Thiruvali Divyadesam

 

Thiruvali – Thirunagari Divyadesam both the Narasimha Kshetrams are together worshiped as One Divyadesam. Being the place where the “Thirumandhiram” was taught to Thirumangai Azhwar by the Almighty Himself, the temple is being worshipped as equal as Badrinath. Thiruvali Thirunagari is one among the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams. Devotees can worship Yoga Narasimhar and Hiranya Narasimhar at Thirunagari. Lakshmi Narasimhar with Goddess Lakshmi Devi on His Right Lap can be worshipped in Thiruvali. Thiruvali Thirunagari is one of the Pancha Narasimha Kshetrams. Devotees can worship Yoga Narasimhar and Hiranya Narasimhar at Thirunagari. Lakshmi Narasimhar with Goddes Lakshmi on HIS Right Lap can be worshipped in Thiruvali. Ugra Narsimhar at Thirukurayalur, the birth place of Thirumangai Azhwar and Veera Narsimhar is blessing at Mangaimadam, where Thirumangai Azhwar fed 1008 vaishnavites every day for the whole year as per the wish of Kumudhavalli Nachiyar to marry her. Narasimhar Idol Worshipped as "Sindahaikkiniyan" by Thirumnagai Azhwar was Installed by him here Thirumangai Azhwar and Kumudhavalli Nachiyar Neelan, the great warrior in Chozha Kingdom – Once in a village called Thirukurayalur near Thiruvali, a boy was born with bluish body and hence he was called as Neelan. Very soon he became the successful warrior and attained an honorable status in the Kingdom of Chola Dynasty beacuse of his braveness To admire Neelan, Chozha Emperor gave him a villages called Thiru Aali and Mangaimadam made him as a King. Thus Neelan became Aali Nadan and Mangai Mannan. Once a head of Apsaras named Sumangali visited Bhoologam along with her collegues. At that time, she saw Kapila Munivar when he was on his penance. Kapila Munivar was ugly and Sumnagali on seeing him commented about his ugliness. Angry Kapilar cursed her that she would not go to Vinnulagam and will born as a human being. Stunned Sumnagali apologized her mistake and begged for the remedy. Pleased Kapila Muni said her that soon she will get married with a great warrior of Chola Kingdom and if sumnagali twist his mind towards Sreeman Narayanan, both will get Blessed by the Almighty. Sumnagali was born as a female baby and brought by a Vaishnava Doctor in the name of "Kumudhavalli". When she attained the age for the marriage, her parents discussed her about the marriage. Sumangali clearly explained to her parents about his curse and the remedy. Meanwhile, Aalinadan who was also called as Mangai Mannan came to know about Sumnagali and her beauty. He approached her parents and informed them that he wanted to marry her. But Kumudhavalli made a condition to Thirumangai that if he dedicates his life towards Sreeman Narayanan and doing the service for the Vaishnava devotees, she will marry him. Aalinadan accepted her condition and became an adherent devotee of Parantahman and started servicing HIS devotees. He became a typical vaishnavite and based on the request from Kumudhavalli he fed 1008 vaishnavites a day for the whole year in a place called Mangaimadam. Finally on a very auspecious day they got married. Neelan becomes Thirumangai Mannan Being very fond and dedicated to Paranthaman, Mangai Mannan started to raise funds to build temples for Him. One fine day he had no funds to proceed further. To a big surprise, he started robbery. By noticing this all his acts, Goddess Lakshmi requested Paranthaman to bless Aalinadan and his deep devotion. One Fine Day Paranthaman along with His consort Goddess Lakshmi Devi came as a Rich Newly Married Couple and passing through the place where Thirumangai was making robbery. By seeing the rich couple Neelan attempted to capture all the ornaments. He took all the ornaments from the couple and finally he saw a Toe Ring the bride was wearing. He tried his level best to pluck that, but he was not able to do so. Mangai Mannan asked the bride what was the mandhram he made for not removing his toe ring. The Almighty called Neelan near to HIM and taught Thirumandhiram. Overjoyed Aalinadan begging the Almighty for His blessings. Thus a King Mangai Mannan became Thirumangai Azhwar. Thereafter Thirumangai followed a righteous religious life and became one among the 12 Azhwars.