at Sri Rangam. In the east facing temple, Lord Vishnu is in a reclining form on the Adisesha bed with four hands. His head and right hand are on a wooden stand. The left hand is on the hip. Goddess Sridevi is near the head and mother Bhoodevi is near the feet. It is strongly believed that devotees are elevated by the grace of Lord Vishnu to royal levels and prayers for such positions are immediately responded by the Lord. Though the Lord is in sleeping posture his eyes would be wide open always.
The Lord at this place is known as Senkann Maal, for he has reddish eyes. The eyes would have become red, after performing a very tough dance or would have become red as he never closes his eyes even while sleeping. Though the Lord is in sleeping posture, he is guarding his devotees using yoga maya and is seeing the happenings of the world through his Sun-like eyes. So the Pushkarani is named as Surya Pushkarani .
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
An extensive network of roads connects it to Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Pondicherry, Thanjavur and all other major cities. Nagapattinam is located at a distance of about 330kms from Chennai by Road.
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
Theerthavari festival July or august
Extra Information About this Shrine
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