Thiruthetriyambalam – Sri Senganmal Ranganathar Temple: The Red-Eyed Reclining Lord

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Sthala Puranam: Rest After Battle and Perpetual Vigilance
Senganmal: The Red-Eyed Lord
• The Post-War Pose: The Sthala Puranam states that after the intense battle to destroy the demon Hiranyakshan and retrieve the world (in the Varaha Avatar), the Lord came to this spot to take rest.
• The Red Eyes: Since He had just returned from a fierce war, His eyes were reddened, earning Him the name Senganmal (Senkan means Red Eyes, Mal means Perumal).
• Anandha Sayanam with Four Hands: He reclines in the Anandha Sayana Posture on the serpent Adhiseshan, but uniquely, He is seen with Four Hands, reflecting His readiness and power even in repose.
Seshapuram and the Promise
• Goddess Lakshmi and Adhiseshan: When the Lord left to fight Hiranyakshan, Goddess Lakshmi and Adhiseshan were distressed. He instructed them to wait and perform penance at Palasavanam (this location).
• The Promised Darshan: As promised, after the victory, the Lord came here and granted them darshan, thus making it a place of reunion and rest.

🔱 Temple Deities & Details
• Moolavar (Presiding Deity): Sri Senganmal Ranganathar (The Red-Eyed Lord).
o Posture: Anandha Sayana Posture (Reclining), facing East, with Four Hands.
o Prathyaksham (Appeared to): Goddess Lakshmi and Adhiseshan (Anandhalwar).
• Utsavar (Processional Deity): Pallikonda Perumal (The Reclining Lord).
• Thayar (Consort): Sree Senkamalavalli Nachiyar.
• Vimanam (Temple Tower): Vedha Vimanam.
• Pushkarini (Holy Tank): Surya Theertham.
• Agamam: Follows the Pancharatram tradition.

• Seshapuram: Due to Adhiseshan’s prominent role in receiving blessings here, the place is also known as “Seshapuram”.
The Vedic Foundation
• Vedha Vimanam: The temple Vimanam is known as Vedha Vimanam, signifying that the Lord reclines here as the ultimate reality explained by the Vedas.
• Surya Theertham: The temple Pushkarini is named Surya Theertham (Sun Tank).

✍️ Pilgrimage & Uniqueness
• Srirangam Equivalence: Devotees strongly believe that worshipping Senganmal Ranganathar here is equal to worshipping the prime reclining deity, Sri Ranganathar of Srirangam.
• Maha Mandapam Darshan: The Maha Mandapam features the collective presence of all 12 Alvars and Hanuman, offering a unique congregation of divine figures.
• Garuda Sevai Connection: This Perumal is one of the 11 deities who participate in the spectacular annual Thirunangur Garuda Sevai festival.

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