Thirukkannamangai – Sri Bhaktavatsala Temple: The Sapthamirtha Kshetram

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📜 Sthala Puranam: The Seven Nectars and Divine Fusion
The Sapthamirtha Kshetram
The place earns its unique title because the essence of Amirtham (nectar) is said to be present in seven aspects, bestowing eternal benefits:

1. Vimanam (Utpala Vimanam)
2. Mandapam (Hall)
3. Vanam (Forest/Grove, Bhadhrivanam)
4. Nadhi (River/Water Source)
5. Kshetram (Location)
6. Nagar (City/Town)
7. Pushkarani (Darshana Pushkarani)
   This concept links Thirukkannamangai conceptually to seven other major shrines, including Naimisaranyam, Badrinath, and Thiruarangam.
   Mahalakshmi’s Penance and the Name
   • Abishegavalli Thaayar: Goddess Mahalakshmi performed intense penance in the Shree Mandapam and bathed in the Darshana Pushkarani before marrying Lord Bhaktavatsala Perumal. Hence, she is named Abishegavalli (The Goddess bathed in sacred water).
   • Lakshmi Vanam: The area is also called Lakshmi Vanam.
   • Thirukkanna Mangai: This name signifies the “Wife (Mangai) of Kannan (Krishna/Lord Vishnu),” emphasizing the Goddess’s primary status as the consort of the Lord here.
   Bhaktaraavi Perumal (The Merging Lord)
   The Moolavar is also known as Bhaktaraavi Perumal (The Lord who mixes with the devotee’s soul).
   • This name symbolizes the profound truth of Paramathma (God’s soul) merging with the Jeevathma (human soul).
   • It represents the Lord’s willingness to transform His soul and give place for the Jeevatma, signifying the ultimate union between God and His disciple.
   Divine Blessings
   • Chandra (Moon God): Chandra, the Moon God, was freed from a severe curse after bathing in the Darshana Pushkarani.
   • Romasa Maharishi: The sage who explained the Saturn (Sani) aspects to the Pandavas, Romasa Maharishi, received the Prathyaksham (divine vision) of the Lord here

🔱 Temple Deities & Unique Features
• Moolavar (Presiding Deity): Bhaktavatsala Perumal (The Lord who loves His devotees). Also called Bhaktaraavi Perumal.
o Posture: Standing Position (Nindra Kolam), facing East.
o Prathyaksham (Appeared to): Lord Varuna and Romasa Munivar.
• Thayaar (Consort): Abishegavalli Thaayar.
• Vimanam (Temple Tower): Utpala Vimaanam.
• Pushkarani (Holy Tank): Darshana Pushkarani.
Unique Features
• Bee Hive Sannathi: A very old bee hive is revered inside the Thaayar Sannathi. It is traditionally believed that great Rishis and Yogis, unable to part from the Goddess, transformed themselves into bees to remain in her eternal company.
• Mukti Assurance: It is strongly believed that staying at this sacred site for at least a single night is equivalent to attaining Mukti (eternal salvation), emphasizing the power of the Sapthamirtha properties.
• Link to Thiruninravur: This temple shares five major similarities with the Divya Desam of Thiruninravur (e.g., both Moolavars named Bhaktaraavi, both Mangalasaasanamed only by Thirumangai Alvar, and both Vimanams being Utpala Vimanam).

Sri Bhaktavatsala Perumal temple, Tirukannamangai – 610 104, Tiruvarur district. Phone: +91 4366 278 288, 98658 34676. For further information, including pilgrimage arrangements, travel plans, or pricing details, please contact “Rengha Holidays and Tourism.” 9443004141 https://renghaholidays.com/