Thirukkandam Divyadesam: Sri Neelamega Perumal Temple (Devaprayag)

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Temple Identity and Divine Features
Detail Description
Location Devaprayag, Uttarakhand (Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi Rivers).
Common Names Devaprayag, Raghunathji Temple.
Moolavar (Main Deity) Sri Neelamega Perumal / Raghunathji (The Dark Cloud Lord / Lord Rama)
Posture Standing Posture, facing East.
Thayar (Consort) Pundareegavalli Nachiyar
Vimanam (Tower) Mangala Vimanam
Pushkarini (Holy Tank) Ganges River (Confluence of Alaknanda and Bhagirathi).
Kshetram Significance One of the 108 Divya Desams; The site where the Ganges River is officially formed.
II. 📜 Sthala Puranam and Significance

1. The Formation of the Ganges (Devaprayag)
   • The Holy Confluence: Devaprayag is the highly sacred spot where the two major source rivers, the Alaknanda and the Bhagirathi, meet to form the mighty Ganges River (Ganga). Prayag means confluence, and Deva refers to the celestial beings.
   • The Name Thirukkandam: The name Thirukkandam is said to refer to the Lord’s form being present at this vital confluence, ensuring the continuous flow of divine grace.
2. The Lord as Neelamega and Raghunathji
   • Neelamega Perumal: The Moolavar is often worshipped as Neelamega Perumal (The Dark Cloud Lord), a classic form of Vishnu signifying His beautiful dark complexion and His power to shower grace (like rain from a cloud).
   • Raghunathji: The temple is also popularly known as the Raghunathji Temple, where the primary deity is Lord Rama. This dual reverence underscores the sanctity of the location, linking it to the entire line of the Ikshvaku dynasty.
3. Praised by the Azhwars
   Thirukkandam (Devaprayag) is a celebrated Divya Desam and has been glorified by the Azhwars in the Divya Prabandham. The hymns highlight the unparalleled purity of the region and the Lord’s presence at the source of the Ganges.
   This Divya Desam stands as a monumental symbol of purity, devotion, and the Lord’s presence amidst the magnificent Himalayas

Thirukkandam Divyadesam: Sri Neelamega Perumal Temple (Devaprayag) 04545 – 242236

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