Thiruvallore – Sri Veeraraghava Perumal Temple: The Healing Lord of Evvuloor

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Sthalapuranam (The Legend of Saalihothirar and the Divine Guest)
The temple’s history, which gives the town its name, centers on the devotion of Rishi Saalihothirar:
• Saalihothirar’s Penance: Saalihothirar performed rigorous penance for one year, silently fasting and collecting rice (saali), which he prepared for an Adhithi (uninvited guest) on Thai Amavasai after bathing in the Hiruthaapanasana Theertham.
• The Divine Guest: Sriman Narayanan appeared as a frail, old Muni (sage), carrying a kamandalam and umbrella, visibly exhausted. The Rishi respectfully offered the Muni a quarter of his meager rice portion.
• The Request for All: The Muni asked for all the rice. Saalihothirar, prioritizing the needs of his guest, gave away his entire portion.
• “Where Shall I Sleep?”: After eating, the Muni asked Saalihothirar, “Evvullil Urangalam?” (In which place (vul) can I sleep?). The Rishi offered his own hut and performed Paadha Seva (foot massage).
• The Revelation: The Lord revealed Himself in the reclining posture (Kidantha Kolam), lying with His head towards the South. The name of the place, Thiru Evvuloor, later morphed into Thiruvallore, originates from the Lord’s query, “Evvullil?”
• The Lesson: This story illustrates the highest form of devotion (Bhakthi)—not only surrendering one’s food but one’s resting place to the Divine, as requested.

🌟 Key Deities & Temple Highlights (SEO Focus)
Aspect Description
Moolavar (Presiding Deity) Sri Veeraraghava Perumal (also Vaithiya Veeraraghavan).
Moolavar Posture Reclining (Bhujanga Sayanam), facing the East direction.
Unique Feature The Lord is shown reclining with His Right Hand resting on Saalihothirar Muni’s head. His left hand displays the Gnana Muthirai (Symbol of Knowledge/Vedas) to Brahma, revealing His Paramathma Soroopam.
Prathyaksham Granted divine vision to Saalihothra Munivar.
Thaayar (Consort) Kanakavalli Thaayar (originally Vasumathi, daughter of King Dharmasenan, whom the Lord married here).
Vimanam (Temple Tower) Vijaya Kodi Vimanam.
Healing Theertham Hruthapapa Nasini Pushkarani, believed to cure both physical and mental diseases, particularly powerful after bathing on Amavasai.

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